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Jeff Harwell

Background:

• Employed (1984-1985) at Arnold/McKinnon Agency as a graphic designer in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Left Arnold/McKinnon to take a position as a graphic designer with The University of Akron Institutional Marketing Department (1985-present). Have taught graphic design classes for several semesters at The University of Akron, Myers School of Art.

From:

• Born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Currently live thirty minutes east of Akron in Randolph, Ohio.

Education:

• Master of Art in Education, Higher Education Administration, May 2007
• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, Graphic Design, May 1984
• Associate Degree, Commercial Art, May 1981

Length of employment at UA:

• 24 years

Significant achievements:

• 1992 - 5th District Addy Award: College of Fine and Applied Arts promotional brochure
• 1992 - Akron Addy Award:  College of Fine and Applied Arts promotional brochure
• 1989 - Bronze Akron Addy Award: Illustration for Akron Magazine
• 1987 - Silver Akron Addy Award: Case 5 promotional material
• 1986 - Silver Akron Addy Award: Tune Up album cover
• 1986 - Case Gold Medal Award: After Class newsletter

Personal Hobbies/Interests:

• Enjoy playing golf

Family:

• Significant other - Rita Shaffer
• Mother - Judy Harwell, brothers Todd and Greg, sister Amy

Favorite Movie:

• Caddy Shack, great comedy involving golf.