L. David Stewart
Chicago,IL
Summary
Communicative Professor strives to teach course information and build students' lifelong skills. Creates vibrant teaching atmosphere and consistency supports students through openness and transparency. Engaged educator maintains highest standards of classroom instruction. Committed adjunct instructor versed in delivering curriculum through lectures and discussion to increase student engagement and promote learning objectives. Enthusiastic and dedicated with expertise in mentoring and academic support demonstrated several years in academic roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Boston Architectural College
Boston, Massachusetts
08.2026 - Current
- Courses: Community Development
Adjunct Instructor
National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Courses: Project Management, Operations Management, Introduction to Business.
Adjunct Instructor
Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Courses: Business Writing, Digital Marketing.
Adjunct Instructor
Marconi International University
Miami, Florida
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Courses: Marketing, Risk Finance, Global Finance.
Adjunct Instructor
Florida Memorial University
Miami, Florida
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Courses: Public Speaking, Publication Design.
GET Creative Coordinator
Miami International University
Miami, Florida
02.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed workshops and partnerships to engage students, faculty, alumni, and the community.
- Accomplishments:
- Created partnership for Miami International University and American Institute of Architects (AIA) to broker events between the organizations to assist interior designer students and alumni.
- Produced partnership between Miami International University and Miami-Dade County Public Library System (MDCPLS) to broker workshops for high school students in North Dade and South Dade (3 Workshops hosted).
- Formed partnership with Creative G.L.U.E. (Give, Learn, Unite, Evolve) for sponsorship of September 2016 networking event.
- Developed Integrated Marketing Communications Plan for GET Creative program to maximize reach in Downtown, Brickell, Wynwood, Midtown, Miami Garden and Overtown neighborhoods in Miami.
- Served as Creative Director responsible for managing student workers in developing branding collateral for GET Creative Miami, including website, postcards, flyers, posters, and videos.
- Hired two external instructors for workshops as needed.
- Executed more than 20 workshops for GET Creative Miami, with an average attendance of 10 per workshop on Social Media, Smartphone Photography, Creation & History of Meme’s, Creative Problem Solving, Introduction to 3D Printing,3D Toy Design, Intermediate Photoshop, Intermediate Illustrator, Jewelry Making, Fashion E-Commerce, & Engaging Social Media for Small Businesses.
- Executed 2 CEU related workshops (Architecture and Interior Design related).
- Managed Cvent system for 30 events and registration of workshops including Miami Dade County Public School workshops.
- Faculty advisor for student organization (Beauty & The Brains) (Network Club).
- Guest critic for Product Management course.
Adjunct Instructor
Harrington School of Design
Chicago, Illinois
07.2013 - 10.2016
- Courses: New Media Seminar, Professional Practice, Continuing Education Seminars, Digital Media.
Adjunct Instructor
Tribeca Flashpoint College
Chicago, Illinois
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Course: Social Media Marketing (SME).
Adjunct Instructor
Everest College Phoenix Online
Online
08.2014 - 04.2015
- Course: Public Relations.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Continuing Education focus
National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois08.2026
Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Marketing
American Intercontinental University
Chicago, Illinois04.2012
Master of Science - Concentration in Real Estate Development
Roosevelt University
Chicago, Illinois12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Architectural Studies
University of Illinois-Chicago
Chicago, Illinois05.2003
Anthropology, Architectural History
Freie Universtat
Berlin, Germany01.2001
Skills
- Project management
- Digital marketing
- Community development
- Effective communication
- Branding strategy
- Workshop facilitation
- Partnership building
- Online instruction
- Academic publication
- Curriculum creation
- Didactic lectures
Affiliations
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., 2005-Present
- National Organization of Minority Architects, 1999-Present
- Climate Action Museum, 2022-Present
Training
- Turner Construction, Chicago, IL, Construction Management Certificate, 2011
- Freie Universtat, Berlin, Germany, Anthropology, Architectural History, 2001
Publications
- NOMA at 50, Chief Editor, 10/21, National Organization of Minority Architects
- How Can Design Thinking Transform Diversity Initiatives For Architectural Trade Organizations In The United States?, Stewart, L. D., 02/22, National Louis University
- Lessons on Getting Through the Ph. D Experience: From Two Black Doctors, Stewart, L.D., Cole, T., 08/01/23, T.R.4.U.E LLC
Journals
- Ruins, Rhetoric, and Renewal: Atlanta’s St. Mark’s AME, 09/23, Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment
- Migration as Resistance? Liberia and the Back-to-Africa Heritage and Archaeology Research Project, 11/23, Change Over Time: An International Journal of Conservation and the Built Environment
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Boston Architectural College
08.2026 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
National Louis University
08.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Miami Dade College
11.2017 - 08.2018
Adjunct Instructor
Marconi International University
08.2017 - 08.2018
Adjunct Instructor
Florida Memorial University
08.2017 - 05.2018
GET Creative Coordinator
Miami International University
02.2016 - 04.2017
Adjunct Instructor
Tribeca Flashpoint College
09.2015 - 04.2016
Adjunct Instructor
Everest College Phoenix Online
08.2014 - 04.2015
Adjunct Instructor
Harrington School of Design
07.2013 - 10.2016
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Continuing Education focus
National Louis University
Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Marketing
American Intercontinental University
Master of Science - Concentration in Real Estate Development
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Degree in Architectural Studies
University of Illinois-Chicago
Anthropology, Architectural History
Freie Universtat