2019 to present

Web Designer/Developer
West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia

I collaborate with the Department of Marketing and Brand Management, academic departments and third party agencies on West Liberty University's web presence. My responsibilities include developing interactive page layouts and designing internet communications, social media, SEO and SEM, User Experience and Interface Design (UX/UI). Technologies I work with include PHP, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Multisite Manager, JQuery, JSON, Google Marketing Platform.

2018 to 2019

Lead Designer
Flying Cork

320 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

As Lead Designer at Flying Cork, my primary responsibilities involve developing relevant and effective design solutions for delivery on the web. I work with a diverse team to build user experiences that convert and meet client goals. Deliverables include search engine, email, and social media marketing campaigns and websites for clients operating in the healthcare, financial, and industrial verticals. Areas of focus include accessibility, UX, and UI design.

2012 to 2018

Digital Marketing Director
Pittsburgh Technical College

1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071

I collaborate with the marketing department on communications and marketing campaigns. My responsibilities include developing interactive page layouts, email marketing and designing internet communications, social media, SEO and SEM. Some unique projects have included the following: "Visions and Voices" artwork submission and admin control panel, redesign of email newsletter, development of virtual tour, voting utility for academic use. Technologies I work with include PHP, HTML, CSS, SASS, ExpressionEngine, JQuery, JSON, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager.

2005 to 2012

Instructor, Multimedia Technologies Department
Pittsburgh Technical Institute

1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071

Courses Taught:
Drawing, Introduction to Multimedia, Digital Imaging, Web Design 1 and 2, Color Theory, Design 1, Web Authoring, Design for Broadcast Graphics, Portfolio Development 1, History of Art.

2005

Adjunct Instructor
International Academy of Design and Technology

555 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Courses Taught: Flash MX, 2004 - Course content focused on the development of animation and interactivity for web design.

2004 to 2005

Assistant Professor
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

470 South Eleventh Street, Indiana, PA 15705

Courses Taught: Three Dimensional Design, Introduction to Art.

2001

ARIN Studio Mentorship Program
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

470 South Eleventh Street, Indiana, PA 15705

Taught introductory college-level course in sculpture at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

2001 to 2004

Instructor, Graphic Design Department
Pittsburgh Technical Institute

1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071

Courses Taught:
Drawing, History of Design, Color Theory, Digital Imaging, Introduction to Computer Graphics, Advertising Processes 1, Design 2, Portfolio Development, History of Art.

Curriculum Development and Coordination:
Drawing, History of Design, Color Theory, Design 2, History of Art and Architecture. Multi-page Documents, Typography 2, Production 1, Production 2

Other:
Planning and Coordination of Portfolio Exhibitions, Promotion of student interaction with Design Professionals, Coordination of Guest Speakers

2000

Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design Department
Pittsburgh Technical Institute

1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071

Courses Taught: Three Dimensional Design

1997

Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design Department
Pittsburgh Technical Institute

1111 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071

Courses Taught: QuarkXPress - This course was geared toward professionals who had experience in the field of graphic design and print production that wanted more knowledge of the software.

1997

Adjunct Instructor, Visual Arts Program
Sweetwater Center for the Arts

200 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

Developed curriculum and taught the following courses: Drawing, Airbrush and Mold Making

1996 to 1998

Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Excel Sportswear

15 Forbes Road, Trafford, PA 15085

Created graphic design and illustration for private and public clients.

1995 to 1996

Therapeutic Support Staff
Concern

90 South Commerce Way Suite 300, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Counseled foster children and youth in need of supplemental therapy. Enacted treatment plans designed to help clients develop appropriate coping strategies for behavior resulting from psychological trauma. Collaborated with consulting psychiatrist, caseworker, therapeutic support staff and foster parents.

M.F.A.

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - June, 2003

University of Ljubljana, Academiji za Likovno Umetnost - October, 2000

B.F.A.

Columbus College of Art and Design - June, 1995

2018

Mad Festival Presentation

Stop and Go Motion Animation

Presentation on combining rod puppetry, time-lapse videography, "human motion control" and stop-motion animation concepts to create animation sequences.
Documentation Here

2016

Mad Festival Presentation

Stop and Go Motion Animation

Presentation on combining rod puppetry, time-lapse videography, motion control and stop-motion animation concepts to create animation sequences.
Documentation Here

2015

MAD Festival Presentation

The Art of Prosthetic Makeup

Directed workshop on some basics of prosthetic theater makeup for MAD Fest at West Liberty University.

2014

MAD Festival Presentation

Digital Modeling with Sculptris

Short presentation on basic digital modeling techniques using Sculptris, software from Pixologic. The MAD festival (Media, Arts and Design) is an event sponsored by West Liberty University.

2011 to present

Stealing Color

Mini Application for Artists

This project emerged from my interest in mixing colors from photographic sources. I developed some algorithms to handle RGB to CMYK color conversions and developed a little system where artists can mix colors using a very specific method. The following link has more information. More Here >>

2010 to present

Educational Utility (Beta Stage)

Educational Utility for teachers

This is a freeware project for teachers to manage student contact, grades and feedback. It was designed out my personal experience with the demands of high course-loads, continual feedback from students, accurate and documentable assessment and other issues that affect any post-secondary educational scenario. It can be used by any teacher for free. Many grading utilities exist, but there are school districts that are either too poor or unwilling to pay to use them. More Information >>

2009

River Nile Villages: Sudanese Education Fund

Content Management and Admin Control Panel for Website

This was a pro bono web development project for the Sudanese Education Fund, designed to help the committee drive funding efforts to build schools in the Sudan.

2009

Yes. Thank You.

Group Exhibition - Brew House Space, Pittsburgh

Curation and exhibition planning of "Yes. Thank You", group exhibition of contemporary art at Brew House Space, Pittsburgh.

2007

Life’s Work of Western Pennsylvania

Wall Mural

Completed student-designed mural for lobby of facility with Sarah Davis.

2005

Animated Film Group

Pittsburgh Technical Institute

Co-chaired the Animated Film Group with Instructor Eric Joseph. The AFG is a student focused club comprised of faculty, students and alumni who are interested in motion picture animation. We planned workshops, screenings of projects and organized student involvement.

2005

Gardner's Art Through the Ages

Editing Acknowledgement

Some content audit suggestions on 2005 edition.

2004

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

New Media Studio Proposal Process

Assisted the Department Chair and the Studio Division Chair with a proposal for New Media studio program. Developed plans and researched costs involved in upgrading hardware and software facilities.

2003

Time Warner Cable - Bright Moment

Coordinated design project for “Bright Moment” TV program, hosted by Edward Smith.

Project entailed the design of a broadcast quality logo for “Bright Moment” and book jacket design for Sixty Seconds to Success (author: Edward Smith). Both the Logo and the Book Jacket design were integrated into Design for Broadcast Graphics and Page Layout Courses (instructors: Eric Joseph and Sarah Davis, resp.).

2002

Choice Community Charter School

Brochure Design

Coordinated student oriented brochure design project for new charter school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

2001

Sculpture at Carnegie Steel

International Sculpture Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Assisted Dr. James Nestor (curator) in the coordination of artworks, artists, finances and facilities for exhibition of sculpture. Also handled design of promotional material and exhibition brochures. Over 50 artists exhibited their work at this exhibition.

2001

International Sculpture Conference

Future Now: 4 Artists of New Europe

Provided technical assistance for the set up of panel discussion for the following artists: Sreco Dragan and Joze Barsi of Slovenija: Ines Krasic and Slavomir Drinkovic of Croatia. Moderator: Dr. James Nestor

1999

Carnegie International Exhibition, 1999:2000, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Assisted artists in the installation of works for exhibition

Assisted Kendell Geers in the installation of “Poetic Justice”. Process involved the assembly and placement of structural elements and video equipment and design decisions.
Assisted Janet Cardiff in the execution of “In Real Time”, (audio and video walk).

2017

Tom Estlack: Investigations and Interactions

by: Maureen Zambito

West Liberty University - Review of solo exhibition "Investigations and Interactions" at Nutting Gallery

2015

Science and art come together with Crayfish exhibit

by: Ian Beabout

Science and art come together with Crayfish exhibit - review of group exhibition at West Liberty University

2013

Associated Artists show more vision in new exhibit

By: Kurt Shaw

Associated Artists show more vision in new exhibit - review of group exhibition. Full Article >>

2010

Aspects of Late Postmodernism

by: Tom Estlack - article recirculated by Athena Paradissis at "Check Out Art"

Article "Aspects of Late Postmodernism" published in "Check Out Art" - as a 3 part series. Full Article >>

2009

Yes. Thank You.

by: Tom Estlack - Design by: Mike Lagana and Sarah Davis

Exhibition catalog documenting the works of artists participating in group show. Tom Estlack - curator

2008

Fe: In the Making: 250 Years / 250 Artists

by: Jill Larson, Vicky Clark, Joey Kennedy, Janet McCall, Katherine Talcott, Michael Olijnyk

Catalog of artists participating in group exhibition "In the Making: 250 Years / 250 Artists"

2001

In Sewickley : Tranquil oils, daring multimedia and large gadgets!

by: Eve Modzelewski

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Review of solo exhibition "Caractacus Edison" at Sweetwater Center for the Arts

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Indiana Art Association (Indiana, Pennsylvania), New Media Caucus, Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors