Mary Zimnik

About Mary Zimnik

Polymath Innovator and Learning Architect Advancing AI-Driven EducationI’m a Polymath Innovator, Creative Generalist, and Learning Architect with 20+ years of success in facilitating cross-functional teams and individuals towards digital transformation through digital adoption, digital literacy, adult education, and instructional technology. Architected and launched 14 programs, 85 courses, and 31 workshops for top-tier universities. Deep expertise in visual and verbal communications, designing and delivering content across digital, print, and video, instructional design, and AI innovation. Experienced in mentoring, guiding strategy, and streamlining operations in complex creative environments.• Strategically developed highly impactful digital learning ecosystems, driving multi-million dollar revenue growth and record-breaking enrollment for leading institutions while narrowing engagement gaps for diverse learners.• Pioneered cutting-edge online and blended learning experiences, specializing in leveraging instructional technology and AI for inclusive and market-leading programs.• Maximized creative workflow optimization, process improvement, and technology integration while designing multimedia content for groundbreaking marketing-communications projects.As the founder of Studio-MZ, I merge entrepreneurial vision with a global, digital nomad mindset, designing transformative programs, mentoring future-ready professionals, and capturing stories through writing, photography, and visual storytelling. Whether developing AI-integrated curricula, shaping market-driven education strategies, or leading cross-functional initiatives, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, accessibility, and lifelong learning.Let’s connect to explore how we can advance the future of learning together.

Experience

1. Owner Creative Director

   Studio-Mz

   Sep 1999 — Present · Decatur, GA, US

   Communications Consultancy Services: creative project management, brand development, marketing communications, strategy and planning, media buying, graphic design, web design, writing, editing, curriculum development.• Created Agnes Scott College’s annual fund materials; won national CASE Advancement Award of Excellence for Educational Fundraising. This became one of the college’s most successful ever campaigns in 120+ years.• Led creative projects across marketing, branding, content production — delivering print, digital, and video assets.• Implemented workflow improvements and tools to reduce project turnaround times and increase consistency.• Designed roadmaps, workflows, templates, and processes for team adoption of new tools and practices for a VP of IT. • Ghost-wrote 600+ articles, blog posts, white papers. Covered diverse topics: photography, AI, cybersecurity, FinTech.• Designed learning environments, including curriculum and instructional design and hybrid student-centric strategy.

Education

• Eckerd College

  American Studies

  1983 — 1988

• Poynter Institute

  Student Fellowship, Journalism, Photography, Page Design

  1980 — 1983

Skills

• Tumblr
• Html
• Html 5
• Css3
• Advertising
• University Teaching
• Strategic Communications
• Online Advertising
• Multimedia
• Nonprofits
• Teaching
• Layout
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Adult Education
• Pinterest
• Web Content Management
• Conference Education
• Web Development
• SEO
• Editing
• Creative Direction
• Social Media Marketing
• Instructor-Led Training
• Web Analytics
• Publications
• Social Media
• Graphic Design
• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Public Relations
• Mac
• Blogging
• Content Strategy
• Marketing
• Copy Editing
• Twitter
• Email Marketing