Hello! My name is Sandra Lesh, and I am a professional graphic designer, educator, and writer. A native of northeastern Missouri, I have lived in the state my entire life and share a home with my husband and four cats. We have three adult children, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and a 2-year-old grandson. I have a passion for all types of visual communication and design and have worked in the graphics industry in both a creative and production capacity. In recent years, I have been teaching a variety of undergraduate graphic design and Web design courses online, as well as working with instructional designers as a subject matter expert to develop new courses. Please take a few moments and review my portfolio and resumé, which you'll find by scrolling down. My resumé is also provided as a downloadable PDF by clicking on the button below.
Sandra Lesh
32 Lisa Nicole Ct.
St. Peters, MO 63376
sandralesh@mac.com
Adjunct Faculty, School of Liberal Arts• August 2016-Present
Facilitate 8-week online undergraduate courses in graphic design and visual communication using proprietary Brightspace/D2L platform. Responsible for preparing the virtual classroom, responding to student questions, facilitating classroom discussions, and providing feedback in a timely manner in accordance with college policies. Course taught: ART-112: Intro to Graphic Design.
Adjunct Associate Professor, Graphic Communication and Arts• October 2015-Present
Facilitate 8-week online undergraduate courses in graphic design and digital media using proprietary Brightspace/D2L platform. Responsible for preparing the virtual classroom, responding to student questions, facilitating classroom discussions, and providing feedback in a timely manner in accordance with college policies. Courses taught: GRCO 100: Intro to Graphic Communication, and GRCO 354: Digital Media.
Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design & Media Arts • October 2014-Present
Facilitate 8-week online undergraduate courses in graphic design fundamentals using Blackboard and Brightspace/D2L platforms. Responsible for preparing the virtual classroom, responding to student questions, facilitating classroom conversations, and providing feedback in a timely manner in accordance with college policies. Courses taught: GRA-100: Intro to Graphic Design Tech; GRA-101: Basic Design and Color Theory; COM-230: Graphics & Layout/Print Media; GRA-220: Intro to Digital Imaging; GRA-420: Advanced Digital Imaging: and GRA-491: Graphic Design Portfolio.
Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design• January 2008-March 2016
Facilitated 9-week online courses in graphic design using the MyPATH/Blackboard platform. Position included communication with students via email and discussion postings; grading weekly assignments; critiquing student design work; and attending faculty conference calls and faculty development programs/courses. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud software was also required. Courses taught: GRHD100: Fundamentals of Graphic Design; VISC102: History of Graphic Design; GD131: Digital Layout; GD280: Advanced Design Portfolio Review; GD306: Typography; GD311: Digital Production Technology for Print; and VISC355: Advertising Campaign Concepts.
Adjunct Faculty, Graphic Design• October 2006-September 2016
Facilitate 5.5-week online undergraduate courses in electronic design using eCollege platform. Responsible for preparing the virtual classroom, responding to student questions, facilitating classroom discussions, and providing grades and feedback in a timely manner in accordance with college policies. Courses taught: G121: Concept Development; G131: Typography; G133: Digital Image Manipulation; G212: Electronic Design; G221: Production Procedures; G230: Digital Illustration; and G444: Interactive Portfolio Design.
Adjunct Faculty, Computer Information Systems (CIS)• September 2005-May 2018
Facilitated both 3-week and 6-week online undergraduate courses in graphic imaging, web design, and Microsoft Office applications using Blackboard platform. Responsible for preparing the virtual classroom, responding to student questions, facilitating classroom conversations, and providing feedback in a timely manner in accordance with college policies. Courses taught: DMD131: Introduction to Graphic Imaging (Fireworks); WEB111A: HTML Programming; WEB121A: WWW Design (Dreamweaver); WEB131: Web Development 1; WEB201: Web Multi-Media (Flash); WEB222: Internet Commerce; CIS313A: Intermediate Spreadsheets; CS101: Principles of Computer Science; INF112: Word Processing; INF113: Electronic Spreadsheets; INF114: Introduction to Database Applications; INF131: Internet and the WWW; INF141A: Microsoft PowerPoint; and INF161: Technology and Society.
Subject Matter Expert
Worked with instructional designers to develop course outcomes and write materials for the following courses:
Subject Matter Expert
Worked with instructional designers to develop course outcomes and write materials for the following courses:
Subject Matter Expert
Worked with instructional designers to write materials for the following course:
Freelance Graphic Designer/Owner• March 1999-Present
Handled several print projects such as newsletters, ads, websites and annual reports as proprietor of own freelance graphic design business. Clients have included Edward Jones, Missouri Physical Therapy Association, and the Warrenton, MO R-3 School District.
Graphic Production Artist• August 2002-August 2008
Responsibilities included preparing customer-supplied electronic files for output to Indigo digital press. Also used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and QuarkXPress to produce art/illustration files for medical textbook publication. Many pre-press responsibilities included outputting electronic files to film and creating dylux proofs and matchprints.
Graphic Designer/Production Artist• April 1996-March 1999 & January-March 2000
Responsibilities included layout of newsletters, brochures, and other publications, as well as scanning of photos and outputting of film to imagesetter. Also performed production tasks such as manual stripping of film, paste-up, and platemaking.
Senior Graphic Designer• August 1991-April 1996
Designed various monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly publications for clients of a division of Adamson Advertising. Created initial design of 2-color and 4-color newsletters as well as other projects including logos, presentations, ads, brochures and menus. Coordinated jobs from design phase through client approval, output of film, final printing and delivery. Supervised freelance designers.
Master of Arts, Communications, emphasis in Digital Media/Multimedia• June 2005
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine Sequence, emphasis in Design• December 1987
Extensive experience working with industry-standard software and tools, including:
Designed logo for my own brand to share my love of RVing and teaching/working remotely with others who have similar aspirations. Created using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Branding, Logo DesignInformational flyer designed for SunRise Methodist Church announcing their "40 Days of Purpose" Kick-off Event. Created using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Layout, TypographyInformational flyer designed for fictitious client as example of layout, typography, and composition. Created using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Layout, TypographyMonthly print newsletter designed for employees of Edward Jones financial advisor Janssen Longenecker. Created using Adobe InDesign.
Layout, TypographyMedical illustrations drawn using Adobe Illustrator for medical publishing client of Top Graphics, Inc.
IllustrationBranding elements, Web page design, and print materials designed using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver.
Branding, Layout, Web DesignStyle guide created for fictional client to show digital imaging students how to apply consistent colors, typography, and logo styles to their design work. Created using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
BrandingBranding elements and print materials designed for wedding photography business using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Branding, Layout, Typography