EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
BFA, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Studies in Publication Design, Miami University, Oxford, OH
MA in Art, California State University, Northridge, CA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1996-1998
Hebrew Day School of Central Florida, Maitland, FL
Position: Elementary Art Teacher
1996-1997
Valencia Community College, Department of Graphic Technology, Orlando, FL
Position: Adjunct Professor
Courses taught:
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Introduction to Graphic Communication
•Graphic Design I
•Graphic Design II
•Graphic Reproduction Techniques
1994-1996
University of Central Florida, College of Arts & Sciences, Orlando, FL
Position: Adjunct Professor
Courses taught:
•Type and Design
•Design Fundamentals I
•Introduction to Computer Graphics
•Computer Graphics
•Advanced Graphic Design
•Special Problems in Graphic Design
1994
Orlando International School of Entertainment Design, Orlando, FL
Position: Instructor
Courses taught:
•Desktop Publishing Design
1992-1994
East Los Angeles Community College, Monterey Park, CA
Position: Adjunct Professor
Major Responsibilities:
•Teaching design and graphic design to a multi-ethnic group of students
•Counseling students on continuing education and transfer opportunities
Courses taught:
•Two Dimensional and Three Dimensional Design
•Graphic Design I ,II, and III
•Advertising Design
•Introduction to Computer Graphics
•Lettering I and II
•Desktop Publishing
•Advanced Computer Graphics
Accomplishments:
•Helped in the development of the vocational programs for Graphic Communication Arts and Electronic Publishing, certificate and Associate in Art degree Programs
•Professor of the Year Award
1976-1982
Sinclair Community College, Dayton, Ohio
Position: College Instructor
Courses taught:
•Design Fundamentals
•Graphic Design
•Color Design
•Commercial Sketching
•Lettering and Typography
•Visual Communications I and II
•Graphic Materials and Processes
•Portfolio Development
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2008
Free-lance
Product/Fashion Designer and Co-ordinator
Using Adobe CS3, QuarkXpress 7
Wholesale Consultant
1990-2002
KAI, Los Angeles, CA and Orlando, FL
Entrepreneur
Major Responsibilities:
•Research and development of new products for the toy, gift and craft markets
•Package and product design
•Illustrations for various products with specialization in Victorian art and Children’s products
•Interfacing with various licensees and licensors in the gift industry
•Catalog preparation and coordination for various companies
•Writing instruction books and booklets for the craft industry
1982-1990
Western Trimming Corporation, Chatsworth, CA
Position: Creative Director
Major Responsibilities:
•Supervision of an eleven person art department
•Development of product lines, merchandising, packaging and displays
•Catalog preparation and production
•Photography direction
•Trade show preparation and presentation
•Design and placement of advertising
1978-1981
First Impressions Advertising and Art, Dayton, OH
Entrepreneur
Accomplishments:
•Growth of the agency from a one person art studio to a full service agency with several full time employees
•Received six national awards for creative design
1975-1978
The Times Publications, Kettering, OH
Position: Graphic Artist
Major Responsibilities:
•Design of ALL advertising, supplements, editorial layouts of Chain of Weekly newspapers
•Received three national awards for creative design
1973-1975
Cincinnati Suburban Newspapers, Cincinnati, OH
Position: Staff Artist
