Kelli Gehrke
Lewes,DE
Summary
Goal-driven Graphic Design Instructor successful at applying technical skills to create curriculum and teach young people to follow their dreams and be successful. Clear communicator and collaborative team player with eye for detail and skilled in desktop publishing tools and graphic design software. Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Design Instructor
Sussex Technical High School
Georgetown, DE
08.2012 - Current
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
- Worked with school administrators to determine course needs and set frameworks.
- Developed curriculum and learning materials to increase comprehension.
- Connected students with relevant community resources and helped them acquire employment in the graph design field.
- Promoted portfolio development for all senior students so they were prepared for job interviews.
Graphic Designer
Group J Design
Lewes, DE
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Developed, designed, laid out and produced variety of technical illustrations for brochures, banners and signs.
- Directed advertisement, banner and signage projects from concept to final delivery.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created corporate brands by designing cohesive looks between logos and letterheads.
- Coordinated marketing campaigns, monitoring accuracy, execution and follow-up.
- Created and provided marketing material to meet business needs.
Graphic Designer
Maverick Marketing & Media
Lewes, DE
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Leveraged proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator to design email blasts, catalogs, posters and other promotional materials.
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Education
Master of Arts - Career And Technical Education
Wilmington University
Dover, De06.2016
Master of Science - Graphic Arts
Robert Morris College
Chicago, IL06.2009
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Logo Creation
- Curricula Planning
- Student Advising and Support
- Student Organization Advising
- Project Management Abilities
- Advertising Familiarity
Accomplishments
- Won district Teacher of the Year at Sussex Technical High School in 2021.
- Coached students to compete in SkillsUSA Nationals 7 of the 9 years state competitions were held. The 7 students that competed nationally placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 11th in the country.
Affiliations
- I sponsor our High School LGBTQ CLub - "TechniCOLOR" for the last 6 years.
Timeline
Graphic Design Instructor
Sussex Technical High School
08.2012 - Current
Graphic Designer
Group J Design
01.2008 - 08.2012
Graphic Designer
Maverick Marketing & Media
01.2005 - 12.2008
Master of Arts - Career And Technical Education
Wilmington University
Master of Science - Graphic Arts
Robert Morris College
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