Education
M.A. in Educational Technology
(emphasis in Online Education)
San Diego State University
May 2012
B.A. in Fine Arts
(emphasis in Multimedia)
San Diego State University
May 2009
Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List
College Courses Taught
MAT 165
Web Tools & Techniques
MiraCosta College
2014 Fall & 2011 Summer
Brewery Start Ups
Business of Craft Beer
SDSU Extension
2014 Spring
CSIT 155
Social Media for Business
MiraCosta College - Online
2013 Spring - Present
MAT 125
Web Fundamentals
MiraCosta College
2009 Spring - Present
IMT 125
Web Fundamentals
MiraCosta College - Online
Summer 2007 & 2008
Summary
Ms. Claudia Faulk has twenty five + years of experience directing people and
projects from the initial start-up phase through completion. She establishes
realistic timelines and budgets and coordinates diverse teams of people. She
consistently pushes to keep abreast of current technological trends. A passionate
instructor and firm believer in having education available to those who want and
need it. She excels both in traditional onground and online educational
environments.
Professional Experience
January 2013 - Present:
MiraCosta College - Associate Professor
Computer Science Information Technology Department
Ms. Faulk was instrumental in developing the curriculum for a new class in Social
Media for Business that has become the cornerstone class for the Social Media
Certificate at MiraCosta College.
- Continually updates class content to maintain viability in the ever-changing
world of social media
- Maintains a high retention rate and receives rave reviews from students for class
content and knowledge gained
- Mentored student at the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
June 2007 - Present:
MiraCosta College - Associate Professor
Media Arts & Technology Department
Ms. Faulk teaches web development online and onground. She uses her
enthusiasm for her subject matter to motivate her students and is adept at
leveraging the diversity in her classroom to enrich the educational experience.
She consistently maintains a high level of student retention.
- Expert in both online and onground classroom situations
- Develops class content to accommodate varying levels of learning styles and
expertise, with online lectures, video tutorials, step-by-step demos, key term
definition lists, and links to relevant information
- Develops and maintains extensive web site to parallel classroom instruction
- Keeps students abreast of current standards for HTML5, CSS and ADA web
development
- Adept at learning new technologies and techniques in the evolving online
environment
- Volunteers with P.D.P. Department as associate member, leads and assists with
Flex classes
- Volunteers with P.O.T. Department, leads and assists with POT classes
- California Academic Senate Vocational Education Leadership Institute Attendee
in 2010 and 2011. Networked with other academic professionals to gain
insights and a broader perspective view of community college education.
October 2009 - Present:
Aztec Brewing Company - Managing Partner and CFO
Ms. Faulk's experience as a partner in a local craft brewery developing pro formas
and a five year business plan has given her a range of solid organizational and
planning skills that are essential to the management of large projects. Her
accomplishments include:
- Managing and producing content for social media (Twitter, FaceBook, Linked In,
Google+, Google Maps, Yelp, blogs, and an email newsletter)
- Creating and maintaining a web site with an online store component
- Oversees HR and finances
- Aid in sensory evaluation and product development
- Coordinate online consumer education for craft beer
- Public relations and community outreach
- Liaison to regulatory agencies including Alcohol Beverage Control Board, Tax
and Trade Bureau, Encino Waste Water Authority and the City of Vista
- Development and design of advertising, promotions and merchandise
- Member - Board of Directors - San Diego Brewers Guild 2014 - present
January 2010 - 2011
San Diego State University Research Foundation in conjunction with
the National Science Foundation - Art Director
Materials ISLE (Interactive Simulated Laboratory Experience) Project
Ms. Faulk led a team of ten instructors and students from the Engineering,
Computer Science, Education and Art 4 departments in the development of three
virtual lab environments for materials engineering students.
- Established workable timeline for game development
- Developed extensive multi-dimensional flowchart to format game structure and
workflow
- Art Directed overall game visuals
- Designed and created HTML storyboard to parallel the XNA game version
March 1986 - Present:
Webster Design - Partner, Art Director, Designer, Illustrator
Ms Faulk is the co-founder and multi-media expert at Webster Design - a graphic
design studio specializing in advertising and promotions. Clients include worldclass
businesses and organizations, from education, travel and entertainment, to
high-tech manufacturing and biomedical companies. Among them are SeaWorld
Parks, Busch Gardens, CSU San Marcos, the County of San Diego and the Cities
of Oceanside and Escondido.
- Works in all areas of graphic design including print, web, and social media
- Directs and oversees subcontractors including photographers, videographers,
printers, programmers and developers
- Able to grasp new technologies quickly and run with them
- Able to engage in higher-order critical thinking and to express her thoughts
clearly and persuasively
- Trained employees and clients to use and understand new technologies,
including various forms of social media and web tools for content management
- Able to troubleshoot and solve problems to keep projects on schedule and
within budget
- Works well in client relations - Her level-headed, collaborative demeanor
provides calming relief in often chaotic settings
See WebsterDesign.net for an extensive portfolio of professional work
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