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EDUCATION

 

                2005     Rhode Island School of Design, MFA, Textile Design

                                Connecting Distances, Thesis Project, Textile Design Department

                        Developed a collection of jacquards to be used as upholstery on furniture,

wallcovering and window treatments within the interior space of a VIP Airport

Lounge.  The inspiration for these designs was based on my international travel

and my desire to translate these experiences  into my fabrics.  I incorporated

universal motifs, architecture and styles of traditional fabrics such as toiles into

my designs.  I wanted my designs to communicate an international message of

a global community.

               

2003     Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri

1986      University of Georgia, BBA, Major: Marketing / Minor: Art

 

SKILLS

               

· Weaving / Dobby & Jacquard · PointeCarre                                                            · Weave Point                                                           · Ned Graphics Design and Repeat Pro   · Printmaking

· Hand Painting Techniques · Silk Screen Printing · Microsoft Office · Photoshop · Illustrator

 

EXHIBITIONS

 

                2005     Felissimo Design House, Textile Graduate Show, New York, NY

                2005     RISD Museum, Graduate Thesis Show, Providence, RI

                2004     Sol Koffler Gallery, Textile Graduate Exhibition, Providence, RI

                1986      University of Georgia, Art Gallery, Athens, GA

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

                                "Fabric's Next Generation", The New York Sun, June 14, 2005

                                “Dream of Being an Artist”, The Augusta Chronicle, September 15, 2005

 

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

 

                2005     Honor Student, Rhode Island School of Design

                2003     Honor Student, Webster University

               

COLLECTION

 

1986      "No Pun Intended", Print, University of Georgia

 

FELLOWSHIP

 

        2003-05     Rhode Island School of Design, Textile Department Fellowship

                               

 

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

               

2004-05        Student Coordinator, Graduate Liaison, Rhode Island School of Design,

                        Graduate Studies Division

2005     Graduate Student Teacher, Silk Screen Printing, Rhode Island School of Design

               

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE       

                               

1996 -   Maritz Travel Company

                2002     Performance Improvement Group Travel, Western Marketing

                                Project Account Manager: February 1996 - August 2002

 

- Responsible for managing travel incentive programs and New Model Automobile

   shows for a $16+ million client

- Design and present travel opportunities to client

- Develop pre-sale itineraries and costing, conduct client site inspections and

   administer post-sale programs

- Instrumental in increasing account volume by 56%

- Designs for corporate gifts e.g. Limoge

- Monitor opportunities for profit improvement and analyze budget

- Manage and train team members consisting of 4-5 people

- Assist travel vice president on special projects and training

- Consult support departments regarding supplier issues worldwide

- Utilize extensive destination knowledge to inform account team on future

   program planning

- Maintain positive working relationship with support teams and vendors

                Recipient of the following awards:

                                                      - Tradition of Service: Fiscal Quarters 1998, 1999 and 2000

      - Peak Performer: Fiscal Quarter 1998

                               

1992-    Program Operations

                1996      Senior Travel Director: August 1992 - February 1996

- Operated incentive and business group travel programs domestically

   and internationally

- Acted as primary liaison between client, hotels and suppliers

- Coordinated programs serving 25 to 3000 participants and managed

   up to 50 staff

- Achieved an excellent record in cost breakage and accounting

- Gained extensive domestic and international destination knowledge

                Recipient of the following awards:

                                                      - Lead Travel Director of the Month: 2-time achievement

                                                      - Travel Director of the Month: 6-time achievement

                                                      - Service Team of the Month: 4-time achievement

 

                1990-    Business Group Travel

                1992      Travel Project Manager: August 1990 - August 1992

- Developed program presentations involving logistic design, research,

                                   itinerary development, copy and budget analysis

- Managed support departments, budgets and on-site program operations

- Established and maintained positive relationship with clients, account

  executives and suppliers

 

Supervisor, Swan Restaurant, Hilton Hotel, Breckenridge, CO: July 1988 - April 1990

Reservationist, SCI Property Management Company, Breckenridge, CO: January 1987 - April 1988