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Associate Professor
University of North GeorgiaAssociate Professor
Aug. 2024Gainesville, Georgia, United StatesTeaching all undergraduate levels of graphic design, advising, developing courses, and participating in both committee and faculty meetings.
Editorial Lead
TypeThursdayEditorial Lead
May. 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Communications Co-Chair
AIGA AtlantaCommunications Co-Chair
Aug. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Communications Chair
AIGA AtlantaCommunications Chair
Sep. 2021 - Aug. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Assistant Professor
University of North GeorgiaAssistant Professor
Aug. 2019 - Jul. 2024Oakwood, GeorgiaTeaching all undergraduate levels of graphic design, advising, developing courses, and participating in both committee and faculty meetings.
Lecturer
University of North GeorgiaLecturer
Aug. 2018 - Jul. 2019Oakwood, GATeaching all undergraduate levels of graphic design, and participating in both committee and faculty meetings.
Freelance Photographer
Spark of JoyFreelance Photographer
May. 2018United StatesPhotographing wedding events, graduation, dance recitals and special events using DSLR with 35mm cameras. Visual designs and compositional skills.
Limited Term Instructor
University of North GeorgiaLimited Term Instructor
Aug. 2017 - Jul. 2018Oakwood, GATeaching all undergraduate levels of graphic design.
Marketing Graphic Designer
Indiana University BloomingtonMarketing Graphic Designer
Oct. 2016 - Jul. 2017Bloomington, Indiana AreaAssist the marketing manager with the upkeep of company marketing materials for print and web; Completing projects with aggressive timelines and work well under pressure and following a system of design essential to the consistent overall look of the university.
Graphic Designer at Public Safety and Institutional Assurance
Indiana University BloomingtonGraphic Designer at Public Safety and Institutional Assurance
May. 2016 - Sep. 2016Bloomington, Indiana AreaDesign marketing collateral, exhibit graphics and signage to promote public safety on campus.
Graphic Design intern - Indiana University Press
Indiana University BloomingtonGraphic Design intern - Indiana University Press
May. 2016 - Aug. 2016Bloomington, Indiana AreaAssist in conceptualizing and producing both covers, mechanicals and the inner page layouts, building interior book design templates, cleanup of art/photo files, evaluating electronic images for print reproduction, and assisting with ad and flyer creation under the supervision of a Senior Artist, Book Designer, and the Production Coordinator.
Graphic Design Intern - PSIA
Indiana University BloomingtonGraphic Design Intern - PSIA
Apr. 2015 - Aug. 2015Bloomington, IndianaDesigned clear engaging graphic communications for print and web for all IU campuses. This included direct mail pieces, branded promotional items, electronic message boards, website and social media graphics, posters, flyers, and other marketing materials as needed; Worked closely with a project team of staff and volunteers to translate their messaging concepts into marketing materials, and assisted in redesigning their website using WCMS.
Associate Instructor
Indiana University BloomingtonAssociate Instructor
Aug. 2014 - May. 2017Bloomington, Indiana AreaTaught drawing, history of graphic design, and practice of visual communication, including a basic introduction to the field and exercises with pencil, marker, computer, and other tools, to produce symbols, letterforms, and symbol-letter combinations. FINA-S250, Introduction to Graphic design, Indiana University, Fall 2014 - Spring 2017 TA - FINA-S451, Graphic design problem solving - Professional practice, Indiana University, Spring 2016 TA - FINA-S451, Graphic Design Problem solving - Service Learning, Indiana University, Fall 2016
Graphic Design Specialist
DanceLife centerGraphic Design Specialist
Aug. 2013Charleston, Illinois, United StatesCoordinate with the business owners and providing design expertise in marketing materials and programs.
Creative Director
T&P design and photography, L.L.C.Creative Director
May. 2013Flowery Branch, GeorgiaGraphic Designer and photographer. Branding design, digital and print graphics, marketing materials, announcements, catalogs, type. Portfolio: http://www.tiffanyjoyprater.com/
Graphic Design Intern
Eastern Illinois UniversityGraphic Design Intern
May. 2012 - May. 2013Blair HallCreated marketing materials such as flyers and brochures and assisted in marketing the Office of International Students & Scholars, and the Association of International Students club; Managed the event planning, and maintained the club website.
Student assistant - Graphic Design
Eastern Illinois UniversityStudent assistant - Graphic Design
Aug. 2010 - May. 2013Charleston, ILProvided graphic design expertise to CATS training services by creating graphics for all print and digital marketing, educational, and training materials for the CATS Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Assistant Training Office; Assisted Graduate Assistant and Marketing Graduate Assistant with the creating of handbooks, manuals, website and quick reference guides as needed.
Printing assistant
Eastern Illinois UniversityPrinting assistant
Aug. 2010 - May. 2012Charleston, IL USAManaged reception desk assistance, printing flyers, brochures, letterheads, and posters.
Graphic Design Intern
DanceLife CenterGraphic Design Intern
May. 2010 - May. 2013Charleston, Illinois AreaProvided design expertise and assisted in creating marketing materials and logo design for the dance studio.

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