Associate Professor, IRSC • AAF Treasure Coast, President
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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The Number 1 College in America
BRAINSTORM CREATIVE
C O M I N G S O O N
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 National Award |
Howard Beauchamp
Cannes Film Festival
Designer on 3 Continents |
Walt Hines
2017 Achiever's Award
AAF TC President |
Kristin Verga
E-Commerce
Design Management |
Michael Visconte
Marketing & Design
International Award Winner |
Luke Forbes - Back in the Digital Media Program
2019/20 Sunrise Theatre Memberships
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, Diana 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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Diane Kimes
Executive Director
Executive Director
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IdeaBar - Cox Media - West Palm Beach
IRSC Designers - Daniel Sauceda - Tommy Kirkpatrick - Will Montoya - Will Dolen
It's All About Being Involved in Your Profession
2018-2019 Accomplishments & Awards
• 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 pages, Banners, Promotions, Schedule- Rockland Boulders Baseball
• 2018 Season Program - 24 pages, BB Camp Identity & Ads - Rockland Boulders Baseball
• Award-Martin County School District Career & Technical Education Business Partner of the Year
• Award for Promoting Health & Wellness in St Lucie County by HealtyStLucie & Jennifer Harris
• Researched the newest 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, 2018-19 - 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 - 210 Awards Over 7 Years!
• 37 IRSC Student Addy Awards in 2018 - 190 Awards Over 6 Years!
• 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 New 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
• Insure 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 - the 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 a yr. & Promotions!
• 2018-2019 - Designed Posters for BlueBird Productions - Sunrise Theatre - 6 Posters & Cards !
• 2018-2019 - Designed Posters for Comedy Corner - Sunrise Theatre - Posters /Cards- 25 Posters!
• Created the Brick 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!
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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 and identity design - she has all of those skills and she's a pleasure to be with - always! She sent this e-mail: |
Holly Grundel
Sablewood Paper Company Seattle, Washington SablewoodPaper.com IRSC Design Grad |
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
Walt Hines Design • 6 Addy Awards
2019 AAF Treasure Coast Professional Addy Awards
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, 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, 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 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 P • 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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Robbie Myers Has Taken A Giant Step
in His Life's Creative Journey for Success
He's a Videographer at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA
Robbie's at the Top of the List in Earnings for IRSC Grads!
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Robbie Myers
Videographer Virginia Tech University Blacksburg, Virginia 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. 
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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
Business Partner of the Year
Award - Martin County School District Career & Technical Education
February 6, 2019 • 5-7pm • Martin County HS
Mark Conrad, Design Faculty Member at Jensen Beach High School, Displaying the Work of His Students
Judging the Addys For AAF Polk County Florida
I went to Lakeland, FL to Judge the AAF Polk County Addys
With Tiffany Ryan and Governor-Elect Mike Welsh
Award Presentation by HealthyStLucie.com
and Jennifer Harris, January, 19, 2019
Maurice Rubio-McMillian Won the Competition for the Billion Step Challenge Logo This Past Year
In My Class We Worked With Jennifer Harris, Marketing Director, HealthyStLucie
In My Class We Worked With Jennifer Harris, Marketing Director, HealthyStLucie
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 - 2018-2019
• $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
walthines@gmail.com • whines@irsc.edu
772.359.8214 • 772.462.7918
772.359.8214 • 772.462.7918