B.A., Edgecliff College of Xavier University (1983)
Certificate of Graphic Design, Cincinnati Academy of Design
While at Thomas More University, the role Crist performs has expanded to include supervision of the communications/social media team housed under the Institutional Advancement umbrella.
Oct. 2021 - present | Executive Director of Creative Services & Communications Aug 2018 - Sep 2021 | Director of Creative Services Apr 2012 - Aug 2018 | Graphic Design Specialist & Art Director As a member of the communications team, duties include the development and execution of successful print, digital, and video campaigns for University departments, the direction of editorial content including designing/production/writing for the Moreover alumni magazine, promoting engagement both in print and online through active story telling, contributing to social media presence. Development of external and internal resources to provide economical solutions for print/digital/video services necessary to advance the University whether for fundraising, student recruitment, or academic awareness Provide strategy and assistance with collateral materials, photography, and sometimes video for existing and new initiatives, i.e. Institute for Religious Liberty, strategic plan, redeveloped branding, Zembrodt Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Prior to coming to the University, Crist worked at Enquirer Media from 2001-2011 developing her role from that of a creative artist in the Advertising Division to special productions editor/designer with the News Division. The roles included photography direction and copy creation as well as the production of print and digital advertising elements while adhering to strict to daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines as required by the daily and weekly news platforms owned by parent company Gannett. Before entering the media field, Crist worked in all aspects of the hospitality industry including restaurants, hotel/motel, and airline roles. This industry provided extensive training in customer service, sales, logistics, and operations.Departments | Positions | Titles |
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Institutional Advancement | Executive Director | Executive Director of Creative Services and Communications |