Dawn I. Barnhart
creative visioneer • consultant • designer (web+print) • instructor • painter

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SUMMARY:

An experienced, technically inclined creative well versed in the principles of graphic design, web design and communication. Strong team leader, mentor and presentor. Innovative thinker who pursues new options and challenges. Talented, self-sufficient, and goal-oriented. Produces effective communication mediums by researching industry standards and developing relevant materials and profiles that focus on the target market. Demonstrated ability to direct, train, and lead.

EXPERIENCE:

2001 - Present - Independent Art Director/Web Consultant
• Creation and deployment of comprehensive web presences, online advertising and promotions, marketing and presentation materials that enhance online branding and sales efforts, update/maintain client 12 web sites, create Flash story boards, email campaigns, trade show graphics and schwag items, online and print adverts, software packaging materials, etc.
• Coordinate, design and edit customer and marketing print communications
• Strong communicator, project manager, experienced public speaker, ability to think on ones feet, client-savvy

2000 - 2001 - Open Ratings – Art Director/Creative Manager
• Created and maintained the overall corporate design, branding objectives and web site
• Created visual interfaces for online software and product demos of the B2B rating system
• Co-authored product identities, co-branded logos, and partner intranets that had licensed the software product
• Coordinated with customers and alliance partners for design needs
• Worked closely with product managers, implementation teams, engineers, and marketing
• Managed a team of 5 interactive and print designers

1999 - 2000 - YouthStream Media Networks – Art Director/Senior Web Designer
• Drove the redesign, user interface and visual layout of launch version of mybytes.com portal
• Worked closely with Executive Producer on all forward-facing aspects of the site, identified and built new projects and content areas
• Transformed product plan and functional specifications into excellent, creative designs
• Co-managed design team of 8 as well as managing external design agencies and a staff of 50+ interns/producers
• Responsible for tracking and overseeing design of third party products for web site inclusion
• Maintained the branding and identity guides for the portal and its featured partners

1998 - 1999 - Synergy Network – Senior Web Designer
• Designed and developed corporate web sites for technical and industrial firms
• Expanded on the studio's web presence and online marketing efforts by developing an online marketing plan with emphasis on a thorough competitive analysis
• Provided creative support sfor print design department dealing with trade shows graphics, printed collateral and annual reports

TEACHING:

2008
Art Institute of Denver - Faculty/Associate Professor - Intro to Web Design, Macromedia Dreamweaver

2002-2007
The New England Institute of Art - Associate Professor - Photoshop, Photoshop for the Web, Information Design; Macromedia Dreamweaver

2000-2003
The Persons School of Marlboro College – Instructor - Web Design I & II

2002
Mount Ida College, Newton MA – Adjunct Faculty - Introduction to Web Design

1999-2001
Emerson College, Boston, MA – Instructor - Web Design, Development and Production

• Lead students in creating their own Internet strategy projects
• Process implementation and site structure
• Cover elements of successful web site design, selection or creation of persuasive and informative materials, organization and navigational design, visual layout, and interactivity
• Use of HTML and graphics editors
• Instruction regarding creation of their own original artwork, illustrations, digitized photographs, and diagrams for their web site projects
• Teach students to create, plan, develop, assemble and manage sites for companies and organizations
• Assist students in creating marketing, design, and process plans for effective and dynamic web sites

SOFTWARE/OS:

Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, InDesign, and Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamweaver, QuarkXpress, Microsoft Office Suite, CVS/SmartSVN (Open Source Version Control Software), FTP, SalesForce, Vertical Response and various other Internet utilities/SaaS

• 20+ years experience on Mac OS, working knowledge of Windows variants, exposure to Linux, Unix.

EDUCATION:

1999 - Master of Science – The Persons School of Marlboro College - Brattleboro, VT
Degree: Internet Strategy Management
Emphasis: Web Design, Technology Management, Online Marketing, Internet Law, Network Systems

1990 - Bachelor of Fine Arts – Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA
Degree: BFA Graphic Design
Minor: Art History

GROUPS AND ASSOCIATIONS:

Former President: CSANA - Chester Square Neighborhood Association, Boston. MA

Former Chair: Boston's Chester Square Park Committee, Boston, MA

Former Chair: Tri-County Advocates for Women on Boards and Commissions, Charleston, SC

Cofounder, Board Member: 52%, SC Women's Political Action Organization - Charleston, SC

CAFE’: Charleston Association for Female Executives - Charleston, SC

Charleston Center For Women - Charleston, SC

Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, Washington State