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EDUCATOR
July 2023 COCA_Summer Arts Instructor
Jodi Hertz-Jones instructed various Art Workshops teaching students grades K-8. Students explored still-lifes, mosaics, self portraits and kinetic art. They used mathematics and science learning from historians like DaVinci and discovered techniques like pointillism and movements like Impressionism from Mary Cassatt. 

December 2020 National Pork Board_Food Photography Education
Jodi Hertz-Jones partnered with the National Pork Board to teach the importance of food photography and its visual appeal during the Retailers Dietitians Business Alliance’s virtual conference. More than 160 people attended her session and found it informative and helpful in planning their future photographic content.

June 1999 SIUE Summer Arts Program_Design Instructor
Jodi Hertz-Jones instructed the Summer Arts Program teaching students in grades K-8. Students learned the fundamentals of Design while collaborating with their peers and expressing themselves through branding, print collateral and photography.

EXPERIENCE
2024-2025 Go Social, Denver, CO (Remote)
Creative Director
Social Media and Photography
National and Private Spirit Brands

2011-2023 We Are Alexander, St. Louis, MO
Sr. Art Director, Creative Director, and Studio Producer
Branding, Packaging, Promotions and Photography
Hostess, Campbell Snacks, Solo, AB InBev, Ahold Delhaize and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group

2009-2011 Novus International Internal Marketing, St. Charles, MO 
Contract Freelance Designer
Branding, Packaging and Promotions
Novus–Corporate, Poultry, Aqua, Equine and Human Divisions

2008-2009 Rivet Agency, St. Louis, MO
Sr. Art Director
Promotions and Photography
Splenda, Viactiv, Lactaid and Sun Crystals

2004-2008 Orca Partnership, St. Louis, MO
Art Director
Branding, Packaging, Advertising and Print Collateral
True Fitness, Villa Farotto, Aeterna Medical, Volpi Foods and Robust

2003-2004 2E Agency, St. Louis, MO
Art Director
Branding and Advertising
Siemens Medical, ERBE and City Museum

1999-2003 Zipatoni, St. Louis, MO
Production Artist and Art Director
Promotions
Energizer, Bacardi Spirits, Dewar’s Scotch Whisky and Bombay Sapphire

1991-1994 Florida Flambeau FSU Newspaper, Tallahassee, FL
Paste-Up Artist and Assistant Account Representative
Account and Production Management, Editor and Designer

REVIEWER
February 2021 AIGA Portfolio Reviewer
February 2018 AIGA Portfolio Reviewer
February 2013 AIGA Portfolio Reviewer
April 2010 Senior Portfolio Reviewer, Webster University, Kasper Woldtvedt
February 2010 AIGA Portfolio Reviewer
February 2007 AIGA Portfolio Reviewer
February 2006 AIGA Portfolio Reviewer

EXHIBITIONS
2025 Tiny Art Show, Hermann, MO
Mini Art Exhibition
50 Artists from around the country
Mixed Media
Invitational

2022 The Tiny Art Show, St. Louis, MO
A Business Card-Sized Art Exhibition
50 Local STL Artists specializing in various mediums
Mixed Media
Invitational

2015 St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MO
The Art of Maurice Sendak
Included 35 pieces of local art inspired by Sendak
Photography
Invitational

2008 Star Clipper Comics, St. Louis, MO
20th Anniversary, St. Louis Munny Show
Munny Dolls
Invitational

2007 SIUE Alumni Show, Edwardsville, IL 
50th Anniversary Alumni Art Exhibition
Photography
Jurors: Dennis Ringering, Philipp Hampton, and Dan Anderson
Chose 50 pieces of artwork from more than 300 pieces submitted

2006 Star Clipper Comics, St. Louis, MO 
St. Louis Munny Show
Munny Dolls
Invitational

2004 Art Co-Op, St. Louis, MO 
Photography
Juror: Don Erickson 

2003 Mississippi Mud, Alton, IL 
Making Change
Photography
Invitational

2002 Performance Art/Theater, St. Louis, MO 
Chicago
Auditioned and Hired 

2002 Mississippi Mud, Alton, IL 
Backwards
Drawing and Painting
Invitational

2001 Mississippi Mud, Alton, IL 
Shaking It
Photography
Invitational

1999 SIUE Performance Art, Edwardsville, IL
Dance In Concert 
Modern Dance
Performances included both collaborative and solo pieces

1999 SIUE B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Edwardsville, IL 
Group Seven
Design, Drawing and Painting 

PUBLICATIONS
February 2020 A Deeper Love Book Design
February 2015 HGTV.com Published Design
March 2013 St. Louis Magazine Published Photography
September 2013 Receiving the Holy Spirit and His Gifts Book Design
July 2010 La Gracia Abundante de Dios Book Design
February 2008 Enjoying God's Grace Book Design
February/March 2008 ReadyMade Magazine Published Design, Issue. 33 
October 2007 SIUE Alumni 50th Anniversary Published Photography

EDUCATION
1996-2000
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL
BFA Art and Design
Major: Graphic Design; Minors: Drawing and Photography

Women In Visual Arts
This interdisciplinary course examines women's lives as artists, visual representations of women, and issues of gender distinction in the history of Western art from the medieval period to the present. From perspectives that include social history and cultural anthropology as well as both traditional and feminist art history, the course considers the ways in which the experiences of women and opportunities available to them have historically differed from those of men. The course examines how such differences have affected the emphases, subject matter, and traditions of women's art as well as the ways in which women have been represented.

History of Photography
A survey of the important images, ideas, people, and processes that constitute the history of still photography. Covers photographic prehistory through modernity.

African Arts
Covers a broad range of the arts primarily of west and central Africa, as well as north, south, and east Africa. Includes sculpture, masking and performance, body decoration and textiles, and architecture. Shows how arts are used in the daily life of traditional village societies in these areas.

Computer Graphics
Design and development of interactive media for the web through technical and design projects. Covers core concepts of web production, web design standards, and interactive and multimedia design with a primary focus on web delivery. Students will become proficient with web authoring tools through building block exercises, classroom demonstrations, and readings. Students will complete and launch a portfolio website with text, image gallery, and animated elements.

Typography
Problems in composition; combining of typefaces, formats and their applications to a variety of design projects. Emphasis on grid development, multi-page documents. Basic introduction and hands-on experience with interaction/web graphics using creative processes and solutions.

Graphic Design III
Special study in current communication design topics. Selected topics will vary with emphasis on studio problems and concept development. Applied problems in advanced digital technologies may include interaction/motion and/or web design. Portfolio preparation. Graduate student requirements: Prepare and present a paper on a specific digital technology, interaction, motion, or web design topic of their choosing.

Applied Photography
An introduction to professional photographic camera and lighting technique, applied theory and business responsibilities. Students will explore a range of commercial, editorial, industrial and fine art topics that will include architecture, portrait, product and fashion. Self-promotional elements: Web portfolios, publications of all types and gallery exhibitions will be introduced.

Senior Thesis 
The culminating experience for majors. Thesis for general design. In-depth design project chosen by student in consultation with a faculty member. Not for graduate credit. Restricted to senior standing. Satisfies the College of Liberal Arts Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement.

BFA Seminar
Class helps prepare BFA majors for life after school in the art world. Portfolio enhancement covered; work on resume, autobiographical, aesthetic and educational statements. Slide quality and gallery discussions also covered. Satisfies the College of Liberal Arts Writing-Across-the-Curriculum requirement for art majors future. The Senior Project Exhibition is the culmination of the Senior year and is evaluated before a faculty review board and a Senior Seminar critique.

CHARITABLE WORK
2018 Photography Lupus Foundation of America–Heartland Chapter
2017 Design No Kid Hungry Missouri
2014 Photography Gateway 180 Homeless Services

REFERENCES
Jennifer Whitmer Educator, Master Coach and Author (314) 398.8800
Zach Arnold Creative Director and Photographer (636) 208.2361
Andrea Crabtree Senior Production Artist and Studio Retoucher (314) 724.6243