Curriculum Vitae

• IT Director & Creative Lead (Art, Web, UX/UI) | Diagnocine.com Current – 2014
  New Jersey, USA
  
  •  * Direct and lead all aspects of IT infrastructure and creative development, including web design, user experience (UX/UI), and artistic direction for online platforms.
• IT Director & Creative Lead (Art, Web, UX/UI) | Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) New York Metropolitan Chapter (KSEANY.ORG) Current – 2015
  New York, NY, USA
  
  •  * Manage and oversee the chapter's IT resources and creative initiatives, contributing to the organization's digital presence and outreach.
• USA Web Marketing Counseling Director and CEO | www.sinaburo.org Current – 2016
  New Jersey, USA
  
  •  * Provide strategic web marketing counseling and direct operational efforts for Sinaburo.org, focusing on online growth and community engagement.
     * Developed and delivered free annual workshops for the public, focusing on online business and website marketing.
• aT Center NewYork Market Monitor and Reporter | Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation in Republic of Korea2012 – 2015
  New York, NY, USA
  
  •  * Authored and submitted 24 comprehensive U.S. market research and marketing strategy reports, providing actionable insights for Korean government initiatives in overseas market development.

• Art Instructor & Exhibition, " Knocking on the Dream" Project Director | Community Adult Art Program2022
  Korea Press Center, NJ
  
  •  *  Organized and conducted a year-long fine art class for adult students seeking to develop painting skills.
  •  *  Directed and curated a group exhibition at the Korea Press Center in New Jersey, showcasing students’ completed works.
  •  *  Oversaw the entire exhibition project, including planning, curation, installation, marketing, and sales coordination.
  •  *  Successfully promoted community engagement through art and facilitated the sales of multiple artworks, contributing to local cultural enrichment and visibility of emerging artists.
• Council Member | KSEA New York Metropolitan Chapter Since 2020
  New York, NY
• Advisory Board Member | Artist Craftsmen of New York Since 2011
  New York, NY
• Selection Committee Member / International Recruitment Coordinator) | Fine Art Department, Keimyung University, Korea 2016 – 2017 / 2009
  Korea & USA
  
  •  *  Entrusted by Keimyung University in Korea with full authority and responsibility to manage and execute the entire faculty recruitment process for a tenure-track position at the College of Fine Arts, operating exclusively from the United States.
  •  *  Reviewed and evaluated over 500 applications and CVs from international candidates.
  •  *  Conducted all stages of the selection process remotely, including initial screening, interviews, and final decision-making, in strict accordance with the university’s policies and international hiring standards.
  •  *  Successfully facilitated the appointment of Karin Rebekah Soderholm, a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, as Assistant Professor, with all procedures and final decisions completed in the United States under the full delegation of Keimyung University. (2009)
• Head Juror | FANY Art Exhibitions and Contest, Fine Arts International; Fine Arts NY Association, X-pose Gallery 2008
  New Jersey, USA
  
  • Led juror committee and selected five honorable artists for exhibition.
• Guest Juror | TAPP Art Exhibitions and Contest, The Texas Association of Private and Parochial School Academy 2004
  Texas, USA
• Invitation Designer | The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum 2003
  Canyon, TX
  
  • Designed the opening reception invitation card for "Collection of Little Black Dress" exhibition.
• Founder | "Sinaburo" Exhibition 1996
  Keimyung University, Korea
  
  •  * Launched the inaugural SINABURO group show.
  • Student Body President | Keimyung Textile1995
    Keimyung University, Korea

• Lead Instructor and Founding Founder | SCIENCE IN NATURE ART AND BUSINESS WEB EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE (Sinaburo.org Non-Profit Organization) Current – 2015
  New York, NY / New Jersey, USA
  
  • Developed and taught comprehensive curricula for **Web Design** and **Fine Arts (Drawing)** classes for diverse audiences.
  • Established a non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible art and web education.
• Free Web Design Class Instructor | SBC (Small and Medium Business Corporation) 2018 – 2019
  New Jersey, USA (in collaboration with Sinaburo.org)
  
  • Delivered web design instruction to small and medium business owners, enhancing their digital presence.
• Guest Lecturer | Doallexpress Corp. 2015 – 2017
  New Jersey, USA
  
  • Presented on **Web Design** topics to industry professionals.
• Instructor | National Academy Museum & School 2012
  New York, NY
  
  • Taught **Mixed Media (Heat-Transfer Dye Techniques)** to students of various skill levels.
• Instructor of Record (Teaching Fellow) | West Texas A&M University Fall 2003 – Fall 2004
  Canyon, TX
  
  •  * Led and managed multiple sections of Drawing I (Art 1316), independently responsible for all aspects of course instruction, curriculum development, grading, and student advising. Received full instructional compensation and was provided a dedicated private faculty office, with full faculty privileges equivalent to those of an Assistant Professor appointment.
• Teacher’s Assistant | West Texas A&M University Spring 2003
  Canyon, TX
  
  • Assisted with **Drawing I (Art 111)**, supporting student learning and studio operations.
• Instructor | EAI Consulting & Training 2007
  New York, NY
  
  • Provided instruction in **Web Design & Drawing**.
• Instructor | Career Education International Group 2005-2006
  New York, NY
  
  • Taught **Web Design & Advanced Drawing**.
• Drawing Instructor | Daegu Drawing (Dessin) Institute 1993 – 1996
  Daegu, Korea
  
  • Provided foundational drawing instruction to students.

Selected Guest Lectures & Workshops:

• Guest Lecture, Web Design Class, Doallexpress Corp., NJ (2015-2017)
• Guest Lecture, Artist-Craftsmen of New York, CENTRAL BOOKING, New York, NY (2017)
• Guest Lecture, Theory and Practice in Art, National Academy Museum & School, NY (2014)
• Guest Lecture, Mix Media;Printmaking, National Academy Museum & School, NY (2011, 2012)
• Guest Lecture, Web design & consultant, HHUOSENY.com/JABBOBABYSHOP.com (2010)
• Guest Lecture, Disperse Dyeing, Artist-Craftsmen of New York, NY (2010)
• Guest Lecture, Drawing in Transfer dyeing, Art Students League of New York, NY (2010)
• Guest Lecture, Mix Media class, Art Students League of New York, NY (2009)
• Guest Lecture, Web design and web consultant, FINEARTNY.org, NJ (2008)
• Guest Lecture, Silk Screen class, Fine Arts International, NJ (2008)
• Guest Lecture, Art foundation class, Wonkwang School Art Program, Queens, NY (2006)
• Guest Lecture, Drawing class, Palo Duro High School, Amarillo, TX (2004)
• Guest Lecture, Oriental painting, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX (2004)
• Guest Lecture, Transfer Dyeing, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX (2004)
• Guest Lecture, Computer-aided Weaving Class, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea (1994)

Solo Exhibitions

• * The 3rd Solo Exhibition: SINABURO III | Broome Street Gallery, New York, NY | 2010
• * M.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, The 2nd Solo in USA | Mary Moody Northern Hall Gallery, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX | 2004
• * The 1st Solo Exhibition, "Si-Na-Bu-Ro" | Mary Moody Northern Hall Gallery, Canyon, TX | 2003

Selected Group Exhibitions

• * Artist-Craftsmen of New York, Noho M55 Gallery, New York, NY (2019)
• * Artist-Craftsmen of New York, CENTRAL BOOKING, New York, NY (2016, 2017)
• * Artist-Craftsmen of New York, New Century Gallery, New York, NY (2013, 2014, 2015)
• * Creative Mischief, National Academy Museum & School, New York, NY (2015)
• * 2014 YEAR-END EXHIBITION, National Academy Museum & School, New York, NY (2014)
• * 2nd Annual Summer Exhibition, Manhattan Borough President's Office, New York, NY (2013)
• * Asian Influences and Dreams, Sonia Gechtoff Gallery, New York, NY (2013)
• * Printed Echoes; Photographs and Print, Sonia Gechtoff Gallery, New York, NY (2013)
• * 2012 YEAR-END EXHIBITION, National Academy Museum & School, New York, NY (2012)
• * Exhibition Outreach, Park Avenue Bistro, Selected Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, NY (2010)
• * CAA ARTexchange, Riverside Center East, HYATT REGENCY CHICAGO, Chicago, IL (2010)
• * Red Dot Exhibition, Selected art show, Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, NY (2010)
• * Small Works Exhibition, Manhattan Borough President's Office Gallery, NY (2009)
• * CAA ARTexchange, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA (2009)
• * Moment, Maxim Lounge Gallery (Hotel Stanford), Manhattan, NY (2008)
• * West Texas A&M University Faculty Show, Canyon, TX (2004)
• * AC/WT Selected Art Show, Amarillo College Museum, Amarillo, TX (2002, 2003, 2004)
• * B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Keimyung University Gallery, Korea (1996)

• * Outstanding Merit | Artist-Craftsmen of New York
  •    - Noho M55 Gallery, New York, NY | 2019
  •    - New Century Gallery, New York, NY | 2012, 2014, 2015
• * Honorable Mention | Artist-Craftsmen of New York
  •    - CENTRAL BOOKING, New York, NY | 2017
  •    - New Century Gallery, New York, NY | 2013
• * Honorable Mention | The Art Students League of New York, NY | 2011
• * Exhibition Outreach | Park Avenue Bistro, Selected Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, NY | 2010
• * Red Dot (Winner of 2009-2010) | The Art Students League of New York, NY | 2010
• * Honorable Mention | Fine Arts NY Selected Group Show, NY | 2008
• * Harrington EML Academic Excellence Scholarship | Canyon, TX | 2004
• * Levi and Margaret Cole Endowment for Fine Arts Scholarship | Canyon, TX | 2002
• * Amarillo Fine Arts Association Scholarship | Amarillo, TX | 2002
• * West Texas A&M University Tuition Waiver Scholarship | Canyon, TX | 2002
• * Honorable Mention | The 9th Sunmi Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1996
• * Honorable Mention | The 11th Daegu Textile Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1996
• * Honorable Mention | The 14th Daegu Industrial Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1995
• * Honorable Mention | The 10th Daegu Textile Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1995
• * Honorable Mention | The 7th Sunmi Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1994
• * Honorable Mention | The 9th Daegu Textile Design Contest, Korea | 1994
• * Honorable Mention | The 14th Daegu Fabric Art Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1994
• * Special Prize & Honorable Mention | The 8th Daegu Textile Design Contest, National Competition, Korea | 1993

• M.F.A., Studio Art (Painting, Drawing & Computer Graphics) 2004
  West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX
  Thesis Title: "Si Na Bu Ro"
• B.F.A., Industrial Crafts Art 1997
  Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea
  Major Fields: Fiber Craft & Textile Design
  Additional Areas: Completed full coursework in Ceramics, Wood Craft, and Metalsmithing, with demonstrated ability to teach and produce professional work in these disciplines.

• Abstract Painting | National Academy Museum & School, NY | 2011-2015
• New Media | The Art Students League of New York, NY | 2009-2011
• Certifications from Career Education International Group (2006):
  • * Intro Web Design/HTML (No. 3529)
  • * Adobe Dreamweaver (No. 3530)
  • * Adobe Flash & Adobe Flash Expert (No. 3531/3532)
  • * Final Cut Pro & Final Cut Pro Advanced (No. 3533/3534)
  • All certifications are based on Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator proficiency.

• Software & Design: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash), Final Cut Pro, UX/UI Principles, Web Design (HTML, CSS, Javascript), Microsoft Office Suite
• Artistic Techniques: Heat-Transfer Dyeing, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Drawing, Silk Screen, Oriental Painting, Fiber Craft, Textile Design, Ceramics, Wood Craft, Metal-smith.
• Teaching & Pedagogy: Curriculum Development, Lecture Delivery, Student Assessment, Mentorship, Online Learning Platforms.
• Languages: Korean (Native), English (Fluent)

• AM1660 Radio Korea, "시나브로 야학당", February 14th, 2024, New York (https://www.am1660.com/post/%EC%8B%9C%EB%82%98%EB%B8%8C%EB%A1%9C-%EC%95%BC%ED%95%99%EB%8B%B9)
• Korea Daily, "NJ 시나브로 야학당 무료 강좌", April 11th, 2023, New York (https://www.koreadaily.com/article/20230411173702343)
• Korea Daily, "온라인 쇼핑몰 제작·운영 배우세요" by 중소벤처기업진흥공단, April 5th, 2019, New York (https://www.koreadaily.com/article/7125093)
• GALLERY & STUDIO, Vol.16 NO.1, Sep/Oct 2013, New York, page 22
• GALLERY & STUDIO, Vol.14 NO.1, Sep/Oct 2011, New York, page 11.
• New York Korean Times, On February, Korean Artist show coming, New York, NY., February 2nd, 2010, internet online press.
• New York Korean Times, 6 people Moment at MAXIM LOUNGE, New York, NY., April 10th, 2008, internet online press.
• New York Korean Times, Meeting online then Show offline, New York, NY. March 6th, 2008, page C-3.
• The Prairie, Gallery shows student’s expressions of time, Canyon, Texas, October 14, 2004, page 7.
• The Canyon News, WORKS OF ART, Canyon, Texas, October 14th, 2004, page 5.
• The Amarillo Globe News, AC WT Show offers Variety of creativity, Amarillo, Texas, March 21st, 2004, page 9B.
• The Canyon News, CANYON PEOPLE-WTAMU graduate art student studies sequence of events, Canyon, Texas, September 11th , 2003, page 1, 3.
• The Canyon News, LAST CHANCE TO SEE LEE, Canyon, Texas, September 18, 2003, page 5.

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