Kris Rudolph’s CV

Kris. Rudolph
kris@kcandy.com
www.kcandy.com

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

EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Graphic Design Professor; Adrian Michigan
Adrian College — Aug. 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; (www.adrian218.tumblr.com, www.adrian318.tumblr.com, www.adrian328.tumblr.com).
• Post curriculum, syllabus and grading using Blackboard and Blackbaud faculty portal systems.

Specialist/Creative; Novi Michigan
Apple Inc. — 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; Detroit, MI
AIGA Detroit — May 2011 – Oct. 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; Denver, CO
Examiner.com online news — Oct. 2009 – May 2011
• Write, edit and publish online articles and press releases relating to graphic arts and galleries.
• Track local events and gallery openings. Follow design trends, websites and design blogs.

Graphic Designer; Ypsilanti, MI
Eastern Michigan University Campus Life marketing department — June 2006 – May 2009
• Design publications using Adobe Suite: The EMU Student Involvement Guide 2007-2009, MLK Jr. campaign brochures, T-shirts, posters and pamphlets 2007, Bathhouse Lecture Series posters 2006- 2008, Wikipedia Lecture Series posters 2007-2008, Fusion Orientation identity brochures and foldouts 2006-2007, Eastern Idol Performances 2007, Womenʼs History Month poster 2007, Winter semester calendar poster 2007 and Ira Glass advertisements with Ypsilanti Public Library 2006.
• Coordinate Adobe InDesign training for EMU professionals and incoming design students.
• Delegate designs, quality and 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, MI
Ann Arbor Art Center— Sept. 2004 – Sept. 2006
• Increase demand and double registration within jewelry program.
• Add three catalog classes; stone setting, sculptural metalwork and hollow box construction.
• Expand introduction and advanced jewelry programs.
• Design teaching curriculum and worksheets.
• Order and maintain classroom supplies.

Bench Jeweler; Brighton MI
Cooper and Binkley Diamond Jewelers — Oct. 2003 – Nov. 2004
• Fashion custom necklaces and rings utilizing pre-manufactured components.
• Repair gold and silver jewelry. Set and retip precious stones.

Kitchen and Bath Designer; Pittsfield MI
The Home Depot — Sept. 2002 – Sept. 2003
• Consult with customers on kitchen and bath design projects.
• Help consumers make informed decisions; on cabinets, countertops, flooring and wall options.
• Use 20/20 computer architecture program to design blueprint layouts.
• Maintain department inventory and ensure proper visual merchandising.

Carpentry and Design; Huntsville TX
The Phoenix Commotion— Jan. 2002 – July 2002
• Review blueprints and resolve design conflicts for homeʼs architecture.
• Aid in full construction of low-income housing, out of recycled materials.
• Work alongside foreman and carpenters through project development.

Display Designer; Troy/Southfield MI
Visual Productions Incorporated— Jan. 2001 – Nov. 2001
• Create budgeted designs of interactive kiosks, trade show booths, point-of-purchase displays and trailer programs.
• Accomplish projects in singular and team environments.
• Supply fabrication facility efforts with material boards and dimensions.
• Conceptualize projects using Photoshop, Illustrator and Form.Z (3d modeling software).
• Re-design kiosk for 2001 NAIAS (North American International Auto Show) used through 2005.
• Create company trade-show booth for Chicago 2001 Global Shop Convention.
• Effectively work in fast-paced industry requiring multi-tasking of multiple design projects.

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.
• Curator AMA Exhibition, Riverside Arts Center Gallery, Ypsilanti, MI, March 2009.
• Curator 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.

AWARDS
• Honorarium recipient for ASA lecture (Art/Scholarship/Achievement Day); 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 Anton Brenner scholarship, 2008.
• Winner of 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
• 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.
• Main guest speaker at 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 Nursesʼ 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 The University of Michigan student chapter Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA), 1999-2000.