EDUCATION
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana USA
Master of Fine Arts in communication design 2009
Allen Interactions, Inc. Chicago, Illinois USA
Authorized Macromedia Training 2000
Drake University Des Moines, Iowa USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design
academic concentration in sociology 1999
Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici Florence Italy
academic concentration in fine arts and sociology, 1997–98
EXPERIENCE
Lindenwood University 2010–present
assistant professor of communications; interactive media web design
Studio Wan-ker, LLC 2007–present
partner of a design service and consultation company
Louisiana Tech University 2007–2009
graduate teaching assistant for the School of Art; emphasis in CORE curriculum and Communication Design course development
Indiana University 2002–2006
art director in the Office of Creative Services and the Office of Communications and Marketing collaborating on strategic marketing and visual projects for clients across eight campuses
The Integer Group (formerly Kragie Newell Advertising) 2000–2002
interactive developer with projects ranging from CD-ROMs and kiosk presentations to Web sites for corporate clients
Kragie Newell Advertising 1999–2000
art director for creative projects in advertising, brand development, and business-to-business communications for corporate clients
Drake University 1998–1999
computer technician for the Fine Arts Department design computer lab and photo assistant for the Educational Media Department
Print Co Graphics 1997–1998
imaging specialist and prepress designer in the imaging department; maintained and operated prepress camera equipment and output devices for design production
Drake University 1996–1997
design assistant for the Educational Media Department; performed layout, design, and production tasks
AWARDS (a selection)
AIGA New Orleans Design Awards & Exhibition 2009
awards of excellence in informing for “IU Survival Guide: Libraries Edition” and in experimenting for “Fruit Faces.”
Louisiana Tech University Annual Juried Student Art Show 2009
honorable mention in photography for “Fruit Faces.”
Creative Quarterly 14: the Journal of Art and Design 2009
bronze medal achievement in design for “Um, I’m Thinkin’ aboout it.”
University & College Designers Association (UCDA) 2006, 2008
silver award for the Lilly Library exhibition catalog
award of excellence for the IU Survival Guide
Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) 2005, 07
silver and bronze medals for Indiana University Libraries’ annual reports
gold and bronze medals for Indiana University ad campaigns
Neenah Paper Paperworks Text & Cover Competition 2006
gold award for the Lilly Library exhibition catalog
EXHIBITIONS (a selection)
AIGA New Orleans Design Awards & Exhibition 2009
regional juried exhibition sponsored by American Institute of Graphic Arts in New Orleans, Louisiana
Consumption Assumption 2009
MFA thesis exhibition, Louisiana Tech University School of Art in Ruston, Louisiana
Louisiana Tech University Annual Juried Student Art Show 2009
Louisiana Tech University School of Art in Ruston, Louisiana
Beneficent Ends 2008
Communication Design MFA candidate group show, Louisiana Tech University Enterprise Center in Ruston, Louisiana
UCDA Annual Design Competition 2008
national juried exhibition at the 38th Annual UCDA Design Conference in Savannah, Georgia
soundTransitions 2008
First Year MFA candidate group show, Louisiana Tech University Enterprise Center in Ruston, Louisiana
New Orleans AIGA Rebirth Biennial 2007
regional juried exhibition sponsored by American Institute of Graphic Arts in New Orleans, Louisiana
CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
AIGA Social Studies: Educating Designers Baltimore MD 2008
American Institute of Graphic Arts Education Conference presented a workshop entitled Back to [Pre] School: Learning through Play
ORGANIZATIONS
College Art Association (CAA) 2010-present
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) 2008-present
University and College Designers Association (UCDA) 2002-2006