Owner / Proprietor / General Honcho
Beginning with concentrated independent design work during my graduate studies, I've continued to maintain a freelance design and multimedia practice ever since the summer of 2002. I enjoy working as an escaped, independent designer & multimedia producer living and practicing in the Midwest, serving clientele throughout the United States.
August 2002
- Present
Wisconsin, United States
Director of Creative Video
Director of video planning and production within the Communication and Worship Arts Teams at Blackhawk Church. The position involved regular shooting, editing and motion graphic development that supported weekly worship services + a variety of ongoing ministry communication.
January 2014
- June 2018
Wisconsin, United States
Director of Education
I served as the Director of Education for the Nebraska chapter of AIGA working as an active ambassador between the design education community (faculty and students alike) and the professional design community. During my tenure as Director of Education I helped organize several design-education focused events, talks and workshops.
April 2008
- September 2011
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Assistant Professor of Art
Full-time instructor in the Department of Art, working particularly in guiding student and department development in the areas of graphic design, visual communication and
interactive media. I was also involved in a number of departmental outreach activities directed at the design / illustration professional and educational communities.
July 2005
- July 2009
Seward, Nebraska, United States
Instructor
Courses taught: Drawing for Graphics I / II & Illustration I / II
Providing weekly instruction in utilizing drawing as a tool for brainstorming as well as execution of design-related projects. Teaching illustration techniques and conceptualization to beginning and advanced students.
September 2004
- May 2005
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Teaching Assistant
Courses taught: Sophomore Supplement & Junior/Senior Design Labs
Principal instructor of weekly lab sessions covering a wide range of compositional and technical concerns including instruction in mock-up construction techniques, software tutorials, book binding demonstrations, as well as additional project critiques and reviews.
September 2003
- May 2004
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Assistant Designer
Direct assistant to the director and head designer of the Tyler Publications office; responsibilities included print and interactive design work in addition to office management, obtaining printing quotes, working with clients, and general administrative assistance.
September 2002
- August 2003
Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, United States
Assistant Designer
Direct assistant to the principal designer and owner of Kilfoy Design, part of the Studio X collective. In addition to print, interactive, and motion graphic design work, responsibilities also included obtaining print quotes, going on press checks, client interaction and negotiations, general administrative duties and office organization.
June 1999
- August 2002
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States