After earning an MA from Syracuse University in 2004, David served as an Assistant Professor at Youngstown State University. He also holds degrees from the Art Institute of Pittsburg and Youngstown State University. In addition, he has lectured at several institutions including the Pennsylvania State University, Kendall College of Art & Design and The Central Academy of Fine Arts, Beijing, China. Professionally, David manages global branding and advertising for a Fortune 500® company located in Cleveland, Ohio.