Lori Watson

lwatson23@yahoo.com

1288 N Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, MI 48390

248.420.9446

www.loriwatson.weebly.com

EDUCATION
2015

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI Certification K-12 Art Education

1999

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI B.F.A., Crafts, Interdisciplinary Studies

1989 1990

Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI Adobe Suite Coursework

1988

Livonia Career Center, Livonia, MI Certificate Program, Graphic Design

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

8/2015 - present

Northville Public Schools, MI Shared Time Services Art Teacher

Teaching art and computer skills, K-8th grade, at two private, Christian schools.

8/2015 present

Farmington Hills Special Services, MI Art Teacher

Little DaVinci Art. A class for 3 5 year olds that focus on teaching fine motor skills, abstract concepts, art methods and materials.

3 4/2015

Oak Valley Middle School, Commerce, MI Student Teaching Experience, grades 6th 8th

1 2/2015

Stevenson and Birney Elementary, Southfield, MI Student Teaching Experience, grades K 5th

5 12/2014

Private Art Tutoring Mentored a high school junior/senior to develop a stronger portfolio for art and design, college
admissions. Won a Scholastic Gold Key in Design for car design based on our lesson plan.

6/2005 Present

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI (all positions held are listed below, with some overlap)
Continuing Education Faculty Teach weekend, evening, summer classes and one-day workshops for students K 12 school in
the following areas: Portfolio Preparation, Intro to 3D Design, Cartooning, Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture.

9/2002, 2007,
2014

Adjunct Faculty First Year Experience: Worked with incoming college students to prepare them for their coursework.
Focused lessons on time, stress and money management and provided access to college resources such as Career Services,
Student Success Center, and Student Affairs. 3D Design : Taught elements and principles of 3D and 4D design using
lecture, presentations and demonstrations. Instructed students on proper use and safety of power tools in studio environment.

9/2007 12/2013

Director of Undergraduate Admissions Managed the Recruitment and Support Staff Teams for all undergraduate office
operations and communications. Strategized with the Dean of Enrollment to determine admissions requirements, scholarship
opportunities and recruitment goals. Collaborated with Marketing and Publications, Continuing Education, Enrollment Services
and Graduate Admissions to develop messaging and materials to achieve recruitment goals. Worked closely with all Student
Services Offices to ensure a smooth transition for new incoming students including applying for financial aid, advising and
registration of classes and student life and housing. Increased new student enrollment 150% between 2000 2013.

9/2004 - 8/2007

Associate Director of Admissions In addition to counseling and designing recruitment materials, trained and managed the
Student Ambassador program current students charged with contacting prospective students by phone or email to answer
questions about the college and trained to give campus tours. Oversaw the Support Staff responsible for organizing
admissions events, sending admissions communications, scheduling appointments with and greeting guests.

9/2002 8/2004

Assistant Director of Admissions In addition to counseling, was responsible for working directly with designers on
publications and presentation materials for recruitment.

1/1999 8/2002

Admissions Counselor Provided prospective students, in assigned territory, critique on their portfolios, gave assignments to
improve their work and advice on being admitted to a college of art and design. Presented information about the college to high
schools, colleges and at recruiting events across the country.

9/1998 1/1999

Coordinator, Academic Advising Coordinated all activities and appointments related to student and faculty advising
meetings and registration for classes to ensure students stayed on their academic track.

1/1998 5/1998

Revolution A Gallery Project, Ferndale, MI

Student Intern Assisted in installation of artist work, organized photo archives, greeted and interacted with guests at gallery
openings.

ADJUDICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

1998 2014

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Juror Juried student work in the categories of Mixed Media, Ceramics, Jewelry and Metals and American Vision Awards. In
earlier years, volunteered with artwork intake, organization into categories and assisted jurors.

4/2013

Independent Educational Counselor Association Conference

Panelist Advising Art and Design Students

2010

St. Clair County RESA

Presenter Career Night, Future of Careers in Art and Design

2008 2010

Michigan Art Educators Conference

Presenter Future of Careers in Art and Design

2009

Lenawee County Fine Arts Festival

Keynote Speaker Future of Careers in Art and Design

2005 - 2007

Michigan Art Educators Conference

Presenter Preparing Students for Art and Design College Admissions

VOLUNTEER WORK
1/2007 2/2014

National Portfolio Association

Treasurer Maintained record and bookkeeping, received and approved payments for invoices, received member payments,
communicated with members regarding member dues. In 2013, hired and worked closely with the associations attorney to file
501c3 incorporation for the organization; researched and hired an accounting firm to manage the associations growing
bookkeeping activities.

EXHIBITIONS OF PERSONAL ARTWORK

11/2012

323 East Gallery, Royal Oak, MI

10/2008

Yamasaki Gallery, Detroit, MI

9/2008

555 Gallery, Detroit, MI In the Office. A group show of administrators and artists working at the Detroit Institute of Arts and
the College for Creative Studies.

10/2007

Winter Garden, General Motors Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI

1/2007

Studio Jewell, Royal Oak, MI

10/2003

Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Rochester, MI Art & Artifact. Group show of contemporary interpretations inspired by
ancient artifacts from the archived collections of the Cranbrook Institute of Science.

4/2002

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham, MI Art & Artifact. Group show of contemporary interpretations inspired
by ancient artifacts from the archived collections of the Cranbrook Institute of Science.

4/2001

The Scarab Club, Detroit, MI

7/1998

Traverse Area Arts Council and Gallery, Traverse City, MI

12/1997

Gallery Blu, Birmingham, MI Art & Artifact. Group show of contemporary interpretations inspired by ancient artifacts from
the archived collections of the Cranbrook Institute of Science.

5/1995 1999
2006, 2014, 2015

Glass, Cinder & Thorns. An all-women, fairy-tale inspired group exhibition.

Homecoming. A group show of CCS alumni and their work.

Wine Auction. Group show of CCS alumnus.

Form Before Function. Group art furniture show.

Sampler. Group show of CCS alumnus.

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

Two-person show.

Annual Student Exhibition. Group show of current student work.

AWARDS
5/2015

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

Department of Art Education Senior Select Top honor in major upon graduation.