Experience

Scottsdale Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Adjunct instructor/Interior Design

  • Aug 2002 - Present

  • Demonstrated knowledge of design principles by developing instructional materials • Provided quality instruction to a diverse student population • Practiced effective presentation skills by providing quality instruction. Courses instructed: INT 105 Introduction to Interior Design INT 150 Color & Design INT 145 Drawing and Rendering INT 225 History of Decorative Arts • Demonstrated knowledge of design principles by developing instructional materials • Provided quality instruction to a diverse student population • Practiced effective presentation skills by providing quality instruction. Courses instructed: INT 105 Introduction to Interior Design INT 150 Color & Design INT 145 Drawing and Rendering INT 225 History of Decorative Arts



The Art Institutes

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct instructor/Fashion Marketing and Management Program

  • Jul 2004 - Nov 2011

  Adjunct instructor/Fashion Marketing and Management Program The Art Institute of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ • Demonstrated knowledge of FM principles by developing instructional materials • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing quality instruction. Academic Student Advisor/Fashion Marketing and Management Program • Designed presentation materials for faculty in-service meetings, various workshops, portfolio reviews and open houses. • Facilitated and advised weekly meetings for fashion club students • Planned and organized study tours to Chicago Fashion Group International Career Seminar, New York Fashion Week, LA Garment District, and MAGIC Las Vegas and produced fashion shows. • Presented community outreach programs such as NBA All Stars 2009 and Super Bowl XLII at The Phoenix Convention Center. Courses instructed: FM 100 Survey of the Fashion Industry FM 111 Trends & Concepts FM 224 Visual Techniques & Design I FM 324 Visual Techniques & Design II FM 400 Product Development FM 402 Retail Store Management Show less



Mesa Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct/Fashion &Interior Design

  • Aug 2002 - Apr 2009

  • Demonstrated knowledge of design and arts by providing quality instruction to a diverse student population. • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing quality instruction. Courses instructed: INT105 Introduction to Interior Design TEC 105 Cultural Aspects of Clothing TEC 109 Introduction to Merchandising TEC 272 Retail Merchandising • Demonstrated knowledge of design and arts by providing quality instruction to a diverse student population. • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing quality instruction. Courses instructed: INT105 Introduction to Interior Design TEC 105 Cultural Aspects of Clothing TEC 109 Introduction to Merchandising TEC 272 Retail Merchandising



Illinois Institute of Art Chicago

• Chicago, IL

• Adjunct Instructor/Academic Student Advisor/Fashion Marketing

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Reviewed academic credit transcripts evaluations and form articulation agreements with community colleges and high school design programs. • Assisted the academic Director of Fashion Marketing with student advising. • Demonstrated knowledge of design and arts by providing quality instruction to a diverse student population. • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing quality instruction. Courses instructed: FM 111 Visual Techniques & Design I FM 211 Visual Techniques & Design II Show less



International Academy of Design and Technology

• Chicago, Il

• Adjunct Instructor/ Academic Student Advisor Fashion Design Fashion Marketing, Interior & Graphic D

  • Jul 1996 - Dec 2001

  • Demonstrated knowledge of design principles by developing instructional materials • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing quality instruction, through well-prepared classes, relevant assignments, and clear documentation of student progress and support of the academic success for each student. Courses Instructed: • ART 111 Color Theory ART 220 Color for Interior Design • BUS 100 Introduction to Business DSN 101 Fundamentals of Design • FD 202 Jewelry Design INT 101 Introduction to Interior Design • MER 100 Fashion Technology MER 101 Introduction to Fashion • MER 105 Retailing Principals & Practices MER 201 Aesthetics for Design • MER 202 Visual Merchandising I MER 221 Fashion Publicity & Promotion • MER 303 Visual Merchandising II MER 307 Retail Sales Promotion • MER 308 Survey of Visual Merchandising MER 309 Apparel Accessories • MER 326 Fashion Show Production MER 404 Visual Merchandising Practicum • MKT 211 Consumer Behavior MNA 201 Principals of Management Show less



Ray Vogue College of Design

• Chicago and Schaumburg, IL

• Adjunct Instructor/Admissions/Academic Student Advisor/Fashion Marketing

  • Jun 1981 - Jun 1999

  • Demonstrated knowledge of design and arts by providing quality instruction to a diverse student population. • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills by providing quality instruction. • Designed presentation materials for faculty in-service meetings, various workshops, portfolio reviews, open houses, and fashion show productions. • Facilitated and advised weekly meetings for fashion club students • Assisted the admissions department in new student recruitment and community outreach. Courses Instructed: FD 101 Elements of Design FD 351 Creative Design FD 353 Accessory Design FD 354 Jewelry Design FD 202 Jewelry Design INT 101 Introduction to Interior Design FD 450 Embellishment & Design FD 451 Fashion Show Production FM 120 Color & Design FM 270 Fashion Promotion VM 120 Introduction to Visual VM 191 Display Workshop VM 199 Prop Design VM 260 Visual Merchandising Minor I VM 261 Visual Merchandising Minor II VM 361 Visual Merchandising Internship Show less



Neiman Marcus

• Oak Brook, IL

• Fashion Stylist/Visual Merchandising

  • Mar 1996 - Aug 1998

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Merchandising and styling of women’s apparel through out the store design • Demonstrated and prepared and set arrangement for in-store trunk shows, fashion shows and special event. • Demonstrated knowledge of Merchandising and styling of women’s apparel through out the store design • Demonstrated and prepared and set arrangement for in-store trunk shows, fashion shows and special event.



The Bradford Exchange

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head Visual Merchandiser

  • Feb 1994 - Aug 1996

  • The Bradford Exchange, Niles, IL Developed, design, and installation of products for showroom and trade show exhibits, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, and New York. • The Bradford Exchange, Niles, IL Developed, design, and installation of products for showroom and trade show exhibits, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, and New York.



Charels A. Stevens

• Chicago, IL

• Assistant Fashion Director/Special Events

  • Jun 1980 - Jun 1981

  • Demonstrated knowledge of coordination of merchandise and styling of women’s apparel, and choosing models. • Demonstrated and prepared and set arrangement for in-store trunk shows, fashion shows and special event. • Demonstrated knowledge of coordination of merchandise and styling of women’s apparel, and choosing models. • Demonstrated and prepared and set arrangement for in-store trunk shows, fashion shows and special event.



Charles A. Stevens

• Chicago, IL

• Fashion Coordinator Visual Merchandising/Photo Stylist Advertising

  • Apr 1978 - Jun 1980

  •Responsible for coordinating one hundred and twenty outfit’s bi-monthly for interior and exterior display presentation and coordination of merchandise and styling of seasonal photo shoots for magazines, newspapers and direct mailers. •Responsible for coordinating one hundred and twenty outfit’s bi-monthly for interior and exterior display presentation and coordination of merchandise and styling of seasonal photo shoots for magazines, newspapers and direct mailers.