Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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MARIAN LERNER

Westerville,OH
MARIAN LERNER

Summary

Creative Art Director with proven track record in high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in visual design, brand development, and project management, ensuring successful execution of artistic projects. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills drive teams towards innovative solutions and impactful visual narratives.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Williams Lea
Columbus, OH

Art Director
12.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed innovative concepts and visual designs for diverse projects.
  • Designed on-brand visual elements to effectively convey messaging.
  • Collaborated with creative directors to create impactful design solutions.
  • Produced promotional materials including brochures, flyers, and logos.
  • Consulted with print shops to ensure compliance with file types and printing specifications.
  • Supervised junior designers, providing mentorship and guidance on quality standards.
  • Coordinated with vendors to guarantee timely delivery of materials.
  • Maintained brand consistency by monitoring logo usage across platforms.

Self Employed Services
Westerville, Ohio

Freelance Graphic Designer
01.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Delivered professional print designs that enhanced marketing materials.
    Designed impactful logos to effectively convey brand messages.
    Executed digital painting projects showcasing artistic vision.
    Created user-friendly website designs to improve interaction and accessibility.

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

Adjunct Professor - Art, Media and Design
01.2012 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Developed and delivered coursework for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Design Fundamentals.
  • Created online resources for use by both faculty and students to supplement traditional face-to-face instruction.
  • Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
  • Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
  • Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
  • Integrated technology into the classroom environment to enhance instruction and facilitate communication with students.
  • Assessed student performance through examinations and assignments.
  • Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
  • Created PowerPoint presentations and instructional videos to improve learning experiences.
  • Designed assignments and exercises to strengthen student comprehension and application of concepts.

Wine and Canvas Columbus
Columbus, Ohio

Painting Instructor
01.2015 - 12.2017

Job overview

  • Facilitated painting classes across multiple venues, including studios and restaurants.
    Produced 120 artworks for diverse adult and child classes.
    Led groups of up to 55 individuals, promoting creativity and skill development.

Starbucks
Westerville, OH

Barista
01.2011 - 12.2015

Job overview

  • Crafted coffee beverages while providing exceptional customer service.
    Demonstrated strong multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
    Acquired expertise in coffee tasting and brewing techniques.
  • Utilized upselling techniques to promote bakery items and specialty drinks, increasing average order value.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
  • Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.

ELS Language School
Zielona Gora, Poland

ESL Teacher
01.2010 - 12.2011

Job overview

  • Taught English to age groups 11-70, including beginner to advanced levels.
  • Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Instructed Polish Army personnel in English language skills.
  • Resided in Poland for one year, enhancing cultural and linguistic understanding.
  • Developed tailored lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.

Education

Columbus College of Art And Design
Columbus

MFA from VISUAL ARTS
06-2021

Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH

AAS from GRAPHIC DESIGN
01.2012

University Overview

GPA: Magna Cum Laude


ICAL
London, England

ESL Certified
01.2010

Otterbein University
Westerville, OH

BFA from MIXED MEDIA
01.2002

Skills

  • Digital Design: Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • Mac OS proficiency
  • Art Direction
  • Project Management
  • Creative collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Visual storytelling
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Visual Arts: painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, Installation

Affiliations

  • Single Mom
  • Roller Skater
  • Book Reader
  • Dance Pop Lover

Accomplishments

  • Distinguished Teacher Award, Columbus State 2021
  • Distinguished Teacher Award Nomination, Columbus State 2020

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Art Director

Williams Lea
12.2022 - Current

Painting Instructor

Wine and Canvas Columbus
01.2015 - 12.2017

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self Employed Services
01.2013 - Current

Adjunct Professor - Art, Media and Design

Columbus State Community College
01.2012 - 07.2023

Barista

Starbucks
01.2011 - 12.2015

ESL Teacher

ELS Language School
01.2010 - 12.2011

Columbus College of Art And Design

MFA from VISUAL ARTS

Columbus State Community College

AAS from GRAPHIC DESIGN

ICAL

ESL Certified

Otterbein University

BFA from MIXED MEDIA
MARIAN LERNER