Developed and implemented a comprehensive summer program curriculum.
Develop all programming/courses
Hiring faculty/program assistants
BFA Faculty
Institute of Art & Design @ New England College
Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2018 - Current
BFA Fine Arts courses: Foundations to Advanced
Design/Graphic Design
First Year Seminar
Faculty Advisor
Institute of Art & Design @ New England College
Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2013 - Current
BFA Fine Arts
BFA Animation
BFA Graphic Design
Community Education: Drawing/Painting Faculty
Institute of Art & Design @ New England College
Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2012 - Current
NHIA: Drawing/Painting
NEC/Art at French
SMAP - Mixed Media
Mixed Media
Intro/Advanced Oil Painting
Assistant Registrar/Interim Registrar
New Hampshire Institute of Art
Manchester, NH
01.2016 - 01.2018
Semester Course Schedules
Processed student records such as transcripts, enrollment verifications, degree audits and diplomas.
School Certifying Official - Veteran Benefits
Monitored student enrollment trends, Student retention, prepared reports and analyzed data to identify potential issues or opportunities.
Daily operations of the registrar's office including responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments and providing customer service
Processed student records such as transcripts, enrollment verifications, degree audits and diplomas.
Academic Advisor
New Hamphsire Institute of Art
Manchester, NH
06.2012 - 12.2016
Provided academic advisement to students on degree requirements, course selection and university policies.
Assisted in the development and implementation of orientation programs for new students.
Created individualized academic plans for each student to help them reach their educational goals.
Collaborated with faculty members to ensure that students were meeting all necessary prerequisites for courses.
Evaluated transfer credits from other institutions and determined how they would apply towards a degree program.
Advised students on a variety of issues, including financial aid opportunities, tutoring services and study abroad programs.
Assistant Visual Manager
Macy's
Bedford/Manchester, NH
01.2014 - 01.2016
All visual directives/duties – team manager
Assisted in creating and executing visual displays to promote store products.
Researched current industry trends for visual display ideas.
Managed the set-up of seasonal window displays and in-store fixtures.
Trained new associates on visual merchandising standards and techniques.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate the implementation of visual marketing plans.
Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
Substitute Teacher
Bedford School District/SAU25
Bedford, NH
01.2008 - 01.2012
District Wide
Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
Per Diem Special Exhibition Assistant
Lamont Gallery, Phillips Exeter Academy
Exeter, NH
01.2007 - 01.2009
Special exhibition Assistant
Assisted in designing and setting up exhibition displays.
Provided support to exhibition staff during the event setup, operation and breakdown.
Paraprofessional
Bedford School District/SAU25
Bedford, NH
01.2000 - 01.2007
District Wide
Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
Education
Certified Expert - Photoshop
Adobe Certified Professional
09-2024
Certified Expert - Illustrator
Adobe Certified Professional
09-2024
Major coursework - Graphic Design
UMASS Lowell, Graduate And Professional Studies, Online
01.2023
Cert of Completion - Graphic Design/Design
Immersion, Design
05.2022
MFA: Visual Arts -
Institute of Art & Design @ New England College, Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2020
Certificate - Photography
New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, New Hampshire
01.2010
BFA - Drawing/Painting
New Hampshire Institute of Art
Manchester, NH
05-2008
Associate Small Business/ Design/ Merchandising -
Virginia Marti College Lakewood, Ohio
01.1989
Skills
Microsoft 365 - Office/Excel
Adobe Creative Suite
Procreate
Experience: Higher Education Administration
Financial Aid/Enrollment Federal Database, Certifying Official - VA, Education Database, Student Information System/Advising/Faculty - Adjunct/Full time
Honorary Visiting Professor at Design Department, Kanazawa College of Art and DesignHonorary Visiting Professor at Design Department, Kanazawa College of Art and Design
Regional Director of Operations at PrimaCorp. Group (Visual College Of Art And Design, CDI College, Reeves College)Regional Director of Operations at PrimaCorp. Group (Visual College Of Art And Design, CDI College, Reeves College)
Student Assistant at Department of Visual Culture Institute of Art and Design, TU ViennaStudent Assistant at Department of Visual Culture Institute of Art and Design, TU Vienna