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PROFILE

Associate Professor. Loras College. August 2004 – May 2017. Associate Professor, 2010-2017, Art & Digital Design Program, Assistant Professor. 2004- 2010, Earned Promotion and Tenure by demonstrating excellence in teaching, research and service in August 2010. Responsibilities included but not limited to: × Managed the classroom, developed curriculum, initiated

assessment strategies × Increased enrollment in courses and doubled the number of

majors and minors × Strong training platform skills (MS Office, knowledge of

Learning Management Systems, specifically Moodle and Blackboard)

× Evaluated and marked internship portfolios × Held marketing events × Worked with Dubuque leaders in community projects,

designed for student internships × Curated many art exhibitions, managed the art gallery, and

hosted many art gallery openings × Served on many academic committees × Brought in many academic speakers × Lead many program review studies × Evaluated scholarship recipients × Participated on hiring committees × Evaluated colleagues and students for awards (several with

large monetary gifts)

Experienced teacher with nearly 15 years of higher education teaching, extensive service and scholarship record. Practicing mixed media painter, graphic designer and photographer. Strong foundation in tradition painting media and techniques; however, I’m particularly interested in contemporary painting techniques. Can teach and have taught many levels of drawing and painting. Provides education in skill building and conceptual development. Encourages exploring many possible visual solutions and prompting the study and exploration of diverse concepts. Online academic employment portfolio: www.WendyRomeroPortfolio.com

Conflict Resolution and Mediation Certification. Drake University Law School. Des Moines, Iowa. August 2010 Master of Fine Arts. Georgia Southern University. Major: Two-Dimensional (art and graphic design). Statesboro, Georgia. 2003 (Summa Cum Laude) Thesis: Half a Second: Mundane to Beautiful Bachelor of Fine Arts. Savannah College of Art and Design. Major: Painting. Savannah, Georgia. 1999 (Magna Cum Laude) Undergraduate Studies. Louisiana State University. Major: Business. Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 1995-1996 Freshman Studies. Franklin College Switzerland. Lugano, Switzerland. 1994

EDUCATION TEACHING EXPERIENCE


× Selected and hired numerous students to work on independent design projects Summary of courses: × Taught all levels from 1st years to Seniors and non-traditional students × Taught Complete Graphic Design curriculum × Taught Foundations, Painting and Art × Taught General Education courses × Designed and created courses that clustered art with history and chemistry × Designed and created courses for study abroad (Discovering the World of Art History) and online learning × (Critical Portfolio for Gen Ed and Independent Study) × Use active learning techniques as well as provided experiential learning opportunities × Taught courses online using Learning Management Systems: Moodle and Blackboard × Taught all levels of general education from modes of inquiry (required for all 1st year students) to senior

portfolios for assessment purposes

Courses taught, in no particular order: × Beginning Drawing (General Education Curriculum) × Representation Understanding Form (Drawing, team-taught) × Representational Drawing pka, Drawing for IVA × Visual Theory and Practice (team-taught) × Visual Problem Solving: 2D × Mixed Media and 3D Design, pka Visual Problem Solving: 3D × Color as Form × Painting I × Intermediate Painting I & II × Intro to Sculpture × Painting Music (General Education Curriculum) × Mixed Media in Art × Contemporary Art: Mixed Media and Installation Art (J-term) × Graphic Design I & II, pka Print Based Form I & II × Advanced Graphic Design × Advanced Graphic Design II × Typography × Creative Expression

This studio-base course is designed to further assist student in building upon visual and conceptual development and will emphasize experimentation and continuity of vision and artistic style. Further stress will be on ideas of visual problem solving, perception, visual communication, color theory, creativity and critical analysis. Students will also be asked to do research and writing to gain an advance understanding of their work with historical relevance and personal conceptual development and artistic style.

× Senior Capstone and Portfolio This course is designed to assist Art & Digital Design (AAD) students in preparing a mature and cohesive body of creative work. The students will deliver an oral defense of this work as well as develop an artist’s statement and visual portfolio of creative works. The second component of this course is to create an electronic portfolio that will aid the AAD students in demonstrating the transferable knowledge and skills that they have developed through their liberal arts education at Loras College. Lastly, the course provides students with the opportunity to professionally present their strengths and accomplishments through the development of a cover letter and resume.

× Critical Analysis I, II, III, IV (team-taught) Consistent with ADD general objectives, this course aims at developing visual and conceptual intelligence


through sustained (consecutive semesters) practice in making and critiquing your creative work. There will be no prescribed projects by the instructor, rather you will begin to present new work of your choosing for critical review by peers and faculty. We see this series of courses as a vehicle to help build a portfolio over the course of these semesters and to help build the foundation for a cohesive body of work demonstrated in your final senior thesis exhibition.

× History of Art, Graphic Design and Interactive Design × Introduction to Critical Portfolio (General Education Curriculum)

Portfolio is a 1-credit course designed to assist students in demonstrating the transferable knowledge and skills that they have developed through their liberal arts education at Loras College. In addition, the course provides students with the opportunity to professionally present their strengths and accomplishments through the development of a cover letter and resume.

× Critical Portfolio (General Education Curriculum) × Discover the World of Art History (J-term Study Abroad: England and France)

Art History comes alive as students see and study 20th century painting and sculpture in person as they travel to England and France. This course includes a 12 day travel field experience to Manchester, York, Leeds, Oxford, London, and Paris. Students will examine modern art as they learn to look and analyze work within a historical context and to articulate what they see and experience. Students will visit the National Gallery, Tate Britain and Tate Modern, Saatchi Gallery, Versailles, Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée Rodin, Musée Picasso, and Musée National d’Art Moderne to name a few. They will see works by Monet, Degas, Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso, Salvador Dali, Henry Moore, Andy Goldsworthy, and Damien Hirst.

× Mixed Media I & II × 2D Visual Theory and Practice (General Education Curriculum) × Clustered Beginning Drawing with American West (History) – IA

The “cluster” is made up of two courses that are carefully constructed from two different disciplines where faculty identify important intellectual pathways that builds connections or a bridge between disciplines. This is an Advanced General Education requirement. Cluster Connections for this course: There is a lot to be garnered in the study of visuals that will broaden our understanding of history and identity. Our courses intersect in several interesting ways: The aesthetic principles and skills learned in Drawing adds a dimension to our use of the art object as primary source materials in History. In effort to better understand the creation of a myth or story verses the documentation of reality, the class will contrast a representational drawing with the same subject matter idealized or imagined. We’ll take a look at nineteenth century/early twentieth century art history and how to visually read these images to better understand what’s going on in the world at any particular time. We will look at how the creation of art allows people to express themselves: as a community or part of a group and as a means of self-expression. Students will model what it might be like to experience the West in the 19th Century by visually documenting these experiences. In the close study of the environment, object or people, students will learn to see subtle information that will help enrich their understanding of this time and people, while also discovering their own identities.

× Clustered 2D Visual Theory and Practice with Chemistry of Art (Chemistry) – HA The “cluster” is made up of two courses that are carefully constructed from two different disciplines where faculty identify important intellectual pathways that builds connections or a bridge between disciplines. This is an Advanced General Education requirement. Cluster Connections for this course: In the chemistry course, they made the art materials that were then used in the art course. Along the way, we explored many topics, but one common topic we explored in both classes was the scientific method. Evaluating and studying how a scientist approaches an experiment and compared it to how an artist goes about creating a strong artwork. I challenged my students to use the scientific method - make an observation, form a question, form a hypothesis, conduct the experiment, then evaluate the findings – by comparing and contrasting these steps to the steps an artist will use to create a work. This helped to create a bridge between the disciplines.


× Independent Study – varies topics × Modes of Inquiry (1st year student course)

As a critical part of a student’s First Year Experience at Loras College, the Modes of Inquiry Course seeks: To introduce students to liberal arts learning and the Loras general education curriculum. To regularly engage students in active learning experiences and provide the skills and resources needed to promote active learning outside of the classroom. To enable confident questioning and critique in a variety of contexts by enhancing students’ critical thinking and reading skills. To provide information and resources on a variety of academic and social transition issues and engage students in critical discussion of these issues. To strengthen the academic skills necessary for students to pursue a liberal arts education and become life-long learners, particularly critical thinking and reading, and information literacy. To introduce students to, and have them be an active part of, quality advising and educational planning. To engage students in collaborative activities that allow them to work with other first year peers and recognize the benefits and challenges associated with group collaboration.

Instructor. Georgia Southern University. 2002 - 2003. (Graduate Assistantship) Instructor on Record; I was solely responsible for instruction, curriculum development, skill assessment and grading. Drawing I: introducing concepts of contour, perspective, proportion, value, composition, and craftsmanship. Students are also introduced to the history of drawing and the role of drawing today. This course is structured to assist students in developing the visual language and motor skills requisite for drawing from direct observation. Students learn drawing and design terminology, and how to evaluate their own work and the work of others. In addition, students are introduced to a number of drawing materials and techniques. Teaching Assistant. Georgia Southern University. 2002. Study of Pedagogical Theory through Drawing One with Dr. Bruce Little. Studied how to develop course structure; evaluate and assess student skills, timeliness of learning and comprehension; developed teaching strategies, syllabi, and management of discipline issues in the classroom. Museum Educator. Georgia Southern University Museum. Statesboro, Georgia. 2001-02. (Graduate Assistantship) Assisted in developing educational programs that would enhance and encourage education of current and permeate exhibits. Managed student staff, organized and planned for tours, designed and created education programs, created tour confirmation packets, and teacher guides. Teaching Assistant. Savannah College of Art and Design. Community Workshop Series. 1999. Assisted in the development of these workshops, worked directly with students, introduced lessons and directed exercises.

× Color and the Painted Image with Professor Steve Knudsen × Mixed Media Experimental Drawing Techniques II with Professor Martha MacLesh × Introduction to Acrylic Painting with Professor Xuhong Shang

ADMINISTATIVE EXPERIENCE Program Director. Loras College. August 2013 - May 2017. In-House Title and Responsibility.

Accomplishments include: × Created marketing initiatives to promote program awareness on-campus, within the local community and

nationally × Increased of course enrollments and increased number of student in majors/minor × Initiated periodic revisions of curriculum, created and revised curriculum to be competitive with other liberal

arts colleges


× Wrote many courses proposals, all of which were approved and taught × Assessed teaching initiatives, wrote rubrics and other assessment mechanisms, tracked data × Initiated academic outreach programs to connect students with professionals in the industry × Created and managed budgets, wrote rationale to maintain or increase budgets × Promoted inter-departmental cooperation and interdisciplinary initiatives especially in regard to the general

education curriculum × Interviewed candidates and worked with chairs to recruit top candidates, served on several search and

screening committees, including the selection of the search committee, mentored new faculty within the program and across campus

Responsibilities include: × Academic planning × Wrote assessment summary reports × Faculty evaluation: observed and evaluated the teaching of colleagues × Managed facilities use × Budgeting and allocation of resources, created and managed budgets, wrote rationale to maintain or increase

budgets × Created: annual program reports (which identified and evaluated program goals and objectives), wrote several

in-depth program review reports × Promoted inter-departmental cooperation and interdisciplinary initiatives especially in regards to the general

education curriculum × Served on several search and screening committees, including the selection of the search committee × Facilitated many program meetings: creating agendas, timelines, and goals

Program Coordinator. Informally served in this role. Loras College. August 2004-2013. Accomplishments and responsibilities are similar to the ones listed above as Program Director. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES (also see exhibitions and photography + design clients) 2016.................. “Gallery Talk by Artist Wendy Romero” First Fridays, December 2, 2016, 5:30-8:30 pm, Gallery

C, Dubuque, Iowa “…Artist Wendy Romero offers a gallery talk regarding how representational mechanisms can

springboard into new ideas and convey so much more than the convention you may recognize in an image.”

2016.................. “Best of Photography 2016” Photography Forum, SIGMA, Janunary 2017, photo selected and published in this book, page 75

2016.................. “Art Talk,” Dubuque Museum of Art, April 17, 2016 2015.................. Authored cluster course proposal with Dr. David Oostendorp, 2D Visual Theory and Practice

with Chemistry of Art (general education), taught Spring 2016 2015.................. Authored course proposal, 2D Visual Theory and Practice (general education), taught Spring

2016 2014-2015 ........ Revised Art Minor curriculum 2014.................. Co-Authored cluster course proposal with Dr. Kristin Anderson-Bricker, Beginning Drawing with

American West, (general education), taught Fall 2015 2014.................. Authored course proposal, Critical Analysis, (program curriculum) taught January 2015 2014.................. Iowa Public Art Conference, 2014, held in Dubuque, Iowa, October 2-3, 2014


2013-2014 ........ Co-Authored Program Review Report 2013.................. Authored course proposal and taught Discover the World of Art History: Modern Art and traveled

with 30 students to England and France, (general education elective) January 2013 2011 ................. National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) – World Conference in Las Vegas, NV,

September 5-10th 2011. Conference Attendee 2011.................. Competition Judge, Twelfth Annual Intercollegiate Mediation Tournament at Drake University

Law School in Des Moines Iowa. November 10-12, 2011 2011.................. Photoshop 5 software tester, Adobe Labs 2010.................. Competition judge at the National Mediation Tournament, Des Moines Nov 5-7, 2010 2010.................. Competition judge at the Mediation Training Conference and Tournament at Loras College, Sept.

24-25, 2010 2010.................. Presented “Overview Case Study in Family Law” at Mediation Training Conference held at Loras

College. Sept. 24-25, 2010 2010.................. Co-presented “Torosyan’s 5 Dimensions of Critical Thinking” with Lisa Garoutte and Kate

McCarthy-Gilmore at the November 12, 2010 Faculty Colloquium 2010 ................. The Teaching Professor Conference, May 21-23, 2010, Cambridge, MA. Conference Attendee 2010.................. Panelist, “Art Departments of Midwest Liberal Arts Colleges” hosted by Wabash College in

conjunction with the College Arts Association Conference, Feburary 12, 2010 2009.................. Co-authored “Program Assessment Plan,” Loras College 2009.................. Co-authored proposal for curriculum changes to the Art Minor, Loras College 2008.................. Authored course proposal, Painting Music (general education curriculum), taught Spring 2009,

Loras College 2006-2008 ........ Program Review Self Study Report, Loras College 2007.................. Photoshop World Conference in Boston, MA, conference attendee 2006.................. Way Up Conference for the Leadership of Women for Higher Education, conference attendee 2006.................. Featured in USA Today: Dubuque Aims Appeal at Young Women. El Nasser, Haya. “Dubuque

Aims Appeal at Young Women.” USA Today. 2006 2006.................. Co-wrote proposal for John Deer Grant: Regional/National Exhibition Proposal with colleague,

Tom Jewell-Vitale 2005.................. Guest Speaker at Faculty Colloquia, Loras College 2005.................. Association of American Colleges and Universities Conference on Integrative Learning; Creating

Opportunities to Connect, Denver, conference attendee 2005, 2007........ Participated in the Faculty/Student Colloquium 2005.................. Article, three-part “Introducing the Integrated Visual Arts Program” for the Lorian Newspaper,

Loras College 2004-2007 ........ Member: American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) (Education Board Member 2004-2006) 2004-2008 ........ Member: Advertising Club of Dubuque (Education Board Member 2005-2007) 2004.................. Curriculum Mapping Exercise, Integrative Visual Arts Program, Loras College 2004.................. Attended American Institute of Graphic Art’s 1st Design Education Conference, Chicago EXHIBITIONS 2017.................. Two Perspectives: Abigail Butcher & Wendy Romero, March 24-May 21, 2017, Gallery C,

Dubuque, Iowa 2016.................. Experimental Strata: A Search for Meaning, Dubuque Museum of Art 2011.................. EMC Insurance Companies 4th Biennial Juried competition (also purchased) 2009-2010 ........ Displayed artwork in Provost’s office, Loras College 2009.................. Biennial Quad-State Juried Exhibition in Quincy, Illinois 2008.................. Metamorphosis: Voices from the Warehouse, Invitational, Dubuque, Iowa 2003.................. Half a Second: Mundane to Beautiful, MFA Exhibition, 303 Gallery, Statesboro, Georgia


2003.................. Saints and Sinners, (Juried), Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center, Received Best in Show 2003.................. A Series of the Mundane, Georgia Southern University 2002.................. Oh, Baby, Savannah College of Art and Design (Juried), Savannah, Georgia 2002.................. Group 306, Georgia Southern University 2001-2002 ........ Large Format, Georgia Southern University 1999.................. Senior Showcase (Juried), Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia 1999.................. Oilake: Five Artist, Athena Gallery, Savannah, Georgia DESIGN + PHOTOGRAPHY CLIENTS

× Todd K Law × “Inspiring Lives & Leadership: The Loras

Legacy” magazine, Loras College, all photography for publication.

× Independence Vet Clinic × Reynolds and Kenline, Attorneys at Law × Loras College × Gallery C × Buchanan County Animal Shelter × Harmony Interior Solutions × The Natural Feeder × Westminster Presbyterian Church

Foundation, 1850 Society × March of Dimes and Jen Sweeney × Advertising Club of Dubuque × Laughter for Little Cloud: Girl Scouts × Loras College Library × Finley Hospital: Sunshine Group × Loras College: Art Gallery × Carolina Morning News

× Savannah Morning News × Best Read Guide (Savannah & Augusta

Georgia, and Hilton Head Island, SC)

× Coastal Arts & Antiques × Savannah Connect × Savannah Magazine × Carolina Home × Diversions × Coastal Seniors × Wallace Sales × WRAD × Osako Jewelry × Carolina Home × ICOMAA × Cindy Wallace Photography × Who-Do Decoy’s × Georgia Southern University Museum × Georgia Southern University: Art Department

CURATORIAL 2015-2016 ........ Curator, Legacy Symposium: Art Exhibition, April 29, 2015 & April 27, 2016, Loras College 2016.................. Senior Exhibition: Keontae Neely. April 21 – May 13, 2016. Loras College 2015.................. Senior Exhibition: Mallory Heims and Austin Luther-Lowry. April 30 – May 15, 2015. Loras

College 2014.................. Co-Curator, Senior Exhibition: Sarah Steuer “Deviation” May 2014, Loras College 2014.................. Co-Curator, Legacy Symposium: Art Exhibition, April 30, 2014. Loras College 2014.................. Curator, Senior Exhibition: Nicole Otruba and Emily Wozniak. April 2014, Loras College 2012.................. Curator, Senior Exhibition: James Brown, May 2012. Loras College 2011.................. Curator, Senior Exhibition: Kristi Olberding, December 2, 2011. Loras College 2010-2014 ........ Co-curator, Fall into Art, off-site exhibition, October 1-3, 2010, Nov 7-9, 2011, October 5-7,

2012, October 4-6, 2013, October 3-4, 2014 2009.................. Juror, Dubuque Fine Arts Fair, May 16, 2009


2009.................. Curator & co-organized Tri- College Student Art Exhibition with Clarke College and University of Dubuque

2009.................. Juror, Center for Experiential Learning Study Abroad Photography Contest 2005-2008 ........ Juror, Annual Integrated Visual Art Exposition, Loras College 2006.................. Senior Exhibition: Brenda Duhme. April 28 – May 4, 2006. Loras College 2005.................. Senior Capstone Exhibition, Group Show. Loras College 2004-2005 ........ Assisted in Curatorial Work, Loras College Art Gallery 2003.................. Juror, Bulloch County Earth Day Art Exhibition 2002.................. Juror, Bulloch County Bicentennial Art Exhibition ARTICLES / REVIEWS / PUBLICATIONS 2016.................. “Best of Photography 2016” Photography Forum, SIGMA, 2016, photo selected and published in

this book, page 75. 2016.................. Jones, Tia Carol. “Delving into the Strata.” Telegraph Herald. March 18, 2016. Pg.12A-13A. 2013.................. Robertson, Tari. “Behind the Lens of Wendy Romero Photography.” Independence Bulletin

Journal [Buchanan County] 30 March 2013, front page. 2008.................. Neuhaus, Paula. “Metamorphosis.” 365 Ink. 4-17, September, 2008: insert. 2008.................. Roling, Tyler G. “Voices from the Warehouse.” The Lorian. Vol. 87, Issue 4, pg. 6-7. 2008.................. Roling, Tyler G. “Voices from the Warehouse: Metamorphosis.” The Lorian. Vol. 87, Issue 3,

pg. 6-7. 2006.................. Nasser, Haya El. “Dubuque aims appeal at young women.” USA TODAY. 3/8/2006 HONORS AND AWARDS

× 4 Awards: Member Selection Award, Featured, Staff Favorite 2015, Staff Winter Favorite 2015, ViewBug.com

× 353 Peer Recognitions: in categories of Superb Composition, Absolute Masterpiece, Outstanding Creativity, Superior Skill, Magnificent Capture, All-Star, Genius, Master Editing, Top Choice. ViewBug.com

× 220 Top Class awards: a photo won either top 10, top 20, top 30 in a photography competition, ViewBug

(http://www.viewbug.com/about-us)

× Selected and Featured in USA Today: El Nasser, Haya. “Dubuque Aims Appeal at Young Women.” USA Today. 2006

2017.................. “Best of Photography 2016” Photography Forum, SIGMA, 2016, photo selected and published in

this book. 2016.................. Featured Photograph, June. ViewBug 2015.................. Staff Favorite, June. ViewBug 2015.................. Staff Winter Selection, December. ViewBug 2015.................. International Proify Awards, My work scored 54. Scoring 0-100, average scoring amongst

contestants 15-40, very few above 70 and only one received 85. “Our judges deemed your capture to be in the upper end of the spectrum.”

2014.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (Iowa Public Art Conference)


2011.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP))

2010.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (The Teaching Professor Conference) 2010.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (Alternative Conflict Resolution Certification) 2007.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (Photoshop World Conference) 2006.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (Way Up Conference for the Leadership of Women

for Higher Education) 2005.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (Association of American Colleges and Universities

Conference on Integrative Learning; Creating Opportunities to Connect) 2004.................. Faculty Development Funds, Loras College (American Institute of Graphic Art’s 1st Design

Education Conference) 2003.................. Betty Foy Sanders Travel Grant (GSU) 2002.................. Albert Murry Scholarship – Fine Art Educational Fund 2002.................. Research Grant – Georgia Southern University (GSU) 2002-2003 ........ Graduate Assistantships (GSU) 2001.................. Regent’s Scholarship (GSU) 2000.................. 100% Shop Award; Merry Land Properties 1999.................. Presidential Fellowship Graduate Studies; Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) 1999.................. Departmental Award for Senior Showcase (SCAD) 1999.................. Outstanding Achievement in Painting Award (SCAD) 1999.................. Senior Showcase 1999 CD-ROM (SCAD) 1998-1999 ........ Presidential Scholarship (SCAD) 1998-2000 ........ Dean’s List (SCAD) 1994.................. National Fireside Scholarship Finalist 1990.................. Soil Conservation Award, Bogue-Chitto-Pearl River Conservation District for the Promotion of

Soil Conservation Activities. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP

× Women’s Giving Circle, Dubuque Community Foundation, Dubuque, Iowa, 2015-Present, Grants

Committee, 2016, 2017 × Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) 2009 - Present × College Arts Association (CAA), 2011, 2012, 2013-2015 × American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) 2006-2015 × National Association of Photoshop Professionals, 2010-2015 × World Photography Organization, 2012-2014 × Viewbug, member 2012 - present × International Center of Photography, member, 2012-present × Wedding & Portrait Photographers International, 2012-2013 × Rock the Shot, 2012-2015 × American Craft × American Photography Association × Dubuque Camera Club (local chapter of North Central Camera Club Council), member × I Heart Faces, 2009 - present × Education Director, Advertising Club of Dubuque, 2005-2007 × Education Chair, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Iowa Chapter, 2005


UNIVERSITY SERVICE Service on Committee 2014-2016 ........ Cluster Assessment Committee, General Education, Loras College 2014-2016 ........ Ad-Hoc Selection Committee for John Cardinal O’Connor Chair for Catholic Thought 2009-2016 ........ Faculty Development Committee (elected position) 2008-2014 ........ Aesthetics and Human Dimension Assessment Committee, General Education, Loras College,

appointed by the Provost/Dean 2008-2014 ........ Portfolio Assessment Committee, General Education, Loras College 2012-2013 ........ Art & Digital Design Search Committee 2011-2012 ........ Committee Chair, Faculty Development Committee (elected position) 2006-2011 ........ Learning Disability Advisory Committee, Loras College 2004-2010 ........ Admission and Academic Standards Committee, Loras College (elected position) 2008-2009 ........ Ad-Hoc committee of AA assessment committee to review assessment rubric (with Kevin Koch) 2008-2009 ........ Integrated Visual Arts Search Committee 2007-2008 ........ Integrated Visual Arts Search Committee 2006-2008 ........ Study Abroad Advisory Committee, Loras College 2005-2007 ........ Individualized Major Committee, Loras College 2006.................. Web Committee, Loras College, appointed by the President 2002-2003 ........ Foundation Committee, Georgia Southern University Service to the College

Highlights: × Donated design and photography services College for the Legacy Campaign marketing materials × Collaborated to bring national scholars and fellows to campus to present to students × Volunteered to led “Launch into Loras” 1st year college adjustment program × Interviewer for several years to select the prestigious Presidential Scholarship × Faculty mentor to several academic colleagues × Served on many search committees to identify and hire top teaching candidates × Volunteered to registrar 1st year students, many summers × Recruited donors for the Development office at off-campus events × Evaluated internship portfolios for course credit, many years × Volunteered and made recommendations on Academic Dismissal Hearings × Collaborated to revise and update internship application forms, process and procedures, and data collection × Volunteered to meet with potential donors at on-location events for the Development office × Recruited donors for the Development office at off-campus events, aided in Fundraising × Recruited students for off-campus learning centers

Full List: 2015.................. Donated design and photography services College for the Legacy Campaign marketing materials 2015.................. Worked with Valorie Woerdehoff to bring Grant Wood Scholar/Painting Fellow, Michele Lauriat

to campus and present a presentation to the Loras students 2014.................. Participated and led “Launch into Loras” 1st year team-building retreat 2013-2015 ........ Interviewer for the Presidential Scholarship Day 2014.................. Collaborated with Dianne Gibson (Development Office) to host Tom Nakashima, artist and Loras

Alum and aid it support for his Dubuque Museum of Art exhibition 2013-2014 ........ Faculty mentor to new faculty Kyle Calvert 2012-2013 ........ Organized, planned and taught study abroad to England and France, J-term 2013 2012-2013 ........ Co-authored Art Therapy curriculum proposal, approved


2012-2013 ........ Judge for Faculty Student Research Colloquium, Loras College 2013-2014 ........ Employment Search Committee (Art & Digital Design) 2011-2012 ........ Faculty Mentor to new faculty Sarah Hankerson 2011 ................. Rising Director, Study Abroad course to Greece. Greek Odyssey: an Archaeological Study Tour

of Greece – AC with Dr. Cindy Smith 2009-2010 ........ Faculty Mentor to faculty William (Bill) Jablonsky 2008.................. Employment Search Committee (IVA) 2008.................. Judge, Center for Experiential Learning Travel Abroad Photography Competition 2007-2010 ........ Participated in Dismissal Hearings (managed through the Adm. & AS Committee) 2007-2008 ....... Collaborated with the Center for Experiential Learning to update internship application, process

and data collection; introduced the new procedure to faculty 2007-2010 ........ Reviewed and evaluated internship portfolios for general education credit, Center for Experiential

Learning, Loras College 2007.................. Employment Search Committee (IVA) 2006-2016 ........ Volunteer for summer registration for incoming students and transfer students. 2006.................. Judge, Cinco de Mayo Art Contest 2005-2016 ........ Reviewed and evaluated internship portfolios supervised by the Center for Experiential Learning

Department 2005.................. Guest Speaker at Alumni Development Event, Madison, Loras College 2005.................. Participated in a faculty panel for R.I.D.E. 2005-2008 ........ Partnered with Center for Experiential Leaning to recruit students to the Chicago Center 2005-2007 ........ Guest Speaker on LCTV, Loras College 2005.................. Membership Advisor, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, Loras College 2005.................. Mock Trial Judge, Loras College 2005.................. Judge, Robert Cronin Scholarship 2004-2008 ........ Worked with Marketing on a number of advertising pieces 2004-2017 ........ Participation in numerous Campus Visit Days 2004-2005 ........ Co-advisor, Habitat for Humanity, Loras College Service to the Program

Highlights: × Curator and Organizer for many art exhibitions in art gallery and at annual all-campus symposium × Mentored student for international exhibitions and international internships × Recruited, managed many individual students to work with non-profit organization on marketing and design

programs × Created working relationships between professionals and students to work on related freelance projects × Organized many field studies to numerous art institutions, regionally, nationally, and internationally × Wrote many program review reports × Led and mentor students to compete in professional competitions × Initiated education and promotion of program with Admissions × Managed facilities × Organized and planned program meetings × Led initiative to gain Macintosh computer lab on-campus × Moderator of program student club, all years of it’s existence × Orchestrated agreement with third-party to provide students with discounted software purchasing × Supervised numerous internships with local, regional and international companies

Full List: 2013-2016 ........ Curator and Organizer. Art Exhibition at the annual Legacy Symposium, Loras College


2011-2016 ........ Gallery Coordinator and Manager, Woodward Art Gallery, Loras College 2015.................. Mentored student, Austin Lowry-Luther, in his photography work, which led to his exhibition at

the Metanoia Gallery in Paris, December 2015 2015.................. Collaborated with Beth McGorry from St. Mark’s Youth Enrichment in working with Loras

student, Miriam McKee, to design marketing materials for their annual Ice Golf Fundraising event

2015.................. Initiated professional relationship between student and author, Nikki Rogers and mentored student, Keontae Neely to complete an illustrated book, “Beautiful Girl”

2015.................. Authored cluster course proposal with Dr. David Oostendorp 2014-2015 ........ Revised Art Minor curriculum 2014.................. Co-Authored cluster course proposal with Dr. Kristin Anderson-Bricker 2014.................. Authored course proposal, Critical Analysis, taught January 2015 2014-2015 ........ Organized and took students to the Des Moines Art Center 2013-2014 ........ Co-Authored Program Review Report 2013.................. Taught Discover the World of Art History: Modern Art and traveled with 30 students to England

and France, January 2013 2013.................. Faculty Leader and Mentor, Voices from the Warehouse: Art Slam Painting Competition. Sept.

19, 2013 2012-2013 ........ Art & Digital Design Search Committee 2012.................. Authored course proposal, Discover the World of Art History (study abroad), taught January

2013 2011-2014 ........ Initiated, organized and held Annual Art & Digital Design exhibition 2008.................. Worked closely with Jane Geillis, Registrar on new curriculum prerequisites 2007-2008 ........ Met with Curriculum many times to provide support and provide clarification for the new

curriculum 2007.................. Worked with Lisa Bunders, VP of Enrollment Management, to clarify strong prospective students

for our program 2007-2008 ........ Managed the Hoffmann Computer Lab 435 2007-2008 ........ Co-authored new curriculum – outcome of program review 2007-2008 ........ Orchestrated meetings with Technology and Apple Engineers to gather information needed for

implementing a MAC lab 2007-2008 ........ Worked with Apple Company on cost proposals and options (IVA Computer lab) 2007-2008 ........ Worked with the Honors program– offered insight and options for IVA contribution in their

program 2007-2008 ........ Setup purchasing agreement with Adobe (student licensing and software purchase) 2007-2008 ....... Worked with JourneyEd and eCampusStore to create store front (i.e. website) for students to

purchase Adobe software 2006-2008 ........ Organized and co-authored program review report 2006-2008 ........ Organized and co-authored response report for program review 2006-2008 ........ Organized and planned program meetings (not the formal meetings with division chair) 2006.................. Consultant for DB&T and Dubuque Community YMCA on art project 2006.................. Proposed and acquired new lab furniture 2006-2014 ........ Established agreement with the College to purchase student artwork through the Annual IVA (or

AAD) Exposition 2005-2010 ....... Advisor/Moderator, Integrated Visual Arts Club, Loras College 2005-2014 ........ Brought numerous students to the local Addy Awards Ceremony 2005-2008 ........ Assisted students in submitting work to the Addy Competition 2005-2008 ........ Supervised numerous internships with local, Midwest and international companies 2005-2014 ........ Initiated, organized and held Annual Integrated Visual Art Exposition 2005.................. Senior Capstone Exhibition 2003.................. Interdisciplinary Activities with the College of Business, Georgia Southern University


Service to the Community × Grant Committee Member, Women’s Giving Circle, Dubuque Community Foundation, Dubuque, Iowa,

2016, 2017 × Coordinator (in-class project) multi-piece design project for Mercy Health Foundation, 2010-2015 × Coordinator (in-class project) multi-piece design project for Dubuque YMCA, 2007-2010 × Coordinator (in-class project) for Loras College, through Marketing Department, 2006 & 2009 × Coordinator (in-class project) multi-piece design project for Dubuque Regional Humane Society, 2006 × Coordinator (in-class project) multi-piece design project for Laughter for Little Cloud, × Girl Scouts, 2005 × Education Director, Advertising Club of Dubuque, 2005-2007 × Hearts in Art, Galena Library, 2005-2006 × Education Chair, American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Iowa Chapter, 2005 × Laughter for Little Cloud Board, Girl Scouts, 2004-2005 × Visiting Artist/Instructor, Screven County High School, 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Photographer and Owner. Wendy Romero Photography, L.L.C. Peosta, Iowa. 2012-Present. Portrait photographer, responsibilities include accounting and record-keeping, marketing and branding, printing, photo-editing, networking and daily management of the company. www.WendyRomeroPhotography.com Digital Project Manager. Kendall Hunt Publishing. Dubuque, Iowa. 2018-Present. Manages development and application of digital solutions for KH Higher Education division. Works with Higher Education Director of Digital Initiatives to acquire digital solutions. Develops strategies and applications for Higher Education division. Collaborates with Higher Education division to provide customized solutions. Consult with author to fully understand their creative digital vision. Makes recommendations for resources needed for projects, focusing on digital solutions. Assists authors with build-outs, design and uploading material. Conducts necessary training for authors/users. Provides resources and training for Production Services. Serves as liaison for in-house personnel. Educates/trains Production Services staff on digital assets. Works with supervisors to develop efficient work flow/processes. Creative Director and Proprietor. WRAD: Wendy Romero Art and Design. Statesboro, Georgia. 2002- 2004. Created and developed graphic design materials and web development. Work directly with clients to develop and create unique and innovative designs that facilitate market awareness and create visually memorable identities. Developed contracts, networked, and daily management of company. Art Director & Graphic Designer. Jaxco Industries, Inc. Augusta, Georgia. 2004. Conceptualized ideas for branding, created visual themes and made persuasive messages. Created catalogs, flyers, brochures, direct mail pieces, promotional materials and package designs. Updated website content, designed web page layouts and email designs. Creative leader who focused on understanding it’s clients and audience, to craft the right message and visual tone to achieve the company’s objectives. Instructor. Morris Publishing. Statesboro, Georgia. 2002. Assessed and implemented appropriate web design software necessary for their particular department, taught software such as Macromedia’s Fireworks and Dreamweaver, and aided and assisted students through the web development process.


Art Consultant. Henderson Library: Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, Georgia. 2002. Cataloged art in the library; researched artists; and created a comprehensive database. Assessed conditions of work and created a conservation report. Advertising Designer. Morris Communications. Bluffton, South Carolina. 2000 - 2001. Daily processing of all advertisement, correspondence with advertising supervisor for design or layout requests, worked directly with production for proper procedures and film production, worked directly with clients on design ideas, and with outside advertising agencies and affiliate newspapers. In addition, I developed advertisement designs, editorial designs, worked in 4-color and black and white print processes, color corrected photographs, working with networks, ftp sites, file transfers through emails, and was responsible for the end product whether being one advertisement or an entire advertising magazine. I interviewed and taught new designers software and procedures, assisted in technical support, created structure and devised proper procedures. Assistant Director/Assistant Curator. The Athena Gallery. Savannah, Georgia. 1997. As Assistant Director: The daily management and organization of the gallery aided in the creation of long-term goals, dealt with both the artist and the client, assisted in the creation of artist contracts, sale and payments of the artwork, public relation work; such as: press releases of monthly shows, aided in design of advertisements and invitations, planned and organized opening receptions and assisted in creating any printed materials. As Assistant Curator: Researched artist, reviewed portfolios/slides, organized and designed presentations of artwork, handled artwork, dealt with the shipping of the art, and created literature on exhibitions.

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