Adrianne Nix
Lombard,IL
Summary
x Dedicated and results-driven professional with a background in education seeking to transition into the role of Director of Project Management. Leveraging extensive experience in leadership, organizational management, and communication skills to drive successful project outcomes and contribute to organizational growth and success. Resourceful specialist knowledgeable in the Adobe Creative Cloud. Distinguished visual arts teacher with training, endorsements and demonstrated competency in the fine arts with a specialty in digital media. 20+ years experience in instructing students and managing behavior to facilitate educational strategies in the classroom. Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction to encourage digital-age work and successful student learning outcomes. Adobe Creative Educator and a Certified Expert in Photoshop. YouTube content creator of digital art tutorials for students and other educators.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Digital Media Instructor
Leyden High Schools/District 212
2002.08 - Current
- Developed digital media curriculum for Graphic Design, Motion Graphics and Animation
- Grew digital media program from 1 course to a full time position
- Started Art Production course which acts as in-house design firm for district and community
- Previous students include Imagineers, Brand Managers, and Video Creators.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, helping them improve their digital media skills and build confidence in their abilities.
- Introduced and kept up with emerging trends in field of digital media to keep coursework relevant and current.
- Developed assessment tools to evaluate effectiveness of instructional methods used in teaching digital media concepts.
- Served as mentor and advisor for students interested in pursuing careers or further education in field of digital media.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to determine instructional goals, objectives and methods according to district and school requirements.
Fine Arts Event Coordinator/Social Media Manager
Leyden Theatre
2007.08 - 2023.05
- Managed 10+ events per year (theatre, music, art and dance performances)
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Managed all aspects of marketing campaign, including innovation, development, and implementation
- Employed social media platforms effectively to promote upcoming events
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Conducted post-event analysis, identifying areas of improvement for future events.
Education
MA in Educational Leadership -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05.2008
BA in Fine and Applied Arts, Art Education -
University Of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2001
Skills
- Project Management
- Curriculum Development
- Digital Media
- Visual Communication
- Social Media Promotion
- Presentation Design
- Creative Direction
Activities
- Manage Social Media sites and create content for @LeydenArt @LeydenFineArts
- YouTube Instructional Channel and Website with over 1k subscribers @adriannenixdesign
- Website of digital tutorials and lessons, www.adriannenixdesign.com
- Graphic Design curriculum has been shared on the Adobe Educator Exchange over 50k times
- PTA President, Madison Elementary, Lombard, IL 2022-present (Increased school and community engagement with regular communication, an increased social media presence and branding)
- Lombard Service Unit Leader for Girls Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
Certification
- Licensed k-12 Certified Teacher
- MA in Educational Leadership
- Adobe Creative Educator
- Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert
Timeline
Fine Arts Event Coordinator/Social Media Manager
Leyden Theatre
2007.08 - 2023.05
Digital Media Instructor
Leyden High Schools/District 212
2002.08 - Current
MA in Educational Leadership -
DePaul University
BA in Fine and Applied Arts, Art Education -
University Of Illinois Urbana Champaign
- Licensed k-12 Certified Teacher
- MA in Educational Leadership
- Adobe Creative Educator
- Adobe Photoshop Certified Expert
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