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, 2017 – present
  Department Chair, 2010 – 2024
  Associate Professor, Graphic Design, 2011 – 2017
  Assistant Professor, Graphic Design, 2005 – 2011
  Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, 2003 – 2005
  Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
  Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana

  Adjunct Instructor, Graphic Design, 1998 – 2001
  Ivy Tech State College, South Bend, Indiana

Administrative Experience

  Department Chair, 2010 – 2024
  Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College
  Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana

  Director, Guerin Scholars Program,  2019 – 2023
  Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College
  Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana
       
Graphic Design Positions

  Graphic Designer, Walkerton Herald
  Walkerton, Indiana, 2000
  Newspaper Layout, Photography, Advertisement
   
  Communications Specialist, PHJC Ministry Center
  Donaldson, Indiana, 1999 – 2000
  Publication Layout, Logo Design, Campaigns

  Creative Assistant, Burkhart Advertising
  South Bend, Indiana, 1998 – 1999    
  Outdoor Advertising, Promotional Material

  Graphic Designer, Indiana Carton Company
  Bremen, Indiana, 1997 – 1998    
  Package Design, Promotional Material

Additional Graphic Design Experience

   Logo | Crowned Creations
   Evansville, Indiana, 2024
   Photo manipulation | Sister Betty Hopf
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2023
   Flyer | Terre Haute Catholic Charities
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2020

   Brochure, map, ads, website | Art Spaces, Inc.
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2008 – 2019
   Design for campus dining hall wall | SMWC
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2019
   Photo restoration | Sisters of Providence
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2019
   Cock Bottle Sculpture | Vigo Co Historical Society
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2018
   Illustration for crosses for campus buildings | SMWC
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2017
   Logo | Farrington Properties
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
   Logo | Total Technical
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
   Logo | Drone Works
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2017
   Illustration for proposed fountain | SMWC
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2016
   Poster | Cushman & Wakefield Plant Services Group
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2016
   Posters, photo collage | SMWC 175th Committee
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2014
   Logo | Power Cycle
   Madison, Wisconsin, 2013
   Logo | Saint Mary’s Village Church
   Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana, 2011-2012
   Invitation, menu | Swope Art Museum
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2011
   Postcards, promo pieces | SMWC Art Gallery
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2006 – 2010
   Postcards, catalog, website | ISU Art Gallery
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2002 – 2010
   Booklet cover | SMWC Campus Ministry
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2010
   Book layout, cover | Tekton Press
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2010
   Book layout, cover | Augustana Historical Society
   Rock Island, Illinois, 2009
   Logo, website, brochure | Alan Jameson Safety
   St. Anthony, Indiana, 2009
   Booklet cover | Lakeshore Woman’s Club
   Michigan City, Indiana, 2009
   Membership form, letterhead, website | CATH
   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 | WUMC
   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 | Integrated Coaching Endeavors
   Indianapolis, Indiana, 2007
   Logo | Tri Kappa
   Walkerton, Indiana, 2007
   Brochure, poster | Power of Publishing Seminar
   Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, 2006        
   Logo | Simplified Risk Index
   Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
   Logo | Our Little Angels Learning Center
   Walkerton, Indiana, 2006
   Employee function promo piece | Allied Physicians
   South Bend, Indiana, 2006
   Logo | Small Business Insurance Solutions
   Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
   Logo | Wisconsin Business Summit
   Madison, Wisconsin, 2006
   Letterhead, website | Mollenhauer Sheriff Campaign
   LaPorte, Indiana, 2006
   Postcards, posters | RHIT
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004 – 2005
   Flyers, displays | C.A.N.D.L.E.S. Holocaust Museum
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2005
   Promo cards | Artist Mary Kramer
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2004
   Postcards | Bradley University Art Gallery
   Peoria, Illinois, 2002 – 2003
   Brochure | Coffee Grounds
   Terre Haute, Indiana, 2002
   Annual report | PHJC Ministry Center
   Donaldson, Indiana, 2001
   Logo, promo pieces | WUMC
   Walkerton, Indiana, 2001
   Brochure | Hensler Nursery
   Hamlet, Indiana, 2000
   Booklet | Calumet College of St. Joseph
   Whiting, Indiana, 2000
   Information card | St. Mary Medical Center
   Hobart, Indiana, 1999
   Information card | St. Catherine Hospital
   East Chicago, Indiana, 1999
   Patient info form | Memorial Health Care Systems
   South Bend, Indiana, 1997
   Internship: Boat and RV graphics | Valley Screen
   Mishawaka, Indiana, 1997
   Logo, promo pieces | John’s Construction Company
   Anderson, Indiana, 1996    
   Logo, menu | Battell Park Café
   Mishawaka, Indiana, 1996
   Winner of poster competition | Indiana BMV
   Indianapolis, Indiana, 1995

Community Service

   Licensed Foster Parent | Open Arms Ministries
   2017 – present
   Member, General Council | TH Catholic Charities
   2022 – present
   Vice President, 2025 – present
   Secretary,  2023  – 2025
   Marketing Committee, 2020 – present

   Volunteer, Soup Bowl event | TH Catholic Charities
   2018 & 2019

   Volunteer | United Way Day of Action
   2015, 2016, 2017

   Member, Board of Directors | Terre Haute Symphony
   2014 – 2016
   Secretary, 2014 – 2016
   Marketing Committee, 2014 – 2016
   Volunteer | Walk MS
   2016
   Member, Board of Directors | Art Spaces, Inc.
   2009 – 2013
   Marketing Committee, 2009 – 2014
   Marketing Committee Chair, 2011 – 2013

   Judge | Sisters of Providence Youth Art Contest
   2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

   Member, 175th Committee | Saint Mary's Church
   2011 – 2012

   Member, Board of Directors | Cultural Alliance TH
   2005 – 2008
   Treasurer, 2005 – 2008
   Membership Committee, 2005 – 2008
   Website Committee, 2005 – 2008
   Volunteer | Wabash Valley Habitat for Humanity
   2007
   Volunteer | Wabash Valley Race for the Cure
   2006
   Juror | Ivy Tech College Visual Communications
   2006


Memberships / Professional Development

   American Institute of Graphic Arts, Member
   2003 – present
   Faculty Leadership Conference (virtual)
   2021
   CIC Institute for Academic Team Members (virtual)
   2020
   AIGA Indianapolis Indiana Design Educators Forum
   2016
   Leadership from the Heart Training
   2013

   CIC Department Chair Workshop
   2011
   NEXT, National AIGA Design Conference
   2007
   INcommand Conference, AIGA Indianapolis Chapter
   2007

   Grantsmanship
   2005
  
   Education Roundtable, 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   

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