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Shannon Brady
PH: 612-386-7288
E-mail: shannon@shannonbrady.com

Education
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
• Master of Fine Arts Degree/Visual Studies, 2011
Minneapolis College of Art & Design
• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree-Design/Visual Communications Major, 1985
University of Minnesota Minneapolis
• Summer school and continuing education, 1982 - 1995

Experience 

Instructional Staff     , University of Wisconsin Stout, Menomonie Wisconsin 2011-Present

 • Taught various classes at the University Level: Digital Imaging, Digital Narrative, Digital Imagery Studio, 2D Animation Studio, Professional Practices, Comics, Graphic Design I & II, Design Concepts & Methods, Letter Forms
• Developed class materials including lectures and assignments and implamented/presented them in a class setting to students
• Worked one-on-one with students for advisement on class projects
• Attended meetings, conducted service, mentored, advised and reviewed students on a continuous basis .

Oregon State University Foundation, Corvallis, OR, May 2008 – Aug 2009
Graphic Designer
• Conceptualized, designed and printed promotional materials including publications, brochures, web content.
• Directed the use of photography through photo shoots with vendors.

Self Empolyed, Minneapolis, New York, Washington D.C., Corvallis, Various Dates: 2006 - Present
Illustrator/Graphic Designer
• Worked as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator for various organizations such as Saigon City Life Magagazine, Carnegie Endowment, Washington City Paper, Gyro Worldwide Advertising, Minnesota Monthly, Corvallis Brewing Supply, and many more.
• Joined with agents Morgan-Gaynin for illustration representation (Feb. 2007).

Pioneer Press, St. Paul, MN, June 1994 – Dec. 2006
Page Designer/Illustrator
• Conceptualized and designed cover pages and interior page layouts for multiple sections of the newspaper including the lead 1A section front, the Local, Features, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, and Business sections in conjunction with news editors, copy editors and reporters.
• Illustrated and produced visuals, including charts, graphs and photography, for various assignments as needed.
• Instrumental in developing and implementing the visual identity and distinctive look of the Technology Section of the newspaper from its inception.
• Met demanding deadlines that required creating and finishing approximately several pages on a daily basis.
• Planned, directed and worked closely with illustrators and photographers to create effective visuals to communicate the ideas of various assignments. Conceptualized and directed photo shoots.
• Produced pages as part of the staff involved in the Mississippi River flood coverage, the 9-11 Crisis, and the University of Minnesota Basketball scandal for which the paper received awards and a Pulitzer Prize.
• Trained new design personnel to work on the news desk Presentation Hub.

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, April 1999 - June 1999
Adjunct Faculty - Magazine Editing and Production Teacher
• Taught design and production for a printed and online magazine to a class of 20 students.
• Worked with students individually to meet their academic needs and answer their questions.
• Oversaw the printing and production process for the design and printing of the Student Magazine.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Language and Information Technology, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Sept. 1995 - Nov.1995
Adjunct Faculty - English Teacher
• Taught English as a second language to a class of 40 students.
• Helped to developed curriculum for the class.

Forecast Public Artworks, Minneapolis, MN, May 1989 – Oct. 1997
Art Director/Designer
• Redesigned and implemented the new visual direction of the "Public Art Review" magazine from a non-descript to a visually contemporary publication.
• Performed the design and production needs of the magazine on a quarterly basis.
• Oversaw the selection and direction of photography.

Sandoz Nutrition Corporation, Minneapolis, MN, Sept. 1991 – Sept. 1993
Senior Designer
• Conceptualized, designed and supervised the visual direction of the printed promotional materials including magazines, tabloids, newsletters, brochures, posters and packaging.
• Directed the use of photography through studio photo shoots with vendors.
• Developed the branding and design of "Healthy Recipes" a new line of nutritional food products packaging, and coordinated the production with staff personnel.

Poll Communications Group, Minneapolis, MN, July 1989 - Aug.1990
Designer/Illustrator
• Designed printed materials including magazines, tabloids, newsletters, brochures, ads and posters.
• Illustrated assignments on a continuous basis.

Other
• Earthwatch (2003, 2005): Member and volunteer
• Highpoint Center for Printmaking Cooperative (2003 - 2006): Member and volunteer
• Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, Kolkata India (2005): Volunteer
• AIGA (2006): Member
• Barack Obama Campaign (2008): Volunteer
• New Thing Vol. 2 - Secrets: An Anthology (2003): Contributing Artist
• Freelance Artist (Various Dates)
• Franklin Middle School, Minneapolis, MN (Jan. 1994 - May 1994)
Volunteer Teacher's Assistant
Taught middle school students fundamental computer skills

Awards
• Society of Illustrators (2008): Selected - worked published in their 50th annual
• Black Book "RAW 50" (2008): Selected - worked published in 2008 magazine
• American Illustration (2006): Selected - worked published in their 25th annual
• Society of Professional Journalists: Annual Page One Awards - Business Page Layout (2004) - 1st place; Page One Layout (1999) - 1st place; Art & Illustration (1998) - 1st place; Feature Page Layout (1998) - 2nd place
• Blue Magazine (2000): Blue lens photo contest - runner up
• Xeric Foundation (1999): Grant recipient
• Graphic Design (1992): USA-International Brand Packaging awards-Silver Award
• Northstar IABC (1989): Award of Excellence-Newsletter, External
• Society of Publication Designers (1988): Spot Illustration Competition - winner

Skills
Traditional Arts: Illustration, silk-screening, printmaking, Photography, Drawing and Painting
Computer Skills: Adobe CS5 Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver), Quark Express, Microsoft Word, Blackboard, Wacom Tablet
Other: Art and photo direction

References
Available apon request