cv

here is my abbreviated cv. full version available for download as a pdf here

 

e d u c a t i o n

2004  MFA | Photography | Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois

1996  BS | Interdisciplinary Studies – Visual Communications | Iowa State University | Ames, Iowa

1993  AA | Southeastern Community College | Burlington, Iowa

a c a d e m i c   e x p e r i e n c e

current – 2008  Instructor | Department of Interactive Media | Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois

2007 – 2005  Part-Time Faculty | Department of Art | Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois

Part-Time Faculty | Department of Interactive Media| Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois

Part-Time Faculty | Department of Communications | Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois

2004 – 2002  Part-Time Faculty | Department of Art | Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois

Part-Time Faculty | Illinois Central College | East Peoria, Illinois

Instructor | Peoria Art Guild | Master Apprentice Program | Peoria, Illinois

1990 – 1998  Education Staff | Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, Iowa

a c a d e m i c   a c h i e v e m e n t s

• Developed curriculum and coursework for Department of Interactive Media at Bradley University

• Coordinator for Animation and Visual Effect concentration in Interactive Media

• Director of the i.bradley Media Festival

p r o f e s s i o n a l   e x p e r i e n c e

current – 1998  Photographer & President | Studio Cavanah, Inc. | Peoria, Illinois

1999 – 1998  Digital Prepress | All-American Litho | Des Moines, Iowa

1998 – 1996  Photographer | Studio AU, Inc. | Des Moines, Iowa

1998 – 1996  First Assistant | Studio AU, Inc. | Des Moines, Iowa

1996 – 1994  Staff Photographer | Iowa State Daily | Ames, Iowa

p h o t o g r a p h i c   s k i l l s

• expertise with a wide variety of digital and traditional cameras

• knowledge of chemical black & white and color processing and printing

• can work with all forms of studio lighting; daylight, strobe, HMI, tungsten, mixed

• diverse knowledge of digital photography/imaging and their applications

• well versed in the history of photography, it’s pioneers and equipment

c o m p u t e r   s k i l l s

• knowledgeable of the hardware, software and techniques used to produce ideas

• digital imaging, new media production, printing, archiving, graphic design, web design

• specific software knowledge: Adobe CS, Aperture, Lightroom, Final Cut Studio, After Effects

v i d e o   s k i l l s

• working with HD capture using traditional and DSLR cameras

• using editing, motion graphics, sound and video as the next generation of storytelling

i n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y   c o l a b o r a t i o n

• digital print maker for Cradle Oak visiting artist Francisco Souto, Equilibrio

• digital imagry and research & development for Bradley Theatre’s, Orestia

• Paged, Staged and Engaged, a collaborative interactive media exhibition with Kevin Stein

a s s i s t a n t s h i p s   /   i n t e r n s h i p s

2004 – 1999  Graduate Studio Assistant, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois

2002   Graduate Teaching Assistant, Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois

2000 – 1999  Graduate Assistant, Bradley University Graduate School, Peoria, Illinois

1996 – 1995  Web Design Internship, Iowa State Printing Service, Ames, Iowa

s e l e c t e d   s o l o   e x h i b i t i o n s

2009  Maine Square | Picture This Gallery | Peoria Heights, Illinois – September

2008  In the River | Richland College | Decatur, Illinois – January

2005  Some of Ten | WTVP | Peoria, Illinois – May

2004  Here to There | Anderson College | Anderson, South Carolina – September

Proverb, Hartmann Center | Bradley University | Peoria, Illinois – May

Trailing Spouse | Caterpillar, Inc. | East Peoria & Mossville, Illinois – April – June

Some of Ten | Arts for Living Center | Burlington, Iowa – March

2003   still/life | Illinois Central College | East Peoria, Illinois – October

2001  Pétanque | Club Pavillon | Brussels, Belgium – August

s e l e c t e d   g r o u p   e x h i b i t i o n s

2009  Paged, Staged & Engaged | Bradley University | Peoria, IL – December

8×8 | Peoria Art Guild | Peoria, IL – November

2008  32nd Annual Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition | Augustana College | Rock Island, IL – April

8×8 | Peoria Art Guild | Peoria, IL – November

2007  31st Annual Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition | Augustana College | Rock Island, IL – April

Member Artist Show | Peoria Art Guild | Peoria, IL – June

2006   International Exhibition | The Center for Fine Art Photography | Ft. Collins, CO – March

Department of Art Faculty Exhibition | Bradley University | Peoria, IL – August

Peoria Artists | Black Walnut Gallery | Chicago, IL – August

Illinois River Stories | Peoria Art Guild | Peoria, IL – July   *catalog

2005  The Modern Landscape | Springfield Art Association | Springfield, IL – September

29th Annual Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition | Augustana College | Rock Island, IL – April

Wings, Tails, Hooves & Scales | OVMA Exhibition | Columbus, OH – February

The Photograph as an Art Object | Western Illinois University | Macomb, IL – January

7th Annual All Media International Juried Online Art Exhibition | Omaha, NE – Jan – Dec

2004  The Member Show | Peoria Art Guild | Peoria, IL – October – November

National Student Photography Exhibition | Traveling Show throughout Texas -   *catalog

Department of Art Faculty Exhibition | Bradley University | Peoria, IL – August

planes, trains and automobiles, Peoria Art Guild, Peoria, IL – April – May

2003  Come Together | Bradley University | Peoria, IL – August

2002  Working | Bradley University | Peoria, IL – August

1997-1999  Selected Works | Gallery 2AU | West Des Moines, IA

1995   Images From the Trail | Sully Public Library | Sully, IA – December

e x h i b i t i o n   p r e v i e w s

Maine Square | Peoria Journal Star – September, 2009

Photographers Have Work on Show in Peoria | The Hawk Eye – August 20, 2006

On the Illinois | Peoria Journal Star – August 13, 2006

Peoria Art Guild Displays Members’ Works | Peoria Journal Star – October 10, 2004

Photographs Offering New Visions | The Hawk Eye – March 7, 2004

Playing the Numbers | The Hawk Eye – March 5, 2004

Peorian Captures Different View of Europe | Peoria Journal Star – October 12, 2003

e x h i b i t i o n   r e v i e w s

Stein Poem Comes to Life at Bradley | Peoria Journal Star – December 12, 2009

River Show | Peoria Journal Star – August 13, 2006

Chicago Exhibit Features Peorians | Peoria Journal Star – August 20, 2006

Those planes, trains and automobiles | Peoria Journal Star – April 25, 2004

s e l e c t e d   p u b l i c   /   p r i v a t e   c o l l e c t i o n s

Bradley University Permanent Collection | Peoria, IL

Bradley Continuing Education Department | Peoria, IL

Bradley University Graduate School | Peoria, IL

Oscar Gillespie | Printmaker, Peoria, IL

Nathan Cox | Ceramicist, Anderson, SC

Ann Au | Gallery Owner | 2AU, Des Moines, IA

Ann Coulter | Artist, Elmwood, IL

p  u b l i c a t i o n s

2010  Paged, Staged & Engaged | Exhibition Catalog

2009  Maine Square | Exhibition Catalog

2006   Illinois River Stories | Exhibition Catalog

2004  TPS Contact Sheet | Texas Photographic Society

National Student Photography Competition Catalog | Texas Photographic Society

proverbs | Graduate Thesis

1999 – present  Bradley University Publications | Full Circle, Hilltopics, President’s Report, Admissions materials

1997 – present  Editorial Magazines | Mamm, Country Home, Family Money,

Better Homes & Gardens, Country Gardens, Traditional Home, Pulp & Paper International

1998  Des Moines, Iowa’s Financial Center | Towery Publishing

1994 – 1996  Iowa State Daily

1995  Photographer’s Forum | Best of College Photography Annual

l e c t u r e s   /   p r e s e n t a t i o n s

2009  Speak Up Lecture Series | Bradley University

2008  Speak Up Lecture Series | Bradley University

2007   NMC Conference | Princeton University | Princeton, New Jersey

2006  Peoria Color Camera Club | Peoria, Illinois

2004  Institute for Learning in Retirement | Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois

2004  Gallery Talk/Visiting Lecturer | Anderson College | Anderson, South Carolina

2004  Visiting Artist Lecture  | Carroll College, Waukesha, Wisconsin

s o c i e t y   m e m b e r s h i p

2006 – present  National Association of Photoshop Professionals

2005 – present  Center for Fine Art Photography

2004 – present  Texas Photographic Society

1999 – present  Society for Photographic Education

1999 – present  College Art Association

a w a r d s   /   a c t i v i t i e s

2005 – present  Ambassador | The Center for Fine Art Photography | Ft. Collins, Colorado

2004   First Place | The Member Show | The Peoria Art Guild

2004  Finalist | Texas Photographic Society | National Student Photography Exhibition

2002   Scholarship Recipient | International Photography Hall of Fame

2002 – 2004  Member | Bradley University Graduate Student Advisory Council

2002 – 2004  Graduate Student Representative | Bradley University Senate

1996  First Place | Iowa Press Photographers Association Contest, College Class, Photo Essay

1995  Finalist | Photographer’s Forum, Best of College Photography Annual

j u d g e d   /   j u r i e d

2010  Illinois Art League | Members Show – Juror

2005 Peoria Art Guild | Fine Art Fair – Selection Jury Member

Illinois Art League | Members Show – Juror

2004 Morton Art Guild | Pumpkin Festival Art Show – Juror