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Nathan Imhoff

Nathan Imhoff

Valencia,CA

Summary

Dynamic and resilient educator transitioning to academia from a 13-year career in graphic and web design, holding a BA in History from CSUN (expected December 2025, Magna Cum Laude). Excelled in accelerated associate degrees in History and Art History from College of the Canyons (Cum Laude, 2024), achieving a 4.0 GPA across 43 credits in 10 months. As a Teaching Assistant for U.S. and Latin American History courses, I honed my teaching methods that blend visual storytelling with historical analysis. Co-founder of Stark Social Media Agency, leveraging self-taught skills in CSS/HTML, Adobe Suite, and video editing to secure national awards like Silver from Summit Creative and W3 Awards. Passionate about immigrant histories and innovative teaching, eager to contribute multimedia scholarship in graduate programs.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant, U.S. and Latin American Histor

College of the Canyons
02.2025 - 06.2025
  • Assisted Professor John Vargas across four courses: U.S. History I, U.S. History II, and History of Mexico and the Mexican/Chicano Peoples.
  • Led discussions, graded assignments, established classroom boundaries, and gained insights into effective teaching methods through observation and hands-on involvement.
  • Assisted in classroom management and supported instructional activities for diverse learning needs.
  • Implemented feedback mechanisms to assess student understanding and adapt teaching methods accordingly.

Partner & Creative Director

Stark Social Media Agency
01.2012 - Current
  • As the one of the founders and creative director of Stark Social Media Agency, we saw a growing need for quality marketing and design solutions. We have worked with fill the needs of various businesses, including non-profits, start-ups, small businesses, as well as, political campaigns, my role is diverse and reliant on making significant change happen with short lead times and varying budgets.

Creative Lead

Small Dog Creative
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • The driving force of the innovation process, this position holds responsibilities through project development; beginning with the initial concept design, research & development, execution and finally delivery to the client. Manage the project and guide the team through the creative direction, as well as implementing the project plans, execution methods, and design techniques. Works to ensure client satisfaction throughout the project experience.

Senior Graphic Designer

Music Mastermind - ZYA
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Designed brochures, presentation decks and highlight sheets for various investors. Worked closely with marketing team tackling various endeavors including creating original artwork for all collateral pieces for the official Zya product launch at SXSW. Worked on a variety of projects for the development team producing the final gaming product including the game typography.

Graphic & Web Designer

City of Santa Clarita
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Implemented mock-ups using grid frameworks and designed websites using CSS, XHTML, and Javascript with cross-browser compatibility and artwork for various CMSs. Designed corporate branding and identity for city's diverse programs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA
12-2025
  • Dean's List Fall 2024, Spring 2025
  • Magna Cum Laude graduate
  • GPA: 3.77 (Institutional GPA: 3.83)
  • Relevant Coursework: Historian's Craft (A), Western Civilization After 1500 (A), Getting Medieval (A), World Since 1945 (A), World War II (A), Proseminar - Historical Natural Disasters (A-) & History of the Chicano (A-)

Associate of Arts - History

College of The Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
05-2024
  • Cum Laude graduate
  • Dean's List Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
  • Relevant Coursework: Latin American Civilization (A), Western Civilization: The Modern Era (A), History of Mexico and the Mexican People (A), World History I (A), United States History I (A) & United States History II (A)

Associate of Arts - Art History

College of The Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
05-2024
  • Cum Laude graduate
  • Dean's List Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
  • Relevant Coursework: Art History: U.S. and European Modern (A), Art of Americas/Africa/Oceania (A), Art History: Ancient & Medieval (A) & Art History: Renaissance to Modern (A)

Associate of Arts - Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts (Humanities)

College of The Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA
05-2024
  • Cum Laude graduate
  • Dean's List Fall 2023 & Spring 2024

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

College of The Canyon, Santa Clarita, CA

Skills

  • Historical Research & Analysis
  • Website Design
  • Visual Communication Design
  • Proficient in CSS, HTML, and PHP
  • Artistic Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication Classroom Management & Pedagogy
  • Adaptability & Lifelong Learning
  • Project Management
  • Resilience & Problem-Solving
  • Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Awards & Achievements

Creative Awards

  • Best of SCV Web Design, The Signal Newspaper (2013, 2015)
  • Silver from Summit Creative Awards (2017)
  • Silver from W3 Awards (2017)
  • Gold and Silver from Communicator Awards (2017)
  • 40 Under Forty, Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal (2011)
  • Code for America Fellowship Finalist (2011)
  • Sheriff's Star Scroll, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (2011)
  • Silver Best Event Website, Pinnacle Haas & Wilkerson (2010)

Athletic Awards

  • Boston Marathon Qualifier (Houston Marathon, 3:05:34, 2020)
  • Completed 13 marathons, including 5 of 6 Abbott World Marathon Majors
  • Gatorade "My Fuel My Journey" Campaign Feature (2019)

Academic Awards

  • Dean's List, California State University, Northridge (Fall 2024, Spring 2025)
  • Chancellor's Commendation for Academic Excellence, College of the Canyons (Fall 2023, Spring 2024)
  • Cum Laude Honors, Associate Degrees in History, Art History, and Liberal Arts (COC, 2024)

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