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Faculty Bios

Kimberly Love
Interior Design
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Kimberly Love has been at IADT since 2003. Ms. Love is the Interior Design Department Chair. She has a strong interior design and architectural background. Ms. Love enjoys sharing her knowledge with the designers of the future.

EDUCATION
BA – Interior Design – Park University – Parkville, MO

NOTABLE WORKPLACES
Marc-Michaels Interior Design – Winter Park, FL
ACi Architects Inc.– Winter Park, FL
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line – Miami, FL
Environmental Design Services – Kansas City, MO

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Royal Caribbean’s Environmental Committee – Save the Waves
Broward Beach Clean-up – Organizer
Freelance Interior Design Projects
Parade of Homes – Prize Winner
Aurora Awards – Prize Winner

Eric Sorg
Fashion Design & Merchandising
Department Chair

Originally from Northeast Indiana, Eric moved to Orlando upon earning his B.S. in Family & Consumer Sciences: Apparel Design Option, with a Minor in Marketing from Ball State University. While attending BSU, Eric was a consistent finalist in local, national, and international apparel design competitions held by Fashion Group International, ITAA (International Textile & Apparel Association), and BSU Fashion Design Society. Eric also held the posts of Vice President and President of the BSU Fashion Design Society during his junior and senior years at BSU.

While attending college, Eric worked as a freelance costume & set designer, manufacturer, choreographer, and live entertainment production consultant, working with costuming budgets in excess of $30k and production budgets exceeding $75k. In addition to live entertainment consulting, Eric has worked in various positions with Walt Disney World, Transwheel Corporation, Gap Inc., and Maurices.

Eric began his career with IADT-Orlando in October of 2004 as an adjunct instructor in the Fashion Department. In March of 2006, Eric joined the faculty of IADT-Orlando on a full-time basis, assuming the role of Acting Department Chair during the maternity leave of Bethany Chan in addition to his responsibilities in the classroom and coordinating the production of Tempesta: Storm the Runway.

Eric also serves as Vice President for the Central Florida Technology Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on providing technology-related equipment and services to other non-profit organizations.

Greg Stout
Game Design & Development
Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Greg Stout has been at IADT since Oct 2005. He currently holds the position of Department Chair of Game Design & Development. Professor Stout has taught Digital Illustration for Gaming, Layout Concepts, Research Strategies for Visual Communications, Page Layout, Corporate Communications, and Drawing and Design. He has been in the industry for nearly two decades and currently owns his own freelance illustration and graphics business.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts – University of Idaho
Master of Fine Arts – Savannah College of Art and Design

NOTABLE WORKPLACES
Nintendo
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
ArtBeat Incorporated
Shadow Graphics

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Freelance artist/designer
Storyboard Artist
T-Shirt Designer
Surfboard Artist
Tattoo Designer
Muralist
Created illustration that appears on “X-2 Xmen United” DVD

Tim Warchocki
Computer Graphics Department Chair

BACKGROUND:
Tim Warchocki has been at IADT since April 2002. Tim currently holds the position of Department Chair of Game Design. He's taught 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Page Layout with both Quark and IDesign and Intro to Computers. He has been in the industry for nearly two decades.

EDUCATION:
AS – Art Institute of Pittsburgh
BA – International Academy of Design and Technology

NOTABLE WORKPLACES
MagiCorp , WKBW-TV Buffalo (ABC), My Creative Muse, Inc.

OTHER EXPERIENCES:
Freelance artist/designer/animator
Syndicated web cartoonist
Caricaturist
Published author of the book ”Before the Blade“
Co-written several screenplays
Played ”Captain Comic“ on the TV show ”Rocketship 7“ in 1992

Dan Williams
Multimedia Design
Department Chair

Dan’s expertise is in the field of computers, technology, and graphics. He has a degree in Engineering from Purdue University and has been working for Disney for five years doing computer and design work for the Disney University, the training center for all Walt Disney World Cast Members. Dan is very computer savvy, and is always willing to help anyone with computer-related challenges.

Samantha Eaddy
General Education Department Chair

Samantha Eaddy is the General Education Department Chair at the International Academy of Design and Technology. She is a veteran public relations, communications, journalism, and publishing professional with nearly 20 years of experience. As such, she served as an official media spokesperson for the University of Central Florida and successfully conducted marketing and media campaigns that resulted in media coverage from the Associated Press, UPI, Reuters, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Atlanta Constitution, The Miami Herald, and various media outlets operating in Europe and the Middle East.

As an industry professional and as co-owner of Samantha Eaddy Public Relations and Publishing (now Haywood Eaddy & Williams, Inc.) she has worked on marketing projects involving Lockheed Martin, Siemens, NASA, Harris Corp., Walt Disney World, the State of Florida, National Geographic, American Society for Engineering Education, American Society of Civil Engineers, Synthetic Fiber Reinforced Concrete Association, and Tennessee Valley Authority.

In addition, she developed, marketed, researched, written, and compiled magazines, annual reports, newsletters, brochures, and other types of promotional materials for UCF and other clients.

EDUCATION:
MBA, Webster University
MA, Webster University - Marketing
BFA, Florida Atlantic University – Communications

Faculty Listing

Amankrah, Shalene

BA, Michigan State University
Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Bartlett, Malcolm

MSED, SUNY College of Arts & Sciences Mathematics
BS, SUNY College of Arts & Sciences Mathematics
Specialization: General Education

Berghauser, Janel

MBA, University of Central Oklahoma Business Administration
BBA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Business Information Management
Specialization: General Education

Bernardini, Ricardo

BA, Instituto de Artes Graficas Noiman Graphic Design
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Blackwell, Claudia

MA, Florida State University
Interior Design
BS, Florida State University
Art Education
Specialization: Interior Design

Braganca, Lissa

BA, International Academy of Design and Technology
Fashion Design and Marketing
BA, University of Central Florida
Painting
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Breaud, Colin

BFA, Ringling School of Art and Design Graphic and Interactive Communication
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Brisson, Cindy

BS, Florida State University
Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Browning, Bill

BA, Columbia University
Political Science & Anthropology
Specialization: Networking

Brubaker, Michael

BS, University of Central Florida
Computer Science
BA, University of Central Florida
English
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Bryant, Jermaine

BA, University of Central Florida
Art; Animation Concentration
Specialization: Game Design and Development

Cofiniotis, Linda

BFA, New York Institute of Technology Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Coy, Richard

BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design Illustration
Specialization: Computer Graphics

David-Hoffman, Agnes

BFA, Savannah College of Art & Design Illustration
Specialization: Interior Design

DiPaula, Lisa

BFA, Maryland Institute, College of Art Interior Design
AA, Catonsville Comm. College
Applied Arts & Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Dufner, Gary

BFA, School of the Visual Art
Media Arts
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Eaddy, Samantha

MBA, Webster University
MA, Webster University - Marketing
BFA, Florida Atlantic University – Communications
Specialization: Marketing & Advertising

Fisher, Gwendolyn

BS, Ball State University
Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Fitzgerald, John

DBA, University of Sarasota
Marketing
MPA, Troy University
Public Administration
BS, University of Rhode Island
Marine Biology
Specialization: Marketing & Advertising

Freeman, Drew

MBA, Webber International University Business Administration
BS, Webber International University Marketing
Specialization: Marketing & Advertising

Gornowich, Reneen

MA, University of Central Florida
TESOL
BA, Stetson University
Phys. Ed/Sports Administration
AA, Daytona Beach Comm. College General Education
Specialization: General Education

Greco, Joyce

BFA, The Columbus College of Art & Design
Advertising
Specialization: Interior Design

Johnson, Brenda

4 yr. Professional, Southern College Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design; NCIDQ Certified

Konstantin, Geri

BFA cum laude, Syracuse University
College of Visual and Performing Arts: Illustration
Specialization: Fine Art; Marketing & Advertising; Computer Graphics

Kranz, Michael

BS, Florida Southern College
Personnel Management
Specialization: Network Design
Kuklinsky, Viorica
BA, International Academy of Design and Technology
Fashion Design
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Love, Kimberly

BS, Park University
Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Luxa, Lindsey

BFA, International Academy of Design & Technology
Graphic Design
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Makki, Joseph

Master of General Administration, University of Maryland
General Administration
University College
MIS
BS, Geneva College
Information Systems
BSBA, Geneva College
Business Admin.
Specialization: Network Design

Marcus, Mike

MBA, Dowling Colleg
Business Management
BA, St. Joseph’s College
Business Management
Specialization: Marketing & Advertising

Maricle, Brian

BA, University of Central Florida
Art
Specialization: Game Design & Development

Maynard, Aimee

BA, State University of New York at Albany
Art
AA, Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Fine Art
Specialization: Multimedia

McLaughlin, Mollie

BS, Florida State University
Interpersonal Communication
AA, Valencia Community College
General Education
Specialization: General Education

Mercer, Matthew

BA, Fayetteville State University
Visual Arts
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Mohn, Ronald

BA, State University of New York at Albany
Art
Specialization: Multimedia

Morrison, James

BFA, International Academy of Design & Technology
Interior Design
BS, Central Missouri State University General Recreation Function
Specialization: Interior Design

Pasha, Pete

BFA, University of Florida
Graphic Design/Minor Art and Art History
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Paulino, Ramona

BA, Warner Southern College
Communication
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Ringhausen, Brad

MFA, Florida State University
Set Design – Theatre
BFA, Central Missouri State University Technical Theatre
Specialization: Interior Design

Rodriguez, Tina

BS, Florida International University
Apparel Management
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Rodriques, Tanya

MBA, Nova Southeastern University Business Administration
BS, Florida A&M University
Economics
Specialization: General Education

Schafer, Robin

BS, East Carolina University
Interior Design
Specialization: Interior Design

Sorg, Eric

BS, Ball State University
Family & Consumer Sciences, Apparel Design
Specialization: Fashion Design & Merchandising

Spelman, Jolie

BA, University of Central Florida
Journalism
BA, University of Central Florida
Art
BS, University of Central Florida
Art Education
Specialization: Interior Design

Steege, Keith

MBA, University of South Florida
MIS
BS, University of South Florida
MIS & Accounting
Specialization: Networking

Stout, Greg

MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design
Sequential Art
BFA, University of Idaho
Illustration/Painting
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Torman, Rebecca

BFA, Florida State University
Film
BA, Florida State University
Religion
Specialization: Multimedia

Tragesser, James

BA, Salve Regina University
Web Design and Development
Specialization: Game Design & Development

Valentino, Nicole

MA, SUNY – New Paltz
English
BA, Pace University
Literature & Communication
Specialization: General Education

Vestal, Patricia

MA, New York University
Drama – History/Theory
BA, State University of NY, Empire State College
Communications
Specialization: General Education

Virani, Zainab

MBA, University of Phoenix
Business Administration
BAS, York University
Admin. Studies
Specialization: General Education

Walch, Chris

BA, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Communication Studies
AA, Full Sail
Computer Animation
Specialization: Multimedia

Warchocki, Tim

BFA, International Academy of Design & Technology
Computer Graphics
AS, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Viscom
Specialization: Game Design & Development

Weil, Tom

BFA, Columbus College of Art & Design Art
AA, Ventura College
General Studies
Specialization: Computer Graphics

Wenk, Daniel

BFA, Northern Illinois University
Illustration
Specialization: Multimedia

Wimberly, Walter

MS, Nova Southeastern University Computer Information Sciences
BS, University of Central Florida
Computer Science
AA, Valencia Community College
General Education
Specialization: Multimedia

Witte, Arona

BA, University of Florida
Architecture
Specialization: Interior Design

Wood, Sabrina

BA, University Central Florida
Art
AA, Valencia Community College
General Education
Specialization: Interior Design

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