Adam Drake

Adam Drake began their work experience as a Project Manager at PostcardMania in 2008, where they managed website development and delivery for clients and trained sales staff on web technologies. Adam then worked as a Web Developer and Instructional Designer at AliveTek, Inc., developing and updating online training courses using HTML, CSS, jQuery, and Javascript. Adam later joined Cleveland State University as a Multimedia Designer, designing websites, HTML emails, banner ads, and more. Adam also worked as an Adjunct Faculty at Cuyahoga Community College during this time. Adam then joined Sherwin-Williams Paints as a Front End Web Developer and went on to work as a Senior Web Developer at Dealer Tire in 2017. From 2017 to 2021, Adam served as a Senior Web Developer and Front End Design Lead at ECS Tuning. Adam worked as a Senior Web Developer at VMLY&R from 2021 to 2022 before becoming the Developer Learning Manager at Tech Soft 3D in October 2022. Throughout their career, Adam has gained expertise in web design, development, and instructional design.

Adam Drake has a strong educational background in web design and interactive media. Adam obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Web Design & Interactive Media from The Art Institutes, where they studied from 2009 to 2011. Before that, they pursued their Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in the same field at The Art Institutes from 2007 to 2009. Adam also attended Cuyahoga Community College from 2005 to 2007, where they obtained an Associate of Applied Business (AAB) degree in Interactive Media.

In addition to their formal education, Adam Drake has also obtained a certification in "Web Design for Usability" from the Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) in July 2021.