DIG Creative Studio

DIG Creative Studio

Lake Charles, LA, USA
Award-winning graphic designer, illustrator and highly skilled educator
with extensive experience in teaching all areas of graphic design, web
and illustration.

Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Strong communication skills as a teacher, lecturer, advisor, and negotiator, dealing with individuals and groups in the area of visual design. Remarkable knowledge of the graphic design and web curriculum, industry and instruction.

Outstanding ability to demonstrate professional growth and to remain
current.

Unique skill sets of both traditional illustration and digital media
as well as print and web application.

Passionate problem solver and educator.

Work Experience

McNeese State University

Assistant Professor

Teaching graphic design and portfolio courses.
December 2018 - Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States

Art Institute Of Charleston

Full-time faculty

Instructor for various courses including Mixed Media, Portfolio, Publication Design, Typography, Layout, Adobe Illustrator, Special Topics, Senior Design and Interactive Project and Creative Imaging

Featured Faculty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhXRoiJDc9M&feature=youtu.be
Wrote curriculum and syllabus for classes at the Art Institute of Charleston
Teach variety of both print and web classes
Teach iPad-specific class at the Art Institute of Charleston
Well versed with print and web curriculums
Multidisciplinary approach to classroom instruction
Able to give practical, real-world advice and knowledge to students
January 2015 - December 2018 South Carolina, United States

Santee Cooper

Art Director

September 2005 - December 2014 Moncks Corner, South Carolina, United States

Education

University Of Hartford

Masters in Illustration

West Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Columbus College Of Art And Design

BFA Illustration/Design

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Awards

Communication Arts

2020 Typography Annual

2020

AIGA - The Professional Association For Design

2017 AIGA In Show Award Recipient

2017

Communication Arts

2017 Communication Arts Illustration Annual Shortlist

2017

52 Weeks

Artwork featured in 52 Weeks 52 Works

2014

Regents Award

2012 Regents’ Honor Award Finalist

2012

University Of Hartford

2009 Hartford Merit Scholarship Award

2009

The Communicator Awards

2009 Communicator Award for print design

2009

South Carolina

2008 Notable State Document Award

2008

The Communicator Awards

Award of Distinction

2007

The Communicator Awards

Honorable Mention

2007

Apple Inc.

First app submitted to Apple recieved News and Noteworthy status

2011

Skills

Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Sketch, Corel Painter , Sketchbook, Sketchbook Pro,

Clients

McNeese Banners
Good Samaritan Anglican Church
Colour of Music Festival
Allegro Charter School
ehouse Studio
BookSurge (Amazon)
PureGrips
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
Reality Construction
Sievert Electrical Contractors
Olive and Honey Salon