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

Parkersburg High School Foundation

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


Google

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"

LINK HERE


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) 


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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)



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