Experience

Central State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Full Professor, Art coordinator, Central State University

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Associate Professor, Art Coordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Jun 2023

  Art Coordinator. Tenured Associate Professor of Graphic Design. Teaches three classes a semester in graphic design and digital photography. Helped lead the graphic design program through NASAD accreditation. Setup new Macintosh lab, Photography Lab and Print studio. Advises and prepares students for a career in graphic design. Lead graphic design professor helping to create a partnership with Procter and Gamble.



University of Maryland Global Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Associate Professor

  • May 2019 - Present

  Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland University College, teaching in the field of Graphic Design. Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Maryland University College, teaching in the field of Graphic Design.



Eismont Designs

• Greater Pittsburgh Area, Greater Cincinnati Area

• Art Director

  • 2005 - Present

  We pride myself on being “A Library of Ideas.” If you are unfamiliar with the process of graphic design, we will also educate you on how to communicate your message in an affordable manner. We have international and national clients. Work has been done with Hershey, NFL, NCAA, and many other corporations. We pride myself on being “A Library of Ideas.” If you are unfamiliar with the process of graphic design, we will also educate you on how to communicate your message in an affordable manner. We have international and national clients. Work has been done with Hershey, NFL, NCAA, and many other corporations.



Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online

• Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Facilitator

  • Aug 2011 - Mar 2019

  Taught in an online capacity from fundamental of art courses to graphic design portfolio classes. Used the pinnacle model of online learning. Taught in an online capacity from fundamental of art courses to graphic design portfolio classes. Used the pinnacle model of online learning.



Paragon America

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Art Director

  • Jan 2013 - Nov 2018

  In charge of product design all the way through to packaging, e-commerce and marketing. Worked on product designs for Hershey, Nestle and Tootsie Roll. In charge of product design all the way through to packaging, e-commerce and marketing. Worked on product designs for Hershey, Nestle and Tootsie Roll.



The Art Institute of Ohio - Cincinnati

• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor in graphic design and photography.

  • Sep 2011 - Jul 2013

  Taught 3 to 4 classes a term, in graphic design/photography related courses. Advisor for the Art Club. Taught 3 to 4 classes a term, in graphic design/photography related courses. Advisor for the Art Club.



Maxxflex

• Sharpsburg PA

• Art Director

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2012

  As an art director I designed the entire corporate identity of the company. Some of the work includes: publication, eccomerce, trade show, advertising and package design. As an art director I designed the entire corporate identity of the company. Some of the work includes: publication, eccomerce, trade show, advertising and package design.



CCAC

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  Teaching as an Adjunct Professor in all aspects of the graphic design business. The students find out what it actually feels like to design professionally. Students receive criticism, feedback, and learn new ways to come up with an idea. Teaching as an Adjunct Professor in all aspects of the graphic design business. The students find out what it actually feels like to design professionally. Students receive criticism, feedback, and learn new ways to come up with an idea.



Dubois Business College

• Dubois, PA

• Full Time Graphic Design Instructor

  • Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

  As a full time instructor of graphic design in the Electronic Business Program, developed curriculum for 8 classes from scratch. I initiated a graphic design club where students worked within the community to create pro bono projects for local businesses. Students learn not only to make fine art, but to communicate a message in a conceptual way. As a full time instructor of graphic design in the Electronic Business Program, developed curriculum for 8 classes from scratch. I initiated a graphic design club where students worked within the community to create pro bono projects for local businesses. Students learn not only to make fine art, but to communicate a message in a conceptual way.



Emerald Innovations

• Butler PA

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  I designed blister packs, color boxes and clam shells for products on the shelves of K-Mart, Target, Walmart and many others. Designed and illustrated products for electronics, Halloween decor and Christmas decor. Directed animations, photo shoots, designs and illustration. Worked on NFL and NCAA licensing deals. I designed blister packs, color boxes and clam shells for products on the shelves of K-Mart, Target, Walmart and many others. Designed and illustrated products for electronics, Halloween decor and Christmas decor. Directed animations, photo shoots, designs and illustration. Worked on NFL and NCAA licensing deals.



The Derrick Publishing Co.

• Graphic Designer

  • Feb 2005 - Aug 2007

  Graphic design duties which included building advertisements, covers, and promotional materials. Lead prepress of all special sections, Clarion News, and advertising. In charge of correcting color, .eps files, size, and rip issues dealing with advertisements. Graphic design duties which included building advertisements, covers, and promotional materials. Lead prepress of all special sections, Clarion News, and advertising. In charge of correcting color, .eps files, size, and rip issues dealing with advertisements.