Internation Seminar in traditional Chinese art and architecture
Focus: Feng Shui
Master's of Fine Art - Design Studies
Focus: Design Visualization and Communicaiton
PEKING UNIVERSITY - BEIJING, CHINA (2007)
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADSION (2008)
EDUCATION
Cirriculum Vitae
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON (2003)
Skills
EXPERIENCE
REVIT
AUTOCAD
RHINOCEROS 3D
3D STUDIO MAX
MAYA
SKETCHUP
LUMION
PHOTOSHOP
ILLUSTRATOR
INDESIGN
DREAMWEAVER
ACROBAT
RENDERING
PRINTMAKING
WEBSITE DESIGN
ANIMATION
COLLEGE LEVEL INSTRUCTION
COURSE DEVELOPMENT
ONLINE INSTRUCTION
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Intro to AutoCAD
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Intro to Revit
INSTRUCTOR
Madison College: Architectural Technologies (2013-present)
Bachelor's of Science - Environment, Textiles and Design
Focus: Interior Design
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SketchUp
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Revit Architecture
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Intro to AutoCAD
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Intermediate AutoCAD
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Digital Painting with Adobe Software
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Basic Color Theory for Artists and Designers
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Digital Fantasy ArtPortfolio for Artists and Designers
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Intro to Cartooning
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Bootcamp for Cartoonists (Summer Youth Program)
INSTRUCTOR + COURSE DEVELOPER
Madison College: Continuing Education (2011-present)
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Creation and development of unique online software tutorials, available worldwide
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Geared towards Interior Designers, Architects and Students
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Software covered includes: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop and InDesign
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Interior Design
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Kitchen and Bath Design
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Architectural Drafting + Design Visualization
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2D AutoCAD Construction Documents + Renderings
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3D AutoCAD Models + Renderings
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3D Revit Models (BIM Software) + Renderings
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Construction Management/Coordination
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Project Scheduling
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Space Planning
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Lighting Design
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Client Presentation and Consultation
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Color and Design Coordination
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Material Selection and Specification
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Cost Estimating
INTERIOR DESIGNER + ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/DESIGNER + REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL
Tandem Realty Group: www.tandemrealtygroup.com (2011-present)
LECTURER + INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIALIST + COURSE DEVELOPER
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Department of Design Studies (2008-present)
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DS 699: Independent Study
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DS 624: Portfolio and Professional Practice
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DS 501: Visual Communication 1
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DS 501: Visual Communication 2
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DS 323: AutoCAD for Architectural Interiors
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DS 320: Sketching and Rendering
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DS 120: Design Fundamentals 1 – 2 Dimensional Design
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Department of Landscape Architecture (2014-present)
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LA 375: Advanced Visual Communication
TEACHING ASSISTANT
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Department of Design Studies (2007-2008)
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DS 120: Design Fundamentals 1 – 2 Dimensional Design
PROJECT ASSISTANT + DIGITAL STUDIO ASSISTANT
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Department of Design Studies (2006-2008)
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Design Studies Department Tutor
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Guest Lecturer for various courses in the Design Studies Department
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Supervisor/Tech Support for the CAD Lab
INSTRUCTOR + COURSE DEVELOPER
University of Wisconsin – Madison: Department of Design Studies (2005,2006,2009)
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PEOPLE Program: Interior Design Summer Internship (Summer Youth Program)
DESIGN VISUALIZATION COORDINATOR + INTERIOR DESIGNER + ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/DESIGNER
American TV and Appliance (2003-2005)
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Space Planning
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Product and Inventory Control
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Sales, Pricing and Record Keeping
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Product Merchandising
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Furniture Bay Design
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Color and design coordination
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Architectural Drafting/CAD Drafting
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Client Consultation
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Client Presentation
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Lighting Consultation
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Sales and Installation of furniture, custom upholstery and accessories
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN
University of Wisconsin – Madison : Department of Design Studies (2003)
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Space planning for various academic departments within the School of Human Ecology
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Office, public space and classroom interior design
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Cost Estimating
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Color and design coordination
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Hand drafting
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Design Visualization
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Color rendering by hand
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AutoCAD drafting and detailing
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3D modeling building using various CAD programs
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Client interview and programming
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Client Presentation
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Lighting Consultation
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Material selection and specification
PUBLICATIONS
DESIGN CONSULTANT + GRAPHIC DESIGNER + ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTER/ILLUSTRATOR
Design Consultation + Concept Illustration
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Design Thinking for Interiors: Inquiry, Experience, Impact
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by Joy H. Dohr and Margaret Portillo (Wiley, 2011)
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The Interior Plan: Concepts and Exercises
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by Roberto J. Rengel (Fairchild, 2011)
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GUEST LECTURES
2013
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Adobe InDesign for Interior Design Presentations – Introduction (09.17.13)
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Adobe InDesign for Interior Design Presentations – Advanced (09.19.13)
2012
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Revit for Interior Designers - 2 Day Workshop (04.12.12 - 04.13.12)
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Rendering with Adobe Photoshop for Interior Designers (09.18.12)
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Adobe InDesign for Interior Design Presentations – Introduction (09.25.12)
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Adobe InDesign for Interior Design Presentations – Advanced (09.27.12)
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Google SketchUp for Interior Designers – Part 1 (10.09.12)
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Google SketchUp for Interior Designers – Part 2 (10.18.12)
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Graphics Troubleshooting (11.13.12)
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AutoCAD: Intro to 3D Modeling (11.15.12)
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AutoCAD: Solids and Surfaces (11.20.12)
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AutoCAD: Intro to Rendering (11.22.12)
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AutoCAD: Advanced Materials and Lighting (12.04.12)
2011
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Rendering with Adobe Photoshop (03.15.11)
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AutoCAD: Creating Complex Shapes and Surfaces (04.21.11)
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AutoCAD: Troubleshooting (04.26.11)
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AutoCAD: Materials and Lighting (04.10.11)
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AutoCAD: Advanced Rendering (02.23.11)
2010
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Adobe InDesign for Interior Design Presentations - Advanced (11.25.10)
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Adobe InDesign for Interior Design Presentations – Intro (11.09.10)
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Adobe CS5 for a Professional Portfolio - Advanced (10.27.10)
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Adobe CS5 for a Professional Portfolio – Intro (10.13.10)
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Rendering with Adobe Photoshop – Advanced (03.25.10)
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Rendering with Adobe Photoshop – Intro (03.11.10)
2009
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Graphics Troubleshooting (11.15.09)
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Adobe CS4 for a Professional Portfolio (09.21.09)
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AutoCAD to Photoshop (03.10.09)
2008
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Advanced InDesign (10.27.08)
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Adobe CS4 for a Professional Portfolio (10.13.08)
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Introduction to InDesign (09.24.08)
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AutoCAD: Advanced Materials and Lighting (04.15.08)
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Creating a Professional Presentation with Adobe CS4 (03.11.08)
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AutoCAD: Solids and Surfaces (02.26.08)
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AutoCAD: Troubleshooting (02.12.08)
2007
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Intro to Microsoft PowerPoint (10.16.07)
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Combining Photoshop and Illustrator for Apparel Design (10.08.07)
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Photoshop Techniques for Presentation Graphics (09.27.07)
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AutoCAD: Creating Complex Shapes and Surfaces (04.24.07)
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AutoCAD: Troubleshooting (04.26.07)
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AutoCAD: Materials and Lighting (04.10.07)
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AutoCAD: Advanced Rendering (03.29.07)
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Adobe Illustrator for Apparel Design (03.12.07)
2006
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Adobe Photoshop: Tips and Techniques (10.24.06)
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Adobe Photoshop and PowerPoint for an Effective Presentation (10.20.06)
ORGANIZATIONS
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Member of CIDA Accreditation Committee – Presentation Graphics Sub-Committee Leader (2010)
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ASAI - American Society of Architectural Illustrators (2007-2009)
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SGC – Southern Graphics Counsel (2007-2009)
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ASID - American Society of Interior Designers (2001-2003)
EXHIBITION RECORD
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DCA Competition: Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta GA (2009-juried)
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"Bridging Communication"
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Award Granted
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Tenney - Lapham Art Exhibition, Madison WI (2009)
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Featured Artist/Gallery Coordinator
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Tenney-Lapham Art Exhibition, Madison WI (2008)
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Featured Artist/Gallery Coordinator
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M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, UW – Madison Design Gallery (2008-solo)
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"Trailer Parks and Moon Pies"
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DCA Competition: Ball State University, Muncie IN (2008-juried)
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"Flow, Filter, Feeling, Focus"
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Award Granted
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Digital Exhibition, UW-Madison 734 Gallery (2007-solo)
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Student Design Exhibition, UW–Madison: Design Gallery (2008-juried)
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Award Granted
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Student Design Exhibition, UW-Madison: Design Gallery (2007-juried)
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Award Granted
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Student Design Exhibition, UW-Madison: Design Gallery (2006-juried)
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Award Granted
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Student Design Exhibition, UW-Madison: Design Gallery (2002-juried)
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Student Design Exhibition, UW-Madison: Design Gallery (2001-juried)
PRINT COLLECTIONS
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“Future Leftovers” Printmaking Portfolio (2008)
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Permanent collection at the University of Wisconsin – Madison
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“Cheese Grits: From Dixieland to Dairyland” Printmaking Portfolio (2007)
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Permanent collections at the University of Wisconsin – Madison and University of Montevallo, Alabama
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2010 - present
2010 - present