CV
Education
M.F.A. — graphic design // University of Minnesota Duluth // 2008
BS — design technology, emphasis in print and multimedia design // Bemidji State University // 2006 // Suma Cum Laude
BFA — visual art with concentration in drawing and 2-d media // Bemidji State University // 2006 // Suma Cum Laude
Professional Teaching Experience
2009–Present // University of South Florida // St. Petersburg, FL
Instructor — Graphic Design
ARH4724 : History of Graphic Design // Spring 2010 – 2012
ART4634 : Visual Design for the Internet // Fall 2009, 2010
GRA4945 : Professional Practicum // Spring 2010, 2012
GRA4930 : Graphic Design: Senior Studio // Fall 2011
GRA3735 : Intro to Multimedia Systems // Fall 2011
GRA3110 : Graphic Design I // Fall 2009, 2010
VIC3001 : Intro to Visual Communications // Fall 2009 – 2011
ART2301 : Beginning Drawing // Spring 2010 – 2012; Summer 2010, 2011
2009–2011 // DeVry University // Tampa, FL
Adjunct Instructor — Web Graphic Design Degree
CIS363 : Web Interface Design // Spring 2009
WGD222 : Web Design // Spring 2010
WGD201 : Visual Design Fundamentals // Spring 2009, 2011; Fall 2009
2008 // Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College // Superior, WI
Adjunct Instructor
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator // Spring 2008
2006–2007 // University of Minnesota // Duluth, MN
Instructor of Record
ART1002 : Introduction to Art // Fall 2006–Spring 2007
2005–2006 // Bemidji State University // Bemidji, MN
Teaching Assistant
VSAR3701 : Graphic Design // Spring 2006
IT1501 : Technical Foundations // Fall 2005
Professional Design Experience
2008–2009 // Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. // Tampa, FL
In-House Graphic Designer
Developed visual identity systems for various on-lot, POP, packaging and print marketing campaigns.
2006–Present // Freelance
2007–2008 // Visualization and Digital Imaging Lab // University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN
Research Assistant
Researched imaging technologies, including large-format printing, web development, computer graphics; developed lab website; created visual materials and advertisements for events.
2003–2006 // Department of Residential Life // Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Graphic Designer
Defined position within the department; developed brand identity; created print collateral for marketing and intra-university communications; improved department visual unity.
2005 // Screen Graphics, Inc. // Idaho Falls, ID
Graphic Designer
Created single- and multi-color artwork based on client needs for screen printing and embroidery.
Publications/Conferences
2012 //
Making Bullshit: Serious Play and Failure in Arts Education and Professional Practice – Mid-America College Art Association Conference (October 2012) – Session Leader/Moderator
2011 //
Great Big Book of Fashion Illustration by Martin Dawber – published by Batsford, Sept 2011 – two illustrations
2010 //
Wild Pansy Press Book of Rainy Day Activities – catalog at Wild Pansy Press – University of Leeds, UK
Solo Exhibitions
2008 //
I = Awesome: A Celebration of Ph!l – solo exhibition at Tweed Museum of Art – Duluth, MN
2007 //
Are we or aren’t we? – guerilla installation at Tweed Museum of Art – Duluth, MN
Untitled Self Portrait – installation at the Tea Garden – St. Paul, MN
2006 //
Ph!l the Exhibition – solo exhibition at Talley Gallery – Bemidji, MN
Collaborations
2011 //
Book of Enid by Ellen Mueller – print-on-demand – typography and pre-press
Practical Preparedness by Ellen Mueller – illustrations for series of video-based performances
2009 //
Sustainability, Fanaticism, and Fashion on Demand! – print collateral, marketing, designs for print-on-demand clothing
How to Hold a Sustainability Mixer & Recognition Ceremony – print collateral, marketing, print-on-demand book
evaluTEC – website, print-on-demand book
Complete with Illustrated Manual – illustrations, print collateral, print-on-demand book
2008 //
Control and Death 2008 – performance by Ellen Mueller – video projection and multimedia
2007 //
Streaming Twin Cities – performance at the Twin Cities Fringe Festival – stage manager, multimedia, print collateral, marketing
Group Exhibitions
2011 //
Infographics – exhibition at Cardiff Design Festival – Cardiff, UK (Practical Preparedness illustrations)
2010 //
Process Impact – exhibition at Eagle Gallery – Murray State University, Murray KY (Sustainability clothing)
2009 //
Make Me an Offer – juried exhibition at Gallery 350 – Chicago, IL – 1 piece – jurors: Nancy Lu Rosenheim, Lindsay Grace
2008 //
3rd Annual Artist Trading Cards Exhibition – exhibition at the Richmond Art Gallery – Richmond, BC, Canada – 1 piece
2008 Annual Student Exhibition – juried exhibition at Tweed Museum of Art – Duluth, MN – jurors: Jeff Johnson and Robin Murphy
2007 //
Mush, Mush, Masculinity! – juried exhibition at Ephemeral Space – St. Paul, MN – 1 lithograph – jurors: Dr. Patricia Briggs, Kristoffer Knutson, tectonic industries
2007 Annual Student Exhibition – juried exhibition at Tweed Museum of Art – Duluth, MN – jurors: David Hodges, Marsha Hystead
Crazy 8′s – exhibition at Altered Esthetics – Minneapolis, MN – 1 triptych
Awards
2008 //
University of Minnesota Duluth [UMD] – Best Brand Campaign at 2008 Annual Student Exhibition
UMD – Best Website at ITSS Tech Fest
2007 //
UMD – Darland Fine Arts Award at 2007 Annual Student Exhibition
UMD – School of Fine Arts Merit Award at 2007 Annual Student Exhibition
2006 //
Bemidji State University [BSU] – Dalzotto Silver Purchase Award
BSU – Malmquist Purchase Award
Technical Skills
Computer Skills //
Operating Systems – Macintosh OS 8 – OS 10.6 / Windows 3.1 – 7
Software / Language – Proficient: Illustrator 10 – CS5, Photoshop 6 – CS5, InDesign CS2 – CS5, Dreamweaver MX 2004 – CS5, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, HTML, CSS Workable: Final Cut Pro, jQuery, WordPress php
Processes //
rapid visualization drawing techniques, story boarding techniques, fundamental drawing techniques, screen printing, lithography, relief printing, 4-color printing, pre-press, oil painting, perspective drawing, color theory, drafting, project management, publicity and marketing
Memberships/Continuing Education
Copyright, Distance Learning & Open Access – Workshop, USFSP – 2012
HOW Design University – Online Course in Marketing for Graphic Designers – 2012
College Art Association – 2011 – present
Design Aerobics at Designboom.com – Online Course in Self Promotion/Identity – 2010
AIGA – Minnesota/Tampa chapters – 2008 – 2010
Graduate School Council – UMD Art+Design student representative – 2006 – 2007
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