Accomplished and well-versed Director with over 25 years of IT Director, freelance art and design experience. Adept at leading, implementation, testing, and artistic features of various computer programs and advertisements while ensuring compliance with stringent time and budget constraints. This position effectively utilizes all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of expertise as follows:
Google Administrator, encompasses the planning, organizing, and managing administrative activities related to G Suite products and other Information Technology duties
Exceptional problem solving, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Built and deployed the first Apple 1 to 1 Laptop program in the State of Nevada, putting 450 Laptops into the hands of students 24/7.
Advertising, Social Media Designer and Manager. Day-to-day management and development of editorial content on social media platforms, including tweets, posts and discussions, proactively interacting with online communities, using social media monitoring tools to monitor conversations and reporting.
Full life-cycle experience in scoping, designing, and developing many artistic pieces such as newspapers, advertising graphics, newsletter publications, presentations, logos, posters, banners, websites, photography, print production, and graphic design.
Outstanding leadership abilities; able to coordinate and direct all phases of project-based efforts while initiating efficient customer support initiatives.
Exceptional multi-tasking skills with a wide-range of technical abilities and proficiency in several applications, graphic design equipment, and computer hardware platforms.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
Freelance Graphic Designer
01.1995 - Current
Accomplished and well-versed Graphic Designer with over 29 years of freelance art and design experience
Adept at leading the design, implementation, testing, and artistic features of various computer programs and advertisements while ensuring compliance with stringent time and budget constraints
I only seek positions as a Graphic Designer or Technology Director that will effectively utilize all acquired skills, abilities, and areas of expertise.
Social Media & Website Manager
Our Place American Bistro | Chateau Pomsky | Got A Guy Handyman | Pies Unlimited
01.1995 - Current
As a Social Media Manager, and Community Manager, I oversee the company's interactions with the public through implementing content strategies on their social media platforms and websites
My duties include analyzing engagement data, identifying trends in customer interactions and planning digital campaigns to build community online over their products and services.
Director of Technology
LMCA
06.2007 - 06.2020
Lake Mead Christian Academy | Henderson, NV 2007 - Present
Director of Technology | IT Manager of Education | Graphics Design/Multimedia Teacher
Responsible for overseeing and maintenance of the infrastructure, IT Department Director, System Imaging & Deployment, Troubleshooting, Staff Training, Software Technology, Surveillance, File Management, Back-Up Systems, System Monitoring & Server Support, Social Networking & Online Collaboration Administrator.
Senior Designer
Casting Call Entertainment
01.2007 - 01.2012
Projects include: Bi-weekly Tabloid size Online Magazine; Advertising Design; Production Layout; 4 Color Front Covers; 4 Color, 4 Page Inserts
(Monthly Magazine Publication)
Projects include: 72 Page Online Magazine
Casting Call Magazine' Layout; Design; Advertising Design; Production Manager
Delivering consistently superior, original designs in a fast paced environment
Meeting deadlines and expectations around quality, creativity, and accuracy
Managing projects through all phases- concept, design, revision, and production.
Director of Technology and Advertising & Graphic Designer
Paradise Christian Academy
01.1997 - 01.2007
Director of Technology: Computer IT Teacher, Computer Graphics Teacher, IT Administrator, Networking, Server Administrator, Evaluate the use of technology in the classroom, Implement computer networks suitable for educational settings, Evaluates hardware and software for classroom or administrative needs, Surveillance systems administrator
Teacher Duties: Curriculum Writer and deployment (Grades K-5 through 12th), Yearbook Adviser, Graphic Designer, Adobe Certified Teacher, Media & Production Artist, Advertising, Presentations, Production Artist, Web Designer, Web Master, Social Media Admin
IT Duties: System Imaging & Deployment, Troubleshooting, Staff Training, Software Technology, Surveillance, File Management, Back-Up Systems, System Monitoring, Server Support, Develops, manages, and evaluates the technology budget, Contracts with vendors to provide needed technology solutions, Evaluates staffing job performance, Coordinate in the development, monitoring, and periodic evaluation of a five-year technology plan, Manage vendor relationships, including maintenance, hardware and software upgrades, and ongoing development work with the system and users.
Graphic Designer
Jewish Federation Las Vegas, NV
01.1998 - 09.2000
Projects include: Bi-weekly Tabloid size Newspaper; Advertising Design; Production Layout; 4 Color Front Covers; 4 Color, 4 Page Inserts
(Bi-Weekly Publication)
Projects include: 72 Page Resource Guide Magazine
Guide To Jewish Life in Southern Nevada' Layout; Design; Advertising Design; Production Manager
(Printed: 30,000)
Education
Social Media Marketing -
Social Media and Online Advertising
01.2010
FEMA Certificate -
ICS-100
01.2020
BrainWare Learning Company Certificate of Completion -
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
01.2018
Online Webinar Training Certificate -
Developing Critical Thinking Skills
01.2018
Bachelor's of Science in Psychology -
Counseling Psychology
01.2017
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS -
Graphic Design
01.2014
National Seminar Training -
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence in your career - and how you develop yours
01.2013
Adobe Suite Tips and Tricks Certification -
Graphic Design
01.2012
Psychology I Workshop Certification for Workshop -
Educational Psychology
01.2012
National Seminars Group Facebook Marketing II -
01.2011
UNLV Coursework Certificate of Study -
01.2010
Apple Server and Tech Training -
01.2010
National Seminars Training Computer IT Skills Seminar -
Managing Multiple Priorities and Projects
01.2009
Apple Professional Development Training -
01.2009
Photoshop Training Adobe Workshops -
Adobe Suite
01.2008
College of Southern Nevada Information Technology Management. -
Information Technology Project Management
01.2007
National Seminars Group Computer Skills Course Training -
Mastering Microsoft Suite
01.2006
Windows Certification Windows Certification XP And Server Management -