Candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture (History and Theory) • University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
Recipient of merit-based PhD Graduate Teaching Assistantship Master of Arts in Art History • Northern Illinois University • GPA 4.0/4.0 Thesis: Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production Bachelor of Arts in Art • DePaul University • GPA 3.85/4.0 magna cum laude Bachelor of Arts in English • Northern Illinois University • GPA 3.76/4.0 cum laude Associate of Arts • Illinois Valley Community College • GPA 4.0/4.0 summa cum laude |
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Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
held Teaching Assistantships in AR 307 (House and Housing), and AR 534 (Modernisms)
meet with Faculty advisor and other teaching assistants to review course content
serve as the primary contact for student questions and concerns
Adjunct Instructor, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL
instruct and evaluate students in the area of Design History
create course content comprising readings and writing assignments from the pre-industrial era to the present day
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
held Teaching Assistantships in ARTH 291 (Art History Survey I), ARTH 292 (Art History Survey II), and ARTH 282 (Intro to the Visual Arts)
meet with Faculty advisor and other teaching assistants to review course content and ensure uniform grading
evaluate student progress through regular writing assignments, exams, and a final paper
serve as the primary contact for student questions and concerns
Adjunct Instructor, Westwood College of Technology
instruct and evaluate students in areas of Graphic Design and Art History
recipient of multiple "Excellence in Education" awards
assist in course authoring for GD100 (Intro to Graphic Design) and GD121 (Digital Illustration)
strengthen student-oriented practices through professional development courses
held Teaching Assistantships in AR 307 (House and Housing), and AR 534 (Modernisms)
meet with Faculty advisor and other teaching assistants to review course content
serve as the primary contact for student questions and concerns
Adjunct Instructor, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, IL
instruct and evaluate students in the area of Design History
create course content comprising readings and writing assignments from the pre-industrial era to the present day
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
held Teaching Assistantships in ARTH 291 (Art History Survey I), ARTH 292 (Art History Survey II), and ARTH 282 (Intro to the Visual Arts)
meet with Faculty advisor and other teaching assistants to review course content and ensure uniform grading
evaluate student progress through regular writing assignments, exams, and a final paper
serve as the primary contact for student questions and concerns
Adjunct Instructor, Westwood College of Technology
instruct and evaluate students in areas of Graphic Design and Art History
recipient of multiple "Excellence in Education" awards
assist in course authoring for GD100 (Intro to Graphic Design) and GD121 (Digital Illustration)
strengthen student-oriented practices through professional development courses
Graphic Designer, New Directions in Gothic Revival Studies Worldwide conference, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK
volunteered services to create a visual identity and corollary materials for an international conference
prepare logo and branding materials to promote scholarly submissions
create layout and supply print-ready digital designs for conference folder, abstract booklet, name tags, admission tickets, posters, etc.
liaise with UK printers and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of quality products
Graduate Assistant, 60 in ‘06 project, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
integrate text and images to create exhibit panels illustrating the history of the College of Architecture and the Arts
research the college’s history, find relevant photographs, and acquire image rights and permissions of use
prepare files to print and supply finished exhibit panels
Package Designer, Roman Incorporated, Roselle, IL
develop designs for packaging, display vehicles, signage, and merchandising
electronically create graphic and structural designs and provide copy when necessary
manage projects from concept to production to meet marketing specs, deadlines, and budget
identify marketplace trends and adapt ideas to new concepts
Designer, Sour Deluxe Incorporated, Chicago, IL
design flyers, webpages, and direct mail promotions
create layouts that integrate photos and text for cassette and CD covers
manage company bookkeeping, budgeting and corporate affairs including copyrights and trademarks
volunteered services to create a visual identity and corollary materials for an international conference
prepare logo and branding materials to promote scholarly submissions
create layout and supply print-ready digital designs for conference folder, abstract booklet, name tags, admission tickets, posters, etc.
liaise with UK printers and suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of quality products
Graduate Assistant, 60 in ‘06 project, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
integrate text and images to create exhibit panels illustrating the history of the College of Architecture and the Arts
research the college’s history, find relevant photographs, and acquire image rights and permissions of use
prepare files to print and supply finished exhibit panels
Package Designer, Roman Incorporated, Roselle, IL
develop designs for packaging, display vehicles, signage, and merchandising
electronically create graphic and structural designs and provide copy when necessary
manage projects from concept to production to meet marketing specs, deadlines, and budget
identify marketplace trends and adapt ideas to new concepts
Designer, Sour Deluxe Incorporated, Chicago, IL
design flyers, webpages, and direct mail promotions
create layouts that integrate photos and text for cassette and CD covers
manage company bookkeeping, budgeting and corporate affairs including copyrights and trademarks
Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, various Internet utilities, both Mac & PC proficient
Experience with Flash, Freehand, Quark, Corel, CSS Script
Experience with Flash, Freehand, Quark, Corel, CSS Script
English (native language), French (working knowledge)
The Pugin Society
Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain
The Ecclesiological Society
Historia Artis Student Art History Association at Northern Illinois University
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Producers (ASCAP)
American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain
The Ecclesiological Society
Historia Artis Student Art History Association at Northern Illinois University
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Producers (ASCAP)
American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Academic Honor Society
Pugin's Pattern-Driven Carving at the Houses of Parliament • British Association of Victorian Studies, Exeter, UK
Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production • New Directions in Gothic Revival Studies Worldwide, Canterbury, UK
Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production • The Art Institute of Chicago Graduate Student Symposium
Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production • Northern Illinois University Historia Artis Student Symposium
The use of Plastics in Postwar Furniture Design and Construction • Northern Illinois University Historia Artis Student Symposium
Ezra Pound, Imagism and the Oriental Influence • Northern Illinois University Graduate Conference on Language & Literature
From Day to Night: Blanche's Aversion to Light in A Streetcar Named Desire • Northern Illinois University Graduate Conference on Language & Literature
Performer, MOBfest Music Over Business Conference, Chicago IL
Performer, International Pop Overthrow Music Festival, Chicago IL
Performer, MECA Music Education Conference, Chicago IL
Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production • New Directions in Gothic Revival Studies Worldwide, Canterbury, UK
Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production • The Art Institute of Chicago Graduate Student Symposium
Principles and Practice: A.W.N. Pugin's Relationship to Industrial Production • Northern Illinois University Historia Artis Student Symposium
The use of Plastics in Postwar Furniture Design and Construction • Northern Illinois University Historia Artis Student Symposium
Ezra Pound, Imagism and the Oriental Influence • Northern Illinois University Graduate Conference on Language & Literature
From Day to Night: Blanche's Aversion to Light in A Streetcar Named Desire • Northern Illinois University Graduate Conference on Language & Literature
Performer, MOBfest Music Over Business Conference, Chicago IL
Performer, International Pop Overthrow Music Festival, Chicago IL
Performer, MECA Music Education Conference, Chicago IL