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 CS5, Illustrator CS5, InDesign CS5, Painter 11.0 & Freehand CS5
Web design skills using a wide range of production tools including HTML, XHTML, BBedit, Flash CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, Fireworks CS5 & ImageReady CS5
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
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.
Work Experience
1999- present: Associate Professor of Art & Design/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 Histor (in class and online), Art Appreciation, Two and Three Dimensional Design, Digital Illustration, Drawing I &II, Intro to Computer Graphics, Senior Portfolio 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
PC and Macintosh platforms Recent clients
include: Jonathan Stone, Attorney at Law/Certified Public Accountant 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
2002-2003 Adjunct
Art Instructor, Sussex County College, Newton, 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
2006-09: Visiting Artist, Lafayette College, Easton, PA (summer)
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)
Art Teacher
Certification-
K-12, PA and NJ, Temple University,
Philadelphia, PA, 1992