www.kcandy.com
2012
2009 MFA Graphic Design, EMU / 2000 BFA Product Design and Metals, U of M
Philosophy
Change the world of visual communications creating beautiful and timeless environments
and advertising that inform and engage society, incorporating green practices.
Education
MFA, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI, June 2009
Graphic Design & Installation
BFA, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, April 2000
Industrial Design & Metalwork
Exhibitions
•13th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition, NE, June 2011-May 2012
•5th Annual University of Michigan Alumni Show: “Things that Move”, Ann Arbor, MI, July-August 2011.
•17th Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Canton, MI, October 2009.
•4th Annual Art Fair, Cherry Hill, Canton, MI, July 2009.
•MFA Thesis Exhibition, IGG Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI, May 2009.
•12th Anniversary, Art Celebrating The Cancer Journey Exhibit, Coupeville Arts Center, WA, April 2009.
•AMA Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI, March 2009.
•Curated AMA Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI, March 2009.
•Curated Robert L. Bailey Exhibition, Ford Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI, June 2008.
•EMU Graduate Show, Ypsilanti, MI, March 2009, March 2008, March 2007.
•EMU Ford Hall Show, Ypsilanti, MI, February 2008, September 2007.
•Ann Arbor Art Center Off The Wall Gallery Show, May-August 2006.
•Ann Arbor Art Center Faculty Show, Spring/Summer 2006.
Experience
Adjunct graphic design professor
Adrian college — august 2011 - present
•Create/Instruct curriculum for; 218 Digital Imaging, 318 Graphic Design & 328 Graphic Design II.
•Provide students working knowledge of Adobe CS5 Premium Design Software for print and web.
•Administrate Tumblr blog sites to engage students beyond classroom instruction;
(218 Digital Imaging, 318 Graphic Design I and 328 Graphic Design II)
•Post curriculum, syllabus and grading using Blackboard and Blackbaud faculty portal systems.
Specialist/creative
Apple Inc.; Novi, MI — Oct. 2009 - present
•Multitask with cross-functional team; providing sales, technical support and store visuals.
•Engage diverse customer base with computers, software and accessory purchases.
•Instruct workshops and one-to-one classes with Mac design software and program hardware.
•Follow current technology trends through dynamic energetic environment.
•Educate consumers with iLife and iWork suite software and Apple certified programs.
Communications director
AIGA Detroit Chapter; Detroit, MI — May 2011 - September 2011
•Attend director meetings to advocate AIGA Detroit; The Professional Association for Design.
•Generate communication e-blasts using Dreamweaver and HTML with Emma software.
•Utilize social media to promote AIGA Detroit events (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn & HootSuite).
•Create graphics and postings for monthly online AIGA Detroit newsletter.
•Work with PR director to promote local events and outreach to surrounding design community.
Graphic Design column writer
examiner.com online news; Detroit, mi region — Oct. 2009 - August 2011
•Write, edit and publish online articles and press releases relating to graphic arts and galleries.
•Track local events and gallery opening. Follow design trends, websites and design blogs.
Graphic Designer
Eastern Michigan University Campus Life Marketing department;
Ypsilanti, MI — June 2006 - May 2009
•Design publications using Adobe Suite: The EMU Student Involvement Guide 2007-2009, MLK Jr. Day campaign including brochures, T-shirts, posters and pamphlets 2007, Bathhouse Lecture Series Posters 2006-2008, Wikipedia Lecture Series Posters 2007-2008, Fusion orientation identity including brochures and foldouts 2006-2007, Eastern Idol Performances 2007, Women’s History Month poster 2007, Winter semester fold-out calendar poster 2007 and Ira Glass advertisements with the Ypsilanti Public Library 2006.
•Coordinate Adobe InDesign training for EMU professionals and incoming design students.
•Delegate designs, quality and quick turn-around of in-house and outsourced printing.
•Implement new organizational system for work orders, filing and job allocation.
Continuing Education jewelry/metalwork professor
Ann Arbor Art Center; Ann Arbor, MI — Sept. 2004 - Sept. 2006
•Increase demand and double registration within the jewelry program.
•Add three catalog classes; stone setting, sculptural metalwork and hollow box construction.
•Design teaching curriculum and worksheets.
•Order and maintain classroom supplies.
Awards
•Honorarium recipient for ASA lecture (Art/Scholarship/Achievement); Adrian College, March, 2012.
•13th Annual Collage, Digital & Mixed Media Juried Online International Art Exhibition, special recognition award, 2011.
•Collins Medal for Excellence in Graduate Assistantship Finalist, 2008.
•Winner of the Anton Brenner scholarship, 2008.
•Winner of the Dorothy Lamming Scholarship, 2007-2008.
•Winner (within a group) U of M Tagge Award for Industrial Design, 2000.
•Art International Finalist (mixed media), 1999.
Press and involvement (Scroll over active links for web articles)
•Guest lecturer at “Noon Talks”, Adrian College - “Portfolio by Design”, March 12, 2012.
•Guest lecturer, The University of Michigan, Arts Engine - “Repurposing our Consumption”, Oct. 10-11, 2011.
•Jessica Brent, Kris Rudolph's The Dyning Room. EMYou the Magazine, May 2009 pp 11-12.
•A.W., Ailing art. Current Magazine, May 2009, p 52.
•Alyssa Eckles, EMU student explores pain of cancer in exhibit. Eastern Echo, Tues., May 12, 2009, pp. 8, 12.
•Reviewed two BA candidates, Concordia College, May 2009.
•Assistant to Ryan Molloy, Design Instructor, Fall 2008.
•Guest speaker at the ASM (Materials Information Society), Feb. 2006.
ORGANIZATIONal involvement
•Professional Association for Design (AIGA) national & Detroit chapter member, 2006-present.
•The University of Michigan Alumni Association lifetime member, 2000-present.
•AIGA; Detroit Chapter, Director of Communications, 2011.
•The Holistic Nurses’ Association (MHNA) member & web developer, 2009-present.
•College Art Association (CAA) member, 2009-2011.
•President of the Art Masters Association at Eastern Michigan University (EMU AMA), 2008-2009.
•President of University of Michigan Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) student chapter, 1999-2000.
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