Art Instructor

• Sep 2015 - Present

• Taught studio art classes for children and adults, including Botanical Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Painting with Pastels and Drawing Fundamentals classes. • During the pandemic taught online art classes for children and adults using Zoom and other LMS. • Developed the classes curricula, and designed visual materials and presentations for the classes (printed and digital). • Taught studio art classes for children and adults, including Botanical Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Painting with Pastels and Drawing Fundamentals classes. • During the pandemic taught online art classes for children and adults using Zoom and other LMS. • Developed the classes curricula, and designed visual materials and presentations for the classes (printed and digital).

Graphic Designer

• Jul 2015 - Present

The Wheel is an independent Christian Orthodox publication with non-profit status. My role as a Graphic Designer consists of: • Design page layouts for the printed, Kindle, and online editions of the journal, in collaboration with editors, authors, photographers, and the publishing office. • Creating original illustrations and cover designs. • Developing printed and online promo materials for the journal, including printed collateral and merchandise. The Wheel is an independent Christian Orthodox publication with non-profit status. My role as a Graphic Designer consists of: • Design page layouts for the printed, Kindle, and online editions of the journal, in collaboration with editors, authors, photographers, and the publishing office. • Creating original illustrations and cover designs. • Developing printed and online promo materials for the journal, including printed collateral and merchandise.

Art Instructor (Painting)

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

Digital Art Teacher

• Sep 2022 - Jun 2023

-Taught digital art and graphic design for students Gr. 5-9: foundations of 2D design, graphic design software, digital drawing and illustration tools, photo editing and retouching. -Developed curricula for the classes, including unit planning, projects, quizzes etc. -Taught digital art and graphic design for students Gr. 5-9: foundations of 2D design, graphic design software, digital drawing and illustration tools, photo editing and retouching. -Developed curricula for the classes, including unit planning, projects, quizzes etc.

Graphic Designer, Artist and Art Instructor

• 2013 - Jun 2021

Taught art classes at own studio for children and adults Organized and led a summer art program for children (2018, 2019). Managed the art studio, including classroom organization, handling of all supplies, marketing, etc. Organized annual student art shows. Participated as an artist in local art shows and events (Cambridge, Lexington, Arlington). Taught art classes at own studio for children and adults Organized and led a summer art program for children (2018, 2019). Managed the art studio, including classroom organization, handling of all supplies, marketing, etc. Organized annual student art shows. Participated as an artist in local art shows and events (Cambridge, Lexington, Arlington).

Art Instructor

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2018

Taught studio art classes for children and adults, such as "Drawing and Illustration for Teens", "Drawing Fundamentals" and "Acrylic Painting". Taught studio art classes for children and adults, such as "Drawing and Illustration for Teens", "Drawing Fundamentals" and "Acrylic Painting".

Art Teacher

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2015

• Taught studio art to children 4 to 12 years old and ran adult workshops • Developed art classes curriculum for 4 age groups: preschool, K–2, 3–4, 5–6 grades that helped kids acquire and enhance their drawing, painting and sculpting skills, and enrich understanding of art • Organized art classroom environment providing visual materials, books, art supplies and models for classes • Supervised students’ participation in art shows, including International Biennial of Children's Painting – 2014 and Advena World Children's Art Exhibition - 2015 Show less

Graphic Designer

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2013

• Created logos, brand color schemes, presentation templates, business cards, and letterhead templates for Brain Sciences Foundation and its partner companies: Biological Coprocessors, Make a Mind Co, and Behavioral Media Networks • Designed page layout and cover of the Brain Sciences Journal, the official journal of the Brain Sciences Foundation • Created logos, brand color schemes, presentation templates, business cards, and letterhead templates for Brain Sciences Foundation and its partner companies: Biological Coprocessors, Make a Mind Co, and Behavioral Media Networks • Designed page layout and cover of the Brain Sciences Journal, the official journal of the Brain Sciences Foundation

Associate Professor

• Apr 2004 - Jul 2011

• Developed and taught courses including Computer Graphics for Advertising Specialists, Typography for Advertising Specialists, and Art of Computer Presentation, along with multimedia presentations for the classes, and Moodle online quizzes • Wrote papers for publication in academic journals (over 10 publications on social philosophy, advertising, and marketing); wrote and published (in collaboration) a textbook on computer presentations • Developed and taught courses including Computer Graphics for Advertising Specialists, Typography for Advertising Specialists, and Art of Computer Presentation, along with multimedia presentations for the classes, and Moodle online quizzes • Wrote papers for publication in academic journals (over 10 publications on social philosophy, advertising, and marketing); wrote and published (in collaboration) a textbook on computer presentations

Editorial Designer

• Apr 2006 - Apr 2011

• Was responsible for newsletter design and publication (over 30 issues); edited text and pictures, and enhanced existing design • Enhanced the Academy brand identity, including color scheme and graphic elements; designed promotional materials and stationery • Designed 5 brochures promoting the Academy as a business partner in forest industry and as an educational institution • Was responsible for newsletter design and publication (over 30 issues); edited text and pictures, and enhanced existing design • Enhanced the Academy brand identity, including color scheme and graphic elements; designed promotional materials and stationery • Designed 5 brochures promoting the Academy as a business partner in forest industry and as an educational institution

Advertising Coordinator

• Jan 2007 - Jul 2010

Designed promotional posters and brochures for the Institute and conducted their distribution at the school’s college fairs, increasing the number of applications by 50%; managed the Institute’s advertising campaigns in print media, e.g., posters in public transport, and ads in newspapers and bulletins for high school students. Designed promotional posters and brochures for the Institute and conducted their distribution at the school’s college fairs, increasing the number of applications by 50%; managed the Institute’s advertising campaigns in print media, e.g., posters in public transport, and ads in newspapers and bulletins for high school students.

Graphic Designer

• Mar 2003 - May 2004

• Created design of in-store and outdoor advertising for local campaign for Rich juice, the #1 juice in premium segment on Russian market in 2003 • Developed original design for 3 production catalogs intended to inform vendors about new products and packages, and increased Company’s juices distribution by 12% • Made package design for Nico juice, in accordance with Company’s graphic standards and Tetra Pak printing guidelines • Created design of in-store and outdoor advertising for local campaign for Rich juice, the #1 juice in premium segment on Russian market in 2003 • Developed original design for 3 production catalogs intended to inform vendors about new products and packages, and increased Company’s juices distribution by 12% • Made package design for Nico juice, in accordance with Company’s graphic standards and Tetra Pak printing guidelines