EDUCATION
2012 - University of Notre Dame /// Master of Fine Arts
2005 - Columbia College Chicago /// Bachelor of Fine Arts
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2016-Current - Associate Faculty /// College of the Redwoods /// Eureka, CA
2014-Current - Instructional Support Technician /// Humboldt State University /// Arcata, CA
2014-2016 - Lecturer /// Humboldt State University /// Arcata, CA
2013 - Visiting Faculty /// Sculpture /// University of Notre Dame /// Notre Dame, IN
2012-2013 - Associate Faculty /// Visual Literacy /// Indiana University South Bend /// South Bend, IN
2010-2012 - Instructor of Record /// Wood Sculpture /// University of Notre Dame /// Notre Dame, IN
2011 - Instructor of Record /// 3D Foundations /// University of Notre Dame /// Notre Dame, IN
2009 - Teaching Assistant /// Metal Sculpture /// University of Notre Dame /// Notre Dame, IN
AWARDS
2020 - Humboldt State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty/Staff Award
2019 - Bureau of Land Management Artist in Residence /// King Range, California
2019 - Beverly Faben Arts Fund - Humboldt Arts Council
2016 - Cultural Artifacts and Repurposed Materials /// Art Talk / Morris Graves Museum
2016 - Beverly Faben Arts Fund - Humboldt Arts Council
2014 - Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities Fellowship /// Humboldt State University
2013 - Adjunct Professional Development Grant /// University of Notre Dame
2009-2012 - Teaching Fellowship and Full Tuition Waiver /// University of Notre Dame
2011 - Graduate Student Research Award (ISLA/GSRA) /// University of Notre Dame
2011 - Graduate School Professional Development Grant /// University of Notre Dame
2011 - Zahm Research Grant /// University of Notre Dame
2011 - Master of Fine Arts Fellowship Nominee /// Dedalus Foundation
2011 - Center for Creative Computing Research Grant /// University of Notre Dame
2011 - Graduate Student Professional Development Award /// University of Notre Dame
2011 - Nanovic Institute for European Studies Collaborative Grant /// University of Notre Dame
2010 - Center for Creative Computing Research Grant /// University of Notre Dame
COURSES
Beginning Drawing - Explores the materials, methods and concepts of observational drawing.
Beginning Sculpture - Introduces students to advanced methods of fabrication and construction.
3D Foundations - Introduces a broad range of technical, perceptual and conceptual concerns in 3D making.
Metal Sculpture - Explores Mig and Gas Welding, Plasma Cutting, Forge and Foundry.
Wood Sculpture - Utilizes lamination, construction, reduction, finishing, laser cutting and CNC routing.
Visual Literacy - Enhances student understanding and appreciation of visual culture and contemporary art.
Graduate Seminar - Examines the MFA candidates studio practices in preparation for their thesis exhibition.
Analog Masters - Introduces students to the production side of the musical recording industry.