EXPERIENCE

 

ART EDUCATOR

Fairfax County County Schools 2020-Present

Endorsed to teach Visual Art for grades K-12. Currently, teaching a diverse group of students in grades K-6. Developing and preparing lesson plans to address individual and group needs. Engaging and supporting students to deepen their understanding of the visual arts.

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ART EDUCATOR

Prince William County Schools 2019-2020

Endorsed to teach Visual Art for grades K-12. Concurrent teaching to a diverse group of students in grades 6-8. Created website content and lesson plans during the pandemic to address student needs, and provide support for both art education and emotional needs. 

 

MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

Ox Hill Church 2007-2019

Create, write and produce marketing materials, web design, direct marketing, and weekly e-newsletters for a busy church office. Manage budgets, vendors, and website content. Provide administrative and design support to staff members.

 

CREATIVE DIRECTOR/OWNER

NPLH Design Studio 2000-2007

Successfully manage and coordinate graphic design projects from concept through completion, working closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines. Manage all operational, strategic, financial, estimates, staffing, and administrative functions. Hired and coordinated freelance talent.

 

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER

FCW Government Technology Group 1994-2000

Successfully manage and provide art direction to a staff of four, focusing on product marketing, corporate branding, and custom publishing projects for an IT publisher with annual revenues of $10M. Hired outside vendors and provided support for events and trade shows.

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

USA Today 1992-1994

Created promotional materials for the USA Today and Baseball Weekly marketing departments. Designed and produced ads, direct mail, promotions, and special projects. Mentored junior designers, providing art direction and guidance. 

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EDUCATION

 

BS in Advertising Design, University of Maryland 1984

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Web Design Professional Development 
Northern VA Community College 2008-2012

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Career Switcher Teaching Certificate 

Shenandoah University 2019

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Professional Teaching License 

Virginia Department of Education 2020

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Expertise

Print & Advertising Design

Brochures & Newsletters

Logos & Brand Design 

Event Marketing

Publications

Media Kits & Catalogs

Time Management

Client Relations

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Technical Skills

Mac OS, Windows 

Adobe Creative Suite 

MS Office Suite 

G Suite

HTML knowledge