Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Houston TX

  • Fine Artist

    • Jan 2019 - Present
    • Houston TX
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  The Art Institute of Houston

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Design Instructor

    • Oct 2018 - Jan 2019

    Instructional responsibilities for a CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree program - 2-3 course load per quarter.

  • Program Coordinator, Interior Design

    • Jul 2016 - Oct 2018

    Managerial responsibility for CIDA-accredited Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree programs at three post-secondary campuses, including faculty recruiting, curriculum development, institutional effectiveness, program accreditation, student persistence, and admissions support. Teaching load averages two courses per quarter.

  • Academic Director, Department of Design

    • Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

    2012 - 2016 Administrative responsibility for 8 post-secondary academic programs (BFA Interior Design; AA & BFA Graphic Design; AA & BFA Web Design & Multimedia; BS Design & Technical Graphics; BFA Advertising; and Arts Foundation), comprising 400+ students, 25+ FT and adjunct faculty, plus instructional duties (2-3 courses per academic quarter):Recruited, enlisted, and trained qualified FT and adjunct faculty for instructional assignments in managed programs;Conducted yearly HR assessments for 25+ FT and adjunct faculty, in addition to formal quarterly performance monitoring and evaluation;Oversee and manage the quarterly scheduling of classes, laboratories, and independent studies for 400+ students in managed programs;Provided formal quarterly and annual assessments of managed programs in support of institutional effectiveness initiatives, and external accreditation processes at the program, departmental, and institutional level;Responsible for meeting quarterly student persistence metrics;Monitored student attendance, performance, and academic progress in managed programs, and took appropriate action in cases where constructive intervention was indicated;Coordinated faculty and student participation in institutional activities related to admissions, training, public relations, outside projects, sponsored competitions, program-related travel, and attendance at designated events, and other areas related to managed programs.

  • Department Chair, BFA Interior Design

    • Jul 2003 - Jul 2012

    Administrative responsibility for 150+ student BFA in Interior Design, plus instructional duties: (3 courses per academic quarter).Aligned BFA ID program with the professional standards of the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA) - the program was twice accredited by the CIDA for two consecutive 6-year terms (2005, 2011)BFA ID outperformed 2005-2013 student persistence plan 70% of the time.BS Design & Technical Graphics outperformed 2008-2013 student persistence plan 66% of the time.2007 Developed BS Design & Technical Graphics program adopted by six affiliated four-year campuses.2007 Developed AA Architectural Design & Drafting Technology program adopted by eight affiliated two-year college campuses.2005 Presented the BFA ID to The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) - the college received a 10-year accreditation.2004 Developed 400-level contract administration course (project origination, bidding, start-up, scheduling, documentation, risk management, dispute resolution, and close-out).

  • Instructor, Multimedia & Web Design

    • Jan 1998 - Jul 2003

    1998-2003 Adjunct and FT faculty Multimedia BFA with instructional responsibilities (5 classes per academic quarter) in 2D/3D digital imaging; NLE video production & compositing; interactive media authoring; and client-side web design, coding & development.

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  Christopher Development Company

  • Houston TX

  • Principal

    • Jan 1980 - Dec 1998
    • Houston TX

    1990-1998 Real estate investment services for individuals and private partnerships in Texas and elsewhere.1988-1989 Managed the environmental remediation of 2700 Post Oak, a 25 story, 490,152 sf office building, Houston TX for the Gerald D. Hines Interests.1988-1989 Managed the environmental reme...

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  Christopher Wren, Inc.

  • Houston, TX

  • President/CEO

    • Jan 1978 - Dec 1980
    • Houston, TX

    Determined to learn how buildings were put together, I started a small construction company. Houston was on fire in the late 70s, and it wasn't long before I graduated from simple sitework to structural foundation work, learning an enormous amount about design, construction, and all things ar...

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  Vantage Planning Systems

  • Houston TX

  • Project Architect

    • Aug 1977 - Dec 1977
    • Houston TX

    1977 Project Architect, Vantage Planning Systems, the architectural design subsidiary of The Vantage Companies, a Dallas real estate developer of commercial and industrial properties. The work included the design, production, and contract administration of office, service center, warehouse, and m...

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  3D International

  • Houston TX

  • Associate Designer

    • Jun 1976 - Aug 1977
    • Houston TX

    1976Associate Designer, Neuhaus + Taylor, a Houston architectural firm (subsequently named 3D International). Harwood Taylor was a Texas architect. A graduate of UT Austin, he built his practice catering to the speculative whims of Houston's real estate developers. Business was brisk, and he ...

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  rePrint Editions

  • Houston TX

  • Principal

    • Jan 1970 - Dec 1976
    • Houston TX

    A self-directed art restoration project involving graphic art from the period 1880 to 1940. Original prints were reproduced using digital technology, with the goal of better presenting them to a contemporary audience. Originally focused on American artists, the collection includes European artis...

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  United States Army

  • Sergeant, E5

    • Sep 1965 - May 1969

    1965-1969Service in the United States Army at duty stations in the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia: 1969 Infantry Advisor to Vietnamese ground forces on assignment to the the Military Assistance Command/Vietnam. 1967-1968 Infantry Squad Leader, 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Ft. Meade, M...