RICHARD CAWOOD
CREATIVE MEDIA PROFESSIONAL / EDUCATOR / IMAGE MAKER
ABOUT
Driven, creative new media professional, educator and photographer with 10+ years of experience leading and managing projects in the educational, travel, medical, industrial, publishing and creative arts industries. Hands-on teaching philosophy to lead and mentor university students as a professor and subject matter expert in web design theory and new media technology. Strong track record of successful creative on-line projects in addition to numerous highly ambitious projection design consultant projects for drama and opera productions both in the United States and Europe.
EXPERIENCE
VIRGIN AMERICA
Creative Consultant
January 2014 - Present
Assisted in developing the theme for Virgin America's annual Refresh event, executing various digital components including general style guides, a logo refresh, iPad-friendly interactive applications, PowerPoint decks, and video pieces showcasing Virgin’s DCHECK process. All components planned, designed, and executed successfully on time and on budget. Currently acting as project lead to assist in the re-branding of Virgin's learning department.
SYM
Director of Marketing & Social Media
July 2012 - October 2013
Directed complete corporate re-branding including designing and implementing social media strategy across multiple platforms. Oversaw the development of new physical store and led the design and launch of company Website.
DSC CONSULTING
Director of New Media
June 2011 - July 2012
Directed company re-branding and launch, including creation of traditional marketing collateral, overseeing future hardware and software roadmaps, and implementing new Website using Wordpress platform. Managed social media strategy, development, and deployment, leading to increased positive perception of company.
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Creative Consultant
January 2011 - May 2012
Oversaw the launch of LMU’s new Student Innovation Center, developing branding and collateral. Launched the Student Innovation Center’s Facebook community and created programming and content creation for LMU’s new video wall, LMU LIVE. Developed and implemented new Web-based newsletter. Designed all collateral for LMU’s inaugural iPad Exploration Project (iPEP).
SINGAPORE SABBATICAL
Photography
June 2010 - January 2011
A family related move brought about this 6 month creative adventure. Travel photography showcased on Canon’s official Facebook group page in PowerShot Fan Spotlight Gallery and used in the official Canon PowerShot 2012 Calendar.
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
Manager of Instructional Technology
April 2009 - June 2010
Launched, managed, and maintained the new LMU Faculty Innovation Center. Designed and developed the new LMU Faculty Innovation Center Website. Managed a team of six instructional technology analysts (ITAs) to assist with launching, promoting, and supporting LMU’s learning management system (LMS), Blackboard 9, re branded as MYLMU Connect. Led team in creating and implementing successful Teaching with Technology Serious Play days held on campus. Created promotional video for annual Board of Trustees meeting.
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Assistant Professor
May 2002 - April 2009
Designed, developed, and taught department’s nationally recognized Digital Core course. Key project manager driving departmental move to 1:1 program. Laptop initiative project recognized with an on-line article on the education section of Apple Website. Developed initial social media strategy and execution. Gave presentation at the annual Broadcast Education Association, Apple educational briefing to the State of Ohio, and presentation at annual Broadcast Education Association conference.
LUDWIG MAXIMILLIANS UNIVERSITY
Visiting Professor
2006 & 2007
During the summers of 2006 and 2007 I lectured in Munich, Germany as part of the exciting and demanding nine-week long Munich Summer Curriculum: "Exploring New Media: Technology, Economics and Communication Sciences", offered by Munich's prestigious Ludwig Maximilians University (LMU) The curriculum, taught in English by German and American professors, combined theory and applied electronic media subject matter, culminating with an Internship at a German TV station or media organization.
EDUCATION
City of Leeds High School
Leeds, England
1984 - 1989
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Electronic Media Emphasis
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Photography Emphasis
University of Cincinnati
College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP)
1993 - 1998
1998 - 2001
CLIENTS
Over the past 10+ years I have been very fortunate to work with a wide range of clients on projects that cut across a number of sectors.
WORKING WITH ME
Here's what a few people have to say about their experience
working with me.
Michael Berman
Vice President for Technology and Communication
CSU Channel Islands
Richard is a first-class designer & photographer who can tackle any design job and get it done well. I know many good designers, but there are few
that are so pleasant to work with and so reliable. Let Richard know what
you need and it just gets done on time with no drama. He would be
an attribute to any project or organization that needs a great team
member with design chops.
Deborah McCuiston
Director Learning and Organizational Effectiveness Virgin America
I have worked with Richard for several years at Virgin America and one word comes to mind… Amazing. Richard is an incredible designer who is able to take complex messages and material and turn them into something magical. He not only has helped us with design, he has shaped the look and feel of our Learning Department. Richard is able to quickly identify what your needs are and provide solutions on many different levels - everything from design, to content, to technology solutions. With a "can-do" attitude, Richard is so easy to work with - especially when you really don't know what you are looking for/desired outcomes. He is a patient educator and mentor, who teaches you to think differently by asking thought provoking questions and bringing different perspectives to the table. Last, Richard gets things done with meaningful thought, quality and creativity.
Crista Copp
Director of Academic Technology
Loyola Marymount University
Richard is truly one of the most inspirational and invigorating individuals that has ever worked with me. His expertise in teaching, his creative insights, and his passion made him invaluable to LMU in a variety of ways. He was always willing to learn, get his hands “dirty” with his team, and yet, was able to communicate well with people at every level. Although Richard’s time at LMU was sadly short (due to life circumstances), he made a very lasting impact on the University, as well as on the people here. We still use graphics he designed, follow procedures he created, and even let
a few Richardism’s slip sometimes (bugger!). I recommend Richard
with the highest enthusiasm possible, and will always look for more opportunities to work with him.
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