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TARA M. ASKIN

PROFILE

Highly creative, multi-talented, and innovative Designer and Educator with extensive experience in print, web, and interactive design. Skilled at developing visually compelling, strategic design solutions that engage audiences, strengthen brand identities, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact. Adept at managing projects from concept to completion, combining creativity with strong technical expertise to deliver high-quality results across digital and traditional media. 

EXPERIENCE 

SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER  
Rowan University (SOM)  |  Stratford, NJ
2014- Present

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  • Management and coordination of all IRT Media design requests.

  • Responsible for designing and printing posters, flyers, banners, signs, brochures, logos, digital and print ads, marketing materials, and social media/web graphics, as well as creating medical illustrations.

  • Coordinate photography shoots and oversee image production from concept to completion. Edit, retouch, and perform color correction on photographs to produce high-quality, brand-consistent visuals for print publications, marketing materials, websites, and digital communications.

  • Engage in copy editing, writing, and proofreading.

  • Provide IT support and multimedia production services.

  • Supervise & Coordinate Work Study Students and Interns

CREATIVE DIRECTOR  |  GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Courier-Post Newspaper  |  Cherry Hill, NJ
2003-2014

  • Led art direction, design, and photography for the daily newspaper, specialty magazines, websites, and
    social media.

  • Managed layout and design for all sections of the daily newspaper, demonstrating superior skills in color theory, typography, and design principles.

  • Successfully completed the redesign of the Courier-Post and all newspaper sections.

  • Directed the design desk and its operations.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR  |   Publication Layout & Design Course
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
2019-Present

  • Instruct students in the fundamentals of design, layout, typography, and color theory through a
    workshop-based learning approach.

  • Oversee the development of course curriculum, syllabi, tutorials/demonstrations, weekly agendas,
    and grading assessments.

  • Foster student success by providing opportunities for mentorship, internships, work-study, tutoring, collaboration, and engagement.

  • Equip students with 21st-century skills to ensure their success in the classroom and beyond.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR  |   Social Media Design, Visual Branding, Multi-Channel Advertising,
& Data Visualization Courses
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) 
2019-Present

  • Develop and update course syllabi, lesson plans, and learning outcomes.

  • Monitor student engagement in online platforms, encouraging active participation.

  • Stay current with industry trends and integrate relevant, up-to-date examples into course content.

  • Grade assignments and provide timely, constructive feedback to help students improve

  • Integrate design software, social media tools, and analytics platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, Google Analytics) into the curriculum.)

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR  |   Design for Journalism
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
2011-2021

  • Designed and implemented a course curriculum centered around print, web, and interactive design.

  • Projects encompass newspaper, magazine, and publication layout and design, as well as photography, photo editing, infographic creation, animation, and prototyping for interactive platforms.

  • Showcased essential design principles, including design fundamentals, color theory, and typography.

TEACHER  |   Marketing & Media
Little Flower Catholic HIgh School for Girls
2012-2014

  • Taught students on Apple and PC platforms, integrating media, marketing, and web design concepts into a hands-on, real-world curriculum.

  • Developed and implemented a new course to enhance student learning and engagement.

EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

May 2021

Completed graduate studies focused on integrating emerging technologies into education to enhance teaching, learning, and engagement. Coursework emphasized instructional design, online learning, digital media, learning management systems, accessibility, digital citizenship, technology integration, educational research, and leadership in educational technology. The program prepared graduates to design innovative learning experiences, evaluate educational technologies, and lead technology initiatives in educational and higher education settings​

BACHELOR OF ARTS
ADVERTISING/PR
(GRAPHIC DESIGN)

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

May 2004

Studied advertising, public relations, branding, graphic design, media planning, marketing communications, consumer research, copywriting, and campaign strategy. Developed the creative and strategic skills needed to design integrated marketing campaigns and communicate effectively across traditional and digital media.

SOFTWARE SKILLS

  • Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Adobe Photoshop

  • Adobe Illustrator

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Adobe Lightroom

  • Adobe XD

  • Adobe Express

  • Dreamweaver

  • Wordpress​

  • ​Quark

  • HTML/CSS

  • Microsoft Suite

  • Google Suite

  • Canva

  • Blackboard LMS

  • Canvas LMS

  • Brightspace LMS

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Adobe Creative Educator

  • Professional Development Certificate in Teaching Productivity

  • Professional Development Certificate in Student Engagement

  • Certificate in Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Campus Culture

  • Grading and Providing Substantive Feedback / SNHU

  • Cultivating Conversations / SNHU

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