Kim Eslinger
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once both on and off site. Comfortable working with teams whose members are located around the world. Effective at prioritizing tasks and finding creative solutions to challenges.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Graphic Designer
Eslinger Illustrations
01.1995 - Current
- Created digital and/or physical illustrations for books, cover designs, cast metal sculptures for public spaces, created designs and layouts for client projects, taught informal art classes, managed marketing and business operations.
Gallery and Exhibits Director
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Oversaw new exhibit production and installation, curated exhibits, developed digital schema for electronic exhibits, worked with international vendors, redesigned older exhibits, supervised exhibit repair and restoration, developed maintenance protocols, created inventory and maintenance tracking system, planned for future galleries and exhibits, managed reservations for field trips, workshops, and birthday parties, developed activities and programs for gallery guests, supervised gallery and exhibit maintenance staff and volunteers.
STEM Leader
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Created lessons and activities for STEM camp and Preschool Discovery Hour, managed reservations for STEMzones, field trips, workshops, and birthday parties, delivered and set up STEMzone experiences to local and rural communities and organizations.
Digital Design Instructor
Bismarck Public Schools – Bismarck Career Academy
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Taught graphic design software and basic layouts to high school students, designed and developed curriculum and associated materials, developed assessment tools, promoted and organized art shows.
Owner/Camp Director
Art Barn Art Camp
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Taught basic studio skills to students aged 5 to 11, designed and developed curriculum, promoted and organized marketing of the camp, purchased and created supplies and equipment.
Technology Ed and Art Careers Cluster Instructor
Bismarck Public Schools – Simle and Horizon Middle Schools
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Taught Exploring Technology to 8th grade Middle School students, exposed students to career search resources, designed and developed curriculum, directed students in building props and sets for school productions.
Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
Bismarck State College
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Taught layout to freshmen and sophomore college students, designed and developed curriculum, developed assessment tools, promoted and organized art shows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology Education
Valley City State University
05.2011
Associate of Science - Commercial Art
Bismarck State College
05.1986
High School Graduate -
Century High School
05.1983
Skills
- Graphic Design
- Logo design
- Image manipulation
- Photography composition
- Environmental Graphics
- Creative Thinking
- Design Mockups
- Visual design
- Digital design
- Illustration
- Layout Design
- Digital graphics
Websites
Certification
Licensed by North Dakota Career and Technical Education, To teach Tech Ed. for 7th to 12th with focus on digital/graphic design.
Accomplishments
- Oversaw the design and installation of all exhibits at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science.
- Graduated BA (Summa Cum Laude) Valley City State University 05/11
- Created the Great Seal sculpture that was installed in the Great Hall of the North Dakota State Capitol Building in Bismarck, ND
Activities
- Bismarck Arts and Galleries member
- Bismarck Downtown Artist Cooperative member
- North Dakota Council on the Arts Artist in Residency participant
Hobbies and Interests
- Training and riding horses
- Photography
- Painting
- Sculpting
- Drawing
- Reading
Timeline
Gallery and Exhibits Director
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
05.2018 - 10.2023
STEM Leader
North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
05.2017 - 05.2018
Digital Design Instructor
Bismarck Public Schools – Bismarck Career Academy
01.2007 - 01.2017
Technology Ed and Art Careers Cluster Instructor
Bismarck Public Schools – Simle and Horizon Middle Schools
01.2007 - 01.2010
Owner/Camp Director
Art Barn Art Camp
01.2006 - 01.2011
Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
Bismarck State College
01.2000 - 01.2007
Freelance Graphic Designer
Eslinger Illustrations
01.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Technology Education
Valley City State University
Associate of Science - Commercial Art
Bismarck State College
High School Graduate -
Century High School
Licensed by North Dakota Career and Technical Education, To teach Tech Ed. for 7th to 12th with focus on digital/graphic design.
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