Administration

A practicioner of Design Thinking I beleive that methods used by creatives can be implemented to tackle any administrative challenge or organizational problem in need of a solution. Experience working in team-oriented environments, actively contributing to advancing an organization and its goals.

Research/Writing

Comfortable with acadeic research and writing as well as content creation for the purposes or hard copy, web, or social media content. Always interested in learning about new topics of research.

Experience in Higher Education

Experience teaching all skills needed for professional graphic design which includes; creative process/design thinking, typesetting, typography , layout, grid based design, art and design history, letterpress (plate making and lock-up), comping, file management, printing and pre-press production, estimating and pricing as well as necessary software skills. Courses: Photoshop (advanced and basics), Computer Typography (InDesign), Layout and Design (Grids), Introduction to Web Design (basic HTML/CSS), Project-based Design Studio Courses, Creative Advertising, Brand Identity, Digital and Traditional Portfolio.

Technology

Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, Dreamweaver, XD, Animate, Character Animator, Audition, Media Encoder), HTML/CSS, Understanding of VR/AR, WebXR (React360, A-Frame), Brackets, Netlify, CodePen, Canvas, D2L, Blackboard, Moodle, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Basecamp. Understanding of Blender, Sketch, Unity, RealityCapture as well as microelectronics for use in props using Raspberry Pi and/or Arduino. Familiar with projection mapping for visual effects. Comfortable with methods and techniques and use of the tools to construct props/features including 3-D printers as well as vinyl plotters. Always interested in learning new skills.

Work Experience

Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
2022–present
Graduate Assistant Arts Administration and Museum Leadership
Responsible for department support through a variety of tasks including social media marketing, event promotion, career service support, and editing the quarterly department newsletter Artsline.

Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA
2018–present
Associate Professor, Program Director: Graphic Design
Graphic Design department leader and Educator responsible for teaching multiple courses per semester. Also responsible for building program curriculum, hiring professors, department budget, committee assignments, and student advising. Please see Educational Career Details on page two for more information.

Zawora Design/Avocado Barn Letterpress, North Wales, PA
2005 – present
Creative Director/Owner
Freelance Graphic Designer working for various studios and individual businesses including: Paoli Hospital, Bryn Mawr Hospital, COLA, CLMA, and others.

Antonelli Institute, Erdenheim, PA
2005 – 2018
Administration/Education
Educator, Career Services Coordinator, Creative Director Program Director, Career Services Coordinator, and Design Educator teaching multiple courses. Please see Educational Career Details on page two for a detailed description of my duties as an administrator and educator.

Dean Design, Lancaster, PA
2004 – 2008
Senior Graphic and Web Designer
Responsible for graphic and web design solutions for regional businesses and healthcare providers including: Beebe Medical Center, May Grant, Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster Regional Hospital, Reading Hospital, Lancaster York Heritage Region, Orthopedic Associates.

Vance Wright Adams, Pittsburgh, PA 2002 – 2004
Web and Graphic Designer
Provided web design/interactive and print design solutions for numerous Pittsburgh based clients including: PPG, Federated Investors, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Mountaineer Gaming Resort, Uniti Titanium, Specialty Steel Industry, RA Hiller, US Jet Aerobatic Team.

Keane, Inc., Harrisburg, PA 2001 – 2002
Web Design Consultant
Contract based web design consultant working out of the Altoona Office and providing web development solutions for regional clients.

Exide Technologies, Reading, PA 1998 – 2001
Senior Graphic Designer
In-house graphic and web designer working to produce advertising and design solutions for Exide Technologies and marketing materials for retail clients including; Exide Racing, NAPA, Sears, K-Mart, Pep Boys, BJ’s Wholesale Club, and Tractor Supply Company.

NDW Communications, Horsham, PA 1996 – 1998
Junior Designer
Junior Designer working for Paper, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, and Corporate clients.

Education

Drexel University,
Philadelphia, PA
M.S. Arts Administration & Museum Leadership

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania,
Mansfield, PA
B.A. Art History, Minor Graphic Design

Antonelli Institute,
Erdenheim, PA
A.S.T. Graphic Communications



Educational Career Highlights

• Number one is always student success! Developed (along with an amazing team of faculty) a curriculum that fostered student success. Alumni work in all levels of the industry including internationally recognized organization like Ikea, Comcast, NFL Network and well known regional design and advertising agencies
• Founded Philly Ad Club Students chapter leading to over $25,000 in scholarships for our students
• Regionally and Nationally recognized instructor • Responsible for the laptop program making laptops required for all design students, allowing them to work outside of school and giving alumni the most important tool for freelance career success
• Led numerous educational tours to France, Spain, and Italy with walking tours of Paris, Assisi, Barcelona Venice, Florence, Siena, and Rome
• Worked to implement the T-shaped design concept within the Graphic Design program
• Expanded the program from 8 students to a solid average of 30-35 students per class by raising standards for student work and admissions
• Organized and hosted the Design Comp every year, an event with live judging attended by 100+ people • Part of the team that curated numerous shows in the Golding Alumni Gallery, Woodmere Museum, Nichols-Berg Gallery, Masthead Studios, the Capitol Rotunda, Image 360 gallery, Springfield Library, and the Graphic Design Student Competition gallery
• Was part of the planing of on-campus events, guest speakers, graduation, portfolio shows, high school workshops, and competitions
• Organized design workshops for Springfield Teen Summer Program • Introduced web design to the curriculum
• Part of key decisions made concerning the school
• Created Official Student Notification site to allow faculty to submit notices to students, department chairs, and FERPA members when a student is struggling
• Organized and hosted Career Day Portfolio Review where 80+ outside professionals visit campus to review student resumes and portfolios
• Held career related mini-seminars for current students

Program Director/Career Services Coordinator

• Created web sites to collect student and graduate employment data and allow employers to submit opportunities
• Trained and coordinated Career Service Assistants and Work Study Students
• Created the document sharing web site to share important documents with incoming students
• Part of the admissions restructuring, requiring design samples and higher standards
• Reviewed and made notes on every applicant’s art and design portfolio samples
• Reviewed all applications, transcripts, and helped make decisions as to who was accepted to the program
• Led admissions workshops for high school students
• Networked with professionals to create opportunities for our graduates
• Added Adobe Sign and mobile forms with digital signature to career service web site

Philly Ad Club Students Education Committee Co-Chair

• Organize and chair of bi-monthly meetings
• Create and distribute minutes to committee members after meeting
• Plan multiple events for students throughout the academic year. Including lecture events, agency and media tours, and social events.
• Locate student volunteers for Ad Club events
• Hosted multiple Ad Club Student events for our students and guests from area colleges on our campus
• Foster Mentorship through events focused on connecting student members with professional members