Ron Wise Résumé
Work Experience
2005–Present
Assistant Professor Graphic Design
Vincennes University,
Vincennes, Indiana
Art and Design Department Chair since 2017
Graphic Design Department Chair since 2010
• Serve on the Humanities College Recruitment and Retention Committee
• Faculty Senator for Humanities College: 2004–2010
• Administer budgets of over $35K across 10 accounts
• Schedule all classes for the department and calculate faculty loads: thee full-time and three contract faculty with approx. 20 class sections per semester
• Provide performance reviews and report to Dean of Humanities
• Coordinate curriculum changes and equipment purchases for the department
• Maintain NASAD accreditation documentation and reporting
• Coordinate assessment documentation / reporting for HLC for the department
Courses taught:
• Visual Design • Computer Illustration • Typography
• Graphic Design I, II, II • Design for Electronic Media • Illustration I
• Computer Imaging • Computer Art and Design • Portfolio Review
1997–Present
Freelance Graphic Designer
Wiseguy Studios – design studio in Princeton, Indiana
• Design ads, brochures, catalogs, and websites, etc.
Clients include:
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Indiana – Princeton, IN
• Bowler Performance Transmissions – Lawrenceville, IL
• Gibson County Visitors and Tourism Bureau – Princeton, IN
• Downtown Princeton, Inc. – Princeton, IN
• Rawhide Golf Ball Company – Fort Branch, IN
• A Plus Rod and Kustom – Boonville, IN
• Gibson County Special Olympics – Princeton, IN
• Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous – Vincennes, IN
• George Rogers Clark National Park – Vincennes, IN
1994 – 1999
Art Director
Rowe Advertising – advertising agency / design studio, Evansville, Indiana
• Designed ads, brochures, catalogs, logos and websites
• Field and studio photography, videography, and video editing
• Led and managed the design team by hiring and supervising junior and
freelance designers
freelance designers
Clients included:
• Mead Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb – Evansville, Indiana
• Sun Windows – Owensboro, Kentucky
• Holland Dairy – Holland, Indiana
• Koch Label – Evansville, Indiana
• Creative Beverage Company – Evansville, Indiana
1986 – 1994
Assistant Art Director
Rowe & Field, Inc. – advertising agency / design studio, Evansville, Indiana
• Designed ads, brochures, catalogs, and logos
• Shot field / studio photography including product photos, facilities & personnel
• Shot and edited video for broadcast advertisements, sales and training videos
Clients included:
• Mead Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb – Evansville, Indiana
• Turco Gas Grills – Du Quion, Illinois
• Touch of Class Catalog – Jasper, Indiana
• George Koch Sons – Evansville, Indiana
• Evansville Brewing – Evansville, Indiana
1982 – 1986
Freelance Illustrator
Evansville, Indiana / Princeton, Indiana
• Created illustrations and camera-ready art
Clients included:
• George Koch Sons – Evansville, Indiana
• Princeton Telephone Company – Princeton, Indiana
• Cook’s Printing – Princeton, Indiana
Education
Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design and Media Arts (expected 2023)
Southern New Hampshire University – Onlline 4.0 GPA
Associate in Science Commercial Art & Design 1982
Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana 3.72 GPA
Skills
• Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Lightroom
• Bridge
• Dreamweaver
• HTML/CSS
• Photography
• Traditional / digital Illustration
Awards and Recognition
2018 First Place Award: Two-Dimensional Art – Golden Heritage Art Show
2016 Silver Award – Evansville Design Group Awards
2003 Award of Exemplary Service – Vincennes University
1992 Addy Award – American Advertising Federation of Greater Evansville
1992 Logo Contest Winner – Southwest Indiana Arts Council
1983 Northwest Territory Art Guild Show Purchase Award
Exhibitions
2018 Art and Design Faculty Show – Vincennes University
2017 100 Miles: Art by Regional Collegiate Art Faculties –
McCutchan Art Center, University of Southern Indiana
McCutchan Art Center, University of Southern Indiana
1990 “Realism Today” Show – Evansville Museum of Arts and Sciences
1990 Two-Artist Show – Wabash Valley College
MEMBERSHIPS
Evansville Design Group
Evansville, Indiana
2015 – Present
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
2004 – Present
Commercial Art & Design Advisory Committee
Vincennes University
1985 – 1998
Gibson County Art Guild Princeton, Indiana
1982 – 1991
Testimonials
When Ron Wise first came to work for me he quickly became a talented professional and jumped on his job with great enthusiasm, which is what he needed to grow as a graphic designer. He became a great asset to me over the years and have depended on him since we purchased our first computer. He also been a great asset as a photographer webmaster, and video editor. I was unable to replace Ron when he left. I just had to learn to do things differently. He has been my best employee ever.
Dennis Rowe
President
Rowe Advertising
President
Rowe Advertising