Aaron Bridges
Akron,OH
Summary
Accomplished Graphic Design Instructor and Video Production Specialist with a proven track record at Edge Academy, enhancing student learning through innovative teaching techniques and Adobe Creative Suite mastery. Spearheaded curriculum development and boosted video production quality, significantly increasing client satisfaction and referrals. Expert in packaging design and video editing, blending creativity with effective educational strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Design Instructor
SL Prep
06.2023 - Current
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs
- Completed final touches for projects before rollout
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations
Graphic Design Instructor
Edge Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests
- Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects
- Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance
Video Production Specialist
Project G.R.A.D.
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events.
- Managed video shoots, set teams, and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment.
- Increased customers through networking, referrals and production excellence.
- Developed and proposed project scripts, sketches and storyboards to gain client approval during throughout project phases beginning with pre-production.
- Managed video shoots, set teams, and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment
- Oversaw day-to-day operations for production company specializing in creating videos for webcasting, commercials and special events
- Interfaced with clients to define project scopes of work, budgets, creative vision and deliverable schedules
- Worked with clients to produce various types of videos
Education
Radio And Television Broadcasting
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VARadio And Television Broadcasting
University of Akron
Akron, OHGraphic Design
Stark State College
Canton, OHSkills
- Video Editing
- Packaging Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Teaching techniques
- Digital illustration
- Photography composition
- Digital graphics
- Adobe After Effects
- Branding
Timeline
Graphic Design Instructor
Edge Academy
09.2023 - 05.2024
Graphic Design Instructor
SL Prep
06.2023 - Current
Video Production Specialist
Project G.R.A.D.
09.2007 - 05.2008
Radio And Television Broadcasting
Norfolk State University
Radio And Television Broadcasting
University of Akron
Graphic Design
Stark State College