I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and educator with over 25 years of experience in graphic arts, pre-press, and education. My career spans hands-on production roles in printing, digital imaging, and gallery coordination, as well as substitute teaching across K-12 settings. I thrive at the intersection of art and communication, mentoring teams, and delivering polished visuals and training materials. In addition to my design expertise, I have led training initiatives, developed standard operating procedures, and supported client relations. I am passionate about empowering students and colleagues through creative problem solving, detailed attention to color and print workflow, and hands-on collaboration across departments.

Heather Colyer-Steinhaus

I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and educator with over 25 years of experience in graphic arts, pre-press, and education. My career spans hands-on production roles in printing, digital imaging, and gallery coordination, as well as substitute teaching across K-12 settings. I thrive at the intersection of art and communication, mentoring teams, and delivering polished visuals and training materials. In addition to my design expertise, I have led training initiatives, developed standard operating procedures, and supported client relations. I am passionate about empowering students and colleagues through creative problem solving, detailed attention to color and print workflow, and hands-on collaboration across departments.

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I am a multidisciplinary graphic designer and educator with over 25 years of experience in graphic arts, pre-press, and education. My career spans hands-on production roles in printing, digital imaging, and gallery coordination, as well as substitute teaching across K-12 settings. I thrive at the intersection of art and communication, mentoring teams, and delivering polished visuals and training materials.

In addition to my design expertise, I have led training initiatives, developed standard operating procedures, and supported client relations. I am passionate about empowering students and colleagues through creative problem solving, detailed attention to color and print workflow, and hands-on collaboration across departments.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Ambassador III / Substitute Teacher at Kelly Educational Service and Flexible Educators
February 19, 2024 - Present
Ambassador III role and substitute teaching; supported classroom instruction and client relations with Kelly Education.
Ambassador III / Substitute Teacher at Kelly Educational Service
August 14, 2024 - Present
Ambassador III role; substitute teaching.
Summer School Co-Teacher / Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Rohan Woods School
July 1, 2024 - October 15, 2024
Co-teaching summer school; long-term substitute responsibilities.
Summer School Substitute Teacher (Secondary & Elementary) at Parkway School District / Barrett's Elementary
July 1, 2024 - August 10, 2024
Summer school substitute teacher for secondary and elementary levels.
Graphic Designer / Production Manager at Presto Color Printing LLC
May 31, 2022 - February 16, 2024
Graphic design and production management; client communications; inventory management; QA; training and SOP creation.
Secondary And Elementary Substitute Teacher at Kelly Educational Service
October 5, 2020 - May 31, 2022
Substitute teaching in secondary and elementary settings.
Summer School Teacher Assistant at Affton School District
June 7, 2021 - July 2, 2021
Summer school teacher assistant.
Publishing/Graphics Specialist II at Optima Graphics Incorporated / Taylor Corporation
March 20, 2017 - March 25, 2020
Publishing/graphics specialist II; production and pre-press coordination.
Demo Product Coordinator / Inventory Specialist at Optima Graphics Incorporated / Taylor Corporation
October 30, 2016 - April 26, 2018
Demo product coordinator; inventory management; client orders; repairs coordination.
Digital Imaging Lead / Production Artist at Optima Graphics Incorporated / Taylor Corporation
January 1, 2008 - February 16, 2018
Digital imaging lead; production artist; training and cross-training.
Mac Operator CTII / Digital Imaging Training Specialist at Optima Graphics Incorporated / Taylor Corporation
August 1, 2002 - January 1, 2008
Mac operator; digital imaging training specialist.
Technical Support Representative at Optima Graphics Incorporated / Taylor Corporation
May 1, 2000 - August 7, 2002
Technical support representative; client communications.
Graphic Artist / Production Pre-Press Specialist at Quickpoint Incorporated
October 13, 1996 - January 1, 1999
Graphic artist; production pre-press specialist.
Assistant Curator and Clerical History at University of Central Missouri Art Center Gallery
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Assistant curator and clerical history at the art center gallery.
Graphic Designer / Production Manager at Pres to Color Printing LLC
May 31, 2022 - February 16, 2024
Graphic design and production management; inventory, client communications, QA, and SOP development across printing workflows.
Assistant Curator and Clerical at University of Central Missouri Art Center Gallery
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Assistant Curator and clerical duties supporting gallery operations.

Education

Graduate Level Course at Lindenwood University
January 1, 2021 - May 30, 2026
Substitute Teacher Certification at Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
January 1, 2020 - May 30, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification at Adobe
January 1, 2004 - May 30, 2026
Citation of Merits Award – UCM Gallery Art Show at University of Central Missouri
January 1, 1993 - May 30, 2026
Assistant Curator and Clerical History at University of Central Missouri Art Center Gallery
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) at University of Central Missouri
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995
Substitute Teacher Certification at Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
January 1, 2020 - May 30, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification at Adobe
January 1, 2004 - May 30, 2026
Six Sigma White Belt Certification at Six Sigma Institute
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid Certification (First Responder) at First Responder Organization
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
Wellness EDU – Lindenwood University Graduate Level Course at Lindenwood University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Six Sigma White Belt Certification
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid Certification
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
Advertising Design VICA Contest Judge
January 1, 1995 - May 30, 2026
Substitute Teacher Certification
January 1, 2020 - May 30, 2026
Six Sigma White Belt Certification
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid Certification
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 1, 2004 - May 30, 2026
Advertising Design VICA Contest Judge
January 1, 1995 - May 30, 2026
Citation of Merits Award – UCM Gallery Art Show
January 1, 1993 - May 30, 2026
Wellness EDU – Lindenwood University Graduate Level Course
January 1, 2021 - May 30, 2026
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Substitute Teacher Certification
January 1, 2020 - May 30, 2026
Six Sigma White Belt Certification
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
CPR, AED, & Basic First Aid Certification
January 1, 2018 - May 30, 2026
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 1, 2004 - May 30, 2026
Wellness EDU – Lindenwood University Graduate Level Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Education, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Retail