Experience

The Modern College of Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Owner

  • Aug 2007 - Present

  Since 2007, I have proudly served as the President of my alma mater, The Modern College of Design (formerly known as the School of Advertising Art). In 2013, I purchased the assets of the college and became the sole owner. My passion for our students' success and continually modernizing our curriculum fuels the strategic direction of The Modern.

• President

  • Feb 2007 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for the total operation of the college within the policies and procedures directed by the Accrediting Commission of Career Colleges and Schools and the State of Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools. Daily interaction with administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, governing boards, and accrediting commissions to ensure an environment that is focused on the overall success and well-being of the students and staff. Duties include: strategic development of goals and objectives; overseeing the selection of personnel; developing and administering the budget; establishing and maintaining a climate which encourages the achievement of the college’s goals; coordinating of all student complaints and inquiries; informing and consulting with the owners of saa regarding the status of any major developments of the college; developing reports and participating in audits and reviews by governing boards and accrediting commissions.

• Director of Admissions and Creative Director

  • 2006 - 2007

  Directed and coordinated the admissions department. Duties included: Conducting admissions interviews and art portfolio reviews; overseeing the selection and managing of admissions personnel including recruiters, admissions counselors, admissions assistants, and other related positions; overseeing the progress of the team and setting goals; planning and implementation of orientation, open house events, scholarship competitions, and high school activities; management of leads and admissions database; creative development and production of all recruiting materials and advertising.

• Recruiter

  • 2004 - 2006

  Responsible for recruiting high school students in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky area. Duties included: developing and maintaining relationships with high school guidance counselors, teachers, administrators, and students; collecting lead information from prospective students; participating in career fairs and other high school events; daily oral presentations to high school art students; development and implementation of annual high school art show; development of presentation materials.


U.S. Department of Education
• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee
• Non-Federal Primary Negotiator, Affordability and Student Loans Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
• Non-Federal Primary Negotiator, Gainful Employment Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018


Freelance Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

• Freelance Graphic Designer

  • 2002 - 2004

  Developed strategic marketing and advertising campaigns for clients, advertising agencies, and design firms. Duties included: developing relationships with potential clients; project management, budgeting and invoicing; writing, proofreading, and editing advertising copy; design and creation of advertising materials; production and coordination of printed materials. Clients included: Humana, The Iams Company, The Longaberger Company, Luxotica Retail, The Cincinnati Bengals, Creatives on Call, Northlich, and Wilson Advertising + Design.



Cincinnati Bengals

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• NFL Cheerleader

  • 1998 - 2004

  Responsible for representing the Cincinnati Bengals to the community and around the world. Duties included: weekly practices and training sessions; performance at all home games; hosting of Bengals radio segment before each game; participating in events to support local charities and organizations; travel with USO tours to Kosovo, Bosnia, Iceland, Vienna, Turkey, Hungary, Croatia, South Korea, and across the United States to visit American and allied troops; providing leadership to other team members; managing orders and budgeting for team costumes. Awarded top honors by being selected to represent the Bengals at the 2004 Pro Bowl Game and week-long media and public relations events.



Wilson Advertising + Design

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • 2003 - 2003

  Responsible for concept and design of corporate identity, advertising, trade show displays, sales materials, direct mail, multimedia presentations, and web design. Clients included Anheuser Busch, Huffy Bikes, Dayton Wire Wheel, and Teradata. Responsible for concept and design of corporate identity, advertising, trade show displays, sales materials, direct mail, multimedia presentations, and web design. Clients included Anheuser Busch, Huffy Bikes, Dayton Wire Wheel, and Teradata.



DesignCrew, Inc.

• United States
• Design Services

• Senior Art Director

  • 2000 - 2002

  Responsible for art direction and design of corporate branding, advertising, sales collateral, direct mail, and websites. Duties included: developing creative concepts and marketing strategies; conducting research of clients’ products or services, competitors, and competitive advantages; developing client relationships and presenting campaigns; design and production of all advertising materials; coordination of vendors specific to each project; development of company promotions and advertising; promotion of team environment. Clients included The Longaberger Company, Digineer, Robbins Sports Flooring, and Aurora Casket Company.



Kearns Communication Group

• Graphic Designer

  • 1997 - 2000

  Responsible for concept and design of corporate identity, advertising, trade show displays, sales materials, direct mail, multimedia presentations, and web design. Clients included NCR Corporation, The Iams Company, SDRC, Dell, Genome Systems, and Gateway. Responsible for concept and design of corporate identity, advertising, trade show displays, sales materials, direct mail, multimedia presentations, and web design. Clients included NCR Corporation, The Iams Company, SDRC, Dell, Genome Systems, and Gateway.