Craig FergusonRichmond, TX 77406 859.626.2664

craig_ferguson@peoplepc.com Portfolio: www.craigferguson.work LinkedIn URL

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR Highly qualified Adjunct Instructor with more than 13 years of experience instructing both adults and children while utilizing diverse forms of media. Driven, enthusiastic, and passionate about graphic design and teaching students. Dedicated to enhancing learning experiences for diverse student populations with relevant educational background to masterfully engage students and impart technical expertise. Extensive expertise in constructing lesson plans, tutoring students, fundamentals of graphic design, web design, and web development. Adaptable with advanced proficiency in quickly establishing trust and credibility in learning environments while catering to the needs of all students.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Graphic Design Lesson Planning Program Development Creative Direction

Tutoring Student-Centered Instruction Inquiry-Based Learning Teacher as Leader

Methodology

Public Speaking Classroom Management Website Development Online Courses

EDUCATIONMaster of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA, 2016

Master of Art in Teaching, Ashford University, San Diego, CABachelor of Science in Graphic Design and Art, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE806Designs, 2003-PresentGraphic DesignerDesign creative solutions that meet established criteria based on knowledge of layout principles and esthetic design concepts. Plan concept by studying information and materials across department and company work, as well as in other relevant external sources. Develop and edit graphics for the company’s clients, including digital reports, e-newsletters, posters, books, magazines, DVD’s, product packaging, websites, and newspapers. Collaborate with multiple members of the marketing team to create marketing assets that meet campaign goals. Achievements:

Proactively supported the project management process acting as a liaison between departments, creating workflow spreadsheets and leading the graphic design department on projects from concept to production-ready materials

Managed numerous projects simultaneously from concept to completion including tracking pre-production status, reviewing samples, color correction, and approval

Establish and maintain relationships with vendors to maintain quality, deadlines, and price

Personal TA for Tracy Ferguson, 2003-PresentTeacher Assistant & TutorAssist and collaborate with teacher in performing classroom activities including, leading students in recreational and lesson activities, supervising transitions, and participating in professional development sessions. Provide direct instructional services to the students under the supervision and direction of the teacher. Support in planning and implementing the daily program comprised of coordinating writing lessons, newsletters, the learning environment, and preparing needed materials and supplies. Communicate effectively with the instructional team, the classroom teacher, other professional staff, and parents. Achievements:

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Constructed instructional materials and procedures consistent with individual learning, needs, and behaviors

Maintained classroom attention during instructional time by presenting material in an engaging and relatable way

Teacher Assistant & Tutor Experience (Continued) Reinforce lessons presented by teachers by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small

groups

Super Target, 2002-2003Game ManagerSupervised the operation of the electronics and video game department ensuring maximum sales and profitability through merchandise, inventory expense control, human resource management, and managing operating costs and shrinkage. Analyzed and measured business trends, developing and implementing plans to maximize sales and meet departmental goals and objectives. Ensured compliance with all store and department policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings, store walk-through, and audits. Continually evaluated and reacted to performance issues while actively training existing employees and recruiting new candidates. Achievements:

Partnered with all business departments’ heads including PR, Ecommerce, HR, Allocations and Buyers in order to communicate store needs to drive top line

Led 15 store employees through sales leadership, training, and coaching to continuously drive and improve business performance and all selling metrics

Coached, mentored, and developed employees in customer service, selling standards, and store operations

AES Valves, 2000-2002IT/Graphics ManagerAdvised and collaborated with management to analyze computer system needs for management information and functional operations. Determined scope and priorities of projects and evaluated system capacity and equipment acquisitions. Implemented computerized systems that improved efficiencies for existing and new business processes through automation and optimization. Monitored existing computer hardware and upgrade or requisition new hardware when needed. Oversaw the graphics department, providing oversight from start to finish of a variety of projects and design types with the highest level of quality control. Achievements:

Determined best ROI when comparing a purchased software solution to an in-house designed software system

Designed website after carefully analyzing company branding and marketing initiatives as well as organized, developed, and implemented website updates

Trained employees in the proper use of external and proprietary software to ensure efficient operations and mitigate operational errors