As a Technology Coordinator for a school district, my primary responsibilities encompass the seamless integration and management of technology resources to support and enhance the educational experience within the district. My role revolves around ensuring that technology serves as a catalyst for efficient operations, innovative learning, and improved communication among students, faculty, and staff.

Digital Design:Educating eighth grade students on the fundamental principles of design, color theory, typography, file management, and organization, all while diving deep into industry-standard hardware and software such as Apple iMac computers and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.Computer Technology:Educating all middle school grades on fundamental knowledge of computer hardware, software, cloud computing, the internet and how it works, internet safety, and Google applications

I am a graphic designer and artist from a small town in Northeast Ohio. I've been working both full-time and as a freelance graphic designer for over two decades.I have created everything from logos, letterheads, brochures, sales sheets, interactive Flash animations, package designs, t-shirt designs, and web graphics to pencil portraits and paintings

Digital Design: Curriculum in design principals, fundamentals, typography, ethics, best practices, and career opportunities. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat. Students are taught the Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator user interface, industry application, and relevant projects to prepare them for high school digital media courses, technical school, collegiate digital media courses and real-world application.Computer Technology: Responsible for curriculum and educating grades 6-8. Coursework in computer science, computer technology and systems, Internet Best Practices, including Media Law, Digital Citizenship & Internet Safety, Google and Adobe applications.Assistant Technology Coordinator: Management and/or supervision of IT Consultants, management and distribution of professional development of software systems district wide, technology and curriculum research and development, district Chromebook management and administration, technology management (Help Desk), district inventory management, vendor relations, clock and bell managementCommunity Engagement Design and Distribution: District webmaster, monthly local newspaper design, layout, design, and research of fall, spring and summer newsletters in coordination with the Ashtabula County Medical Center, district brand identity manager, LED signage management, production and editing

Manage the art department staff and pre-production artwork/schedule. Prepare art for screen print production. Communicate with customers on art content, production, color and specs.

Lead graphic designer for all marketing materials both digital and print, kiosk user interface and interactive design, and web graphics.

Served as a primary communications link to the news media, surrounding community, other military services, government agencies and the Coast Guard’s internal audience. Application of skills in graphic design, Web design, photography, videography, public speaking, media relations, and journalism.