Education

Art Teacher Certification, K-12, PA and NJ, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, 1992

MFA, The University of Delaware, Newark, DE, 1990

BFA,The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA, 1987



Overview of Artistic Skills and Abilities

• Extensive and diverse computer graphic design skills, including experience creating with:
PhotoShop 7.0, Illustrator 10, Quark XPress 4.1, Painter 7.0 & Freehand 10

• Web design skills using a wide range of production tools including HTML, XHTML, BBedit, Flash 5.0,
Dreamweaver 4.0, Fireworks 4.0 & ImageReady 7.0

• Mural painting experience for both corporate and private clients

• Commissioned portrait painter

• Traditional illustration and graphic design skills: paste ups and mechanicals, preparing work for print



Skills Profile


• Experience in grant writing, managing departmental budget and maintaining fine art and
computer design studios

• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, handling multiple projects, meeting specific
due dates

• Licensed Art Educator, K-12, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

• twelve years of technology and fine art teaching experience at K-12, university and private institutions.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

 


Recent Related Work Experience

 2002-present: Adjunct Art Instructor, Sussex County College, Newton, NJ

1998- present: Assistant Professor of Art/Coordinator of Graphic Design Program- Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ

• Researched and wrote curriculum for new degree program- BFA in Graphic Design and Multi-Media Arts

• Responsible for hiring and supervising adjunct faculty members

• Researched, purchased, and maintain computers and peripheral equipment for a Macintosh Graphics lab.

• Developed and maintain departmental web site, oversee faculty workshops on Faculty Web Site Development

• Courses taught: Computer Graphic Design I & II, Advanced Figure Drawing, Modern Art History,

Art Appreciation, Two and Three Dimensional Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing I & II

 

1997-present: Freelance Graphic/Web Design Consultant

• Create artwork and layout designs for print: logos, brochures, illustrations, posters, and letterheads

• Design customized web sites- graphics, illustrations, animated images, text- for a diverse client base

on both PC and Macintosh platforms

• Recent clients include:

Designer Drafting, Sparta, NJ

USNEWS & WORLD REPORT, NYC and Washington, D.C.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Harrisburg, PA

Double Eagle Antiques, Allamuchy, NJ

Centenary College, Hackettstown, NJ

Centenary Stage Company, Hackettstown, NJ

 

1998: Adjunct Computer Graphic Design Instructor- Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

1996-98: Adjunct Drawing and Painting Instructor- the Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ

 

Honors and Awards

1996: Giverny Institute Grant/Fellowship, Giverny, France

1991-92: Full Tuition Scholarship, Temple University

1989: Full Tuition Scholarship, Wolverhampton Polytechnic Institute, Wolverhampton, England

1988-90: Full Tuition Scholarship, The University of Delaware

1987: Stuart Egnal Prize in Painting- The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA

1987: Liquitex Prize/Award (national award)