
Curriculum Vitae
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Summary
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Experience
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Adjunct Instructor
University of North Texas
2018 - Present
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Curriculum design and instruction
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Courses of up to 280 students
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LMS Expert
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Managed up to 4 Teaching Assistants
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Evaluated, Maintained records, reporting, and documentation for students following regulatory and university guidelines.
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Instructional formats: In person, Online, and Hybrid
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Instructor of Record for: Art Appreciation, Art and Business, Entrepreneurship, Beginning Photography, Beginning New Media, Dark Room Photography, Alternative Process Photography, Design Foundations

Adjunct Instructor
Collin College
2021 - Present
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Curriculum design and instruction
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LMS Expert
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Evaluated, Maintained records, reporting, and documentation for students following regulatory and university guidelines.
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Instructional formats: In person, Online, and Hybrid
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Instructor of Record for: Art Appreciation, Beginning Photography, Foundations of Art

Director of Outreach
South-Central Region
National Association of Graduate Professional Students
2020 - 2021
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Worked with graduate student programs across the southwest region of the United States
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Retained current membership in the southwest region
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Grew membership in the Southwest Region by 20%
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Planned 2021 Regional Conference
Graduate Senator
Graduate Student Council | University of North Texas
2020 - 2021
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Graduate Student Library Ambassador
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Planning committee 2021 National Conference

Lifestyle Photographer
Chewy.com
2017 - 2018
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Dog and Cat product photography for chewy.com and other national brands
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Coordinated with marketing to execute marketing campaigns
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Ecommerce photography
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Data tracking for products to assign and complete goals
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Coordinated set designs, styling, modeling, and products
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Trained interns

Combat Medic
United States Army
2012 - 2014
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Tactical medical treatment
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Awarded Expert Field Medical Badge
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Guidon Bearer
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Expert Field Medical Badge

Culinary Manager
Chili's Bar and Grill
2010 - 2012
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Inventory tracking and maintenance
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AVT lowered under my management allowing for higher store profitability
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Labor Tracking
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Accomplished store profit goals
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Employee training, coaching, and developing
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Tested and developed multiple new menu items and promotions

Education

Master of Fine Arts
University of North Texas | Studio Art - Concentration in Photography
2021
Master of Arts
University of North Texas | Art History
2021
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Art Institute of Dallas
2017



Professional Training & Certifications
I believe continued professional development is key to success. Here are some ways I have continued to grow as a leader, educator, and team member.

Leadership, Ethics, and Corporate Accountability
Harvard Business School Online
Google Project Manager: Professional Certificate
Coursera
Courses Included:
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Agile Project Management
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Project Execution: Running the Project
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Project Planning: Putting it All Together
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Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project
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Foundations of Project Management
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Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World
Google Cloud Digital Leader Training Professional Certificate
Coursera
Courses Included:
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Infrastructure and Application Modernization With Google Cloud
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Innovating with Data and Google Cloud
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Digital Transformation with Google Cloud
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Understanding Google Cloud Security and Operations
Regulatory Compliance
Coursera
Courses Included:
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What is Compliance?
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Effectives Compliance Programs
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Privacy Law and Data Collection
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What is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance


Skills
A diverse background brings a diverse set of skills. Most skills are transferable for almost any industry.
This section is divided into 3 segments. Professional Skills, Technology, and Soft Skills. These sections sometimes overlap, but blend and allow me to adapt and grow in new settings.

Professional Skills
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Management and Leadership- 10+ years
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Curriculum development and execution - 5+ years
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Training and Development 10+
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Designed and instructed classes of up to 280 students
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Agile Project Management
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Design Thinking
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Human centered approach
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High aptitude for learning new technology quickly
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Research
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Customer Service

Technology
Customer Analytics
What is Compliance

Soft Skills
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Organized
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Team Player
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Verbal and written communication
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Ambitious
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Creative thinker
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Analytical Thinker
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Innovative

Technology
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Learning Module System (LMS)
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Microsoft
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Word
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Excel
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Powerpoint
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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Lightroom
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Premier Pro
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Logic Pro
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After Effects
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Mac & PC
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Digital File Management
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Google Cloud
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Asana
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Prezi
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Lectures, Research, and Conferences

2022:
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The photographs of Lady Hawarden: Privilege, Representation, and the Irish Working Classes | Lecturer | Texas Center for Working Class Studies 8th Annual Conference
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Photography: Digital and Cyanotypes | Workshops | Collin College Summer Camps
2021:
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Fragmenting Time | MFA Thesis Defense | University of North Texas
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Fabricating Irish Labor: Picturing Gender, Class, and Politics in the Photographs of Lady Hawarden | Research Project Colloquium Presentation | University of North Texas
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Professional Portraits | Workshop | NAGPS Regional Conference
2020:
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Perseverance | Roundtable Discussion Host | NAGPS National Conference
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Cubism | Workshop | American Association of Teachers of French
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Impressionism | Lecturer | American Association of Teachers of French | Regional Retreat

Volunteer & Professional Service

2020-2021:
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Senator | Graduate Student Council | University of North Texas
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Graduate Student Council Senator | Staff Senate | University of North Texas
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Graduate Student Library Ambassador | University of North Texas
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Marketing | 2020 National Conference Planning | National Association of Graduate Professional Students
2013-2014:
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Change of Command Ceremonies Photographer | U.S. Army

Awards & Scholarships

Awards & Scholarships

Awards & Scholarships
2020-2021:
College of Visual Arts and Design Voertman-Ardoin Scholarship
J E Bond Memorial Scholarship
2019-2020:
College of Visual Arts and Design J Robert Eger Scholarship
College of Visual Arts and Design general scholarship
2018-2019:
College of Visual Arts and Design Voertman-Ardoin Scholarship
2017:
BFA Honor Graduate | Art Institute of Dallas
Outstanding Portfolio | Art Institute of Dallas
2013:
Expert Field Medical Badge | U.S. Army
2012:
Honor Graduate| Advanced Individualized Medical Training | U.S. Army