EDUCATION
Colorado State University
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Graduate Candidate, May 2018
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Graduate Candidate, May 2018
California State University, San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Graphic Design
Minor, Studio Art, 2002
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Graphic Design
Minor, Studio Art, 2002
Mt. San Antonio College
Associates of Arts Degree, 2000
Associates of Arts Degree, 2000
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Professor of Record, Colorado State University
ART 255-01: Introduction to Graphic Design, Fall 2017 (21 students)
ART 255-02: Introduction to Graphic Design, Fall 2017 (20 students)
ART 255-01: Introduction to Graphic Design, Spring 2017 (18 students)
ART 255-02: Introduction to Graphic Design, Spring 2017 (17 students)
ART 255: Introduction to Graphic Design, Fall 2016 (20 students)
ART 255-01: Introduction to Graphic Design, Fall 2017 (21 students)
ART 255-02: Introduction to Graphic Design, Fall 2017 (20 students)
ART 255-01: Introduction to Graphic Design, Spring 2017 (18 students)
ART 255-02: Introduction to Graphic Design, Spring 2017 (17 students)
ART 255: Introduction to Graphic Design, Fall 2016 (20 students)
Professor of Record, Colorado State University
InDesign Bootcamp 6-hour Course, Spring 2017 (9 students)
(proposed, organized, and taught)
InDesign Bootcamp 6-hour Course, Spring 2017 (9 students)
(proposed, organized, and taught)
Professor of Record, Colorado State University
Independent Study Student, Fall 2017 (5 students)
Independent Study Student, Spring 2017 (1 student)
AWARDS/HONORS/SHOWSOpen House Group Exhibition, Directions Gallery, CSU, Fort Collins, Oct. 8-15, 2017
Haihatus International 6 Exhibition, Finland, Sept 17-Oct. 8, 2017
Coping Mechanisms, Group Exhibition, Towson University, July-August 2017
Haihatus Residency in Finland, June 1-30, 2017
Convergence, Group Exhibition, Cloyde Snook Gallery, Adams State University, 2017
Graduate Student Showcase: Used My Mac to Make a Mac, Nov., 2016
Moira, Group Exhibition, The CSU-Pueblo Fine Art Gallery, Sept., 2016
Moira, Group Exhibition, Directions Gallery, CSU, Fort Collins, 2016
Charlie and Gwen Hatchette Creativity Scholarship Nominee/Recipient, 2016
Graduate Student Showcase, Top Scholar Award First Year Graduate Student–Visual Arts, 2015
Addy Award Winner – 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2006, 2008
Independent Study Student, Fall 2017 (5 students)
Independent Study Student, Spring 2017 (1 student)
6-hour InDesign Workshop
Colorado State University, Department of Art & Art History
Organized and taught this course offered to students
Colorado State University, Department of Art & Art History
Organized and taught this course offered to students
10-week InDesign Workshop, 2009
Carbon County Higher Education Center, Rawlins, WY
Organized and taught this course offered to the community
Carbon County Higher Education Center, Rawlins, WY
Organized and taught this course offered to the community
Haihatus International 6 Exhibition, Finland, Sept 17-Oct. 8, 2017
Coping Mechanisms, Group Exhibition, Towson University, July-August 2017
Haihatus Residency in Finland, June 1-30, 2017
Convergence, Group Exhibition, Cloyde Snook Gallery, Adams State University, 2017
Graduate Student Showcase: Used My Mac to Make a Mac, Nov., 2016
Moira, Group Exhibition, The CSU-Pueblo Fine Art Gallery, Sept., 2016
Moira, Group Exhibition, Directions Gallery, CSU, Fort Collins, 2016
Charlie and Gwen Hatchette Creativity Scholarship Nominee/Recipient, 2016
Graduate Student Showcase, Top Scholar Award First Year Graduate Student–Visual Arts, 2015
Addy Award Winner – 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2006, 2008
MEMBERSHIP/POSITIONS
Masters of Visual Art Association, President, 2017
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Member, 2017
Pinnacle Honor Society, 2017
Golden Key Honor Society Member
National Dean’s List Member
Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Member, 2017
Pinnacle Honor Society, 2017
Golden Key Honor Society Member
National Dean’s List Member
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Video Editing Workshop, 2015
Striking a Balance in Grad School Professional Development Conference, 2015
Crucial Conversations, 2014
A Day in a Life of a Professor panel discussion, 2014
Disney Management Training, 2013
CPR Certified, March 2010
Get That Grant: Grant Writing from Conception to Completion Certificate, June 2009
Advanced technique seminars using Adobe Creative Suites, 2003-2005
Albertsons Career Advancement Program, 1995
Certified Professional Food Manager, National Assessment Institute
Striking a Balance in Grad School Professional Development Conference, 2015
Crucial Conversations, 2014
A Day in a Life of a Professor panel discussion, 2014
Disney Management Training, 2013
CPR Certified, March 2010
Get That Grant: Grant Writing from Conception to Completion Certificate, June 2009
Advanced technique seminars using Adobe Creative Suites, 2003-2005
Albertsons Career Advancement Program, 1995
Certified Professional Food Manager, National Assessment Institute
PROGRAMS
Adobe Create Suites, Quark XPress, Microsoft Office, Premiere Pro, Function Point,
File Maker, FTP software, Scanning software, AirDrop, Font Book, Canvas, ARIES
File Maker, FTP software, Scanning software, AirDrop, Font Book, Canvas, ARIES
SKILLS
Over 17 years of professional Graphic Design experienceTaught twelve-week course in Adobe InDesign
Collaborate with clients to determine needs
Generate presentation and report materials
Computer savvy–MAC and PC platforms
Interpersonal and communication skills
Completed courses in management
Understand Prepress expectations
Write specifications for print jobs
Build and retain partnerships
Design marketing collateral
Teach and motivate others
Work with print vendors
Project management
Professional attitude
Detail oriented
Grant Writing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Colorado State University, Department of Art & Art History
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Graduate Teaching Assistant, ART 255: Introduction to Graphic Design, 2016-Present
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Graduate Teaching Assistant, ART 255: Introduction to Graphic Design, 2016-Present
Imagine That Design
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Founder/Graphic Designer, 2006-present
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Founder/Graphic Designer, 2006-present
Career Center
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Senior Graphic Designer, 2016-present
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Senior Graphic Designer, 2016-present
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
Marketing Coordinator, 2013-2016
Augason Farms
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Senior Graphic Designer, 2011-2013
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Senior Graphic Designer, 2011-2013
City of Green River
Green River, WY 82935
Main Street Manager, 2009-2010
Green River, WY 82935
Main Street Manager, 2009-2010
Rawlins-Carbon County Chamber of Commerce
Rawlins, WY 82301
Executive Director, 2008-2009
Rawlins, WY 82301
Executive Director, 2008-2009
HDI (Help Desk Institute)
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Senior Graphic Designer, 2006-2008
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Senior Graphic Designer, 2006-2008
MGM Mirage
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Graphic Designer, 2003-2006
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Graphic Designer, 2003-2006
Albertsons
Fullerton, CA 92835
Bakery Manager/Cake Decorator, 1993-1999
Fullerton, CA 92835
Bakery Manager/Cake Decorator, 1993-1999