Summary
Work History
Education
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Carol Nickles

Fremont,MI

Summary

I am currently retired, with a lifetime of interest, influence, and education in clothing and textiles.

Work History

Event Planner/Web Mistress

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
2008 - 2013

Responsible for all events hosted by the Chair of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases.

Managed the Department's media, including website and newsletter

Director of Continuing Education

St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI
1988 - 2003

Served on the Presidential Team

Supported and evaluated several hundred faculty

Managed Department budget

Faculty

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
1982 - 1983
  • Taught sewing construction, Textile Science, History of Costume, and History of Textiles
  • Summer Program Director of statewide 4-H participants

Faculty

Utah State University
Logan, UT
1981 - 1982
  • Taught Construction, Design, and Textile Science to undergraduates and graduate students
  • Served as state expert in Textile Science
  • Managed Textile Science Laboratory

Assistant Curator

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
1979 - 1981
  • Cataloged and maintained the Historic Costumes and Textiles Collection

Education

Master of Arts - Historic Clothing & Textiles

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
06-1982

Skills

  • Organization, scheduling, and staying on track I have never missed a deadline
  • Teaching and Inspiring
  • Fostering teamwork When I left St Clair County Community College, the faculty union encouraged me to run for the College Board of Trustees
  • A penchant for lifelong learning and a dedication to perfecting skills

Affiliations

  • Quilt Artist - Quilt accepted into Shipshewana Quilt Festival 2016
  • Professional Mrs. Claus - Member of Michigan Association of Professional Santas/Mrs. Claus
  • Traditionally Published Author, currently hold three contracts with The Wild Rose Press

Timeline

Event Planner/Web Mistress

University of Michigan
2008 - 2013

Director of Continuing Education

St. Clair County Community College
1988 - 2003

Faculty

Michigan State University
1982 - 1983

Faculty

Utah State University
1981 - 1982

Assistant Curator

Michigan State University
1979 - 1981

Master of Arts - Historic Clothing & Textiles

Michigan State University
Carol Nickles