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Katherine Stepanek

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Experienced Graphic Artist and Designer bringing 15 years' experience applying technical and creative abilities to diverse production projects. Highly effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule goals.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Props Artisan

Clarence Brown Theatre
Knoxville, United States
08.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for construction, acquisition, and innovative creation of props used in over 45 productions.
  • Developed creative design for paper props, print materials, banners and signs.
  • Applied knowledge of production to create high-quality image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
  • Created broad range of work using various design techniques.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create images and layouts for multiple projects.

Adjunct Professor

Maryville College
Maryville, TN
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented Theatrical Design curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
  • Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Design and Technology.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Taught Computer Aided Rendering and Drafting courses, providing instruction to up to 20 undergraduate students in Adobe Photoshop and Vectorworks.

Theatrical Designer

Freelance
Knoxville, United States
08.2008 - Current
  • Produced detailed drafts and scale work-ups showcasing scenic and property demands on over 25 productions.
  • Devised strategic approaches for highlighting important focal points in each design.
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, V-Ray, and Vectorworks to create computer-generated two- and three-dimensional visuals for effective presentation.
  • Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Scenic Design

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
08.2018 - 05.2021

Desktop Publishing Diploma - Photoshop, InDesign& Illustration

International Academy of Computer Training
Dublin, Ireland
05.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scenic And Lighting Design

Webster University
St Louis, MO
08.2008 - 05.2012

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

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Software

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere

Vectorworks

Google SketchUp

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Maryville College
01.2022 - Current

Props Artisan

Clarence Brown Theatre
08.2018 - Current

Master of Fine Arts - Scenic Design

University of Tennessee
08.2018 - 05.2021

Desktop Publishing Diploma - Photoshop, InDesign& Illustration

International Academy of Computer Training
05.2017 - 05.2018

Theatrical Designer

Freelance
08.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Scenic And Lighting Design

Webster University
08.2008 - 05.2012
Katherine Stepanek