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Northern Illinois University
M.F.A. – ceramics concentration, 2008 |
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Loyola University
M.Ed. Art Education, 2003 |
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Loyola University
B.A. Fine Arts – ceramics concentration, 1996 |
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Visiting Lecturer |
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| 2012 |
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Artlink, Fort Wayne, IN, workshop |
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2010 |
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William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL, lecture and workshop |
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2009 |
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University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN, lecture |
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Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL, lecture and workshop |
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Professional Experience / Awards |
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| 2012 |
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Studio Visitation - Deruta, Italy |
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Mentor - Potter's Council |
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Visual Art Award Nominee - Artlink, Fort Wayne, IN |
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"Big Fish, Small Pot V: Fifth International Small Teapot Competition and Show,"
(International Juried - Honorable Mention) |
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"4th Biennial Concordia Continental Ceramics Competition,"
(International Juried - Honorable Mention) |
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| 2011 |
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Summer Participant – Richard Notkin Mold Making Institute Inaugural Two Week
Workshop, Helena, MT
Mentor – Potter’s Council |
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“ClayFest 2011,” (Regional Juried — First Place) |
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| 2010 |
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Visual Art Award Nominee – Artlink, Fort Wayne, IN |
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“Unwedged 2010,” (National Juried — Honorable Mention) |
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“Big Fish, Small Pot IV: Fourth International Small Teapot Competition and Show,”
(International Juried — Third Place) |
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2009 |
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Featured Artist: Broadstrokes: A Closer Look at the Art, CATV, Fort Wayne, IN |
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Juried Kiln God Residency Award – Benji Schulman Invite Artists, Watershed
Center for the Ceramic Arts, Newcastle, ME |
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2008 |
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Studio Visitation – La Meridiana, Certaldo, Italy |
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2007 |
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Studio Visitation – The International Ceramics Studio, Kecskemet, Hungary |
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2006 |
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Summer Participant – John Gill, Alfred University, Alfred, NY |
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2006 |
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Work-Study Student – Jason Walker, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC |
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| 2005 |
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Studio Assistant – James Tanner, Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC |
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| 2004 |
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Summer Participant – Dick Hay, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Farmington, PA |
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2003 |
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Studio Assistant (Wood, Soda, Salt Firings) – Kurt Webb,
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora, IL |
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2002 |
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Studio Assistant (Wood, Soda, Salt Firings) – Kurt Webb,
Waubonsee Community College, Aurora, IL |
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Professional Associations |
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Foundation in Art: Theory and Education |
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College Art Association |
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NCECA |
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Pottery Council |
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AccessCeramics |
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Artaxis |
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Artistswhoteach.org |
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Artla.com |
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Work Experience |
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University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne, IN
Assistant Professor
August 2010 - Present |
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Teach all undergraduate and graduate Ceramics courses, 3D Foundations, 2D Foundations, and Senior Project |
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Advise students in the School of Creative Arts
• Manage daily operations of the ceramics studio |
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Fire 1 downdraft gas, 1 soda, 1 wood, 1 raku, and 5 electric kilns |
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Budget allocation |
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Serve on academic and student interest committees |
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Develop course curriculum |
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Curate Ceramics exhibits in the nationally-recognized Weatherhead Gallery |
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Identify and write grant proposals for guest artist lectures / workshops and studio equipment |
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College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Adjunct Professor
January 2009 – May 2010 |
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Taught beginning courses in Ceramics |
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Organized and maintained studio and equipment |
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Prepared clay and glazes for students |
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Fired 1 downdraft gas, 1 updraft gas, 1 wood, and 6 electric kilns |
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Developed course curriculum |
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Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Ceramic Technician
August 2008 – May 2009
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Managed daily operations of the ceramics studio |
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Fired 1 downdraft gas, 1 updraft gas, and 5 electric kilns |
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Supervised studio assistants |
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Rockford College, Rockford, IL
Adjunct Professor
August 2008 – December 2008 |
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Taught beginning courses in Ceramics |
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Managed daily operations of the ceramics studio |
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Fired 1 downdraft gas and 3 electric kilns |
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Developed course curriculum |
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Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Teaching Assistant
August 2007 – May 2008 |
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Taught 3D Foundations and 2D Foundations |
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Developed course curriculum |
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Barrington High School, Barrington, IL
Teacher
August 2002 – June 2010 |
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Taught Ceramics (all levels), Sculpture (all levels), 3D Advanced Placement
and Drawing |
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Managed daily operations of the ceramics studio |
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Fired 1 downdraft gas, 1 updraft gas, 1 raku and 3 electric kilns |
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Developed and taught an adult education ceramics program — “Beyond 220” |
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Drafted grant proposals for guest artists and equipment |
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Evolution Studios, Batavia, IL
Toy Designer
February 1997 – December 2004 |
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Responsible for sculpting and model making |
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Designed 2D and 3D prototypes |
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Molded, cast, and painted production models for companies including Disney, McDonald’s, and Sega |
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All-Star Karate and Ju-Jitsu, Nassau, Bahamas
Manager / Instructor
May 1996 – February 1997 |
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Managed daily operations of the studio |
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Taught all children and adult classes |
