Education
2017, MFA Graphic Design, Vermont College of Fine Art, Montpelier, Vermont
2007, MED Art Education, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
2004, BA Digital Arts, Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment
August 2015–present
Professor (Full-Time Temporary), Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
Responsible for teaching Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior under graduate courses.
August 2014–2015
Professor (Adjunct), Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
Responsible for teaching Freshman and Sophomore undergraduate courses.
Fall 2007–April 2015
Professor (Adjunct), Northampton Community College, Bethlehem, PA
Responsible for teaching all students within the associate’s degree. Courses taught:
Fall 2010–Fall 2012
Instructor (Adjunct), Devry University, Philadelphia, PA
Responsible for teaching students within the bachelor’s degree courses in Advertising and New Media.
January 2005–April 2007
Instructor (Adjunct), Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Responsible for teaching students within the bachelor’s degree courses in Advertising and New Media.
Industry Employment
February 2004–present Principal; Dannell Designs, LLC
My design studio creates work for large corporations as well as many independent businesses. My work consists of web-based, print media, and social media campaigns. Clients include Residential Home Funding, Rodale Press, and Hearst Group.
2014–August 2015 Forge3, Center Valley, PA
Responsible for design of campaigns, WordPress layout, and troubleshooting of WordPress web sites. Duties included designing layouts for new online campaigns, fixing all technical issues on screen, mobile, and tablet, and following up with the clients. Clients included New Agency Partners, Mackoul & Associates, and Nazareth Pallet.
May 2009–July 2014 Designer; Rodale Press, Emmaus, PA
Responsible for design and production of websites, emails, and banners for magazines, books, and other Rodale businesses. Duties included concept, design, image manipulation, layout, and production. Clients included Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention, Rodale’s, and Rodale published books.
June 2011–January 2014 Designer; Web Design GT, Coopersburg, PA
Responsible for design and production of websites. Duties included concept, photo scouting, UI, and UX. Clients included local clients in the Lehigh Valley.
June 2002–January 2003 Designer; RM Square, Allentown, PA
Responsible for design of print collateral. Duties included concept, design, image manipulation, illustration, and production. Clients included Allentown Business School, Arbor Insurance, and LV Expos.