Professional Experience

Assistant Professor of Art (Graphic Design), University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD • 2020–present

Motivate a diverse population of students through lectures, discussions, and studio work critiques.
Develop and deliver special topics courses when appropriate.
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Plan, evaluate, and revise course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations.

Adjunct Professor of Graphic Design, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA • 2016–2020

Motivated a diverse population of students through lectures, discussions, and studio work critiques.
Developed and delivered special topics courses when appropriate.
Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Planned, evaluated, and revised course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Compiled, administered, and graded examinations.

Owner/Founder, Model Citizen Press, Bethesda, MD/Vermillion, SD • 2013–present

Design, produce, and print letterpress greeting cards and small posters for a sophisticated and somewhat subversive audience.
Sell handcrafted work to customers worldwide via Etsy store online (http://modcitpress.com/retail) and at juried craft shows in the Mid-Atlantic region (including Crafty Bastards, Corcoran Community Days, and URBNMarket Bethesda).
Collaborate with local and international artists to create pieces for exhibition and sale.
Create custom letterpress work and commissioned pieces for both domestic and international clients.
Proficient with Vandercook 4T and Universal I proof presses, along with motorized C&P 8×12 jobbing press and C&P Pilot 7×10 presses.

Letterpress Associate/Instructor, Pyramid Atlantic Art Center, Hyattsville, MD • 2013–2020

Co-manage letterpress studio.
Teach letterpress printing to groups and individuals.
Maintain two Vandercook cylinder presses, three C&P platen presses, and one Line-O-Scribe showcard press. Monitor studio equipment and supply inventory.
Provide support for visiting scholars, artists, and community events.
Conduct extensive research into letterpress printing history and techniques.

Art Director/Graphic Designer, WBIEL/OP, World Bank Institute • 2009–2015

Key Responsibilities

Provided in-house art direction and graphic design for a wide range of WBI capacity development projects.
Worked with WBI Communications group to contribute to WBI’s communication strategy/approach.
Acted as “Keeper of the Brand” for WBI and ensure adherence to and compliance with WBI branding standards.
Led on vendor procurement and provide leadership to selected project vendors.

Notable Accomplishments

Art directed and designed “The Science of Delivery Demystified” installation for Forum 2014
Conceptualized, wrote, and designed inaugural branding and corporate identity guidelines for the World Bank Institute.
In collaboration with the WBI Communications group, developed series of nine brochures outlining WBI’s primary focus areas, along with a 24-page overview of WBI.
Art directed and designed WBI Onboarding package, including presentation folder and all enclosed materials.

Publications Analyst/Graphic Designer, WBIFP, World Bank Institute • 1999–2009

Provided art direction and graphic design for Finance and Private Sector Development division.
Designed and built individual, distinctive HTML-based websites for all WBIFP sub-groups and division events
Prepared divisional communications/publications strategy.
Advised and led on publications issues; developed divisional and public awareness materials and initiatives.

Consultant, World Bank Institute • 1996–1999

Managed preparation of divisional publications, including design, layout, and final production.
Participated in on-site mission activities in Tanzania, Macedonia, and El Salvador. Led mission to El Salvador to conduct interviews for WBI documentary film.

Research/Editorial Assistant, World Bank Institute • 1993–1996