EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts – Graphic Design, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2007
Bachelor of Arts – Studio Emphasis (Graphic Design & Painting), University of Northern Iowa, 2004
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor – Graphic Design, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, 2020 - Present
Chairperson – Department of Art & Design, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, 2023 - 2025
Assistant Professor – Graphic Design, Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT, 2016 - 2020
Assistant Professor – Graphic Design, University of Minnesota - Duluth, Duluth, MN, 2015 - 2016
Associate Dean – Academic Affairs, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO, 2014 - 2015
Faculty & Lead – Graphic Design & Web Design, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO, 2011 - 2014
GRAPHIC DESIGN EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer – www.ALEXJGIRARD.com, New Haven, CT, 2004 - Present
Graphic Designer – Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA, 2008 - 2011
Design Director - Gallery r, Rochester, NY 2006 - 2007
Composing Team Member - Arthur L. Davis Publishing, Cedar Falls, IA 2004