Experience

My Experience

With 13 years of experience in education, I have developed a deep understanding of teaching, mentoring, and leadership. My professional journey also includes over two decades in graphics, where I have specialized in graphic design, print, promotional items, screen printing, vinyl wraps, and wide format printing. In addition, I have 12 years of experience in marketing, focusing on brand development and marketing, digital marketing, marketing communications, and content marketing. My coaching background spans 20 years in wrestling and 15 years in softball, at both youth and Varsity levels.

Resume

McHenry Community High School

Graphics Instructor
2012-Present

Graphic Design Instruction & Curriculum Developer
Increased student enrollment to allow for more than one educator teaching the graphic curriculum
Revamped a district print shop for students to complete live jobs for all of the districts designing, vinyl, wrap, screen-printing and printing needs.
The program is working towards becoming a self sufficient program.

Custom Commercial Environments

Graphics Coordinator
2005-2007

Provided creative recommendation based on expertise while also adhering to established branding standards
Independently worked with key account to take a design from concept to completion
Worked with MAC OSX and PC’s utilizing Adobe Series, Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, dreamweaver
Created acrylic signs including graphic design, vinyl, fabrication, assembly, large format prints, laminated large formatted prints, and instillation of all products