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Curriculum Vitae

Education
Syracuse University MFA Computer Art (2010)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute BS Electronic Arts (2004)

Exhibitions
MMX Lowe Gallery Syracuse University (4/1-5/16/10)
Electric Art 5Gear Factory "Satellite" Syracuse, NY (2010)
Spark VIDEO Spark Gallery Syracuse, NY (10/3/09)
Techno Culture Dowd Gallery Cortland, NY (5/28-6/26/09)
Techno Culture Redhouse Gallery Syracuse, NY (4/16-30/09)
Wired Space Case Building Syracuse, NY (4/16/09)
Electric Art 4 XL Projects Syracuse, NY (4/10/09)
Wearable Technologies The Warehouse Syracuse University (10/08)
Celebration of the Arts New Paltz, NY (09/27/08)
Electric Art 3 Tosh Gallery Syracuse, NY (4/22/08)
SPARK Meet and Greet SPARK Gallery (9/27/07)
FOCUS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (4/22-23/04)

Publication
Home for Living. Video. Aired on The Looseleaf Report. LA,CA & NY,NY. 02/16/05
Aaron, Kenneth. “Creativity gets its close-up“ Albany Times Union. 04/24/04

Grants and Residencies
Shaffer Creative Grant (Syracuse University, 2008)
Awarded grant to purchase a stereoscopic 3D video headset in order to experiment with augmented reality scenarios. This grant was instrumental in the development of several works including The Tourist.

Artist in Resident Experimental Television Center. 2004. Owego, NY. (2004)
Created motion tracking application for ETC which culminated in an overall comprehension of similar programming techniques later used in several works.

Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor Digital Video Editing. Marymount College PV. (2010-11)
Taught intermediate level video editing course designed to provide a foundation in non-linear video editing, distribution of video content, and HD video production workflows. A historical and current outlook of video art is also covered in the class.

Adjunct Professor Culture Jamming. Transmedia Syracuse University. (2009)
Designed curriculum based on graduate research in the field of culture jamming. Students were asked to complete culture jamming projects including a mock billboard liberation and shop dropping action. Facilitated discussions based on selected readings, actions, and screenings concerning the Trickster, Situationism, Media Intervention, Hacktivism, Pirate Radio, etc.

Graduate Teaching Assistant Wearable Technologies & Responsive Environments. COLAB Syracuse University. (2008-09)
TA interdisciplinary classes focused on integrating electronics and programming into the skill sets of artists and designers. Constructed in-class workshops, collaboratively designed computer programming curriculum, documented class exhibitions and in-progress materials, tutored students in Arduino microcontroller, C, and Max/MSP. One group was featured in the NY Times for their award winning design.

Community Art Facilitator Literacy, Community & Photography. MLAB Syracuse University. (2008)
Participated in a group of graduate and undergraduate teachers who conducted workshops, lessons, and historical presentations about photography at Nottingham High School in Syracuse, NY.

Guest Lecturer TOOLS. RPI. (02/2007)
Conducted Lecture and Lab: Becoming a VJ + Programming with Quartz Composer

Professional Highlights
Arts+Media Technology Coordinator Marymount College Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (6/10- Current)
Maintain the facilities of the Arts+Media B.A. division. Responsibilities include the configuration of computer hardware/software, management of A/V production equipment checkout procedures and maintanence, maintenance of the division's website, coordination of electronic student portfolios, aquisition of technological resources, and the tutoring of students and faculty on computer software. I also manage several student workers who staff the computer labs and equipment room and aide in the creation of student portfolios.

Computer Art Lab Manager Syracuse University. (8/08 - 5/10)
Duties include hiring and scheduling work study lab monitors. Administer 18 Apple Computers including delivery of installation of software and hardware, software update packages, and Applecare maintenance.

Videographer Insight Productions/Pro East Video. Northeast. (7/03 - 8/07)
Professionally videotape and photograph weddings, corporate media, sports events and live bands across the East Coast and Southern California.

Video Production Assistant VPlexTV. Los Angeles, CA. (12/04 - 2/05)
Designed and installed HD plasma wall for Pioneer Electronics at CES in Las Vegas. Maintained plasma wall on site and documented CES 2005 in HD.

Internet Video Consultant System Seminar. Online. (5/06 - 10/07)
Advised Internet Marketing Seminar Staff on the role of Internet Video and establishing their service to an online market. Produced several videos for client and created a vlog to distribute content.

Blog Author / Creator iUseApple.com. Online. (8/06 - 8/09)
Administered and authored blog posts in an online community about Apple, Inc. products and services. Wrote over 150 reviews and tutorials for those who wanted to learn more about their Mac. Built and maintained the site from the ground up as it grew to over 500,000 visitors strong.

Apple Mac Tutor Self Employed. Various Locations. (10/02 - 9/07)
Tutored children and adults several aspects of using a Macintosh computer including routine file maintenance, video editing, photo retouching, word processing, iPod syncing, and pod casting.