PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Creative Director turned Educator with 20+ years of experience in visual communications, branding, and design education. Proven success leading CTE programs, mentoring student creatives, and building curriculum that fuses industry standards with classroom innovation. Known for transforming programs into post-secondary powerhouses and inspiring students to take bold ownership of their skills.

 

CORE SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Visual Communication & Branding

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere)

Curriculum Design & Classroom Leadership

UI/UX Concepts & Web Design

Video Editing & Photography

Public Speaking & Conference Presentations

Project-Based Learning & Portfolio Development

CTE Certification & Career-Ready Instruction

 

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree — Career & Technical Education
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA (2010 – Present)

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts — Visual Communications
Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH (1996)

 

Associate Degree — Visual Communications

Bucks County Community College, Newtown, PA (1993)

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Visual Communications Teacher
Central Montco Technical High School — Plymouth Meeting, PA
2003 – Present

Expanded program enrollment from 18 to 58+ students with a 97% post-secondary education rate.

Designed hands-on curriculum in branding, illustration, video editing, motion graphics, and portfolio development.

Presented nationally on topics like intelligent curriculum, CTE integration, and technology in the classroom.

Oversaw SkillsUSA and HOSA activities as Lead CTSO Advisor.

 

Sr. Art Director
Creative Promotion Partners — Princeton, NJ (2002 – 2003)
Beach Advertising — Philadelphia, PA (2001 – 2002)
Cross Current Corporation — Lambertville, NJ (2000 – 2001)

 

Art Director
Dudnyk Advertising — Horsham, PA (1996 – 2000)

Led brand development and marketing campaigns for health, pharma, and product-focused clients.

Specialized in visual storytelling, print, and strategic concept development.

 

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

Career Technical Education – PA Teaching Certificate (2006 – Present)

CTE Educator of the Year — NOCTI, May 2016

Educator of the Year — PACTA, May 2017