Objective:
To obtain an
instructional design or graphic design position that will utilize my experience, problem solving and organizational skills.
Operating
Systems: Macintosh OS X, PC/Windows XP, UNIX
Software:
MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, Blackboard, Lectora
Experience
Adjunct Professor 01/2007 To Present
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indiana
Conducted hands
on computer lab instruction to undergraduate students and continuing education adults.
Prepared and
developed learning content for advanced desktop publishing courses.
Managed class
room computer equipment and software for optimum instructional delivery.
Maintained blackboard© online learning environment simultaneously with live classroom content.
Graphic Designer 9/1994 To Present
Lee Enterprises Inc. (The Times Newspaper) Valparaiso, Indiana
Handled image
cataloging system to more efficient filing compiled a more efficient process to display public notices and classified display
advertising.
Supervised a
total redesign of the classified section and received many design awards for it.
Recognized by
management for outstanding above and beyond job performance.
Improved workflow
traffic to better meet press deadlines.
Implemented advanced
creative techniques to revamp current display advertisements and promotions.
Computer Lab Manager 10/1991 To 7/1994
Mayan Bilingual School Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Central America
Introduced and
maintained new operating systems to low end PC’s.
Organized a productive
schedule in the computer lab to suit K-12 students.
Handled budgets
and proposals with administrators for new software & hardware.
Masters Degree in Education 2005
American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL
GPA 4.00 - Concentrations
in Corporate Training, Curriculum, Educational Research, Instructional Technology, Instructional Design
Bachelors Degree in General Studies
1990 Ball State University, Muncie, IN
GPA 3.00 - Concentration
in Art History, Graphic Design, Photography, Print making
Associates Degree in Science 1987
Vincennes University, Vincennes, IN
GPA 3.00 - Concentration
in Drawing, Ceramics, Graphic Design, Oil Painting, Print Making, Sculpture
