Natalie Sanger Gendle Curriculum Vita Lecturer Textiles and Clothing Program Iowa State University Ames, IA 50023 nsgendle@iastate.edu Education 2006 MFA Textile Arts and Costume Design University of California Davis Thesis Exhibition: Textures Reclaimed 2004 BFA Drawing, Printmaking, and Painting Iowa State University Minor: Apparel Production and Design Online Portfolio www.nataliegendle.com Areas of Specialization and Research Collage and mixed media painting, illustration, creativity, design and color theory, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, textile and surface design, large format digital printing, no waste design, sustainability, fair-trade textile products, student leadership development, technology in teaching, student advising and mentoring Major Fields of Teaching Elements and principles of design, color theory, computer aided design, creativity, student leadership, textile design and surface applications, design portfolio development, fashion show and event production Academic Positions Held 2008-Present LECTURER IN TEXTILES & CLOTHING Iowa State University Ames, IA Build and teach courses in Textiles and Clothing Courses Taught Aesthetics and Brand Image Elements and principles of design. Analysis of multisensory and aesthetic aspects of apparel products and promotional settings affecting the consumer Computer Applications for Fashion Design Introductory course in digital fashion design using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator Consumer Behavior Application of concepts and theories from the social sciences to the study of consumer behavior related to retail environments and consumer products History of 20th Century Fashion (Online and Traditional) Survey of major design and technological developments in 20th century fashion. Emphasis on fashion as a system of design and production, culture of consumption Fashion Show Production/Introduction to Event Management (online and traditional) Gendle 1
Overview and leadership of public relations and event management in the apparel and hospitality industries. Undergraduate Student Independent Study Digital printing, garment design and textile design development Student evaluation ratings of 87% and higher (career average) in the above/far above rating in overall instructor, overall course, enthusiasm, respectful, assignments relevant, fair test procedures and students involved First in department to integrate online courses into program? curriculum 2009-present FACULTY ADVISOR: THE FASHION SHOW Iowa State University Ames, IA Lead and motivate over 150 students in the largest student produced fashion show in the country Oversee all aspects of the show including visuals, art direction, marketing, sound, lighting, and production, with over 2000 in attendance each year Grew fashion show reach and cross-disciplinary collaborations through creation of new committees and roles including photography, philanthropy, museum installation, and art book Gained design student collaboration with local apparel manufacturer 2009 NEW YORK STUDY TOUR Iowa State University Spring Break Served as study tour chaperone along with fellow faculty member Visited design firms and companies within New York 2004-2006 GRADUATE TA University of California Davis Introduction to Entomology (Art/Science Collaboration) Instructor of record for textile design section TEACHING ASSISTANT University of California Davis Introduction to Surface Design History of Costume GRADUATE READER University of California Davis History of Modern Design VISUAL DISPLAY DESIGNER University of California Davis History of Costume, World Textiles 2003 TEACHING ASSISTANT Iowa State University Ames, IA Introduction to Creativity UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT Iowa State University Ames, IA "Digikids" project based on large format digital printing for mass customization Academic Committees 2011-Present Design Curriculum Subcommittee 2008-Present Digital Textile Apparel Studio Committee Gendle 2
Professional Experience 2010-Present FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER Consultant for web design, page layout, color scheme, logo and banner design for multiple clients including - g60fit.com, labelingsystemsint.com 2008 COSTUME DESIGN ASSISTANT Des Moines, IA "South Dakota" Lion Heart Films Peacock Corn Field Productions 2006-2008 VISUAL MANAGER Anthropologie Berkeley, CA Created and maintained a compelling and well-executed visual environment Managed and trained the visual team of four to achieve excellence in store display Trained store sales teams on all presentation standards and efficient product placement Utilized weekly sales reports to track, analyze and communicate business results Effectively controlled visual budgets Promoted from Assistant Visual Manager to Visual Manager within 3 months Increased sales by 3% to LY through innovative merchandising strategies Achieved Bonus quarters 1-3 by meeting sales goals and maintaining visual budgets 2004-2006 GRAPHIC DESIGN ASSISTANT California State Parks Sacramento, CA Revitalized materials using Photoshop for Junior Ranger program PHOTO STYLIST Photographer John Wong San Francisco, CA Sourced wardrobe and chose ensembles for photo shoots 2004 DESIGN ASSISTANT Nice Collective San Francisco, CA Contributed to production of garment samples and patterns Traveled to NYC to assist in sales meetings with national and international vendors Exhibitions and Awards 2006 Arts of Fashion First Round Winner: Apparel and Accessories categories Ellen Hansen Memorial Exhibition: Honorable Mention UC Davis MFA Exhibition: Memorial Union Art Gallery UC Davis 2004-2006 UC. Davis Fellowship Award: UC Davis. 2003 FOCUS Grant Winner: Iowa State University A Common Thread Exhibit: Textile Center of MN Studies in Creativity: Iowa State University Iowa State Print and Photo Exhibit: Merit Award Diane Cone Boody Scholarship Recipient: Iowa State University Gendle 3
Publications and Published Artwork 2011 Artwork accepted for publication in Textiles: Basics by S. J. Kadolph, (in press), Pearson Education: Upper Saddle River, NJ, photograph of digital textile print design, Fig Flower. 2009 Marcketti, S. B., Lo, Y-T, & Gendle, N. S. Iowa State University fashion show: Why do they attend? Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 101(4), 47-48. 2005 Surface Design Journal v. 30 no.1 (Fall 2005) p. 60-1. Grants and Commissioned Artwork 2010 Marcketti, S. B., & Gendle, N. S. Exhibition and catalog of 28 th annual fashion show award winners. Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau Community Grant Program, IA, $2,000. 2009 DIGITAL PRINT COMMISSION Collaboration with Associate Professor Jean Parsons Iowa State University Collaborated on a digitally printed jacket to be worn by a political dignitary to the World Food Prize inaugural ceremony 2009 Digitized jacket pattern and designed textile pattern for digital printing on silk Invited Presentations/Community Outreach 2011 PURE FASHION Fashion Show Production Consultant Des Moines, IA International program that helps develop self-esteem through modeling training STUDENT DESIGN AND FASHION SHOW PRESENTATION Central Iowa Sewing Guild Huxley, IA 2010 GUEST JUDGE STITCH THIS 4-H Guest Judge Des Moines, IA Served as guest judge for high school student fashion competition Citations of Scholarship/Critical Reviews 2010 Citation. Rock The Runway. Visions Magazine, for members of the ISU Alumni Association. Summer 2010, pg. 67. Citation. "Uggs May Be on the Way Out". Iowa State Daily, April 12 Citation. Local Youth On 4-H Stitch This Team. ISU University Extension News Release Nov. 7. 2009 Feature. Parsons produces digitally-designed jacket for Christie Vilsack ISU News Release, Oct. 14. Citation. Student Talent, Fashion "Wonderland" showcased in Iowa State Fashion Show ISU News Release, Oct. 14. 2006 Art Critique. Davis Enterprise, April 26. Citation. Campus News Section, California Aggie, May 8. Citation. News and Entertainment Section, California Aggie, April 20. Gendle 4
Professional Development 2011 GLOBAL MAMAS Prampram, Ghana Summer service abroad to work with Ghanaian batikers to develop new batik stamps and color ways for the Global Mama's fair trade catalog 2005 FRENCH PAINTBOX Toulouse, France Painting workshop with renowned local painters and poets 2005 STUDY ABROAD Iowa State University College of Design Rome, Italy Studied art history and participated in integrated studio art drawing/painting course Weekend art history study tour to Florence, Italy Traveled to other European cities: Budapest, Hungary; Krakow, Poland; London, England; Paris, France Community Involvement 2010-present GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR YMCA, Ankeny, IA 2010-2011 Instruct classes in group fitness format: kettle bell and bosu strength First Aid/CPR AED certified Aerobics and Fitness Association of America Certification (4/2011) Triathlon Runner of Iowa Club Member Gendle 5