Objective

designsensibility ///

I am an enthusiastic, self-driven creative thinker and visual educator that loves the process of design, embraces a high caliber of design challenges and is always thirsty for the next big design IDEA!!
-MERRICK HENRY

Experience

park university | associate professor of design (traditional+remote)

August ‘18—Present

Senior Graphic Designer in the visual merchandising division on a variety of accounts and design initiatives. Responsibilities included art direction, creative production, editorial design, concept development, concept strategy, departmental budget and marketing campaigns. Worked alongside national brands such as Lucas Films, Disney, Marvel, DC and Hallmark Gold Crown to develop products for commercial distribution locally and internationally under the Hallmark Division, located in Kansas City, MO.

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southern new hampshire univ. | professor of design+Subject matter expert (remote)

January ‘18—‘21

Developed new BFA curriculum for Graphic Design and Game Design programs at SNHU. Create a robust reaching curriculum for the AY21-25 academic year for undergraduates students in the remote and traditional environments at SNHU. Teaching responsibilities include two, six (6) credits junior and senior level typography and advanced graphic design courses as an associate professor. Current curriculum consist of each course focuses on researching graphic design history, field experiences, and alternative design methods.

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kansas city art institute | visiting lecturer of design

August ‘15—’18

Class room instruction include teaching two, six (6) credits junior and senior level typography and advanced graphic design courses as an adjunct professor. Curriculum of each course focuses on researching graphic design history, field experiences, and alternative design methods. Advised graphic design students through internship development programs for future job placements.

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savannah college of art and design | professor of design (traditional+remote)

August ‘04—’15

Led and taught undergraduate and graduate typography and graphic-design courses, both online and main campus. Advised graphic design students on course selection(s), internship placements, and employment opportunities. Committee Chair on various graduate students panels and desertions. Authored graphic design courses for E-learning environments and chaired admissions and faculty development programs within the school of communication arts and sister location in Lacoste, France. Directed and led presentations at various graphic design conferences and workshops across the United States and Europe. Participated in various university’s councils, committees dealing with admission initiatives and curriculum development.

Interest

Typography
Digital Design Education
Languages
Art
Travel
COVID-Compliant 2021