Curriculum Vitae

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EDUCATION

KENT STATE UNIVERSITY Kent, OH

MASTER OF FINE ARTS, VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Youngstown, OH

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, GRAPHIC DESIGN

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

WESTMINSTER COLLEGE New Wilmington, PA / 2010 – 2015
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | DEPT. OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES, THEATER, AND ART, 2010 – 2015

Developed course materials, instructed and advised undergraduate students in Media Art + Design. Led and coordinated annual capstone student shows. Coordinated faculty course schedules. Achieved tenure as an associate professor.

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PROGRAM DIRECTOR | MEDIA ART + DESIGN PROGRAM, 2012 – 2015

Launched Media Art + Design program in collaboration with Dean and President and oversaw $1.4 million new program facility renovation budget. Managed $38k annual program budget including equipment and facility management. Developed new 14-course curriculum and collaborated with colleagues across disciplines. Partnered with faculty and administrators training new faculty and lab assistants on acclimation to new curricula, program policies and procedures, and equipment. Recruited prospective students through campus visitation days, facility tours, and follow-up resulting in doubled enrollment during first year of new program. Collaborated with college IT department to open the first Mac lab at the college. Developed and coordinated equipment check-out system and supervised student assistants. Developed the 3D printing and product prototyping lab.

YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Youngstown, OH / 2008 – 2010
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GRAPHIC DESIGN | SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Instructed and advised undergraduate students in Graphic Design as tenure-track assistant professor. Coordinated junior portfolio reviews and annual student graphic design shows.

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CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Cleveland, OH / 2003 – 2008
PROGRAM MANAGER | VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS & DESIGN, 2006 – 2008

Led college-wide VC&D program throughout three campuses including program budget and $800k American Greetings grant management, course scheduling, coordination of program curriculum assessment, recruitment of prospective students and other program administrative duties. Oversaw a team of 8 full-time faculty and 20 adjunct faculty. Cultivated faculty relations between various disciplines and campuses. Managed VCD program technology needs including purchasing of equipment, hardware, and software, and management of classroom renovations. Managed and trained student lab assistants. Recruited and established a 37-member VC&D Program Advisory Board as part of program mapping and outcomes.

LECTURER | VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS & DESIGN, 2003 – 2006

Instructed traditional and non-traditional students on a full-time basis in VC&D courses. Advised students and conducted student portfolio reviews for seniors. Led portfolio reviews of high school seniors for Tech Prep program.

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UNIVERSITY OF AKRON Akron, OH / 2001
LECTURER | MARY SCHILLER MYERS SCHOOL OF ART

Instructed and advised undergraduate junior and senior level students.

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DESIGN EXPERIENCE

HELIX LINEAR TECHNOLOGIES Beachwood, OH / 2016 – present
DESIGN DIRECTOR, CREATIVE

Design and coordination of all print and digital marketing materials including; 3D modeling, rendering and animation, web site design, product brochures, technical product sheets, catalogs, web and print advertising, packaging, product photography and videos. Other responsibilities include project estimates, budgeting and vendor coordination.

KURT ROSCOE DESIGN Solon, OH / 2001 – present
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & OWNER | www.kurtroscoe.com

Founded graphic design firm that focuses on creating and enhancing brand identity for clients through creative visual communication design and advertising. Design, develop and produce a variety of media tools including website interface design, company logos, product and services brochures, data sheets, trade show graphics, newsletters, annual reports, 2D motion graphics and animation, 3D modeling as well as digital photography and digital video. Clients include Cleveland Clinic, Godfrey & Wing, Liberty Bank, MOCA Cleveland, & Sherwin Williams.

WATT FLEISHMAN HILLARD (formerly Watt, Roop) Cleveland, OH / 1993 – 2001
ART DIRECTOR/SENIOR DESIGNER

Collaborated with team of account executives and designers to design and execute client projects including logo design, advertisements, corporate brochures, annual reports, videos, and website interface design projects. Supported both B2C and B2B corporations in a variety of industries including consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, telecommunications, medical devices, and technology. Clients included AT&T, Cleveland Browns, Lawson-Mardon Packaging, Port of Cleveland, Steris, & Whirlaway.

RICHARD DESBERG ASSOCIATES Beachwood, OH / 1992 – 1993
ART DIRECTOR/DESIGNER

Developed brand strategy and executed creative campaigns for clients in a variety of industries. Managed client projects from concept development through production of logos, advertisements, and other marketing tools. Clients included Ajax Magnethermic, Eton Shopping Center, Horizon Savings, & Weiss Furs.

HONORS & AWARDS

• Addy Award, Poster for Tri-C Jazz Fest
• Addy Award, Annual Report for Port of Cleveland
• Addy Award, Cleveland Browns Fare Cards for GCRTA
• Addy Award, Music CD and Poster Design for musical group, Back Porch Mary
• Addy Award, AT&T Traveling Exhibition Truck
• Advertising Readership Award, Packaging Digest Magazine, Magazine Ad Design
• Neenah Paper Stationery, Bronze Award, Stationery System Design
• Ohio Museums Association, Visual Communications Award, Gold Award Annual Reports
• NSPRA, Mark of Excellence Award, Aurora City Schools Annual Report
• National Mass Transit, Communications Award, Annual Report for GCRTA
• PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) 20th Annual Awards Competition, GCRTA Annual Report
• Art Direction Magazine, Creativity Ninety-Four Award, Creative Achievement: Typography
• CSCA (Cleveland Society Communication Arts), Exhibition of Excellence, Bronze Award, AT&T brochure
• HOW Magazine, Online Design Awards, Krone Typeface Design
• Bank One Graffiare show, Krone Typeface Design, Butler Art Institute

EXHIBITIONS

• Fine Art and Media Art Faculty Exhibition, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, 2012
• elapse2010: An Interpretation of Natural and Mechanical Motion, Solon Center for the Arts, Solon, OH, 2010

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS (OSX & Windows)

HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT

3D PRINTERS (ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING)

MACHINING (SUBTRACTIVE MANUFACTURING)

Roland CNC Vertical Mill
Manual Lathes, Vertical And Horizontal Mills
Various other metal working equipment and instruments

3D SCANNER AND DIGITIZING EQUIPMENT

Faro Faro Arm CMM (beginner)
NextEngine 3D scanner
Wacom Cintiq Drawing Display

DIGITAL CINEMA AND VIDEO

UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE SERVICE

• Westminster College, Media Art + Design Program Advisory Board, 2012 – 2015
• Westminster College, Student Publications Board, 2013 – 2014

• Youngstown State University, McDonough Museum Art Advisory Committee, 2008 – 2010
• Youngstown State University, Facilities Renovation Committee, 2008 – 2010

• Cuyahoga Community College, Visual Communication & Design, Program Advisory Board, 2006 – 2008
• Cuyahoga Community College, Visual Communication & Design, Program Curriculum Review Committee, 2006 – 2008

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

AIGA, AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF GRAPHIC ARTS, Cleveland, OH

Long-standing member. Previous positions include Cleveland Chapter’s President, Vice President, Secretary and Communications Committee

TDC, TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB, New York City, NY

Long-standing member. Hosted the annual TDC International Typography Competition at the University of Akron, Cuyahoga Community College and Westminster College

SME, Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Member. Attended SME sponsored conferences RAPID and Big M