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Master Of Fine Arts
Illustration
Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania
August 2000

Permanent NYS
Teacher Certification
New York State
Art Education, K−12

Bachelor of Arts
Major:
Art Education
Minor:
Business
Administration
Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania
May 1995

Honors:

• Magna Cum Laude
• Immaculate Hearts of Mary Scholarship
• Dean’s List, First Honors
• Delta Epsilon Sigma

Owner and Designer, December 2001−Present
Flourish Design, Ithaca, New York, www.flourishdesignstudio.com

• Maintain consistent project success resulting in recurring clients
• Use industry-standard software to develop graphics
• Develop multiple concepts and solutions for each project
• Methodically follow creative design process: collect data, brainstorm, conceptualize, sketch, compile roughs, present rough solutions to client, bring chosen solution to final stage and deliver finished product
• Address client’s current needs while anticipating future applications for marketing concepts
• Identify and understand client marketing needs and capitalize on client niche
• Collect information from client and research project to begin creative process
• Work within client budget and deadlines
• Meet and develop professional relationships with clients
• Network and promote Flourish Design at business events
• Facilitate professional printing for clients
• Manage financial aspects of business
• View Flourish Design Studio's Complete Client List.
  
  

Art Teacher, Grades 6−12, September 1996−September 2006
Groton Central School, Groton, New York

• Developed engaging art lessons to meet NYS Standards for the Arts using the Discipline-Based Art Education style− incorporating
  aesthetics, art history, production, and criticism
• Managed approximately 160 students with wide spectrum of abilities, including students with special needs
• Instructed students in the creative process− in both fine art (drawing, painting, ceramics) and digital media (graphic design, using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
• Assessed student performance and portfolios using a rubric of outcome-based criteria
• Worked as a team member with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary understanding and foster student success
• Created curriculum, demonstrations and presentations to enhance understanding for large- and small-groups
• Worked within a rigid schedule, while managing changing classes, schedules, and budgets
• Arranged, advised and promoted student art exhibits: juried, matted, hung exhibits of student work throughout the year as well at large-scale yearly art show
• Advised the publication of the high school yearbook, managing a staff of approximately 15 students
• Mentored and tutored at-risk students participating in the NYS Liberty Partnership program
• Negotiated as part of a committee to settle the Groton Faculty Association contract with the school district for one term