Visual communication through composition of imagery and words, space and function are my strengths.
Helping people with design solutions is my passion.
Thank you for your interest in my professional information. I specialize in design solutions with 30 years experience in visual environments, specifically in the fields of interior architecture & design, fashion merchandising, instructional design, and higher education.
My main focus is on providing innovative solutions for individuals who will be experiencing a particular space or have a need for functional items or information. I am constantly learning and studying design principles, elements, education, history, and fundamentals to ensure that my design ideas and applications are both successful and cutting-edge.
I thrive on design challenges and believe that every individual plays a crucial role in finding the best solution. Design Thinking is a philosophy that I strongly adhere to, as it allows me to approach design problems with a broader and more holistic viewpoint, resulting in ideal solutions.
If you would like to see examples of my work, please take a look at my online portfolio, which showcases my growth as a designer, educator, artist, and professional.
Education
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 2018 - present
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Learning Sciences and Human Development
Instructional Design & Technology Master's Program
WVU Master's Program College of Educ & Human Services
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV 1988 - 1992
Carleton Varney School of Art & Design,
B.A. Interior Design
Internship in New York, NY at Dorothy Draper, Inc. with Carleton Varney
Dorothy Draper & Company Website
University of Charleston Website
Bauder Fashion College
Atlanta, GA 1987 - 1988
Study Emphasis: Fashion Design & Merchandising, Interior Design, and Modeling/Professionalism
Bauder Fashion College Website
Parkersburg Community College
Parkersburg, WV (1986 fall semester)
Study Emphasis: Music Theory, Piano, English I, French I, Drafting Mechanics
WVU-Parkersburg (formally Parkersburg Community College)
High School: Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, WV 1986
Big Red Band
Professional Affiliations 2010 - current
2023 Committee for Planning of the WV Statewide Technology Conference in July 2023
2020-2022 President of the AAFACS-WV
2018 - 2020 Vice President of AAFACS-WV
Presenter: Is Education Wicked?
Design Thinking
2018 West Virginia FACS Annual Meeting
Reviewer for Poster submissions
College Campus Hosted event in Fairmont
Continuing Education
2010 - current
LINKED IN Learning:
Revit Prep
E Learning
Quality Matters
Autodesk
AutoCad
Revit
Sketchup
Microsoft
Certificates of Learning and Training
Statewide Activities and Recognitions
2022 - 2023 West Virginia State Technology Conference
Organization & Planning Committee
September - June
Professional Affiliations
2020 National Society of Leadership & Success
WVU Chapter
For Committee Listing Please See Resume
HONORS & AWARDS
2021 LIV Hospitality Interior Design
"Honorable Mention"
2020-2021 NSF Grant Team at Pierpont for a Makerspace
2017 Academic Advising Nominee
2016 Academic Advising Nominee
2014 Pierpont Pride Award
Recognized by the President of the Pierpont Comm & Tech College for contributions to the institution
2014 NISOD Excellence Award
(National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development)
National award from the University of Texas National Institute for Staff for faculty contributions to community college.
GRANTS
2017 Cengage/JFF ARC Grant $25,000.00
High School completion initiative with Cengage and Pierpont
Online High School advising and pilot with Pierpont with 20 Scholarships
2014 WV Community Participation Grant $5,500.00
Ridgedale Elementary Classroom Technology (iPads for Kindergarten classroom)
Ridgedale Gymnasium Equipment (stationary bikes)