Melissa Woodington
Coleman Voyager Battery Generators
Teacher's Discovery Publishing
PROJECT
Spanish & French Educational Product Development & Management
ROLE
Creative Director, Designer, Product Manager
Managed the production and marketing of foreign language educational products from concept through production that allowed teachers an entertaining way to teach various aspects of Spanish and French languages and cultures. Designed games, books, posters, and interactive tools, and developed marketing strategies for products.
Book Department Rebrand & Product Development
Collaborated daily with authors to direct book production and strategies while delegating to translators, illustrators, and buyers. Rebranded company’s book department and implemented new book binding, brand standards, and production SOPs.
"Toon Chatter" by Tom Alsop
Designed, and published Spanish activity book and sticker set featuring parodies of relevant cartoon characters.
"Learn Spanish Grammar with a Dozen Over-Rated Celebrities" by Tom Alsop
Collaborated with author, translators, and illustrators to produce Spanish grammar teaching book featuring custom cardboard stand-ups of various celebrity parodies.
"The Language of the Fan" Poster & Book
Designed and published poster and book to educate students about the language of the fan within Spanish culture. Finalist in Association of Educational Publishers Award Distinguished Achievement Award, nationally recognized by educators, administrators, and parents as a mark of outstanding quality and achievement.
"Paris Scandale " Poster Set
Developed and published poster set intended to educate students about eccentric famous figures within French culture and history.
French Artist Poster Metal Tin
Designed and produced tin intended for flashcards and other teaching materials as add on.
French Artist Poster Metal Set
Developed poster set to educate students about the history of various famous French artists and their impact on French culture.
"Tour de France " Board Game
Developed and published board game to educate students on the French language and the tradition of Tour de France. Collaborated with translators and buyers to produce game board and pieces.
Photography Assignment, Mexico
Sent on a photography assignment to various remote areas of Mexico to capture culturally relevant footage to be used in product development and marketing.
Areas captured include Mexico City, Puebla, Tlaxcala, Ponala, Guadalajara, Jalisco, and Taxco.
Camera: Canon EOS
