Lauren Schell-Bozone

Curriculum Vitae

202 Beacon Tree Way
Peachtree City, Georgia 30269
770-940-4034
lsbozone@gmail.com

Objective To pursue career opportunities as a college graphic design professor or
instructional designer.

Education

In progress MEd in Instructional Technology
Fall 2014 University of West Georgia, School of Education
Graduation Carrollton, Georgia

1987 BFA in Visual Communication
Auburn University, School of Liberal Arts
Auburn, Alabama

Work Experience

2010-present CTAE Department Chair
McIntosh High School, Peachtree City, Georgia
Liaison between school administration and Career and Technical Education
department. Responsible for departmental budget, communications, promotion,
improvement plan, and reporting.

2002-present Graphic Design Instructor
McIntosh High School, Peachtree City, Georgia
Courses taught in Graphic Design Pathway:
Intro to Graphics and Design
Graphic Design and Production
Advanced Graphic Design
Program is nationally certified through the GAERF (Graphic Arts Education
and Research Foundation) in the areas of Introduction to Graphics and Design,
Advertising and Design, and Screen Printing.

2001-2002 Art Teacher / Information Technologist
Our Lady of Victory School, Tyrone, Georgia
Taught elementary art to Kindergarten through eighth grade students
Maintained 125-work station network.
Provided technology assistance and training to faculty and staff.

1997-2001 Multimedia Designer
Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, Marietta, Georgia
Designed graphics for multimedia, web sites, and interactive DVD menus
for F-22 and C-130J aircraft programs.
Programmed interactive media using Lingo/Macromedia Director.

1996-1997 Product Manager
MCI Telecommunications, Prepaid Division, Atlanta, Georgia
Coordinated design and marketing materials for MCI Prepaid
basic, themed, and private label phone card lines.

1992-1995 Marketing Services Manager
Amrep, Inc., Marietta, Georgia
Managed department of five graphic designers.
Worked directly with marketing department to design packaging
and promotional materials.

1987-1992 Graphic Designer
Amrep, Inc., Marietta, Georgia
Designed packaging, promotional, and advertising materials.

Computer and Technology Proficiencies

Ability to learn and teach new technologies
Adobe Illustrator CS5
Adobe Photoshop CS5
Adobe InDesign CS5
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5
iWork / Microsoft Office
Web 2.0 technologies: Google, WordPress, Edmodo, Zondle, Weebly
Hardware and network diagnostics and resolution

Student Accomplishments

2004 Governors Honors Attendee in Design
2008 Governors Honors Attendee in Design
2014 Governors Honors Attendees (2) in Design

SkillsUSA Student Organization National Winners
June 2014 Third Place Pin Design
June 2013 Second Place 3D Visualization and Animation

SkillsUSA Student Organization State Winners
March 2014 First Place 3D Visualization and Animation
March 2014 First Place Brochure Design
March 2014 First Place Tee Shirt Design
March 2013 First Place 3D Visualization and Animation
March 2013 First Place Advertising Design
March 2013 First Place Promotional Bulletin Board Design

Organizational Positions

2012-present SkillsUSA Student Organization Advisor
Run student organization that promotes leadership and professionalism in
students to prepare them for post-secondary education and the workplace.
Encourage students to enter competitive graphic design events and coach them
through the process.
2010-present CTAE Department Chair
2010-present Scholarship Committee Member
Review applications for local scholarships and decide awardees.
2012-2014 School Council Teacher Representative
Serve as teacher representative on council comprised of teachers, parents, and
local business owners. Council addresses concerns to and from the school and
community.
2007-2010 Media Committee Member
Evaluated and approved school media requests and purchases.

Professional Memberships

NAPP National Association of Photoshop Professionals
ACTE Association for Career and Technical Educators
SGIA Screen Printing and Graphic Imaging Association
PAGE Professional Association of Georgia Educators
IGAEA International Graphic Arts Education Association