Curriculum Vitae

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  • Education

    MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY . SCRANTON, PA
    MFA in VISUAL ART & GRAPHIC DESIGN . 2010
    THESIS: GOOD TO THE LAST $!&%ING DROP: shock tactics in American print advertising

    SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY . SELINSGROVE, PA
    BA in GRAPHIC DESIGN . 2006
    Departmental Honors
    Summa Cum Laude
    Katie J. Kasinecz Graphic Design Award

    BA in CREATIVE WRITING . 1999

  • Teaching Experience

    PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY . WILLIAMSPORT, PA
    INSTRUCTOR, GRAPHIC DESIGN . 2011–PRESENT
    Courses Taught: ART102: Two-Dimensional Design, ART125: Art History: Ancient through 15th Century, ART135: Art History: 16th – 20th Century, ART145: History of Graphic Design, ART210: Intro to Graphic Design, ART225: Type Design I, ART235: Type Design II, ART270: Computer Graphics I, ART275: Computer Graphics II, ART285: Intro to Graphic Design for the Internet, ART311: Package Design, ART330: Modern Art and the Contemporary Image, ART361: Advanced Graphic Design for the Internet, ART411: Branding, ART460: Advanced Computer Graphics, ART496: Senior Project, BID120: History of Industrial Design.

    SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY . SELINSGROVE, PA
    ADJUNCT LECTURER . 2007–2011, 2021
    Courses Taught: ARTG: 453 Publication Design, ARTD:251 Computer Applications in Graphic Design, ARTD:351 Graphic Design for the Internet, ARTD:352 Package Design, COMM:323 Desktop Publishing, COMM:327 Computer Applications in Corporate Communications.

  • Professional Experience

    NICK STEPHENSON DESIGN . FREEBURG, PA
    FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER . 2006–PRESENT

    SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY . SELINSGROVE, PA
    CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER . 2008–2011

    SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY . SELINSGROVE, PA
    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS & RECRUITMENT TECHNOLOGIES SPECIALIST . 1999–2008

  • Published Work

    2014 American Graphic Design & Advertising 28 - Publication Design
    2014 American Graphic Design & Advertising 28 - Publication Design
    2010 Big Book of Layouts 2 - Brochure
    2010 Big Book of Layouts 2 - Invitation
    2010 Designing for the Greater Good: The Best in Cause-Related Marketing & Nonprofit Design - Poster
    2009 American Graphic Design & Advertising 25 - Brochure
    2009 American Graphic Design & Advertising 25 - Direct Mail
    2008 Designer Magazine - Poster
    2008 Designer Magazine - Poster
    2006 Create Magazine - Collateral Advertising, Poster
    2006 Create Magazine - Collateral Advertising, Poster
    2006 Create Magazine - Packaging, Food
    2006 Create Magazine - Magazine Ad, Full Page
    2006 American Corporate Identity - Package Design
    2006 American Corporate Identity - Package Design
    2006 American Corporate Identity - Stationery Package

  • HONORS & AWARDS

    2017 Pennsylvania College of Technology - Excellence in Teaching Award
    2010 CASE District II - Bronze Award: Student Recruitment Packages
    2010 CASE District II - Silver Award: Recruitment Search Publications, Fliers and Brochures
    2010 CUPRAP - Bronze CUPPIE Award: PR/Media Relations Campaign
    2009 CASE Circle of Excellence - Silver Award: Visual Identity Systems
    2009 CASE Circle of Excellence - Bronze Award: Excellence in Design
    2009 CASE District II - Bronze Award: Student Recruitment: Packages
    2008 CUPRAP - Gold CUPPIE Award: University Magazine
    2006 Create Magazine - Gold Award: Collateral Advertising, Poster
    2006 Create Magazine - Gold Award: Collateral Advertising, Poster
    2006 Create Magazine - Gold Award: Packaging, Food
    2006 Create Magazine - Gold Award: Magazine Ad, Full Page
    2006 Real Show - Silver Medal: Brochure
    2006 Real Show - Merit Award: Poster
    2006 Susquehanna University - Katie J. Kasinecz Graphic Design Award
    2006 GFAF - Silver ADDY: Poster
    2006 GFAF - Silver ADDY: Poster
    2006 GFAF - Gold ADDY: Editorial
    2005 Real Show - Judge’s Choice: Poster
    2005 Susquehanna University - Silver Award Graphic Design: Student Art Show
    2005 GFAF - Silver ADDY: Stationery Package

  • Memberships & Committee Work

    AIGA - Faculty Advisor
    Central Pennsylvania Creative Professionals (CP2) - Board Member
    QPR Trainer
    SUN Area Technical Institute - Advisory Board Member
    SafeZone
    Judicial Board
    Core Curriculum Implementation Committee
    Core Curriculum Review Committee,
    Curriculum Committee (Governance),
    Elections Committee (Governance)
    Bystander Committee
    Faculty Search Committees (various)
    Dean Search Committee
    Gallery Advisory Committee