Vita | Resume

EDUCATION

Louisiana Tech University Ruston, Louisiana USA
Master of Fine Arts in communication design 2009

Drake University Des Moines, Iowa USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design
academic concentration in sociology 1999

Lorenzo de’ Medici – The Italian International Institute Florence Italy
academic concentration in fine arts and sociology 1997–98

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

James Madison University 2015–present
assistant professor in the School of Media Arts and Design; emphasis on converged media and interactive design

Lindenwood University 2010–2015
assistant professor in the School of Communications for the Interactive Media Web Design Program; emphasis on content-based design for visual communication and internet technology

Louisiana Tech University 2007–2009
graduate teaching assistant for the School of Art; emphasis in CORE foundation curriculum and Communication Design courses

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

two six seventy7 creative, llc (formerly Studio Wan-ker) 2007­–present
partner of a design service and consultation company; expertise in design, photography, and book arts

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) 1999–2002
interactive developer with projects ranging from multimedia presentations and interactive kiosks to enterprise web sites; 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 darkroom 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

ACADEMIC SERVICE

Member, Faculty Student Scholarship Committee (FSSC) 2014–present
Ex Officio Representative for the Institutional Review Board

Member, Institutional Review Board (IRB) 2011–present
Peer-Elected, Non-Science Representative for Communications with National Institute of Health (NIH) certification

Faculty Contributor, IMWD program development 2011–present
propose curriculum revisions, create assessment goals for HLC accreditation and external program review

Faculty Advisor, Degree Programs in Communications 2011–present
mentor students for sustained recruitment, retention, and outreach

Faculty Volunteer, School of Communications 2011–present
technical advisor for student websites and administrator for School of Communications domains and dedicated web hosting

CONFERENCES / WORKSHOPS

BD Conf: Washington DC 2015
Breaking Development examines internet-based trends and techniques beyond traditional desktop experiences

An Event Apart: San Francisco CA 2012
Designing for Mobile & Beyond Workshop

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

UCDA Design Conference Vail CO 2004 
University & College Designers Association Annual Design Conference

SCHOLARSHIP / PRESENTATIONS

Foraging for Food: Product Packaging Design Dilemmas in a Superstore 2009
MFA thesis, Louisiana Tech University School of Art, Ruston, LA

Back to [Pre] School: Learning through Play 2008
Presented a peer-reviewed educational workshop with Adrienne Hooker at the AIGA Education Conference in Baltimore, MD

Broken Pieces: Rural Louisiana After the Hurricanes 2007
Created promotional materials and presented exhibition graphics for a multidisciplinary research project within the College of Liberal Arts at Louisiana Tech University. Displayed at the Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, LA

AWARDS (a selection)

ArtMelt 2010
honorable mention in photography for “Um, I’m Thinkin’ aboout it.”

University & College Designers Association (UCDA) 2006, 08, 10
silver award for the Lilly Library exhibition catalog
award of excellence for the IU Survival Guide
award of excellence for Indiana University Libraries: What is a Collection? 

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.”

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)

ArtMelt 2010
regional multi-media, juried art exhibition sponsored by Forum 35 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

UCDA Annual Design Competition 2008, 10
national juried exhibition for the University & College Designers Association

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

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

ORGANIZATIONS

American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) 2008-present

College Art Association (CAA) 2010-11

University and College Designers Association (UCDA) 2002-2006

Art Directors Association of Iowa (ADAI) 1997-99