Education
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, August 2004
Passed with Distinction
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, January 1997
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana
Teaching Experience
Professor, Graphic Design, July 2017 – present
Department Chair, July 2010 – July 2024
Associate Professor, Graphic Design, July 2011 – June 2017
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design, August 2005 – June 2011
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, August 2003 – May 2005
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, January 2001 – May 2001 and January 1998 – May 1999
Ivy Tech State College, South Bend, Indiana
Administrative Experience
Department Chair, July 2010 – July 2024
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Director, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholars (Honors) Program, July 2019 – July 2023
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Graphic Design Positions
Graphic Designer, Walkerton Herald, Walkerton, Indiana, June 2000 – November 2000
Responsibilities: Newspaper Layout, Photography, Advertisement Design
Communications Specialist, PHJC Ministry Center, Donaldson, Indiana, April 1999 – May 2000
Responsibilities: Publication Layout, Logo Design, Promotional Campaigns
Creative Assistant, Burkhart Advertising, South Bend, Indiana, April 1998 – April 1999
Responsibilities: Outdoor Advertising Design, Company Promotional Material
Graphic Designer, Indiana Carton Company, Bremen, Indiana, April 1997 – March 1998
Responsibilities: Package Design, Company Promotional Material
Master of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, August 2004
Passed with Distinction
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design, January 1997
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, Indiana
Teaching Experience
Professor, Graphic Design, July 2017 – present
Department Chair, July 2010 – July 2024
Associate Professor, Graphic Design, July 2011 – June 2017
Assistant Professor, Graphic Design, August 2005 – June 2011
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, August 2003 – May 2005
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, January 2001 – May 2001 and January 1998 – May 1999
Ivy Tech State College, South Bend, Indiana
Administrative Experience
Department Chair, July 2010 – July 2024
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Director, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Scholars (Honors) Program, July 2019 – July 2023
Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Graphic Design Positions
Graphic Designer, Walkerton Herald, Walkerton, Indiana, June 2000 – November 2000
Responsibilities: Newspaper Layout, Photography, Advertisement Design
Communications Specialist, PHJC Ministry Center, Donaldson, Indiana, April 1999 – May 2000
Responsibilities: Publication Layout, Logo Design, Promotional Campaigns
Creative Assistant, Burkhart Advertising, South Bend, Indiana, April 1998 – April 1999
Responsibilities: Outdoor Advertising Design, Company Promotional Material
Graphic Designer, Indiana Carton Company, Bremen, Indiana, April 1997 – March 1998
Responsibilities: Package Design, Company Promotional Material
Additional Graphic Design Experience
Logo design | Crowned Creations, Evansville, Indiana, 2024
Photo manipulation | Sister Betty Hopf, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2023
Flyer design | Terre Haute Catholic Charities, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2020
Brochure with inserts, map, ads, billboards, website | Wabash Valley Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008 – 2019
Design for wall in campus dining hall | SMWC Student Life, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2019
Photo restoration | Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2019
Contributed to design of sculpture of Coca-Cola Bottle | Vigo County Historical Society/SMWC, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2018
Illustration for proposed crosses for campus buildings | SMWC Office of Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2017
Logo design | Farrington Properties, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
Logo design | Total Technical, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
Logo design | Drone Works, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
Illustration for proposed fountain | SMWC Office of Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2016
Poster | Cushman & Wakefield Plant Services Group, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2016
Posters, photo collage | SMWC 175th Celebration Committee, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2014
Logo design | Power Cycle, Madison, Wisconsin, 2013
Logo design and application, cookbook | Saint Mary’s Village Church, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, 2011-2012
Invitation, menu | Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2011
Exhibition postcard, promotional pieces | SMWC Art Gallery, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2006 – 2010
Postcards, catalog, promotions, website | University Art Gallery, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2002 – 2010
Booklet cover | SMWC Campus Ministry, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2010
Book layout and cover | Tekton Press, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2010
Book layout and cover | Augustana Historical Society, Rock Island, Illinois, 2009
Logo design, website, brochure | Alan Jameson Safety Contracting, St. Anthony, Indiana, 2009
Booklet cover | Lakeshore Woman’s Club, Michigan City, Indiana, 2009
Membership form, letterhead, promotions, website | Cultural Alliance of Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004 – 2008
T-shirt designs | gofarpost.com, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2006 – 2008
Cover designs | The Woods Student Newspaper, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2008
Booklet | Terre Haute Children’s Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008
Website design | Walkerton United Methodist Church, Walkerton, Indiana, 2008
Promotional piece | Wolfegraphics, Inc., West Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008
Poster, booklet | SMWC Science Department, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2008 & 2009
Logo modification, promotional cards | Integrated Coaching Endeavors, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007
Logo design | Tri Kappa, Walkerton, Indiana, 2007
Brochure, poster | Power of Publishing Seminar, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2006
Logo design | Simplified Risk Index, Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Logo design | Our Little Angels Day Care Learning Center, Walkerton, Indiana, 2006
Employee function promotions piece | Allied Physicians of Michiana, South Bend, Indiana, 2006
Logo design | Small Business Insurance Solutions, Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Logo design | Wisconsin Business Summit, Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Letterhead, website design | Elect Mollenhauer Sheriff Campaign, LaPorte, Indiana, 2006
Exhibition postcards, posters | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004 – 2005
Flyers, exhibition displays | C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Holocaust Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2005
Promotional cards | Artist Mary Kramer, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004
Exhibition postcards | Bradley University Art Gallery, Peoria, Illinois, 2002 – 2003
Brochure | Coffee Grounds, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2002
Annual report | PHJC Ministry Center, Donaldson, Indiana, 2001
Contemporary service logo design, promotional pieces | Walkerton United Methodist Church, Walkerton, Indiana, 2001
Brochure | Hensler Nursery, Hamlet, Indiana, 2000
Booklet | Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana, 2000
Information card | The Birthing Suites of St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana, 1999
Information card | St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, Indiana, 1999
Patient information form | Memorial Health Care Systems, South Bend, Indiana, 1997
Internship: boat and recreational vehicle graphics | Valley Screen Process Company, Inc., Mishawaka, Indiana, 1997
Logo design, promotional pieces | John’s Construction Company, Anderson, Indiana, 1996
Logo design, menu | Battell Park Café, Mishawaka, Indiana, 1996
Winner of poster competition | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1995
Community Service
Licensed Foster Parent, August 2017 – present | Open Arms Christian Ministries, Switz City, Indiana
Member, General Council November 2022 – present, Secretary, July 2023 – present , Marketing Committee,
November 2020 – present | Terre Haute Catholic Charities, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, Februarys 2018 & 2019 | Terre Haute Catholic Charities Soup Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, June 2017 | United Way Day of Action, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Member, Board of Directors, January 2014 – December 2016, Secretary, July 2014 – December 2016, Marketing
Committee, January 2014 – December 2016 |Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, September 2016 | Walk MS, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Volunteer, June 2016 |United Way Day of Action, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Volunteer, June 2015 | United Way Day of Action, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Member, Marketing Committee, July 2009 – July 2014 (chair, 2011 – 2013) | Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana
Judge, Sisters of Providerationce Annual Youth Art Contest, 2010 – 2014 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Member, Board of Directors, July 2009 – December 2013 | Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana
Member, 175th Committee, September 2011 – December 2012 | Village Church, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Treasurer, Membership Committee, Website Committee, 2005 – 2008 | Cultural Alliance of Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, October 2007 | Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, October 2006 | Wabash Valley Race for the Cure, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Juror, May 2006 | Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana
Memberships / Professional Development
American Institute of Graphic Arts, Member, 2003 – present
2021 Faculty Leadership Conference (virtual), 2021
CIC 2020 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and Academic Team Members (virtual), 2020.
AIGA Indianapolis Indiana Design Educators Forum, 2016
Leadership from the Heart Training, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2013
2011 Department Chair Workshop, Council of Independent Colleges, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2011
NEXT, 2007 National AIGA Design Conference, Denver Colorado, 2007
INcommand 07 Conference, AIGA, Indianapolis Chapter, 2007
Grantsmanship, Indiana State University, 2005
Education Roundtable Discussion, AIGA, Indianapolis Chapter, 2002
Professional Skills
Problem-Solving | Critical Thinking | Willingness to Learn | Leadership | Independent Worker
Detail Oriented | Time Management | Able to Collaborate | Effective Communication
Technical Skills
Design Principles | Color Theory | Typography | Image Editing | Page Layout | Digital Illustration | Logo Design | Branding
Packaging | Prepress | File Prep for Web | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Acrobat | Microsoft Office
Logo design | Crowned Creations, Evansville, Indiana, 2024
Photo manipulation | Sister Betty Hopf, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2023
Flyer design | Terre Haute Catholic Charities, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2020
Brochure with inserts, map, ads, billboards, website | Wabash Valley Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008 – 2019
Design for wall in campus dining hall | SMWC Student Life, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2019
Photo restoration | Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2019
Contributed to design of sculpture of Coca-Cola Bottle | Vigo County Historical Society/SMWC, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2018
Illustration for proposed crosses for campus buildings | SMWC Office of Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2017
Logo design | Farrington Properties, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
Logo design | Total Technical, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
Logo design | Drone Works, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
Illustration for proposed fountain | SMWC Office of Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2016
Poster | Cushman & Wakefield Plant Services Group, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2016
Posters, photo collage | SMWC 175th Celebration Committee, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2014
Logo design | Power Cycle, Madison, Wisconsin, 2013
Logo design and application, cookbook | Saint Mary’s Village Church, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, 2011-2012
Invitation, menu | Swope Art Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2011
Exhibition postcard, promotional pieces | SMWC Art Gallery, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2006 – 2010
Postcards, catalog, promotions, website | University Art Gallery, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2002 – 2010
Booklet cover | SMWC Campus Ministry, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2010
Book layout and cover | Tekton Press, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2010
Book layout and cover | Augustana Historical Society, Rock Island, Illinois, 2009
Logo design, website, brochure | Alan Jameson Safety Contracting, St. Anthony, Indiana, 2009
Booklet cover | Lakeshore Woman’s Club, Michigan City, Indiana, 2009
Membership form, letterhead, promotions, website | Cultural Alliance of Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004 – 2008
T-shirt designs | gofarpost.com, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2006 – 2008
Cover designs | The Woods Student Newspaper, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2008
Booklet | Terre Haute Children’s Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008
Website design | Walkerton United Methodist Church, Walkerton, Indiana, 2008
Promotional piece | Wolfegraphics, Inc., West Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008
Poster, booklet | SMWC Science Department, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2008 & 2009
Logo modification, promotional cards | Integrated Coaching Endeavors, Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007
Logo design | Tri Kappa, Walkerton, Indiana, 2007
Brochure, poster | Power of Publishing Seminar, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2006
Logo design | Simplified Risk Index, Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Logo design | Our Little Angels Day Care Learning Center, Walkerton, Indiana, 2006
Employee function promotions piece | Allied Physicians of Michiana, South Bend, Indiana, 2006
Logo design | Small Business Insurance Solutions, Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Logo design | Wisconsin Business Summit, Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
Letterhead, website design | Elect Mollenhauer Sheriff Campaign, LaPorte, Indiana, 2006
Exhibition postcards, posters | Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004 – 2005
Flyers, exhibition displays | C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Holocaust Museum, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2005
Promotional cards | Artist Mary Kramer, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004
Exhibition postcards | Bradley University Art Gallery, Peoria, Illinois, 2002 – 2003
Brochure | Coffee Grounds, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2002
Annual report | PHJC Ministry Center, Donaldson, Indiana, 2001
Contemporary service logo design, promotional pieces | Walkerton United Methodist Church, Walkerton, Indiana, 2001
Brochure | Hensler Nursery, Hamlet, Indiana, 2000
Booklet | Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, Indiana, 2000
Information card | The Birthing Suites of St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, Indiana, 1999
Information card | St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, Indiana, 1999
Patient information form | Memorial Health Care Systems, South Bend, Indiana, 1997
Internship: boat and recreational vehicle graphics | Valley Screen Process Company, Inc., Mishawaka, Indiana, 1997
Logo design, promotional pieces | John’s Construction Company, Anderson, Indiana, 1996
Logo design, menu | Battell Park Café, Mishawaka, Indiana, 1996
Winner of poster competition | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1995
Community Service
Licensed Foster Parent, August 2017 – present | Open Arms Christian Ministries, Switz City, Indiana
Member, General Council November 2022 – present, Secretary, July 2023 – present , Marketing Committee,
November 2020 – present | Terre Haute Catholic Charities, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, Februarys 2018 & 2019 | Terre Haute Catholic Charities Soup Bowl, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, June 2017 | United Way Day of Action, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Member, Board of Directors, January 2014 – December 2016, Secretary, July 2014 – December 2016, Marketing
Committee, January 2014 – December 2016 |Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, September 2016 | Walk MS, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Volunteer, June 2016 |United Way Day of Action, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Volunteer, June 2015 | United Way Day of Action, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Member, Marketing Committee, July 2009 – July 2014 (chair, 2011 – 2013) | Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana
Judge, Sisters of Providerationce Annual Youth Art Contest, 2010 – 2014 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Member, Board of Directors, July 2009 – December 2013 | Art Spaces, Inc., Terre Haute, Indiana
Member, 175th Committee, September 2011 – December 2012 | Village Church, Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
Treasurer, Membership Committee, Website Committee, 2005 – 2008 | Cultural Alliance of Terre Haute, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, October 2007 | Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity, Terre Haute, Indiana
Volunteer, October 2006 | Wabash Valley Race for the Cure, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana
Juror, May 2006 | Ivy Tech Community College, Terre Haute, Indiana
Memberships / Professional Development
American Institute of Graphic Arts, Member, 2003 – present
2021 Faculty Leadership Conference (virtual), 2021
CIC 2020 Institute for Chief Academic Officers and Academic Team Members (virtual), 2020.
AIGA Indianapolis Indiana Design Educators Forum, 2016
Leadership from the Heart Training, Terre Haute, Indiana, 2013
2011 Department Chair Workshop, Council of Independent Colleges, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2011
NEXT, 2007 National AIGA Design Conference, Denver Colorado, 2007
INcommand 07 Conference, AIGA, Indianapolis Chapter, 2007
Grantsmanship, Indiana State University, 2005
Education Roundtable Discussion, AIGA, Indianapolis Chapter, 2002
Professional Skills
Problem-Solving | Critical Thinking | Willingness to Learn | Leadership | Independent Worker
Detail Oriented | Time Management | Able to Collaborate | Effective Communication
Technical Skills
Design Principles | Color Theory | Typography | Image Editing | Page Layout | Digital Illustration | Logo Design | Branding
Packaging | Prepress | File Prep for Web | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Acrobat | Microsoft Office