STUART DUVALL
Vero Beach,Fl
Summary
Professional and experienced graphic design and marketing professional with extensive background in communications, hospitality and higher education. Able to provide innovative, original and creative graphic design, multimedia, branding and 3D services with an understanding of larger corporate goals and objectives.
Adobe certified digital design instructor.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Gringo’s Restaurant
, Brazil
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Of three family style restaurants in Brazil
- Created concept design, secured and modified space, developed menu and all aspects of running this business day-to-day in a challenging environment, created marketing, conceptualized and prepared dishes
- Returned to United States to care for family member 2020
Department Chair/Graphic Design Faculty
Keiser University
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Taught various design software applications emphasizing graphic design as an instructor and department chair
- Instructed students in design and branding principles, guiding them to create professional portfolios for future employment.
- Scheduled, planned, and managed extensive administrative projects while assessing program effectiveness and engaging with community stakeholders
- Engaged in various community and committee initiatives to address campus requirements.
Graphic Design Faculty
Keiser University
Port St. Lucie, FL
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Instructed full-time as a graphic design instructor and department chair, emphasizing teaching current software applications and design principles.
Graphic Designer
Life Balances, Inc.
Spokane, WA
02.1992 - 02.1996
- Working with a variety of local clients and organization with focus on branding, marketing, logos, corporate identities, illustrations, layout, advertising and 3D and multimedia., graphic design instructor and program coordinator teaching several current software applications with an emphasis on design
- Responsible for retention and ongoing advising of students to ensure they were prepared for the workforce.
Graphic Artist
Life Balances, Inc
Spokane, WA
01.1992 - 01.1996
- Developed graphics department for health education company
- Designed product packaging for all Life Balances products, developed corporate identity while increasing profitability of Life
- Balances, Inc
- Through targeted educational materials for medical practitioners
- Certified in Adobe professional Photoshop and Illustrator
Faculty
Bayside High School
Palm Bay, FL
01.2022
- Emphasized the teaching of several current software applications for digital design
- Ensured students were equipped to obtain certifications across multiple Adobe platforms.
Education
A.A.S Graphic Design -
Spokane Falls Community College
01.1992
Skills
- Marketing and branding expertise
- Excellent Communication skills
- Engaging design
- 3D and multimedia skills
- Mastery of major applications including: Multimedia, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D, Animation techniques, layout, and web design
- Creative product packaging using PMS and four-color processing, photo shoot set up
- Production of promotional materials for industries such as real estate, interior design, submarine manufacturing, water treatment, health care, tourism, food service, and public entities
- Graphic Design Educator for 11 years (SACS accredited institutions)
- Successful Entrepreneur with experience in all aspects of business development - from concept to running a profitable and successful establishment including pricing, hiring, and ongoing operations in Brazil
Professional Highlights
- 20+ years successful design experience with measurable results
- Marketing and branding expertise
- Excellent Communication skills
- Engaging design, 3D and multimedia skills
- Mastery of major applications, including: Multimedia, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D, Animation techniques, layout, and web design
- Creative product packaging using PMS and four-color processing, photo shoot set up
- Production of promotional materials for industries such as real estate, interior design, submarine manufacturing, water treatment, health care, tourism, food service, and public entities
- Graphic Design Educator for 11 years (SACS accredited institutions)
- Successful Entrepreneur with experience in all aspects of business development - from concept to running a profitable and successful establishment including pricing, hiring, and ongoing operations in Brazil
Certification
- Certified in Adobe Photoshop
- Certified in Adobe Illustrator
- Certified in Adobe InDesign
Timeline
Faculty
Bayside High School
01.2022
Owner/Operator
Gringo’s Restaurant
01.2014 - 01.2020
Department Chair/Graphic Design Faculty
Keiser University
01.2012 - 01.2014
Graphic Design Faculty
Keiser University
01.2000 - 01.2007
Graphic Designer
Life Balances, Inc.
02.1992 - 02.1996
Graphic Artist
Life Balances, Inc
01.1992 - 01.1996
A.A.S Graphic Design -
Spokane Falls Community College
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