Technology Education Coordinator - Dominican University - River Forest, IL
(2023-11 - 2025-05)
- Established and led the university's first-ever Digital Literacy Program, offering a comprehensive curriculum aimed at enhancing technological skills for students, faculty, and staff.
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), delivering expert-level instruction on Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Fundamentals, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator.
- Designed and implemented training programs for faculty, staff, and students, preparing them for industry-recognized certification exams.
- Hired and managed a team of instructors, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with the IT department to deliver effective, scalable, and impactful technology training.
Virtual Tutor - Varsity Tutors - St. Louis, MO
(2021-09 - 2025-04)
- Conduct virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions with adolescent and adult students on Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk Maya, and Foundations of 3D animation.
- Create individualized learning plans based on thorough assessment of students' strengths and learning goals.
- Provide clear explanations of complex concepts, encouraging active participation and track and report students' progress, making adjustments as needed.
Graphic and Digital Art Director - Clearview Counseling - Richmond, VA
(2020-11 - 2025-03)
- Developed a comprehensive branding package for the company including logos, websites, merchandise, and other visual aspects.
- Led the development and execution of comprehensive brand strategies for the company, resulting in increased brand awareness and improved website traffic.
- Oversaw the creation and implementation of brand guidelines, ensuring consistency across all marketing materials and touchpoints.
- Created and currently maintain the company's website. Conducted market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats to the brand, constantly working on its SEO and digital footprints.
Digital Artist - Richmond Elite Academy - Richmond, VA
(2022-07 - 2023-10)
- Created the company's full visual identity from scratch including logo creation.
- Developed brand style guides and visual assets, ensuring consistent application of brand elements across all platforms.
- Collaborated closely with clients to understand their brand vision and objectives, translating them into effective design solutions.
- Conducted market and competitor research to inform branding strategies and design concepts.
Large-format Marketing Production & Fabrication - Creative sings - South Hackensack, NJ
(2021-07 - 2022-01)
- Operate and maintain large format printers and plotters, ensuring optimal print quality and minimal downtime.
- Collaborate with clients, graphic designers, and other team members to understand project requirements and provide printing solutions.
- Prepared and reviewed print files to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
- Conduct color management and calibration to guarantee accurate and consistent color reproduction.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to printing equipment and software. Manage large-scale printing projects, including banners, posters, signage, vehicle wraps, and more.
- Quality control: Inspect prints for accuracy, color consistency, and any defects, making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Maintain inventory of printing supplies and order replacements as required to avoid production interruptions.
- Train and supervise junior printing staff, providing guidance and support in large format printing techniques and best practices.
Graphic Artist - New Era Cap - Miami, FL
(2011-09 - 2020-12)
- Designed and developed custom Men/Women apparel artwork requests for multiple distributors according to the league/team guidelines for NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.
- Collaborated closely with designers and creative teams to prepare artwork and design files for production, ensuring they met quality and technical specifications.
- Executed detailed color separations, making certain that each design was print-ready and accurate for screen-printing, sublimation, or other production methods.
- Maintained an organized digital asset library, ensuring easy access to artwork and design files for future reference.
- Reviewed and approved pre-production samples to guarantee that printed apparel met design expectations. Worked closely with production and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot any technical challenges and streamline the production process.
- Assisted in developing and updating production guidelines and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and quality control.
Director of 3D Animations - Pencil Point Inc - Union, NJ
(2010-07 - 2012-11)
- Directed and managed the entire 3D animation production process for a kids' entertainment enterprise called Pencil Point, ensuring the highest quality and creative integrity.
- Collaborated with producers, writers, and other creative stakeholders to develop and refine animation concepts and storyboards.
- Oversaw the creation and implementation of animation pipelines and workflows to optimize efficiency and meet project timelines.
- Led a team of over 30 animators, texture artists, modelers, riggers, etc. providing clear direction and guidance to achieve project goals and deadlines.
- Oversaw artistic direction for all animated productions at kids' entertainment enterprise.
