"tell me and i'll forget,
show me and i'll remember,
engage me and i'll understand"
-anonymous
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| Teaching Experience:
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| Columbia College, Chicago
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2000 - present
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| Harrington College of Design, Chicago
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2003 - present
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| The School of The Art Institute of Chicago
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1996 - 2000
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| Northrop Corporation, Los Angeles
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1982 - 1987
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There's no better way to learn than teaching.
Part-time teaching has been a rewarding way of giving back as well as keeping up with the latest information and technology.
- 2D / 3D CAD for both the aerospace (proprietary program) and architecture (AutoDesk AutoCAD) fields
- Web design using HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML, Dreamweaver and Flash
- Computer graphics and rendering using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Art theory as it applies to design of graphics for print or web, and interior design
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| Associations & Certifications:
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LEED AP
Allied member ASID, USGBC
Certified 2D and 3D CAD instructor - 1982
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| Education: |
Harrington Institute of Interior Design, Chicago
- BFA - interior Design 2003
(high honor role & graduation speaker)
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California State University, Long Beach
- BA - Art 1985
- Minor - Mechanical Engineering
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Art Institute of Chicago
- Graduate work in painting and art therapy 1991 |
| Certified in Neuromuscular, Craniosacral, Myofascial, and Massage Therapy as well as various energy techniques 1991 - 1995
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Professional Experience:
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| DESIGNER - |
| j rooney design, Chicago & Los Angeles |
1985 - present |
| j2 design (commercial interiors), Chicago |
2002 - 2005 |
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Developed a rewarding career as a designer of interiors, a computer graphics specialist and graphic designer.
- Residential Interior Design - new design from the foundation up and redesign of existing space
- Commercial Interior Design - conference press rooms, gift shops and restaurants
- Custom Furniture Design - built in and free standing
- Project Management and Creative Direction - projects and teams of up to 25 people
- Proposal and budget-development
- Designer of graphics, Web sites, and marketing material
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| AEROSPACE ENGINEER - |
| Northrop Corporation, Los Angeles | 1980 - 1991 |
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| Developed a challenging career as a senior lead design engineer with a secret clearance. The main focus was in the area of systems integration design (mechanical, electrical and structural). Responsibilities included coordination / management of engineering and manufacturing teams and projects; design development; preparing and presenting customer design reviews; and development of a proprietary CAD program.
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HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE - |
| Chicago Area | 1991 - present |
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| Developed a rewarding practice in holistic mind/body health care using a unique style that combines deep tissue massage with energy healing techniques that help to touch on the deeper levels of health and development. While I don't practice the bodywork any longer, the concepts and theories have been folded into my everyday life and design practice.
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