EDUCATION
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
MFA – Graphic Design 2011 - Spring 2015
Thesis: The Lucky Ones Project: A series of digital and print graphic novellas to be used for human trafficking awareness.
Lynchburg, VA
MA – Mass Media Communication, 2008
Thesis: “The Day We All became Hokies: An Exploratory Uses and Gratifications Study of Facebook Use After the Virginia Tech Shootings”
Lynchburg, VA
BS – Communication Studies, 2006
Area of Concentration: Graphic Design
Honors Program Thesis: “Equipping a Generation: Measuring the Ability of the Visual Communication Arts Program to Prepare Program Graduates for the Graphic Design Industry”
ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Senior Lecturer - University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Brand Storytelling
Foundations of Graphic Communications
Graphic Communications
Mobile Video Production
Integrated Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns
Instructor - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Fundamental Skills in Media Arts and Design I Fall 2012 - Spring 2015
Fundamental Skills in Media Arts and Design II Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
2010 - present
2010 - present
AWARDS AND HONORS
Best in Print, College Media Advisors, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Silver Crown, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, 2009, 2008, 2007
2nd Place – Graphic Design, Juried Student Art Show, 2006
EXHIBITIONS
2014 Landcapes Juried Art Show, Colors of Humanity Art Gallery, Online
2013 Un-Inhibited Smart Device Juried Show, Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition Brooklyn, NY,
2013 6x6 Gallery Show, Larkin Arts, Harrisonburg, VA
2010 Faculty Art Show, Virginia Association of Communication Arts & Sciences, Virginia Beach, VA
2007 Student Activities Juried Student Art Expo, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
2006 Communication Studies Juried Student Art Show, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Graphic Artist/ Photographer 2004 - Present
Photographer/Business Owner S. Carter Studios, Lynchburg, VA 2006 - Present
Creative Director clutch: the girl’s guide to everything essential, Lynchburg, VA 2011 - 2014
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Management Systems: Blackboard, Blogger, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Wordpress
Languages: HTML5, CSS3
Programs: Adobe Indesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Rush
Adobe Camera Raw, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Office Suite
Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter, and Vine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member: Virginia Association of Communication Arts and Sciences
Member: Broadcast Education Associaton
EDITORIAL AND JOURNAL POSITIONS
Assistant Editor, Research and Practice in Assessment Journal, 2014 - 2018
CONFERENCE AND LECTURE PARTICIPATION
Panelist: Teaching & Learning with Technologies Conference, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Panelist: Broadcast Education Association, Las Vegas, Nevada
Participant: Blended Learning Institute, James Madison Uniersity, Harrisonburg, VA
Attendee: Teaching & Learning with Technologies Conference, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Attendee: Adobe Creative Suite Users Conference, Roanoke, VA
Attendee: Professional Photographers of America Conference, Nashville, TN
Attendee: Ann Wharton Lecture Series, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Panelist: Virginia Association of Communication Arts and Sciences, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Attendee: Virginia Association of Communication Arts and Sciences Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
WORKSHOP INSTRUCTION
Faculty Facilitator - Blended Learning Institute Fall 2014
CIT Faculty Forum Teaching with Canvas Spring 2014
Instructor – The Business of Photography Fall 2009, Spring 2012
Instructor – Fall Photography Forum Fall 2010, 2011
Instructor – Georgia Yearbook Expo July, 2010
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Reel Change Film Festival Director of Social Media, 2013 - 2015
Chair: Diversity Committee, James Madison University 2013 - 2015
Faculty Friend Program, James Madison University 2013 - 2015
Member: Honors Committee, James Madison University 2012 - 2015
Member: Scholarship Committee, James Madison University 2012 - 2015
Member: Technology Committee, James Madison University 2012 - 2014
Coordinator: Larger Than Life Exhibit, Liberty University Spring 2009, Fall 2011
CLIENT LIST
Central Virginia Guides and Events, Lynchburg, VA
Crystal Clear Delivery, Luray, VA
Around the Valley in 60 days, Luray, VA
Shout Out, LLC, Lynchburg, VA
Williams Home, Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University Athletic Academic Affairs, Lynchburg, VA
The Waynesboro Generals, Waynesboro, VA
Soiree Magazine, Lynchburg, VA
The Clutch Guide, Lynchburg, VA Vision Marketing, Lynchburg, VA
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