ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF Graphic DESIGN
PARK UNIVERSITY
2019-present

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate graphic design courses, with a curriculum that consists of three classes per semester covering both digital and print design. I advise 35 students each year and serve as the Faculty Advisor for the ParkU Graphic Design AIGA Club. The focus of the design courses includes new media design, web design, and dynamic typography. Additionally, I participate on the curriculum committee, lead the Subject Matter Expert committee for E-learning, and oversee new and existing faculty through course rotation and peer observations.

Senior graphic designer
Hallmark Creative
September 2016–’18

DUTIES:
Senior Art Director on Hallmark's Keepsakes Division on a variety of accounts and creative initiatives. Responsibilities included art direction, editorial design, concept development, concept strategy, and marketing campaigns. Involved with brands such as Lucas Films, Disney, Marvel, DC and Hallmark Gold Crown to develop products for commercial distribution.Responsibilities: Design, develop and illustrate a variety of products from concept development to final production through the direction of the VP of Product Development & Branding & other senior creatives at Hallmark Creative.

GRAPHIC DESIGN PROFESSOR
Savannah College of Art and Design
August 2004–’14

DUTIES:
Taught undergraduate and graduate typography and graphic-design courses, both online and on campus. Advised graphic design students on course selection, internship placements, and employment opportunities. Authored graphic design courses for E-learning environments and chaired admissions and faculty development programs within the school of communication arts. Led presentations at various graphic-design conferences and workshops across the United States and Europe.

Subject Matter Expert/Instructor
Southern New Hampshire University
January 2018–’20

DUTIES:
Consultation project designer and curriculum development. Assistant Professor of Graphic Design in BFA/Game +Design program. Online instruction, teaching (3-5) courses per academic year within the Graphic Design+Game and Design program at SNHU.

VIsiting Design Instructor
Kansas city art institute
2016–’18

DUTIES:
Taught undergraduate and graduate typography and graphic-design courses at the renowned art school in Kanas City, MO. Advised and instruct graphic design students on course selections, internship placements, and employment opportunities. Courses taught are Advanced Typography, Graphic Design Studio I and Online presence for creative students.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOLADES:

• 2023. ‘CONTRAST+TYPE+IMAGE. SOLO-EXHIBITION.PARK UNIVERSITY, KANSAS CITY, MO. HTTPS://WWW.PARK.EDU/NEWS/MERRICK-HENRY-EXHIBIT/

• 2023. ‘FACULTY SPOT-LIGHT+ EXHIBITION.’ PARK UNIVERSITY, KANSAS CITY, MO. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/ZGMWG7X3C08

• 2022-23. ‘WHO’S WHO IN AMERICA.’ PARK UNIVERSITY, KANSAS CITY, MO. WWW.PARK.EDU

• 2020-21. ‘FACULTY NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR.’ DR. DORIS HOWELL LEADERSHIP AWARD. PARK UNIVERSITY, KANSAS CITY, MO.

• 2019. ‘SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT.’ GRAPHIC DESIGN CURRICULUM. SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY, MANCHESTER, NH.

• 2012. ‘SAVANNAH SECESSION EXCELLENCE AWARD.’ UCDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, MONTREAL, QUÉBEC.

• 2011. ‘SAVANNAH SECESSION EXCELLENCE AWARD’, UCDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PHOENIX, AZ.

• 2010. ‘YOUNG ALUMNUS AWARD.’ KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. SALINA, KS.

• 2009. ‘SAVANNAH SECESSION GOLD’ AND ‘SILVER AWARD.’ UCDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SEATTLE, WA.

• 2008-09. RECOGNIZED AS ‘SCAD’S FACULTY CAMPAIGN PUBLICATION.’ SCAD, SAVANNAH, GA. WWW.SCAD.EDU

• 2007-08. ‘WHO’S WHO AMONG AMERICAN’S TEACHERS.’ SCAD, SAVANNAH, GA. WWW.SCAD.EDU

• 2006-07. ‘CAMBRIDGE’S WHO’S WHO AMONG EXECUTIVES AND TEACHERS.’ SCAD. SAVANNAH, GA. WWW.SCAD.EDU

• 2003-04. ‘WINE-GARDNER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AND EFFORT.’ DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, MANHATTAN, KS

• 1999-00. ‘DESIGNER RECOGNITION AWARD.’ KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, SALINA, KS.

• 1998-99. ‘STUDENT RECOGNITION AWARD.’ KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, SALINA, KS.

• 1999-00. ‘ALL-AMERICAN SOCCER AWARD.’ NSCAA. KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.SALINA, KS.

• 1999-00. ‘ADIDAS ALL-REGIONAL ATHLETE.’ NSCAA/NAIA ALL-CONFERENCE. KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, SALINA, KS.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Demonstrated foundation in design principles, color theory, and typography

• Experience in web design, domain management, web hosting, and SEO

• Proficiency in preparing various print publication formats and image editing

• Strong organizational skills and excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Ten years of full-time experience in print and web design

ADDITIONALLY PREFERRED:

• 4-year and Community college experience

• Experience teaching graphic design

• Knowledge of AR design and Adobe Generative AI

• Proficient in vector illustration using Adobe Illustrator

• Skills in HTML5, CSS3, and building responsive CMS websites

• Familiarity with ADA accessibility guidelines for print and web.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• 2023. AIGA (The professional association for design), USA Member of AIGA Chapter of SCAD. https://www.aiga.org

• 2021. UCDA Design Conference ‘Educator Membership.’ http://www.ucda.com

• 2007–11. Chair of the Graphic Design and Promotional Committee. SCAD Graphic Design Dept. Savannah, Ga. http://www.scad.edu/academics/programs/graphic-‐ design

• 2007–08. SCAD (Chair of the Admissions Council), SCAD and Design Committee Panel. Savannah,Ga. www.scad.edu/academics/programs/graphic— design

• 2002–04. Member of Art Department of Visual Communication Committee and Board of Employment. Kansas State University. Manhattan, KS. http://www.ksu.edu/art/

• 2001–06. People to People Sports Ambassador Program, Spokane, WA. www.sportsambassadors.org/

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