Master of Science, Technology Education
Illinois State University, Normal, IL, May 2005
Areas of concentration: Technology Education, Graphic Communications
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies
Goshen College, Goshen, IN, December 2002
Areas of concentration: Graphic Design, Communication, Education
Professional Certification: Technology Education: Grades 6–12,
Endorsement in Graphic Communications
August 2016–: Associate Professor, Graphic Design and Multimedia
Arts and Behavioral Sciences Department, Illinois Central College
Courses: Graphic Design I, Multimedia Production I, Typography
August 2015–May 2017: Lecturer, Digital and Media Design
Fine and Performing Arts Division, Eureka College
Courses: Design Fundamentals, Introduction to Graphic Design, Advanced Graphic Design, Designing Websites, Typography
August 2016–December 2016: Lecturer, Graphic Design
Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, Bradley University
Course: Typographic Design
February–December 2015: Adjunct Instructor
Institute of Art & Design, Robert Morris University-Illinois, Peoria, IL
Courses: Design for the Web, Publication Design
September 2007–July 2011: Professor, Graphic Design
Institute of Art & Design, Robert Morris University-Illinois, Peoria, IL
Responsibilities: teach graphic design-related courses (print and web), humanities art courses, supervise internships, advise adjunct faculty
Courses: 2-D Design Drawing, Color & Composition, Digital Page Composition, Computer Illustration, Digital Imaging, Graphic Design I, II, & III, Typography I, Advanced Typography, Interface Design, History of Design, Publication Design, Senior Internship, E-Portfolio Design, Professional Portfolio Development
July 2007–September 2007: Adjunct Faculty
Robert Morris College, Peoria, IL
Course: Humanities Photography
August 2005–May 2007: Technology Education Classroom Teacher
Industrial Technology Department: Graphic Communications & Printing
Morton High School, Morton, IL
Courses: Production Printing, Graphic Design, Communication Technology, Business Entrepreneurship, Multimedia Design
Additional responsibilities:Yearbook Advisor, 2006–2007, Morton High School Cauldron
In-house Printer, 2005–2007, Morton Community Unit District 709
Advisor, 2005–2007, Morton High School Phliebyeknight screen printing business
January 2003–August 2005: Graduate Assistant
Project Probase
Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Responsibilities: Art director and designer, design of 16 text books including diagrams and photographs, creation of promotional materials, and website development and management; high school technology education curriculum developer, pilot- and field- test site correspondence, curriculum troubleshooting and modification
June 2013–June 2016: Web Services Coordinator
Marketing & Communications Department
Eureka College, Eureka, IL
Art direction, front-end development, maintenance, and management of primary eureka.edu website; oversee and manage college's social media presence across multiple platforms; design and development of secondary websites for marketing department and other college departments; design and development of email campaigns for admissions and alumni/development departments, and internal college communications; graphic design for website, social media, email campaigns, and various college websites; provide social media and CMS training for multiple college departments; coordinate and chair college social media committee; serve as college photographer at various events for marketing, alumni/development, and general promotional use.
September 2011–June 2013: Resource Volunteer
Corrymeela Community, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
Responsibilities: mentoring international group of volunteers, facilitating training seminars and workshops, developing and delivering programs, designing print and online materials
January 2004–present: Freelance graphic designer and screen printer
Wyse-Fisher Creative, Central IL
Promotional design, screen printed apparel, web design, branding, identities, exhibition design, publication design, packaging design. Clients include local and international businesses and organizations in retail, food service, outdoor, public and higher education, health and wellness, hospitality, and music/arts industries.