professional & academic leadership
I am an experienced administrator for academic and community organizations. My design training prepares me to plan & implement creative solutions to build & manage successful organizations. My current leadership position is NYIT Beijing Program Campus Dean. My professional experience includes academic & business management; curriculum development; committee & board leadership; academic & professional advising; conference coordination; budgeting; marketing; and strategic planning.
Chicago State University. 2021-present | Chicago, Illinois, USA | Assistant Professor in NASAD accredited Art & Design program. Instruction and curriculum development for all courses in BA graphic design degree. Computer lab management and coordination. Committee participation, leadership.
New York Institute of Technology Beijing Program. Campus Dean and Associate Professor. 2015-2021 | Beijing, China | NYIT-Beijing is a dual-degree partnership between NYIT and the Communication University of China. Responsible for all day-to-day and long term management and coordination for program offering eight graduate and undergraduate degrees, with 7 full-time faculty and over 250 students. Leadership in program administration, student advising, faculty hiring & development, course planning and scheduling, communication with New York and Chinese host institution, curriculum development, and instruction for MFA and BFA graphic design & advertising courses.
Blue Bridge International Education. 2014-15 | Beijing China | Program Director and Lead Instructor for private art school. Develop and direct Overseas University Application program. Curriculum development and instruction for Art Lab courses, teaching art and critical thinking to kids age 6-16.
Stevens Point Sculpture Park. 2007-2014 | Founder of public sculpture park. Develop strategic plan & feasibility study. Write operating procedures. Finance chair on Managing Board. Develop park promotions, manage website & social media. Lead marketing and promotions. Lead and coordinate events. Manage funding plan & budget, make corporate asks, develop membership drive, write grants.
Oakton Community College. 2013-14 | Illinois, USA | Full Professor in graphic design program offering professional degrees and certificates. Leadership in curriculum development. Assist in course scheduling and planning. Committee participation and other academic administrative activities.
UW-Stevens Point Dept. of Art & Design. 1998-2013 | Wisconsin, USA | Full Professor (tenured) in NASAD accredited program with 350 students. Instruction for all levels and media in BFA graphic design program. Lead curriculum development and budget for graphic design area. Academic advising for 20 students each semester. Leadership in scholarship awards and committees.
AIGA : American Institute of Arts. UW-Stevens Point Chapter. 2000-2013 | Faculty coordinator for active AIGA chapter with over 70 members and $20,000 budget. Mentor students officers, manage budget, coordinate events. Lead direction for annual AIGA nowHere Graphic Design Conference and REAL WORLD DESIGN event.
Design Center. 1998-2008 | Co-manager and Creative Director for design shop with 5-10 employees. Lead projects, client interaction, and production. Financial director for 40-50 jobs each year.
ConjureArts. 1996-2000 | Owner, Co-director, Creative Director for design business focusing on work for arts and community clients. Lead projects, direct design work, coordinate client communication, design projects, manage production.
With The Grain : An Environmental Art Residency. 2005 | Manage and coordinate 3-week arts residency bringing 5 international sculptors to Wisconsin. Oversee $25,000 project budget. Create marketing and promotions.