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EDUCATION
2011 Certificate of Completion, Teaching Online: The 21st Century Classroom, College on Demand, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Michigan
2009 MFA, Photography, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
1999 MA, Studio Art, Printmaking, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1993 BFA, Visual Arts, Drawing, Sculpture, with an Art History minor, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1992 Drawing and Art History in Spain, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, led by Richard Fairfield and Richard Rubenfeld
THESIS
2008 Reconstructing the Feminine Form: Hannah Höch and Inez van Lamsweerde, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Advisors: Barbara Kasten, Judy Natal, Bob Thall
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017–present
Assistant Professor-Fixed Term
Department of Art, Art History & Design
College of Arts & Letters
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Graphic Design I: Graphic Form
Concepts of Graphic Design
History of Graphic Design (online and face-to-face)
2018
Workshop Instructor
UMMA (University of Michigan Museum of Art)
Ann Arbor, MI
Red Circle: Designing Japan in Contemporary Posters
2008–2020
Adjunct Faculty
Digital Media Arts Department
Washtenaw Community College (WCC), Ann Arbor, MI
Alternative Processes (Photography) cancelled COVID-19
Portfolio Seminar
Photography I, Blended Online and Face-to-Face
Portfolio Projects
Color Photo Design
Digital Photography II
Introduction to Graphic Design
History of Graphic Design (Online and Face-to-Face)
Concept Development for Animation
Principles and Problem Solving in Graphic Design
Illustrator Graphics
Photoshop Graphics
InDesign for Print Publishing
Intro to Mac Graphics
2012–2017
Lecturer
School of Art & Design
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
History of Graphic Design
Graphic Design for Non-Majors
2005–2009
Instructor
Hollander’s School of Book and Paper Arts, Ann Arbor, MI
Simple Digital Printing in Bookmaking
Eraser Stamps
2002–2004
Adjunct Faculty
Art Department
Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL
Digital Multimedia Design
2001–2004
Adjunct Faculty
Photography Department
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Photography for Interactive Multimedia Majors
Foundations of Photography I
Darkroom Workshop I
2001–2002
Graduate Assistant
Photography Department
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
19th & 20th Century History of Photography
2000
Graduate Intern
Museum of Contemporary Photography
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
1998–1999
Graduate Assistant
Jewelry Studio, Art Department
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1998–1999
Gallery Director
Intermedia Gallery (Student-run Art Gallery)
Art Department
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1994
Teaching Assistant
Gallery 37
Mexican Fine Arts Museum, Chicago, IL
1995–1999
Private art lessons, Ann Arbor, MI
EXHIBITIONS
2021 Art, Art History, and Design Faculty Triennial Exhibition: Where We Dwell, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2017 WCC Photographic Alternative Processes One Night Exhibition, Pearl Street Studios, Ypsilanti, MI
2017 WCC Photography Students Recent Works, Kerrytown Concert House, Ann Arbor, MI
2016 Seeing Differently: Alternative Photographic Processes at WCC, The Gallery at 22 North, Ypsilanti, MI
2013 A3C3 Small Plates, juried exhibition, Argus Building, Ann Arbor, MI
2009 The Photography Collective, Townie Street Fair, Ann Arbor, MI
2009 Shaman Drum Exhibition, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 Collaborative Book, Hollander’s Book and Paper, Ann Arbor, MI
2006 Collaborative Letterpress Print, Hollander’s Book and Paper, Ann Arbor, MI
2002 MFA Photography Thesis Exhibition, Glass Curtain Gallery, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
2000 Winter Show, Graduate Student Exhibition, 11th Street Gallery, Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
1999 20th Michigan Artists Competition, juried all-media exhibition, Art Center of Battle Creek, Battle Creek, MI
1999 MA Thesis Exhibition, Printmaking (solo), Ford Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1999 Annual Student Art Exhibition, juried all-media exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1999 Graduate Student Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1998 Transparency, Group Exhibition, Intermedia Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1998 Sweetwaters Café exhibition with Matrix Gallery, Ann Arbor, MI
1997–1999 Off The Wall Gallery Exhibition, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI
1997–1999 The Print, juried printmaking competition, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI
1997–1999 Alma College State-wide Annual Print Competition, juried printmaking competition, exhibition travels around Michigan for one year, Alma, MI
1996 Michigan Drawing Biennial, juried drawing exhibition, Ford Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1995 All Media Group Show, juried all-media exhibition, The Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
1994 Group Show, Art Attack Gallery, Chicago, IL
1993 Group Exhibition, Intermedia Gallery, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1989 Juried All-Media Exhibition, Flint Arts Council, Flint, MI
COLLECTIONS
Columbia College Chicago
Eastern Michigan University
Washtenaw Community College
Private Collections
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2020 Photography Guest Reviewer, Digital Media Arts Gala, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
2020 Content Reviewer for Graphic Design Chapbook Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Press, Rochester, NY
2018 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in online learning for GDT101, History of Graphic Design Online course, Center for Interactive Teaching and Learning (CiTL), Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
2012–present Consultant, graphic design, Bum Bum Books, Ann Arbor, MI
2011–2013 Graphic Design Guest Reviewer, Digital Media Arts Gala, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
2010–2013 Co-founder with Karen Ikola-Marin, Palladium Photography, portrait, location and fine art photography, Ann Arbor, MI
2007–present Freelance Photography and Graphic Design, Ann Arbor, MI
2005–2007 Manager, Hollander’s Decorative Paper and Bookbinding Supplies, Ann Arbor, MI
1999–2004 Marketing Specialist and Sign Maker, Whole Foods Market, River Forest, IL
VOLUNTEER
2020 Graphic Design, logo design, Action Awareness, Trenton, MI
2020 Judge League of Women Voters of the Lansing Area’s poster contest.: “Celebrate 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage… VOTE!” Lansing, MI
2020 Atget Studio, App Reviewer, Remote
2019 Co-organizer, Bauhaus Typography Workshop, RCAH AAHD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
2019 “Be the Change,” anti-racism workshop, Ann Arbor Open at Mack, Ann Arbor, MI
2018 Pop-up Exhibition, Portfolio Projects, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
2014 Graphic Design, logo design, Kamp Kurat, Ann Arbor, MI
2012 Graphic Design, event invitation, St. Mary’s School, Rockwood, MI
2011 Graphic Design, event invitation, Young People’s Theater (YPT), Ann Arbor, MI
2011 Costumes Team, Beauty and the Beast, YPT, Ann Arbor, MI
2006–2010 Founder and Member, The Photography Collective
2007–2010 Exhibition Volunteer, Ann Arbor Area Crappy Camera Club (A3C3)
2006– 2010 Graphic Design, Heritage Festival, Bach Elementary School, Ann Arbor, MI
2010 Technology Day Tour Guide, Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI
2005, 2009–10 Hands-on Skills Demonstrator, Hollander’s School of Book and Paper Arts, Kerrytown Book Fest, Ann Arbor
1994 Volunteer Teacher, Lillstreet Gallery, Ceramics Studio, Chicago, IL
1994 Usher, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, Chicago, IL
1994 Member and Conference Volunteer, Chicago Artists Coalition, Chicago, IL
1993 Volunteer Teacher, Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI
1992 Member and Gallery Volunteer, The Detroit Artists Market, Detroit, MI
1992 Ann Arbor Art Fair Intern, Washtenaw Council for the Arts, Ann Arbor, MI
HONORS
2002 Finalist, National Graduate Seminar, The Photography Institute, New York, NY
1999 Best of Mixed Media, Annual Student Exhibition, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1998–1999 Dorothy Lamming MFA scholarship, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
1998 Art Juror, Cellar Roots, Eastern Michigan University’s Magazine of the Literary and Visual Arts, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
SKILLS
Learning Management Systems
D2L, Blackboard, Canvas, Brightspace, Pearson eCollege, Oasis LMS
Photography
traditional black-and-white silver gelatin, darkroom, color digital processes, non-silver alternative processes, digital negatives
Proficient in Mac or PC platform
Digital Applications
Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Bridge, Acrobat Pro, Flash, Dreamweaver and iMovie, QuarkXpress, FileMaker Pro, XHTML, HTML5 and CSS web coding
Studio Art
drawing, printmaking — mixed media, monotype, woodcut, serigraphy, relief printing, letterpress, intaglio, lithography, silkscreen, chine collé, hand-drawn lettering, 2D and 3D work
Traditional Bookbinding
flat back book construction, accordion book construction, folding/sewing signatures, casing in text block
