Congratulations to IRSC Grad Dustin Knotek for Winning an International, Global Competition for Tony Hawk's Skate Jam Deck!
Congratulations to IRSC Grad Jean Chery for Being Accepted in An International Fine Art Exhibition in Zürich, Switzerland &
a Juried Exhibition in New York City!
I'm Proud to Have Developed One of the Most Successful Programs at IRSC with Great Salaries All Over the Country!
Associate Professor, IRSC • Creative Director
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American Advertising Federation Treasure Coast, President - 2018 - 2020
Over the past two decades I have worked as an Creative Director and Consultant for the Sunrise Theatre • St. Lucie County Economic Development Council • Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club • Oak Harbor • Adams Ranch • The Navy UDT-Seal Museum • The Rockland Boulders Baseball Team • The United Way • City of Fort Pierce • BlueBird Productions • The Comedy Corner • Physician Corporation of America • Exclusive Sports Marketing • Golden Bear International • Big Ten Conference • Midwestern Collegiate Conference • Mid-Continent Conference • Mid-American Conference. I have designed over 200 PGA, SENIOR PGA and LPGA Tour tournament magazines and collateral publications and won numerous awards for publication design including a CoSIDA Award & Golden Driver Awards, as well as awards for identity systems in sports marketing. |
Congratulations to Jean Chery
His Artwork Was Accepted in Two Juried Art Exhibitions
In New York City & Zürich, Switzerland
A Walk on the Beach
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Romance for Two Guitars
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JEAN CHERY | IRSC GRAPHIC DESIGN GRAD
A Walk on the Beach | Jean Chery
"Graceful" Project New York Arts Center New York City, New York July 25, 2019 Estefania Ochoa | Gallery Director NYA Gallery | NewYorkART•com 7 Franklin Place | New York, NY 10013 |
Romance of Two Guitars | Jean Chery
ArtBox/Project | Zürich 1.0 Zürich, Switzerland August 15 - 19, 2019 swissartexpo.com
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Thank you for being so patient with me and for helping me in the most difficult times with my projects, and for giving me the courage to be up to the most complex projects you have given us. You are an excellent teacher that many students would like to have. You taught me to surpass myself, to believe in myself and never to give up. Jean Chery |
Brainstorm Creative at My Visualization Basics Class
Francesco Avitto, Dustin Knotek, Ahmad Toom and Howard Beauchamp all spoke to my GRA1129 Class last week and described some of the projects they are working on currently.
Dustin Knotek created the most interest because he is making a living as a professional illustrator - he often works with Wheat Creative in Las Vegas on a variety of illustrations and currently he is working with the Director of the Movie - I Am Mother - Grant Sputore - in developing sales of his Illustration. He signed his poster and sent it back to him! The students were fascinated by his short lecture on his technique, drawing style, his use of an IPad and how he charges for his work. They all asked him questions about how long it takes - his dedication and his diversity of projects. He also spoke about winning the Tony Hawk International, Global contest for the Skate Jam project!
Ahmad talked about the importance of all students creating a website for themselves - I have created a portal for all my students to have a website and display their creative work and continue to build it!
Howard spoke about working with clients and the new Identity for a Peruvian Restaurant in Toronto, Canada and the process of developing a unique solution. The process can be developmental and frustrating but it has to be unique.
It's Been An Incredible Year
Working with Artists, Performers and Design Professionals from Around the World/Country!
Many Thanks to Barry Marsh, Darryl Bey, Casey & Spaz and the Sunrise Theatre!
Fabiana
Royal College of Art Rome, Italy (Intl Event - Kandinskys) |
Dr. Yasser El Shatlawi
Cincraun Ambassador Saudi Arabia (Intl Event - Kandinskys) |
Yuliya Zelinskaya
Cincraun International Russian Artist (Intl Event - Kandinskys) |
Andre M. Brown
MI5 War Hero / Agent Miami, FL / Dubai, UAE (Intl Event - Kandinskys) |
Jim Florentine
Comedian New York City, NY (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Dominick Farinacci
International Jazz Player Cleveland, Ohio (Poster-BlueBird Series) |
Kara Grainger
Blues Musician Balmain, Australia (Poster-BlueBird Series) |
Ed Calle
Latin Jazz Performer Caracas, Venezuela (Poster-BlueBird Series) |
Greg Hahn
Comedian Boca Raton, FL (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Jimmy JJ Walker
Comedian Las Vegas, Nevada (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Dean Napolitano
Actor / Comedian New York City, NY (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Vanessa Collier
Blues Singer Philadelphia, PA (Poster-BlueBird Series) |
Dennis DeYoung
Rock Star / Styx Chicago, Illiniois (Poster-Sunrise Theatre) |
Wendy Liebman
Comedian Los Angeles, CA (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Howard Beauchamp
Creative Director London, England (Brainstorm Creative) |
Clint Black
Country Singer Nashville, Tennessee (Poster-Sunrise Theatre) |
John Stamos/Joe Sousa
The Beach Boys Los Angeles, CA (Poster-Sunrise Theatre) |
Judy Tenuta
Comedian Chicago, Illinois (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Barry Wallace
FL AdFed / Art Director Temple Terrace, FL (AAF National Confer) |
LA Hardy
Comedian Los Angeles, CA (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
George Lilly
Cajun Rock Star New Orleans, LA (Photos - Double Roads) |
Dr. Mahmet Cengiz Öz
Columbia University New York City, NY (Photographer/FitFest) |
Jim Moran
Comedian Port St. Lucie, FL (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Curtis Hill
Mr. Motown Philadelphia, PA (Sunrise Theatre-Promo) |
Steve Marshall
Comedian New York City, NY (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Barry Marsh
Author/MC/Celebrity Stuart, FL (AAF Treasure Coast) |
Shawn Reilly
Rockland Boulders, Pres Pomona, NY (Marketing & Design) |
Shannon Hall
Comedian Melbourne Beach, FL (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Karen Cohn
AAF National Office Washington, DC (AAF National Confer) |
Denis Potvin
NHL Hall of Famer Jupiter, FL (Potvin Foundation logo) |
Sharon Engel
Sunrise Theatre, Exec Dir Fort Pierce, FL (Sunrise-100 Posters, etc) |
James Stevens
Dylan Investments West Hollywood, CA (Oak Harbor Marketing) |
Kevin Downey, Jr.
Comedian Detroit, MI (Poster-Comedy Corner) |
Jennifer Harris
Healthy St. Lucie Port St. Lucie, FL (State of FL Brochure) |
Nathaniel Reed
Environmentalist Hobe Sound, FL (Latest Book Cover) |
Will Roberts
Mz Perky Vero Beach, FL (Cold Brew Coffee) |
Jade Wright
Barwis Port St. Lucie, FL (Marketing & Design) |
Pete Tesch
St Lucie EDC / TCEDC Port St. Lucie, FL (EDC Annual Report) |
Gus Gutteriez
The Galleria Fort Pierce, FL (Galleria Identity) |
Robbie Adams
Adams Ranch Fort Pierce, FL (Annual Auction mag, etc) |
The Historic Sunset Lounge in WPB
Revitalization Project!
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Architectural Renderings of the Proposed Sunset Lounge Renovation in West Palm Beach!
Rendering by Dorran Russell
Dorran says we have the same teaching style - he's getting great results at Morningside Academy!
A New Website for Brooklyn Sweets
in Downtown Fort Pierce
ON DEMAND INTERNET MEDIA
Jobe Scott Plevik & Craig Cyril Have Created A Unique Product
Another Great Season at the Sunrise Theatre
The Focus Now is on Memberships!
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My Design Angel Is Moving to Seattle
Sarah Ledingham - She's Smart, Confident & Talented
I'll tell Holly Grundel that you are coming her way! Good Luck!
The New Treasure Coast Business Newsletter - IRSC SBDC
Tom Kindred, Greg Enns, Mike Myhre - Picked from 6 Versions
New Illustrations By Dustin Knotek, IRSC Design Grad
A Member of Our Brainstorm Creative Group & Treasure Coast AAF
On Behance, Grant Sputore, Director of the New Movie "I Am Mother" Wrote a Great Compliment to Dustin:
"It's As If You Read My Mind When You Created This Rendering - Congratulation!"
"It's As If You Read My Mind When You Created This Rendering - Congratulation!"
It's All About Being Involved in Your Profession
My Opinion on Teaching Design & Professionalism
The tremendous success of our students in graphic design is a direct result of being taught by designers - that is a fact and our graduates will tell you - especially the most successful students. Students in a
4-year program deserve credentialed faculty who have worked in the field teaching all the professionalism that comes with demonstrating the design process - all my students know the difference!
Professionally, I was an Addy Judge this past year, I use the latest Web Design software with WordPress & Elementor, & Divi, I'm using the newest Adobe Software - Adobe Dimension on MycoTea and Mz Perky's package designs, I participated in the planning for a full year of the National Conference for the American Advertising Federation - Admerica 2019 in Hollywood, FL - Conference calls, Visits to the Site, etc - The AAF National Office in Washington, DC and the 4th District AdFed were extremely happy with the Marketing materials that I produced for the Conference and with the exhibit of VR equipment at the event. A Big Thank You to Oskar Sanchez, Kevin Cooper, Gabriela Quinonez and Claudio Abruzzio! We Had Fun!
4-year program deserve credentialed faculty who have worked in the field teaching all the professionalism that comes with demonstrating the design process - all my students know the difference!
Professionally, I was an Addy Judge this past year, I use the latest Web Design software with WordPress & Elementor, & Divi, I'm using the newest Adobe Software - Adobe Dimension on MycoTea and Mz Perky's package designs, I participated in the planning for a full year of the National Conference for the American Advertising Federation - Admerica 2019 in Hollywood, FL - Conference calls, Visits to the Site, etc - The AAF National Office in Washington, DC and the 4th District AdFed were extremely happy with the Marketing materials that I produced for the Conference and with the exhibit of VR equipment at the event. A Big Thank You to Oskar Sanchez, Kevin Cooper, Gabriela Quinonez and Claudio Abruzzio! We Had Fun!
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Adobe Dimension
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WordPress
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Also, I was honored with Martin County's School District Career & Technical Education Business Partner of the Year Award. My passion for teaching is complimented by following up with
placing students in good jobs all around the country. In addition, I won an award from HealthyStLucie.com and Jennifer Harris, the Health Administrator for St. Lucie County on the Treasure Coast and creating the Billion Step Challenge identity for the St Lucie County Fit Fest. Maurice McMillan created the logo in my class. In addition, I created a brochure for Breastfeeding for the State of Florida with Jennifer!
I won 6 Addy Awards in 2019 for Marketing, Design, Photography, Identity and Typography! I have local and national clients who are very happy with our work in the Y-225 Lab! I've secured new, challenging clients every week and my students find good paying jobs everywhere, as well.
placing students in good jobs all around the country. In addition, I won an award from HealthyStLucie.com and Jennifer Harris, the Health Administrator for St. Lucie County on the Treasure Coast and creating the Billion Step Challenge identity for the St Lucie County Fit Fest. Maurice McMillan created the logo in my class. In addition, I created a brochure for Breastfeeding for the State of Florida with Jennifer!
I won 6 Addy Awards in 2019 for Marketing, Design, Photography, Identity and Typography! I have local and national clients who are very happy with our work in the Y-225 Lab! I've secured new, challenging clients every week and my students find good paying jobs everywhere, as well.
Six Professional Addy Awards for 2019
There is a section on my website - Before & After - it's all about what I was given and what I produced - my students understand my design experience and learn as I demonstrate and they participate in the process of producing professional projects - it's individual instruction that matters. Good faculty demonstrate at every desk as opposed to sitting in the front of class and giving opinions. Francesco Avitto, a recent IRSC graduate is the Lead Designer at The BrandIt Agency and he teaches and demonstrates every day. He worked day and night for months on the recent T-Mobile Identity. His supervisors rewarded him with huge bonuses. He's growing, delivering and performing at a high level.
I stay current in this field every day - design, marketing, advertising, social media, UX/UI design, photography, video projects, campaigns, identity design and typography - I've helped hundreds of my students work on real projects - most of them at the upper level win Addy Awards - judged by established professionals - current students Pigi Kalampaliki, Brandon Sellers, Rebecca Mitchell, Sean Rustay. Kaley Bougard, John Seadon, Soledad Ortiz, Tahira Chavis, Shannon Rich, Edgar Cachu-Mendoza, Simone Dupree, Kasey Bonilla, Jose Cabanas, Nuor Alsekooty, Garrett Gallagher, Adam Tatman and Andy Hart have all won Addy Awards (29 total) during the past year! My students have won over 300 Addy Awards over the past few years!
I stay current in this field every day - design, marketing, advertising, social media, UX/UI design, photography, video projects, campaigns, identity design and typography - I've helped hundreds of my students work on real projects - most of them at the upper level win Addy Awards - judged by established professionals - current students Pigi Kalampaliki, Brandon Sellers, Rebecca Mitchell, Sean Rustay. Kaley Bougard, John Seadon, Soledad Ortiz, Tahira Chavis, Shannon Rich, Edgar Cachu-Mendoza, Simone Dupree, Kasey Bonilla, Jose Cabanas, Nuor Alsekooty, Garrett Gallagher, Adam Tatman and Andy Hart have all won Addy Awards (29 total) during the past year! My students have won over 300 Addy Awards over the past few years!
The Y-225 Design Team
Dustin Knotek, a recent Design graduate in Digital Media, won an international, global design contest with Adobe for Tony Hawk's Skate Jam artwork - First Place! This is the biggest Award any IRSC student has ever won since Ahmad Toom won the American Advertising Federation's top award - the Charlie Award.
Tony Hawk
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Dustin Knotek
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At IRSC I've worked on projects with the Nursing School, President's Office, Advanced Technology, Robotics & Photonics, Marketing Department, English Department, Treasure Coast Research Park, Biology Department, the IRSC SBDC and the National Preparedness Institute.
Locally, I work with Pete Tesch - EDC, Terissa Aronson - Chamber of Commerce, Sharon Engel - Sunrise Theatre, Gus Gutierrez - The Galleria, Jose Herrera - Islamorada Beer, Jade Wright - Barwis, Charlotte Bireley - VisitStLucie.com, Jennifer Harris - HealthyStLucie.com, Rick Kaiser - Navy UDT-Seal Museum, Darryl Bey - BlueBird Productions, Casey & Spaz - Comedy Corner, Greg Enns - Indian River Magazine, Michael Visconti - FC Edge, Robbie Adams - Adams Ranch, Jim Walker - Friendly Passages, Kendra Delano - Leathered Pearls and a whole lot more.
Locally, I work with Pete Tesch - EDC, Terissa Aronson - Chamber of Commerce, Sharon Engel - Sunrise Theatre, Gus Gutierrez - The Galleria, Jose Herrera - Islamorada Beer, Jade Wright - Barwis, Charlotte Bireley - VisitStLucie.com, Jennifer Harris - HealthyStLucie.com, Rick Kaiser - Navy UDT-Seal Museum, Darryl Bey - BlueBird Productions, Casey & Spaz - Comedy Corner, Greg Enns - Indian River Magazine, Michael Visconti - FC Edge, Robbie Adams - Adams Ranch, Jim Walker - Friendly Passages, Kendra Delano - Leathered Pearls and a whole lot more.
Terissa Aronson
St. Lucie Chamber |
Darryl Bey
BlueBird Productions |
Charlotte Bireley
VisitStLucie.com |
Jose Herrera
Islamorada Beer |
Kendra Delano
KendraDelano.com |
Artists, photographers, 3D modelers, architects, draftsmen, engineers, videographers, PHDs and know it all academics - they all have opinions - they all criticize and think they are experts. Taste is something that is developed through experience and working in this field. That means sustaining a job and doing it well over and over with consistency. It's print, production, complex problem solving and execution. It's not about pretentious arrogance - it's about being wise, confident and making your clients happy through creativity and unique solutions.
Oskar Sanchez, of NSF & IRSC at the 2019 America Conference of the American Advertising Federation in Hollywood, Florida demonstrating the VR equipment and the Hot Bot from IRSC complimenting the theme of the Conference - Artificial Intelligence - the VR & AR Demonstrations - they were a big hit! Many Thanks to Dr. Kevin Cooper!
Designers Teach Design
Everybody isn't a designer. Good taste is something that all designers talk about. Remember, you are judged by your latest project and your portfolio! Some people it seems are judgmental until they are judged critically themselves!
AAF 4th District of Florida State Representative Barry Wallace going into the Ballroom at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, FL - IRSC Design students, Gabriela Quinones and Claudio Abruzzio designed these giant banners that were a big hit at the 2019 America Conference!
As the President of the local Treasure Coast Advertising Federation, I increased the membership by 17 new organizations this past year! I've sponsored multiple events and lectures where our members learn and enjoy each other's challenges!
Y-225 Design Team
Invited Visit to IdeaBar-West Palm Beach
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Potvin Family Foundation Identity
Ecotourism Campaign-City of Fort Pierce
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2019 Admerica Conference Planning Team
Digital Media Portfolio Review-IRSC
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AAF Treasure Coast President
Rockland Boulders Baseball-Shawn Reilly
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Award-Martin County Business Partner/Year
AAF 4th District Addy Judge
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National AAF Achiever's Award-New Orleans
Sinbad-Sunrise Theatre
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BRAINSTORM CREATIVE
C O M I N G S O O N
The Talent Level With These Creatives is Unlimited
Contemporary • Award Winning • Conceptual Diversity
Contemporary • Award Winning • Conceptual Diversity
Francesco Avitto
New Identity System
Metro By T-Mobile |
Dustin Knotek
2019 Adobe International Competition Winner
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Ahmad Toom
2016 Charlie Award
AAF Top National Award |
Howard Beauchamp
Cannes Film Festival
Graphis Communication Arts |
Walt Hines
AAF Achiever's Award
AAF TC President |
Kristen Verga
E-Commerce
Editor Management |
Luke Forbes - Back in the Digital Media Program
A Great New Project for Our Design Students at IRSC
A New Identity for Heathcote Botanical Gardens
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I am excited to start a great new project with my good friend, Diane Kimes, Executive Director of Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce. Our Design students will be developing a new identity for the Botanical Gardens and working on their Website, as well! Kasey Bonilla, our scholarship student will be working with Diana in developing their WordPress website.
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Kasey Bonilla
IRSC Design Student |
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IdeaBar - Cox Media - West Palm Beach
IRSC Designers - Daniel Sauceda - Tommy Kirkpatrick - Will Montoya - Will Dolen
2018-2019 Accomplishments & Awards
• Identity Design, Marketing and Website for the Historic Sunset Lounge in WPB!
• Creating a New Identity & Website for Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce
• Designing a WordPress Website for Brooklyn Sweets in Downtown Fort Pierce at the Galleria
• American Advertising Federation - 2019 Admerica Conference Committee in Hollywood, FL
• 2019 Season Program - 28 pgs, Banners, Promotions, Schedule - Rockland Boulders Baseball
• 2018 Season Program - 24 pgs, BB Camp Identity & Ads - Rockland Boulders Baseball
• Award-Martin County School District Career & Technical Education Business Partner/Year
• Award for Promoting Health & Wellness in St Lucie County by HealtyStLucie & Jennifer Harris
• Researched the new WordPress software for the Internet - Elementor - an easier process!!!!!!
• WordPress Websites in Elementor - MycoTea, KendraDelano.com, IRGF.org.!
• AAF 4th District Regional Addy Awards - Orlando, Florida - May 4, 2019
• AAF 4th District Regional Aditude Conference - Disney B Resort, Orlando, Florida - May 4, 2019
• AAF 4th District Regional State Conference - Disney B Resort, Orlando, Florida - May 4-6, 2019
• New E-Books & Audio Books for the Miley Library from My Design Classes!
• Won (1) 2019 Gold Addy Awards - Art Direction - MycoTea Identity & Collateral
• Won (5) 2019 Silver Addy Awards - Photography, E-Blasts, Publication Design, Identity
• American Advertising Federation - 2019 - Selected as an Addy Judge - AAF Polk County Florida
• AAF 4th District Daytona Beach State Conference - Hard Rock Hotel - October 5-7, 2018!
• AAF 4th District Leadership Conference - Crystal River Plantation, FL - June, 2018!
• President, 2018-2020 - Treasure Coast AdFed - AAF National Advertising Organization!
• Recruited 17 New Design, Marketing & Advertising Members to the AAF Treasure Coast
• Created a new AAF Treasure Coast website in WordPess and Elementor for 2018-2019
• AAF Treasure Coast monthly design seminars featuring local design firms - 2018-2019
• Vice President - 2017-2018, Treasure Coast AdFed - AAF - National Advertising Organization!
• 29 IRSC Student Addy Awards in 2019 - 300 Awards Over Several Years!
• 37 IRSC Student Addy Awards in 2018
• Won (3) 2018 Gold Addy Awards - Art Direction - Adams Ranch, Sunrise Theatre, Typography
• Won (3) 2018 Silver Addy Awards - Design - Potvin Foundation, Leathered Pearls, Poster Design
• 2018 Adlympics Awards - Treasure Coast Addy Awards - Pittenger Center, Stuart, FL!
• Professional Advisor for Southern Eagle Creative with Philip Busch & Ahmad Toom
• Created a Identity for William Roberts & Mz Perky's Cold Brewed Coffee - (Nuor Alsekooty}
• Treasure Coast High Schools - Graphic Design Advisory Board 2018-2019 - w/Mark Conrad
• New Logo Design, Interface, Marketing and Collateral for ODI-TV - Jobe Plevik & Craig Cyril!
• 28-page Program for 2019 Adams Ranch Auction!
• New Identity for Vol. 1 - 36-Page Friendly Passages Magazine - Rupert J Smith Law Library
• New Identity for Vol. 2 - 36-Page Friendly Passages Magazine - Rupert J Smith Law Library
• Created website for FriendlyPassages.com
• Created a Student Success Poster for Flossie Jackson - W Bldg - Will Montoya's Journey
• Student Success with Great Jobs in Graphic Design in State and Around the US!
• Created Adams Ranch Website, Brochure & Trade Show Booth - $7,500 grant!
• Breastfeeding Brochure for State of FL & HealthyStLucie.com - Jennifer Harris - $1,500!
• Designed Environmentalist Nathaniel Reed's Book Cover - Travels on the Green Highway!
• Designed the Potvin Family Foundation Logo With Denis Potvin, 4-Time Stanley Cup Champion!
• Created New Golf Event Poster & PowerPoint - Indian River Golf Foundation - Roger Van Dyke!
• Created New Website for - Indian River Golf Foundation - Roger Van Dyke! IRGF.org
• Created New E-Book - Indian River Golf Foundation - Roger Van Dyke! IRGF.org
• Official Photographer 2018 - Dr. Oz Event - Health & Fitness Festival at St. Lucie Civic Center!
• Coordinated Projects for Barwis at the Mets Stadium with Jade Wright, Marketing Director!
• Designed a Logo in class - (Maurice McMillion) Billion Step Challenge for HealthyStLucie.com!
• 2018-2019 - Designed Posters for Sunrise Theatre Events - About 100 Posters/yr & Promotions!
• 2018-2019 - Designed Posters for BlueBird Productions - Sunrise Theatre - 6 Posters & Cards !
• 2018-2019 - Designed Posters for Comedy Corner - Sunrise Theatre - Collateral- 25 Posters!
• Created the Fundraising Campaign for the Sunrise Theatre Foundation - Brochure/Poster!
• Created the Cattleman's Dance poster for the Sunrise Theatre Foundation at Adams Ranch!
• Designed a 40-Page Promotional Piece for Royal Palm Condominiums!
• Developed a Student Success Poster For All of the IRSC Student Success Around the US!
Holly Grundel • Sablewood Paper Company • Seattle, WA
Teaching is Very Rewarding When Your Students Give Thanks!
Holly Grundel
Sablewood Paper Company Seattle, Washington SablewoodPaper.com IRSC Design Grad 
During this past year several of my former design students have called, come by or e-mailed me to say thank you for the mentoring, teaching and training that they got at IRSC with me in the classroom. Holly Grundel is a natural leader, professional woman and an innovative entrepreneur. She was on a golf team at Vero Beach High School that won 100 straight golf matches. Her career started at the Jungle Club in Vero creating marketing materials - she then worked at Ironside Press - then Paint on the Vine was a big success for several years with her husband. After moving to Seattle, she developed a tremendously successful Wedding Ephemera/Design Business, winning Regional and National awards and recognition in creative magazines & professional publications in the field. Her work is involved with drawing, typography, event planning, collateral graphics & identity design - she has all of those skills and she's always a pleasure to be with! She sent this e-mail:
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Holly Grundel
Sablewood Paper Company Seattle, Washington hello@sablewoodpaper.com Thu 6/6/2019 6:41 PM Hi Walt! I hope all is well with you! I was just going through some of my boxes from our move and I found all of the pieces from my portfolio review – I can’t believe it’s been 5 years! All of your students have been turning out some beautiful work. I had a great time reading your website and all of your accomplishments in the last 5 years, and looking through your successful students! Anyway, I wanted to reach out and say hi! I saw your website and I’m just so honored that you have me on there. I’m so grateful to everything you taught me during my time there and I really miss it. Having you as a mentor and professor really helped me grow into the person I am today, and I’ll always treasure my time at IRSC and in your classroom! Since Seattle is a bit far, I’m usually only back home during the holidays, but I know the college is on Christmas break. Next time I’m in town, I’d love to come by and say hi – and maybe see how your new students are doing! Thank you, Walt! I hope we can catch up next time I’m in town. Take care and keep pushing those kids to make awesome work! Holly Goodman Sablewood Paper Company sablewoodpaper.com instagram.com/sablewoodpaperco 2019 TOP 3 FINALIST: BEST INVITATIONS (SEATTLE BRIDE MAGAZINE) 2019 BEST OF WEDDINGS WINNER (THE KNOT) 2018 EDITOR’S PICK: BEST INVITATIONS (SEATTLE BRIDE MAGAZINE) Featured on Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes Weddings, Seattle Bride Magazine, The Knot, Brides Magazine, 100 Layer Cake, Carats & Cake, Ruffled, Junebug Weddings, White Magazine, Strictly Weddings, and more. |
I Helped the Interior Design Portfolio Students by Showing Them How to Redesign Their Resumes
in a Contemporary Format
Dennise Soto Lopez's resume was 7 pages in Word and we
showed her how to make a one page resume. I also demonstrated
the process of creating E-Books in InDesign for Ann Roccon's Class!
showed her how to make a one page resume. I also demonstrated
the process of creating E-Books in InDesign for Ann Roccon's Class!
Student Success
Design, Technology, Creativity
Projects at IRSC That Help IRSC Design Students Get Jobs
STUDENT SUCCESS
& POSITIVE PERSONALITIES
Doug Chilton
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Madison Pearman
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Roger Mallot
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Lesley Driver
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Daniel Sauceda
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Holly Grundel
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I would like to comment on the type of students who are the most successful at their profession and graduated from IRSC in design, marketing, advertising, social media, video, animation.
These Designers include Daniel Sauceda, Roger Mallot, Doug Chilton, Christina Ibanez, Annie Mayer, Lesley Driver, Lance Camp, Mike Profeta, Dustin Knotek, Stacy Givens, Ahmed Toom, Francesco Avitto, Holly Grundel, Gustavo Gamez, Lupita Palacios, Chandler Spain, Madison Pearman, Tim Delano, Jaeda Williams, Ika Baramia, Will Montoya, Jay Krier, Sean Pemberton, Patrick Lejeune, Patricia D'Abate, Kelly Goodbrad, Robin Marsicovetere, Maurice McMillion, Andrew Krueger, Kiante Todd, Robbie Myers, Nick Ellis, Renee Mims, Lauren O'Kelley, Scott Hausheer, Leo Samayoa, Reagan Johnson, Anthony Catalano, Kristen Verga, Oscar Collazos, Tamica Harris, Sada Sanchez, Brittany Ringe, Tori Ryan, Donnie Nilsson, Tanner Rowe, David Leemon, Nichole Brewer, Melissa Rogolino, Amber Watson, Mike Poolt, Dorran Russell, Marcus Grant, Danielle Trent, Megan Thomas, Jake Dunn, Max Feurer and more.
Not only do they have the will to succeed but maintain great, positive personalities - that is a virtue that makes a difference in their success! I love these kids!
These Designers include Daniel Sauceda, Roger Mallot, Doug Chilton, Christina Ibanez, Annie Mayer, Lesley Driver, Lance Camp, Mike Profeta, Dustin Knotek, Stacy Givens, Ahmed Toom, Francesco Avitto, Holly Grundel, Gustavo Gamez, Lupita Palacios, Chandler Spain, Madison Pearman, Tim Delano, Jaeda Williams, Ika Baramia, Will Montoya, Jay Krier, Sean Pemberton, Patrick Lejeune, Patricia D'Abate, Kelly Goodbrad, Robin Marsicovetere, Maurice McMillion, Andrew Krueger, Kiante Todd, Robbie Myers, Nick Ellis, Renee Mims, Lauren O'Kelley, Scott Hausheer, Leo Samayoa, Reagan Johnson, Anthony Catalano, Kristen Verga, Oscar Collazos, Tamica Harris, Sada Sanchez, Brittany Ringe, Tori Ryan, Donnie Nilsson, Tanner Rowe, David Leemon, Nichole Brewer, Melissa Rogolino, Amber Watson, Mike Poolt, Dorran Russell, Marcus Grant, Danielle Trent, Megan Thomas, Jake Dunn, Max Feurer and more.
Not only do they have the will to succeed but maintain great, positive personalities - that is a virtue that makes a difference in their success! I love these kids!
Congratulations to Felonice Merriman - 8 Years Publishing
PB Parenting in the Wellington/WPB Area
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Felonice Merrimen
Publisher/Designer PB Parenting Magazine Wellington, FL Felonice has been the Designer/Publisher for Palm Beach Parenting Magazine & Buzz Lifestyles for the last 8 years. She graduated in 2009 from IRSC in Digital Media with an Associate in Science degree. She previously worked for Ampersand Graphics in Stuart and for Scripps Publishing on the Treasure Coast. In addition, she's been a freelance designer for 10 yrs. 
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Robbie Myers Has Taken Another Giant Step
in His Life's Creative Journey for Success
He's now an AV Tech at University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus He's at the Top of the List in Earnings for IRSC Design Grads!
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Robbie Myers
Videographer/AV Tech University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Anschutz, CO Robbie Myers started his career in design with an internship at Southern Eagle Distributing and Constance Nance, Marketing Director while at IRSC. He created some beautiful portfolio pieces with the Budweiser logo and began his career in videography at the same time. It's very impressive when a former student comes back to say thank you and show his kindness and appreciation. Robbie spent two years at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA as a Videographer. 
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Congratulations to Pete Tulloch
10 Years as a Freelance Web & Graphic Designer
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Pete Tulloch
Associate/Web Designer Design Aces Fort Pierce, Florida Pete has been a freelance print and web designer for more than 10 years. He's an idea guy who prefers “blue sky” brainstorming over the status quo. Ask me how to change the way you interact with customers. His specialty is web design, SEO and Social Media Consulting. He has also worked for the Treasure Coast Design Group and for Federico Sandoval in Stuart, FL for several years. Pete graduated from Indian River State College in 2008. 
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Congratulations to Cameron Lott
Digital Marketing Campaign Specialist at Empire Underwriters, LLC
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Cameron Lott
Digital Marketing Campaign Specialist Empire Underwriters, LLC Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Cameron primarily works with medium to large companies that are looking to enhance there online presence, optimize and streamline their online lead process, or just establish a overall plan for generating revenue and awareness online. However, he has a strong background in web development and graphic design. This background allows him to better understand the cost of planning and deployment of multi-media projects compared to their possible benefits. Camerom got his BAS Degree in Digital Media in 2013 at IRSC and then got a Masters Degree from Grantham University in Lenexa, KS. He has also worked as a Digital Marketing Specialist with RankExecutives/NeoReach, Inc. 
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Congratulations to Renee Mims - 28 Years at Pratt Whitney
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Renee Mims
Engineer/Designer Pratt Whitney West Palm Beach, Florida Her interest in engineering began early, when she was hired by Pratt Whitney when she was 20 years old. She has over 34 years of engineering, communication and team leadership experience in the Aerospace Industry. Currently she's a Systems Design and Component Integration Project Engineer for Pratt & Whitney. In this role, she is responsible for interfacing with Engineering Functional Support Disciplines, Operations, Customers and Suppliers to complete assigned Integrated Product Team Lead tasks. She is a graduate of the BAS in Design at IRSC and also has an Associate in Arts in Pre-Engineering from IRAC. Her Key Strengths Include: · Excellent communication and presentation skills - written & verbal · Working effectively with technical and non-technical Teams · Knowledge and experience with Project Engineering and Task Management |
Antonio Velarde - Graphic Designer/PhotoGraphics USA
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Tony Velarde
Designer/Social Media/Print Production PhotoGraphics USA Stuart, Florida Tony is heavily interested in music and art; it is his passion. He loves filmmaking and recording music. He uses GoPro's to edit his short films. He records music at home using a small audio production studio. He is well versed in Adobe software products with his strongest skill in Photoshop. He has spent over ten years working in Radio Broadcasting for private owned and/or public broadcasting companies. He has also spent ten years working as a graphic designer with print shop experience. His hobbies include performing live music, camping, watching movies, and listening to music. He has an Associates in Science degree from IRSC and previously worked at Horizon Broadcasting Company and WQCS at IRSC for 11 years! His partners in Design, Art & Music are Robbie Myers and Patrick Lejeune! 
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Congratulations to IRSC Student Joseph Murray
for Winning at the 2019 4th District of Florida Addy Regionals
A Great Portfolio of Work!
Kelsey Bougard - Designer - Y-225 Design Lab
KendraDelano.com & Aviation/Marine Program - Recent Projects
Y-225 Design Lab
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Kelsey Bougard
Graphic Designer Y-225 Design Lab Fort Pierce, Florida Kelsey has done a great job working on projects for Kendra Delano and her Jewelry Website creating E-Books of models wearing the jewelry. Kevin Cooper has given her an assignment to create the identity for the new Aviation & Marine Program at IRSC. She's done a great job! 
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Maria Paula Puentes - Designer - Crunchi
High Performance Color Cosmetics & Skincare
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Maria Paula Puentes
Graphic Designer Crunchi Cosmetics Stuart, Florida Maria has been working as a Designer at Crunchi for the past year in Stuart, FL. She is a 2013 graduate of the Visual Communication program in Digital Media. Her duties include: • Creating compelling artwork for web and print • Editing photography with Photoshop & Lightroom • Editing videos with Premier Pro • Creating presentations for events • Communicate and coordinate production & printing • Designing and scheduling emails for advocates & customers • Communicate project needs and timelines • Create visually unique, & artistic marketing messages • Crunchi branding for social media and educational pieces • Translating documents from English to Spanish 
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Francesco Avitto - Designer - BrandIt Agency
He Had a Fantastic Year - He Worked on the Metro by T-Mobile Identity
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Francesco Avitto
Lead Designer The BrandIt Agency Vero Beach, Florida Francesco Avitto is proud to be the Lead Designer at The BrandIt Agency in Vero Beach where he oversees several designers as they work on the new branding campaign for Metro by T-Mobile! He's developed quite a diverse portfolio at a very young age! 
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Kristen Verga at Brandster in Stuart, Florida
Operations Manager in E-Commerce
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Kristen Verga
Operations Manager, E-Commerce Brandster Stuart, Florida Kristen Verga has completed her degree in the Bachelor of Applied Science program in Digital Media. She finished her portfolio this Spring in Graphic Design at IRSC. Kristen has been working at Brandster in Stuart, FL as the Operations Manager for E-Commerce since 2013. Her duties include overseeing web operations and maintenance, attending markets, meeting manufacturers, as well as customer service. In addition, her responsibilities are involved with accounting and purchasing for the company.
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Marcus Grant - 2019 BAS Graduate in VisCom
Is Applying for Graduate School at SCAD in Savannah, GA
The Batt School
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Marcus Grant
War Eagle Productions/Cotton & Company Hibiscus Center/Batt School Designer/Illustrator/Instructor Port St. Lucie, Florida Marcus Grant is one of the most compete students that I have ever taught in the classroom for over 35 years. He is a very talented illustrator, designer, teacher and great family man. His talent is unlimited - he's applying for Graduate School at SCAD and I'll be writing an exceptional letter for his application. He is one of the kindest, professional students that I have ever tutored. Marcus worked recently at Cotton & Company in Stuart, the Batt School in Juno Beach and at the Hibiscus Center in Vero Beach. Recently, he won an Student Addy Award for his Funky Monkey Illustration. He often works at MegaCon and ComicCon where he makes a fortune rendering illustrations of walk up visitors - long lines! He his amazing!
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Congratulations to Stephen Schmidt - Over 2 Years as a
VFX Artist & Composer at ZERO VFX in Boston, MA
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Stephen Schmidt
VFX Artist & Composer ZERO VFX Boston, Massachuttes Stephen is a 2010 graduate of the Associate in Science degree program in Graphic Design. at IRSC. He worked at Digital Domain in Tradition for a few years then joined the Florida National Guard where he spent 6 years. Recently, Stephen moved to Boston and found a great job as a VFX Artist and Composer at ZERO VFX. He's been there over two years! Stephen's dad is the locksmith at IRSC and is very proud of his son's accomplishments!!! 
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Congratulations to Rick Silliker - Infrastructure Engineer
At Magic Leap in Fort Lauderdale for Over 2 years
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Rick Silliker
Infrastructure Engineer Magic Leap Fort Lauderdale, Florida Rick Silliker has spent the last few years expanding his repertoire of skills in Digital Media. He graduated from IRSC in 2010 with an Associate in Science degree and then went to Full Sail in Orlando where he got his Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation in 2012. Rick then moved to California and worked for several animation companies in Maya, Rigging and Character Rigging. His next creative move took him to Shreveport, Louisiana where he worked for Moon Bot Studios as the Leading TD/FX Artist. He stays in touch with me perodically! He's been at Magic Leap for over two years. 
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Brittany Ringe Has Created a Wedding Ephemera Business - Alexis & Lynn in Raleigh, North Carolina
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Brittany Ringe
Designer/Calligrapher Alexis & Lynn Raleigh, North Carolina Brittany Ringe is a 2013 graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree program in Digital Media. She earned her degree in Graphic Design and worked in school while at IRSC at the St. Lucie County Arts Alliance. She got married this past year and moved to Raleigh, North Carolina where she open her Design/Calligraphy business called Alexis & Lynn. Brittany personalizes each wedding with a unique calligraphic style applied to multiple collateral pieces including wedding place settings, personalized ephemera, stationery, signs and signature printed material with a character and personal style created for each wedding couple. She won a scholarship in Design at the the Digital Media Exhibition in 2012. Brittany has developed an award winning business that is thriving around the Raleigh, NC area. |
Congratulations to Brandon Sellers
Working as a Designer at UBU Brands in Stuart, FL
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Brandon Sellers
Designer UBU Brands/FC Edge/ Blue Water Marketing Stuart, Florida Brandon Sellers is a Senior in the Visual Communication program and has been very aggressive in carving out his career in Communication Design by winning a Student Addy Award, working at Blue Water Marketing in Stuart, as well, for Michael Visconti creating instructional videos for his new software, Emenator and more recently as a Designer at UBU Brands in Stuart, FL. In addition, he has worked with me in the Y225 lab on design projects for the Rockland Boulders in Pomona, NY in which he redesigned their corporate identity page in Adobe Illustrator for their sponsor's Palisades Credit Union Park! 
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Lauren O'Kelley - Designer
The Design Market - Stuart, FL
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Lauren O'Kelley
Designer The Design Market Stuart, Florida Lauren is a 2016 graduate of the Visual Communication program in Digital Media at IRSC. She earned the Bachelor of Applied Science degree and has previous experience as a pattern designer at Hunt + Gather. She has multiple skills as a designer and recently has been marketing he own studio - The Design Market! |
Mike Afonso - Graphic Designer/Photographer
Smashed Media - Port St. Lucie, Florida
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Mike Afonso
Graphic Designer/Photographer Smashed Media Port St. Lucie, Florida Mike is a 2013 graduate of the Design program in Digital Media at IRSC. His work in photography and design stem from a simplistic taste for modern styled and themed art. Raised in Connecticut, he moved to Florida recently and began his exploration in the design arts during high school. His experience was mostly seeing the aesthetic side to the design world, to find extremely appealing design and copy it and learn from it. Once he started his tuition at IRSC in the digital media program, he found his love for the design process and problem solving side in design. As a trained graphic designer I explore typography, color and pattern in it's two-dimensional form. My work includes freelance work and projects ranging from corporate identity, promotional material, and product design to fashion photography, and portraits. In recent years I have found myself also very drawn to the challenges of working with video and audio. Every project that I work on I put as much effort and focus as possible into every aspect. My design process has always been about getting the point across with a very aesthetic and intriguing appeal with keeping everyone involved happy in the work coming out. Mike has worked up the ladder success and has worked for ID Product Source in Port St. Lucie, Big Vision in Orlando, as well as Motility. 
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Dieulanie Claude, Marketing & Sales
Martin County BOCC, Parks & Recreation
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Dieulanie Claude
Marketing & Sales | Designer Board of County Commissioners Martin County Stuart, Florida Dieulanie Claude is a 2013 graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree program in Digital Media with a concentration in Web & Print Design. For the last 3 years she has been working in Marketing and Sales for the Martin County Board of County Commissioners in Stuart, Florida. She has worked as a Web Designer, Graphic Design and in Sales and Marketing for several years. Dieulanie specializes in creating effective Design web assets | Maintaining visual and functionality of site | Design graphics for social media use | Design and write newsletters | Resize and correct images | Design brochures | Design magazine and newspaper print ads | Submit graphic work for print | Write copy for online products | Upload new products to company site | Process and service online orders. She has worked for Eichholtz Furniture and the White Sands Treatment Center. Currently while working she is earning a Master of Business Administration in Marketing at Nova Southeastern University. She expects to finish her degree in 2020 at NSU. 
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Caezar Orjaliza, Videographer, Video Editor
Painted Lens • Vero Beach, Florida
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Caezar Orjaliza
Videographer, Editor The Painted Lens, MultiMedia & Design Vero Beach, Florida Caezar Orjaliza is a 2016 graduate of the Visual Communication program in Digital Media at IRSC. He started working with video in high school. As he kept on working with more people year after year, he developed a passion in working with video and he decided to build his career around it. As he earned his degree in college he worked on videos for church groups, non-profits, personal videos, and promotional content for businesses. In any work that he does he believe in putting quality first before anything. Ever since he decided on his career he had an ideal of never being idle and to be constantly working on a project and improving. Today, he works as a videographer, graphic designer and photographer for Painted Lens Inc., while working other Freelance Jobs and constantly looking for more opportunities to further his career. Caezar has worked with the SBDC - Small Business Development Council with Spike Schultheis on several video projects - The Art of Riding, LLC, as well as freelance projects for the GetAboard Foundation, the White Law Group, LLC and many more. 
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Congratulations to Sydney Havee - A Big Raise & More Success at Vacation Superstore Network in PSL, FL
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Sydney Havee
Social Media/Designer Vacation Superstore Network Port St. Lucie, Florida Sydney Havee is a Social Media/Designer at Vacation Superstore Network In Port St. Lucie – she’s taking her last class at IRSC with me – she got a $7,000 raise at VSN recently where she has worked while in school the past few years. Her salary is up to $32,000. Sydney works with Stephanie Diaz at at Best Price Cruises another IRSC student. A very talented designer, she has a great future here on the Treasure Coast. With her job in school and winning awards in the student show at IRSC - she's a classic Student Success story. 
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Julie Ann Banks - Account Manager - Boston Barricade
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Julie Ann Banks
Assistant Account Manager Boston Barricade Vero Beach, Florida IRSC Grad in Digital Media, Juile Ann Banks is an Associate Account Manager at Boston Barricade Company, the leading national provider of mall construction barricades and graphics systems. BB works directly with malls, mall developers, general contractors and retailers to provide both modular construction barricades and stunning, eye-catching graphics. Boston Barricade Company provides coordinated construction barricade and graphics projects, as well. She has been working at Boston Barricade for three years. 
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Brian Adams Hired as Digital Marketing Manager
at GrantWatch.com & YouHelp.com
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Brian Adams
Digital Marketing Manager GrantWatch.com & YouHelp.com Port St. Lucie, Florida At GrantsWatch.com he is responsible for managing the digital content, and the creation of videos and video posts. His duties include marketing campaigns on social media platforms, and raising the overall website SEO plus focusing on customer growth and retention. His background his focused primarily on videography. 
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Sada Sanchez is Finally Finishing Her Online MA Degree
in Design at SCAD in Savannah, GA from Port Orchard, WA
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Sada Sanchez
Masters Program - Online Savannah College of Art & Design Port Orchard, Washington Sada Sanchez, a 2012 graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Graphic Design is now a graduate student in the online program at Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah, Georgia. While in the Navy before coming to IRSC, Sada worked on a ship where part of her job was loading nuclear bombs onto jet fighters with a fork lift. During the last few years she has been working as a Designer at Bremerton Letterpress in Bremerton, Washington while her husband was in the service on the West Coast.
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Congratulations to Desiree Fulton
Hired as a Graphic Designer at The BrandIt Agency in Vero Beach
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Desiree Fulton
Graphic Designer The BrandIt Agency Vero Beach, Florida Desiree Fulton was just hired at the BrandIt Agency in Vero Beach by the Lead Designer, Francesco Avitto after several interviews with IRSC graduates. She graduated in the Spring of 2018 with an Associate in Science degree in Design at IRSC. She is now in the Bachelor's degree program in Visual Communication. Desiree has a a strong portfolio especially in Photography. 
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Congratulations to Laura Loveland
Hired as a Researcher at Max Planck Institute of Science in Germany
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Laura Loveland
Researcher Max Planck Institute of Science Jena, Germany Laura Loveland was hired as a researcher at Max Planck Institute of Science in Jena, Germany. She recently worked for the Peace Corp for a few years in the Republic of Vanuatu (South Pacific). While in school at IRSC she worked on an internship at Legoland in Wnter Haven, Florida. 
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Congratulations to Patrick Howes
Hired as Graphic Designer at Indian River Magazine by Greg Enns
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Patrick Howes
Graphic Designer Indian River Magazine Vero Beach, Florida Patrick Howes was hired by Greg Enns as a designer at Indian River Magazine. He's a recent graduate in the Digital Media's Visual Communication program at IRSC. Patrick has strong talent in identity design, publication and typography.
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Congratulations to Kimberly Graef
Hired as Senior Graphic Designer at Adams Media Group in Vero Beach
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Kimberly Graef
Senior Graphic Designer The Adams Media Group Vero Beach, Florida IRSC Visual Communication Grad, Kimberly Graef has joined Adams Media Group in Vero Beach, FL as a Senior Graphic Designer. Her specialty is Publication Design where she is clearly talented in developing creative layouts that have strong typographic and visual character. Previously, she has worked at TAMCO with Charlie McClarty in St. Lucie West and with Victoria Racine Design as a publication designer. 
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Kathy Macaluso - President, KMAC Marketing
She Has Created a Marketing Agency for the Construction Industry
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Kathy Macaluso
President KMAC Marketing Stuart, Florida IRSC Digital Media Graduate with an Associate in Science degree, Kathy Macaluso has created a Marketing Agency in Stuart, Florida for the Construction industry. Previously, she has been the Executive Director at Gold Coast Builders Association from 2014-2018. KMAC Marketing Solutions, LLC sets the standard in marketing, recruiting and event planning through excellence in customer service, a strong team mentality, honesty in all of their business, and the flexibility to meet every customer's needs. 
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Congratulations to IRSC Grad, Tim Delano
For His Big Film Award in Los Angeles, CA
Tim Delano Is Making It Big in Los Angeles as a Comedian, Filmmaker & Stuntman!!!
He Worked With Me While at IRSC on Several Projects - He Keeps in Touch!!!!
He Worked With Me While at IRSC on Several Projects - He Keeps in Touch!!!!
Congratulations to Nick Ellis - Hired as a Designer at Boston Barricade in Vero Beach
Nick Ellis | Graphic Designer | Boston Barricade
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Nick Ellis
Designer Boston Barricade Vero Beach, Florida IRSC Visual Communication Grad, Nick Ellis is moving up the ladder of success by taking a job with Boston Barricade in Vero Beach as a Graphic Designer. He spent several years at Christie's Fitness as a designer and with Adams Media Group. He'll be joining Sean Pemberton, Robert Watson and Nathan Putnam as designers with BB. He's a family man with a young child! 
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Catherine Valinote Hired as a Graphic Designer at 8 Oak Lane | Shade Critters in Stuart, FL
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Catherine Valinote
Graphic Designer 8 Oak Lane | Shade Critters Stuart, Florida Catherine has been working as a Designer for several years at Prime Source Accessories where she created beautiful fashion catalogs. Her new job at 8 Oak Lane | Shade Critters is similar in developing fashion for young children's clothing. She also worked at the Sunrise Theatre while at IRSC on an internship. 
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Lance Camp Excelling at AGORA in Delray Beach, FL as a Videographer & a Designer
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Lance Camp
Videographer/Designer AGORA Delray Beach, Florida As a recent graduate of the Graphic Design program at IRSC, Lance Camp spent several years working as a local videographer and then moved to Delray Beach where he has now secured a position with AGORA. Recently, he worked with Glenn Beck in Dallas, Texas. Lance called to thank me for all the training and expertise that I gave while at IRSC. He was sincere and knows what hard work and dedication to professionalism is all about. I helped him with freelance work and watch him grow as a designer and a videographer. He told me his salary is at the top of IRSC's highest paid graduates. In addition, he just received a huge raise. At AGORA he also designs ads, eblasts and collateral! All the Best to You Lance! |
Lance Camp and his colleagues with Glenn Beck in Texas
Dustin Knotek, IRSC Grad in Graphic Design,
Recently Won Adobe's Global Challenge!
Tony Hawk's
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This Is Quite an Honor for One of IRSC's
Recent Graduates to Win an International, Global Competition! Congratulations Dustin! He's a Member of Our AAF Treasure Coast Organization! |
A Legacy of Good Design & Professional Success
24 of My Former Students Who Were All in My Portfolio/Design Classes
Hadley Gamble
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Mike Stees
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Edgar Nunez
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Mark Rattin
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Martha Perez
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Dana Arnett
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Margaret Carsello
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Michael McMillan
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Daniel Sauceda
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Holly Grundel
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Ahmad Toom
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Roger Mallot
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Francesco Avitto
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Patricia D'Abate
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Patrick Lejeune
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Marjorie Shropshire
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Jay Krier
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Max Feurer
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Annie Mayer
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Lupita Palacios
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Doug Chilton
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Christina Ibanez
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Jake Dunn
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Lesley Driver
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My Former Student Lori Gaspar, After a Long Career in Design at VSA Partners Has Developed a Yoga Business That Is Thriving at 9 Locations in the Chicago Area
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Lori is using her Design and Marketing Skills to promote her business and enjoying every minute of it. She's one of the happiest, smartest ladies that I have ever worked with in Design.
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From the very beginning, Prairie Yoga's intention has been to train, develop and support the very best yoga teachers. If you are super dedicated to the practice of yoga and are thirsty to learn more about all eight limbs - we are here for you. From the start of your yoga teaching journey to advanced training and continuing education with some of the very best senior yoga teachers from around the world.
Lori Gaspar 
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STUDENT SUCCESS IN GRAPHIC DESIGN AT IRSC
The Success of Our Design Program Is Nationwide From Seattle thru California to New England and All Over The State of Florida! • Many Have Great Salaries • They Win Student Awards & Gain Experience with Professional Clients While in School • The Formula is to Win Addy Awards and Engage Students With All the Tools They Need To Succeed Including Portfolio, Resume and Presentation Skills!
Y-225 LAB - PROFESSIONAL DESIGN PROJECTS
OUR DESIGN PROGRAM IS STRONG BECAUSE STUDENTS WORK ON PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
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KENDRA DELANO MIAMI BROWARD CARNIVAL DIGITAL MEDIA PROGRAM
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MYCOTEA ST LUCIE EDC ADAMS RANCH DENIS POTVIN
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MZ PERKY'S COLD BREW COFFEE BLUEBIRD PRODUCTIONS INDIAN RIVER GOLF FOUNDATION
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THE GALLERIA NATHANIEL REED TCMA ON DEMAND INTERNET TV
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ISLAMORADA BEER HEALTHYSTLUCIE.COM TREASURE COAST ECOTOURISM
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THEHIGHWAYMANTRAIL.COM FRIENDLY PASSAGES ARC - BIKE FEST THE SUNRISE THEATRE
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AIFOS AGENCY - MIAMI, FL TREASURE COAST EDC ST LUCIE COUNTY CHAMBER
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ROCKLAND BOULDERS BASEBALL OAK HARBOR VISITSTLUCIE.COM
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MIKE BARWIS - AMERICAN MUSCLE COMEDY CORNER - CASEY & SPAZ SOUTHERN EAGLE
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AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE MAIN STREET FORT PIERCE
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THE ARC OF MARTIN COUNTY TRADITION E-BOOK ST. BERNADETTE CATHOLIC CHURCH
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INDIAN RIVER MAGAZINE PCW MANUFACTURING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CLUB
• Adams Ranch ($7,500) - Website, Trade Show, Brochures, Ads, Auction Books
• MycoTea (Carnival Cruiselines gave them $2 Million) - Logo, Package Design, Trade Show
• Sunrise Theatre ($50,000 over 10 years) - Marketing Department - Posters & Collateral
• Billion Step Challenge -Jennifer Harris - HealthyStLucie - ($1,500)
• Rockland Boulders Baseball - Pomona, NY - Video, Logos, Pubs
• Kendra Delano & Leathered Pearls - Website Design, E-Books, Ads
• Mz Perky's Cold Brewed Coffee - Will Roberts - Package Design, Identity
• Denis Potvin Family Foundation - Identity & Collateral
• American Advertising Federation - National Office in Wash. DC, Marketing & Design
• VisitStLucie.com - Nature Photography
• SLC Economic Development Council - Annual Report, TCEDC Promo
• Barwis - Collateral, Advertising Promotions
• Sandoval Marketing - Website Design
• Miami Carnival - Marketing & Advertising
• Islamorada Beer - Advertising Design & Package Design
• On Demand Internet Television - Interface, Identity Design, Marketing
• Solar Energy Loan Fund - Advertising Design
• TheHighwaymenTrail.com - City of Fort Pierce - Website ($6,000)
• Advanced Technology - Logo Design
• FPL Nuclear Program - Website
• Navy UDT-Seal Museum - Medal of Honor Exhibit, Obstacle Course
• Cardale Jones Sports Camp - Logo (NFL QB)
• The Galleria of Pierce Harbor - Architectural Rendering, Identity
• Grand Harbor - Logo Design, Newsletter
• Oak Harbor - Logo Design, Promotions, Business Cards
• ARC-MC.org - Website & Collateral
• ARC-BikeFest.org Website & Collateral
• ARC-MC - Hall of Fame Music Festival - Collateral
• ARC-MC - Fishing Tournament - Collateral, Posters
• City of Port St Lucie - Website
• Southern Eagle - Advertising Projects
• Admiral's Cove - Menu Projects
• FC Edge Marketing - Emenator Software Videos, Marketing & Design
• St Lucie County - Transportation Dept. - Marketing, Videos
• Dultmeier Photography - Photo Retouching
• National Geographic - Ads for Fort Pierce Tours & Ecotourism
• BlueBird Productons - Posters & Post Cards
• Signature Signs - Logos
• Vero Beach Magazine - Magazine Design
• General Micro Systems - Marketing Projects
• Treasure Coast Research Park - Marketing
• Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums - Calendars, Photography, Advertising
• Brown Family Farm - Website, App Design, Package Design
• Prime Source Accessories - Fashion Catalog Design
• Genesee - Package Design
• Yummi Frozen Alcoholic Pops - Package Design, Advertising
• EPK Media - Sports Marketing Brochures
• Steinberg Sports Marketing - Promotional Brochure
• Fort Pierce Authentic Tours - Website, Logo, Animation
• Visionary School of the Arts - Logo Design
• AristoKids - Logo Design
Trust Opinions By Designers Who Work in Their Discipline Respect In the Field of Design Comes By Working on Professional Projects - SACS, NASAD - Credentials
Honors, Awards & Accomplishments
• AAF Treasure Coast President - 2018-2020
• $50,000 - Sunrise Theatre Posters, Collateral, 2007-2019
• Gold Addy Awards - 2018 - Sunrise Theatre, Adams Ranch, Digital Media Program
• Gold Addy Awards - 2019 - MycoTea, Typography
• Apple Technology Partners Grant - $45,000
• Whitman Corporation Grant - $50,000
• IC Industries Grant - $50,000
• Florida Humanities Grant - TheHighwaymenTrail.com - $6,000
• Marketing Team Award for a Major Health Organization - Physician Corporation of America
• Sports Marketing for Big Ten, MAC, Mid Continent & Midwestern Collegiate Conferences
• 170 Major Golf Tournament Magazines & Collateral - PGA, LPGA & Champions Tour
• Golden Driver Awards for Golf Tournament Publishing
• First Place CoSIDA Award in Sports Publishing
• Professional Design Organizations - AIGA, ACD, AAF, SMA
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