Resume

Jacqueline Côté-Sherman

Contact

Flourish Design Studio, Inc.
6 Sunny Slope Road
Ithaca, New York 14850
Phone: 607.351.8745
jackie@flourishdesignstudio.com
www.flourishdesignstudio.com

Education

Master of Fine Arts
Illustration
Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
August 2000
Permanent Teacher Certification
New York State, Art Education, K–12
Bachelor of Arts
Art Education, Minor: Business
Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
May 1995
Magna Cum Laude
Immaculate Hearts of Mary Scholarship,
Dean's List, First Honors, Delta Epsilon Sigma

Professional Experience

Owner and Designer
Flourish Design, Ithaca, New York
December 2001–Present
  • Maintain consistent project success resulting in recurring clients
  • Use industry-standard software to develop graphics
  • Develop multiple concepts and solutions for each project
  • Methodically follow creative design process: collect data, brainstorm, conceptualize, sketch, compile roughs, present rough solutions to client, bring chosen solution to final stage and deliver finished product
  • Address client's current needs while anticipating future applications for marketing concepts
  • Identify and understand client marketing needs and capitalize on client niche
  • Collect information from client and research project to begin creative process
  • Work within client budget and deadlines
  • Meet and develop professional relationships with clients
  • Network and promote Flourish Design at business events
  • Facilitate professional printing for clients
  • Manage financial aspects of business
Art Teacher, Grades 6–12
Groton Central School, Groton, New York
September 1996–September 2006
  • Developed engaging art lessons to meet NYS Standards for the Arts using the Discipline-Based Art Education style — incorporating aesthetics, art history, production, and criticism
  • Managed approximately 160 students with wide spectrum of abilities, including students with special needs
  • Instructed students in the creative process — in both fine art (drawing, painting, ceramics) and digital media (graphic design, using Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
  • Assessed student performance and portfolios using a rubric of outcome-based criteria
  • Worked as a team member with faculty to enhance interdisciplinary understanding and foster student success
  • Created curriculum, demonstrations and presentations to enhance understanding for large- and small-groups
  • Worked within a rigid schedule, while managing changing classes, schedules, and budgets
  • Arranged, advised and promoted student art exhibits: juried, matted, hung exhibits of student work throughout the year as well as at large-scale yearly art show
  • Advised the publication of the high school yearbook, managing a staff of approximately 15 students
  • Mentored and tutored at-risk students participating in the NYS Liberty Partnership program
  • Negotiated as part of a committee to settle the Groton Faculty Association contract with the school district for one term