CURRICULUM VITAE

Animation/ Illustration
Audio / Video Production
Graphic Design (print/web/screen)
Marketing

. Social Media

. Digital Media

. Email/Text

. Search Engine Optimization

The International Davey Award Davey Award for www.variablethinking.com Dr. William Engbretson Scholarship Scholarship in Art and Sculpture St. Benedict Award Scholastic Scholarship Dean’s List Altrusa Society Scholarship Leadership Scholarship Lion’s International Essay Contest 1st Place Award Winner

07.2015– Present Sanford Brown College
Adjunct Instructor

. Challenge, engage, and communicate with students to encourage their participation and learning
      while maintaining mutual value and respect

. Provide Interesting and relevant assignments for students that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-life setting.

. Maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and regulatory

01.2015– Present Moraine Valley Community College
Adjunct Instructor

. Design course curriculum.

. Offer instruction to further develop student’s creative skill-sets.

. Create a conducive and enriching learning environment to promote productivity and inspiration.

. Relate professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development.

02.2013– Present The Illinois Institute of Art
Adjunct Instructor

. Design and deliver class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies

. Develop activities which support lesson objectives and engage students

. Provide instruction which enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies

. Establish student performance criteria and evaluation rubrics.

04.2010– Present Suburban Royalty Productions – Interactive Design Studio
Owner

. Launched a digital media studio specializing in film, animation, interactive media and conceptual art.

. Work closely with a team of designers and film makers to transform concepts into creative and effective solutions.

. Recent clients include: Richmark Medical, Business Made Easy, Apex Fitness,
     the Cottage on Dixie, Feed My People, Grape & Grain.

11.2008 – 04.2010 Dealer HD – Digital Automotive Marketing Agency
Digital Media Designer

. Designed dynamic websites with focus on usability and functionality as well as ground-breaking designs.

. Created promotional packages for clients including email campaigns, microsites and animated banners.

04.2008 – 11.2008Paradigm Productions – Digital Marketing Agency
Multimedia Designer

. Produced unique flash media and websites.

. Conceptualized and built identity systems for clients which included: branding, color palettes, fonts and style guides

01.2008 – 05.2008 Imagination Publishing
Digital Media Intern

. Assisted the company with the launch of their new website: www.imaginepub.com.

. Completed work in digital video and audio production, set design, podcasts, videocasts,
      web design, e-mail campaigns and newsletters.

12.2006 – 09.2007Variable Thinking
Web Designer
Art Director

. Developed marketing strategies which included cutting-edge automated technology that personalized promotional media.

. Served as the Art Director of a monthly trade magazine titled the Neighborhood Trader.

. Established and maintained close client relationships.

02.2013– Present Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Animal Presenter
Assistant Animal Keeper

. Received specialized training in zoology and ethical communication practices applied to effectively educate
      multicultural groups.

. Assist in training and feeding sessions and the maintenance of animal habitats.