Lisa Babb Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga

Orchestrated expansion of intensive design education program for first-time College-bound scholars.• Led more than fifty High School scholars in design discipline curriculum.• This project-based learning program culminates in scholars delivering a one-minute story of the work as a proof of concept. Scholars created a passion-based design solution to address social issues meaningful to both them and their communities. • Lead trainer for Apple Design Discovery Volunteer onboarding for over one hundred volunteers. • Collaborator of twelve scholar sites to ensure the scholars' participation effectively increasing retention. • Designed and led framework and training platforms bridging race, class, and age with volunteers, scholars, and all stakeholders.

Deliver Introduction to Graphic Literacy course to ~20 students per semester, introducing them to design terminology, typography, composition, color theory, imagery, and technologies that drive audience impact and understanding. • Formulated a comprehensive process to instruct highly technical industrial design and engineer students in appropriately utilizing fundamental design principles and elements of graphic design to create impactful communications and present audience-based ideas • Instructed two industrial design classes on using graphic communications, mediums, and cultural, social, and psychological factors to build researched-based and audience-appropriate communications, projects, and design solutions• Interfaced with another professor to draft lesson plans for and teach Introduction to Graphic Communication I and II, equipping students with the foundational tools and knowledge for visual communication and strategic problem solving

Operate the community committee, incorporating technology-forward and diverse perspectives to ensure equal representation of all member interests. Contribute to membership recruitment, engagement, and retention.• Provide actionable and insightful recommendations to enhance products, services, and programs based on community interests and needs • Assist with creating enriching and innovative professional growth and learning opportunities for members at varying stages of development• Serve as a critical partner in furthering the impacts of design in society and numerous business industries

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Headed 12 direct reports, including two engagement managers, in overseeing client satisfaction, engagement success, and capturing data for students, clients, and teams. Collaborated with clients, teachers, school administration, and an internal team to provide 8,000 elementary and middle school students with enriching STEAM activities in mobile labs – transferred to remote engagement in response to COVID.• Pioneered a centralized workflow system for managing end-to-end client engagement project lifecycle, equipping teams with a streamlined process for communication, documentation, implementation, and execution• Built a standardized training system for the programming team, enabling them to prepare for upcoming remote curriculum engagements • Conceptualized and designed genetics and DNA engagement activity for sixth graders at an all-girls school; established curriculum and created at-home experiments to identify genetically inherited traits vs. those imposed after birth

Atlanta, Ga

Steered robust programming for youth and adult learners and ensured offerings were engaging. Led teams in developing strategy and vision for education, programming, and patron services. Taught design classes to staff members. • Led high-level tours for VIPs and assisted membership with event planning and execution • Created Design for Discourse, a series of monthly social lectures on the intersection of design and numerous topics surrounding equality, inclusion, diversity, and social justice

Atlanta, Ga

Developed graphic design curriculum and taught multifaceted design-based methodology courses each quarter to ~40 students. Served as faculty mentor for clubs such as LASA to provide a healthy space for students to discuss inclusion and diversity concerns. Created departmental scheduling rotation to accommodate student progression and faculty class load.• Recruited world-class designers to lecture students, the public, and faculty on design theory and principles and present workshops for students• Spearheaded the first Critical Thinking Council, encouraging higher-level thinking among students• Provided 15-member Faculty Development Council with cost-efficient training, workshops, and resources to effectively serve and teach students • Lectured ~30 secondary school students and faculty on STEAM and Information Design per class• Evaluated undergraduate’s portfolios and applications to select students for graduate program and collaborated with graphic design faculty to conduct students’ midpoint program review • Headed two classes for Berkshire Hathaway Luxury Real Estate and The Georgia Dome, comprised of students in different majors, such as fashion design, animation, photography, and graphic design• Instructed design classes to high school teachers to expand their professional development

Atlanta, Ga

Designed POP displays, product packaging, and parade floats for clients, including one of the nation’s leading authorities on multicultural marketing.

Greater Atlanta Area

Authored publications for the Emory Creative Group, such as the Emory Magazine and Public Health Magazine.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Built the Graphic Design Department and served as the first director, establishing the vision and curriculum; recruiting staff and students; hiring and supervising faculty; and introducing departmental programs and budgets. Created and taught courses to students as well as identified leaders in the design industry to appear as guest lecturers.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Managed design and production advertising projects for a pharmaceutical advertising agency’s clients – Pfizer and Novartis, which included serving as a liaison between external vendors and internal design team.

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Greater New York City Area

Brooklyn, New York

Greater New York City Area

Masters, Graduate Communication Design

Bachelor Of Science In Communication Design; Concentration In Graphic Design, Minor In Spanish