SHELBY DINKEL
OWNER
EDUCATION
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
SECONDARY EDUCATION - JOURNALISM
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY - MASTER OF SCIENCE
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE - EXPERT
INDESIGN, PHOTOSHOP, ILLUSTRATOR, PREMIERE PRO
CANVA - EXPERT
DESIGN CREATION, BRAND CONCEPTS, SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT
A BIT ABOUT ME
Hey, y'all!
I'm a former journalism teacher turned social media manager and graphic designer (though I have been on this journey for 10+ years now).
I'm a proud dog mom, font snob, yearbook nerd (yerd), and member of #ChiefsNation.
My love for design began when I was a student in my high school journalism room. I decided to take that passion and help students foster a love for design, photography, typography, and all other things journalism.
After teaching some talented student journalists for five years, I knew I needed to go beyond the classroom setting to help teach and serve those in the design world.
So happy to be on this new journey with y'all. Let's get this thing rollin'.
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2021 - Present
August 2022 - May 2024
August 2016 - May 2021
July 2018 - July 2019
DINKEL DIGITAL - OWNER
Started my own company to inspire creativity in others and provide the best in design and social media management.
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS - LECTURER
Instructed students on audio and video editing fundamentals using Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Rush, and Adobe Premiere Pro.
CENTRAL HIGH - JOURNALISM ADVISER
Taught classes in graphic design, photojournalism, yearbook, and broadcasting. Established national award-winning student broadcast, yearbook, and social media programs.
FHPW AT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY - INSTRUCTOR
Facilitated lessons on graphic design to students from across Kansas. Collaborated with industry professionals to provide the best services to aspiring journalists and designers.