SKILLSGraphic Design•Concept and design internal and external marketing collateral—print and digital•Prepare flawless print-ready files and oversee print production•Build brand identities for fundraising initiatives resulting in $1MM annual donationsWeb/Digital Design•Construct and maintain static and CMS-based websites•Prepare pixel-perfect digital assets and deploy on digital and online platforms•Regularly publish content for iPad through Adobe AEMPhotography/Video•Capture images and video in environmental and studio settings•Edit media through post production to convey project mood or style•Curate digital assets and physical archiveAdvertising/Marketing•Collaborate with stakeholders on branding strategy and assess project results•Administer social media messaging, photography and video content•Provide art direction so outsourced publications stay on brandEXPERIENCEDirector of Communications and Marketing, Graphic Designer, TeacherUniversity Child Development School / Seattle, WA / 1998-Present•Design on-brand internal and external advertising and marketing materials•Publish digital editions of UCDS publications to our iPad app with Adobe AEM•Build brand identities and collateral for yearly auction and annual campaign that total over $1MM in pledges and donations•Maintain demand for admission at 6:1 application to offer ratio•Design and manage online curriculum resources accessed by over 20,000 teachers internationally•Curate the school’s digital media archive•Teach workshops and provide individual tutorials on Adobe CC applications•Build audience on the school’s social media accounts by sharing engaging content•Previously - Classroom Teacher (pre-K through 2nd grade), Director of AdmissionMaker of All ThingsLittle H Collective / Kirkland, WA / 2011-Present•Freelance graphic and web design•Custom woodworking and electric guitars

Stephen is a teacher and designer by nature. Currently, he is the Communication and Media director at University Child Development School. He is the main designer behind this innovative online SPARK project.