Experience

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  • Richmond, Virginia Area

  • Assistant Professor, Media Production Sequence, Robertson School of Media &am...

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Richmond, Virginia Area
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  University of Miami

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Faculty, Graphic Design

    • Aug 2012 - Present

    Teaching Advanced Graphic Design.

  • Faculty, Department of Art & Art History, Digital Imaging & Electronic Media

    • 2010 - Present

    Teaching electronic media in the Department of Art & Art History: the focus is in document design, illustration, and photo compositing skills . I teach these skills along with design theory to my students using the Adobe Creative Suite software and drawing on my years of professional experience as a creative director. The curriculum for this course covers advanced design concepts, brainstorming techniques, self-promotion using print venues, vector illustration, Photoshop imaging, and logo design among other topics. (Slideshows available at http://www.slideshare.net/KaitlinHanger.)

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  KHanger.com

  • Miami Beach

  • Creative Content Provider | Consultant | Marketing Expert

    • May 2010 - Present
    • Miami Beach

    Creative director, visual communication consultant, digital content provider, copywriter, scriptwriter, graphic designer, illustrator, advertising guru. I am a creative information aggregator and marketing communication professional specializing in research, marketing, and information packaging f...

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  Professional Training Centers

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Communication Faculty, Speechwriting & Delivery, Interpersonal Communicat...

    • 2008 - 2010
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Advised future health professionals in effective communication tactics, including speech presentations, Powerpoint development, and persuasion. In addition, I participated in brainstorming sessions with the dean for this startup technical career educational institution working to grow itself into...

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  Florida International University

  • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

  • Instructor, Writing Program

    • 2008 - 2009
    • Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

    Instructor in interdisciplinary college writing and English composition within the Department of English. Introduced students to research, scientific and narrative approaches, and critical thinking.

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  Northeastern University

  • Boston

  • Lecturer, Department of Communication

    • Aug 2007 - 2009
    • Boston

    Taught hybrid communication courses in oral presentation, interpersonal skills, and group communication.

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  Fitchburg State University

  • Fitchburg, MA

  • Lecturer, Writing Program

    • Aug 2007 - 2009
    • Fitchburg, MA

    Department of English and Creative Writing--taught writing courses in college composition, research and critical writing, persuasion, and film criticism.

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  Salem College

  • Winston-Salem NC

  • Professor of Visual Communication & Professional Studies

    • Sep 2001 - May 2007
    • Winston-Salem NC

    In this tenure-track position I supervised the college's undergraduate visual communication program and mentored students in video production, broadcast, graphic design, public relations, advertising, information technology, research, and theoretical communication methods. Assisted in accredi...

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  Wayne State University

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Television Producer/Senior Scriptwriter/Communication & Professional Stud...

    • 1995 - 1998
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Wrote and edited scripts for a weekly broadcast science show, floor directed the show, and assisted in all post-production. Produced and co-produced several award-winning video programs for Wayne State University. Created commercials for internal clients (educational institutions and academic dep...

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  Carlson Marketing

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Senior Copywriter, Saturn Account

    • May 1993 - Sep 1994
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Created advertising, PR, point of purchase copy, scripts, interactive programs, and training materials for Saturn Car Co. and its customers. Worked with engineers, product developers, and executive marketing teams at General Motors to refine the Saturn voice.

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  ProQuest

  • Ann Arbor MI

  • Director of Marketing Communication, Corporate Publications, Advertising, and PR

    • 1987 - 1992
    • Ann Arbor MI

    Directed an in-house marketing team of very talented artists, creative directors, project managers, and writers to produce award winning customer communications to research institutions. Developed database interface graphics, web communication, trade show events, PR events, advertising, and publi...

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  Duet Graphic

  • Jackson, Michigan Area

  • Principal | Creative Director (Ad Agency)

    • Sep 1984 - 1987
    • Jackson, Michigan Area

    Ad agency specialized in business startups, health organizations, educational institutions, non-profits, and retail. Created all forms of print communications, direct mail, and sales collateral. Developed press kits and provided editorial illustration and design to a number of magazine publishers.

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  WGVU

  • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

  • Art Director/Editorial Assistant/Magazine Production Manager

    • Jun 1982 - 1984
    • Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

    Participated in fundraising broadcasts, events (for PBS), and managed the branding and production for WEST MICHIGAN magazine as well as monthly art direction for this award-winning print publication. Provided copy for arts-related columns and articles.