Master of Graphic Design
(terminal degree, NASAD accredited)
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
College of Design, May 2008
::: Thesis: Researching how the design of interactive video tools enable “learning-resistant” female students to collaborate with their peers in a language arts classroom.

Bachelor of Science, Visual Communication Design
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Department of Industrial, Interior, and Visual Communication Design
June 2003

Assistant Professor
Kent State University
School of Visual Communication Design
Kent, OhioAugust 2008 - Present
::: Full-time Visual Communication Design Educator teaching interactive design and motion graphics, serving on a variety of committees and completing curriculum development.

Partner and Designer
3 Sight Photography & Design / Flyingtype
Raleigh, North Carolina /Columbus, Ohio / Kent, Ohio
August 2006 – Present
::: Primary designer and photography assistant. Work has included web site designs, motion graphics animations, learning games, and learning management systems. Duties also include executing marketing relations and implementation.

Designer
Degnen Associates
Columbus, OH,
April 2005 – June 2006
::: Designed web media and print materials for clients. Design work included identity systems, branding, business cards, stationary, brochures, web sites, and motion graphic animations for various clients.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Consultant
Columbus, OH
January 2001 – August 2006
::: Designed web media and print materials for local clients (Exceptional Innovation, America Online, Red Branch Painting Studio, and Wittenberg University).
Design work included web sites, and motion graphic animations, as well as organizing file archiving system, and assisted in hiring design support staff.

Design Intern
America Online
Columbus, OH
July 2001– October 2003
::: Designed animated advertisements, flash games, web advertisement campaigns,
graphics, and assisting senior designers and art directors.