EDUCATION
2004-2006 : University of Memphis : MFA in Graphic
Design
1999-2000 : University of Arkansas at Little Rock : Master
of Arts (6 credit hours awarded)
1988-1994 : University of Arkansas at Little Rock : Bachelor
of Arts, Emphasis in Graphic Design/Illustration
EXPERIENCE
August 2006 - present
University of Arkansas
at Little Rock : Assistant
Professor of Art - Graphic Design
Currently in a tenure track position of graphic design professor
responsible for teaching core and upper level graphic design classes,
web design courses, and core art major classes.
August 2004 - May 2006
University of Memphis : Graduate Instructor
Instructor for core graphic design class Computer Assisted Graphic
Design as part of graduate school assistantship. Introduced class
of 20 to computer applications used in graphic design through conceptual
and technical design problems.
January 2000 - December 2003
ALLTEL
Corporation : Graphic
Designer Specialist II
Responsible for conception, layout, design and production art
of print materials including direct mail pieces, ads, collateral,
bill inserts, and store graphics for ALLTEL’s northeast telecommunications
market. Also designed internal marketing materials for use in
presentations and sales meetings.
Spring 2003, Fall 2003
University of Arkansas at Little Rock : Adjunct Graphic Design Instructor
Instructor for entry-level graphic design course, Designing with
New Technologies, introducing class of 16 students to the applications
used in visual communication and to create conceptual layouts within
the computer platform.
1995 - 2000
Heathcott Associates Advertising Agency : Assistant Art Director
Development, layout, design, and production art of print materials
for more than 60 active clients. Also implemented and maintained an
office file backup and retrieval system, and provided Macintosh computer
technical support and maintenance within the office.
1993 - 1995
AlphaGraphics Printshops of the Future : Typesetter/Graphic Artist
Responsible for all computer layout and design and pre-press work
for more than 25 account-holding clients as well as all aspects of customer
service and consultation in a full-service retail print shop environment.
HONORS/AWARDS
2005 : University of Memphis Student Competitive : Silver
Award : Story
2005 : University of Memphis Student Competitive : Design
Featured : SUV Brochure
2005 : University of Memphis Student Competitive
: Design Featured : Personal Portfolio
2005 : University of Memphis Student Competitive : Design
Featured : Bullies
2005 : Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
and Colleges
2005 : University of Memphis : Chancellor’s List
2004 : Who’s Who among Students in American Universities
and Colleges
2004 : University of Memphis : Chancellor’s List
2003 : University of Arkansas at Little Rock Student
Show : Design Featured : Ski Action
1997 : Arkansas Advertising Federation : Silver
Addy
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2005 : University of Memphis : Computer Assisted
Graphic Design
2004 : University of Memphis : Computer Assisted
Graphic Design
2003 : University of Arkansas at Little Rock : Designing
With New Technologies
PUBLISHED WORK
2005 : Number: An Independent Journal of the Arts : 2
pieces featured (Don’t Vote, p. 37)
