Sean Childers Gray
Ogden,UT
Summary
Strategic educator and creative leader with over a decade of expertise in hybrid learning coordination, graphic design, and community engagement. Proven track record of developing innovative programs, mentoring teams, and implementing creative solutions that align with organizational goals. Adept at designing hybrid learning models, optimizing curriculum, and fostering inclusive and engaging learning environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Blended Learning Coordinator
Davis Technical College
07.2023 - Current
- Lead hybrid learning initiatives in 10+ programs across campus, collaborating with faculty to design engaging courses meeting accreditation standards
- Mentor educators in utilizing digital tools and hybrid teaching strategies to enhance student success
- Develop community spaces for hybrid and on ground students for 12 programs so far, promoting peer collaboration and academic support
- Coordinate and facilitate training, workshops, and webinars to align with industry and accreditation requirements
- Developed strong relationships with subject matter experts across various departments to ensure effective design and delivery of relevant content
- Collaborated with administrators to determine organizational objectives for hybrid initiatives
- Facilitated the onboarding processes for implementation, adoption, tracking, and continued monitoring of students selecting hybrid learning options
- Collaborate with faculty and student services staff to streamline policies and procedures, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for hybrid students.
Director of Operations - Volunteer
Ogden Pride, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
- Oversaw creative direction, branding, and logistics for the annual pride festival during the past seven years, ensuring a successful community event within a managed budget for an estimated in attendance between 4,000 and growth up to 8,000
- Managed and coordinated communications, safety processes, and event plans between organizational staff of up to 15, security company of 12, police force of 2, and volunteers of approximately 150 to ensure information was shared in a timely manner for the safety and wellbeing of all guests
- Lead fundraising efforts and community engagement initiatives, securing resources for the Ogden Pride Center
- Designed and implemented comprehensive branding strategies, including collateral, advertising, and social media
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement
Principal Designer
15:1 Montgomery Studio
01.2011 - Current
- Develop innovative branding and marketing solutions for diverse clients, including logos, advertising, and environmental design
- Manage client relationships, contracts, and project execution, ensuring high-quality deliverables on schedule
Web & Graphic Design Faculty
Davis Technical College
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Instructed students in graphic design concepts, fostering job readiness and professionalism
- Collaborated with industry partners to ensure curriculum relevance and student placement opportunities
- Maintained accreditation standards, ensuring quality in hybrid and on-ground education delivery
Lead Associate Dean, School of Graphic Arts
Independence University
02.2014 - 08.2021
- Directed curriculum development and faculty training, enhancing online learning experiences
- Mentored new faculty through a structured orientation and professional development program
- Designed and managed a virtual 'Student Lounge & Resources' hub for enhanced student engagement
- Oversaw a faculty of 7 Faculty Program Advisors, 15 Full-time Instructors, 20 Part-time Adjunct Faculty, and 1,500 active students
- Developed personnel review processes through committee reviews
- Developed curriculum and programming for student extra curricular engagement through a 7 year, once-a-week, learner centered design club
- Implemented the first nationally recognized fully online AIGA Student Group with an active group membership between 10 and 30 students at any given time
- Wrote, developed, and taught a program specific onboarding course for all incoming freshman to prepare them for their computer equipment arrival and software installment with a proven rate of increase in student retention from 54% to 76% within the first quarter of cohort starts
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Media Design
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Arts
Stevens-Henager College
Salt Lake City, UT01.2013
Skills
Technical Skills
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) (eg, Canvas, Blackboard)
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools
- Data analysis and reporting (eg, Excel, Tableau)
- Project management software (eg, Trello, Asana, Miro)
- Online collaboration tools (eg, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, )
- Knowledge of hybrid/online learning technologies
- Student Information Systems (SIS)
Administrative Skills
- Process improvement
- Policy and procedure development
- Scheduling and coordination
- Records management
- Compliance monitoring
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Cross-department collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking and presentations
- Active listening
- Written and verbal communication
- Leadership and Organizational Skills
- Stakeholder management
- Change management
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Multitasking and prioritization
Other Relevant Skills
- Onboarding and training facilitation
- Academic advising
- Student support and engagement
- Accessibility and inclusivity in education
- Event planning and coordination
Certification
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
Publications
- Library Instruction from Scratch at a Career College
- Rejuvenating a Career College Library
- PRINT Magazine; Creative Voices | The Shape of Our Dignity
Awards
- Allies Impact Award, 2021, Advancing Transgender Equality
- People of the Year, 2021, Community Leadership
Timeline
Blended Learning Coordinator
Davis Technical College
07.2023 - Current
Web & Graphic Design Faculty
Davis Technical College
06.2022 - 07.2023
Director of Operations - Volunteer
Ogden Pride, Inc.
01.2018 - Current
Lead Associate Dean, School of Graphic Arts
Independence University
02.2014 - 08.2021
Principal Designer
15:1 Montgomery Studio
01.2011 - Current
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
Master of Fine Arts - Media Design
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Science - Graphic Arts
Stevens-Henager College
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