Cynthia Y. Jones 450 Ben T. Johns Rd. Alvaton, KY 42122 Career Experience August, 2003-Pres. August, 1997-2003 January, 1992-97 August, 1984-1991 August, 1985- October, 1985 August, 1990-96 May, 1981- December, 1984 Western Kentucky University, Full-Time Instructor, Family and Consumer Sciences. Western Kentucky University, Coordinator Freshman Seminar Program Western Kentucky University, Full-Time Instructor, Consumer and Family Sciences. Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY Part-time Instructor, Department of Home Economics and Family Bowling Green Junior College 1141 State Street, Bowling Green, KY Instructor, Merchandising courses. Children's Learning Center, Bowling Green, KY Substitute preschool teacher, 3-4 year old. The Red Geranium Greenwood Mall, Bowling Green, Ky. Visual Merchandise and Buyer. Education Masters of Science, May, 1983 Institution and Home Environment Western Kentucky Univ., Bowling Green, KY. Bachelor of Science, December, 1981 Textiles and Clothing Western Kentucky Univ., Bowling Green, KY Special Projects Graduate Assistantship: Worked as a graduate assistant while seeking Master of Science degree. Duties: Teaching textile labs, Intro to Home Economics, telephone surveys for faculty research and working in resource lab.
Honors Outstanding Young Women of America, 1988. Most Outstanding Graduate Student, Textile & Clothing, 1983. Professional Development Activities OU Campus CMS Training, Webmaster course Completed, May 2012 Entrepreneurial Embroidery Workshop Attended, June 2011 Attended, June 2012 Freshman Year Experience Attended National Conference, 1993-2003 Building Learning Communities Attended National Conference, 1999 Becoming a Master Student Attended National Conference, 1998 Freshman Experience/Developing a Seminar Attended Regional Session, 1997 Phi Upsilon Omicron, Collegiate Chapter Advisor, 2003-Present National Council, 2007-2015 National Finance Chair, 2011-2015 Region Councilor 2007-2010 Financial Advisor, 1986-2003 Attended Biennial Conclave, 2010 Attended Biennial Conclave, 2008 Attended Biennial Conclave, 2006 Attended Biennial Conclave, 2004 Attended Biennial Conclave, 2002 Chairman of National Committee to Host Conclave 2000 Attended Biennial Conclave, 1998 Attended Biennial Conclave, 1994 Attended Biennial Conclave. 1992 Attended Biennial Conclave, 1990 Presented: Concurrent Workshop Involvement Strategies
Attended Biennial Conclave, 1988. Attended Biennial Conclave, 1986 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 1979-81, 1992-1999. 2005-present Attended National AHEA Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 1993. Kentucky Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Central District Recording Secretary 1995-1997 KAFCS Central District Nominating Committee Representative, 1996-present Central District Newsletter Representative, 1992 Attended State KAFCS (KHEA) Meetings, 1994-1999. International Textile and Apparel Association Member 1989-present (non continuous) Attended National Annual Meeting, 2008 Attended National Annual Meeting, 2007 Attended National Annual Meeting, 1997 Attended National Annual Meeting, 1992 Attended National Annual Meeting, 1989 Consumer and Family Sciences Student Advisory Council, Faculty Advisor, 1992-1997 Coordinator and Master of Ceremonies Faculty Appreciation Reception Phi Upsilon Omicron, Beta Delta Alumni Chapter, Counselor 1998-2000 President 1996-1998 Recording Secretary 1990-1992. Treasurer 1988-1990
Fashion Inc. Chapter Co-Advisor 1984-Present Atlanta Apparel Mart Study Tour, 2008 Atlanta Apparel Mart Career Day, 1991-1993 Atlanta Apparel Mart Study Tour, 1986-1989 Academic and Creative Activities Dallas Career Day, Facilitated a competition for students to prepare design entries for national competition in Dallas. Attended with multiple students. April 2010 April 2011 April 2012, One DMT student was awarded 2 nd place in Trend competition. April 2013 Curriculum Development for Entrepreneurial Embroidery Business, Summer 2012 Coordinated Fashion Study Tours in New York City Multiple years beginning in 1996- present Coordinator Project Early Start July 2000-2003. Served on steering committee for a pilot program on campus, Freshman Seminar 1996-1997. Curriculum Development, Consumer and Family Sciences Department, 1992-1993 Assisted in the development of knowledge based, total curriculum revision and preparation of advisement materials for the degrees offered in the CFS department. Have taught each of the following courses in Consumer and Family Sciences; Perspectives of Dress, Textiles, Textile Labs, Creative Problem Solving in Design and Merchandising, Family Relations, Fashion Industry I&II, Textile Design, History of 20 th Century Costume, Historic Costume, Computer Applications in Merchandising, Gourmet Foods, Apparel Construction, Design Concepts, Apparel Design Management, Clothing and Human Behavior, Portfolio, Fashion Synthesis and Professional Ethics and Issues.
Coordinated the development of a new recruitment video for the Department of Consumer and Family Sciences. 1994-96. Assisted in the design of a new recruitment brochure for the Textile and Apparel Merchandising Major. 1997 "Career and Lifestyle Dressing; for the Working Woman" August 1987-December 1987 Prepared a video for educational use in Textile courses and speaking engagements. Honors Master Advisor Certificate May 2008 Nominated for Outstanding Advising Award College of Health and Human Services 2006 Who s who in College Teaching Award? August 2004 Spirit of Western Award August 2003 Beta Delta Alumni Chapter Outstanding Alumni 2003 Phi Upsilon Omicron National Advisor of the year 2002 New Achiever Award, Kentucky Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. 1994 Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Award College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Presentations/Speaking 100 years of Fashion Summer 2012 Session for the WKU Alumni College 75 years of Fashion, September, 2005
Presentation for the 75 anniversary of the Warren County Homemakers Association. STLP -November, 2004 Provide workshop for students during three separate sessions. A total of 60 students in attendance. Gave demos on SnapFashun, Autocad and Diet analysis. Major Fair Oct. 2003. Represented CFS at major fair held for WKU undeclared students. STLP - November 5, 2003 Provide workshop for students during three separate sessions. A total of 55 students in attendance. Gave demos on SnapFashun, Autocad and Diet analysis. Etiquette Presentation: Nov. 5, 2003, Student alumni Association sponsored a formal dinner, I presented standard dining etiquette tips. Make them an offer they can t refuse, presenter, The National First Year Experience Conference, Columbia, SC, Spring 2002. Bodies in Motion: Interactive Strategies for a Freshman Seminar Course, copresenter, The First Year Experience Conference, San Francisco, CA, Spring 2001. Bodies in Motion: Interactive Strategies for a Freshman Seminar Course, copresenter, Teaching for Success - University 101 Conference, Morehead, KY, Spring 2000. Served on a Panel for Discussion Student Affairs Professionals and Faculty building Relationships. April 3, 1997 Fabulous Friday, Career Day, WKU. Sept, 1993 Sponsored by Phi Upsilon Omicron Concurrent Session, "Selecting a Major or a Career." Christian Women's Club Luncheon, June 1993 Greenwood Executive Inn, Bowling Green, KY Special Feature: "One Bag for Three Days" Career Day For Textiles and Apparel Western Kentucky University, April 1992 Display and Promotion Class, 1992 CFS, Commentator for Fashion Show
Greenwood Mall, Bowling Green, KY. National Conclave, Phi Upsilon Omicron Houston, Texas, June 1990 Concurrent Session, "Involvement Strategies" Butler County Extension Service, Oct. 1989 Program for unwed mothers. Workshop: Dressing successfully, projecting a positive image, mastering the use of personal color. Bowling Green Area Nutrition Council Meeting Woodbury, KY September 1987 Special Speaker, Professional Image Phi Upsilon Omicron, District II workshop Western Kentucky Univ., March 1987 Communication: Vital Links Concurrent Workshop; "The Visual Link" Orientation for Success Seminar, April 1987 Western Kentucky Univ., Alumni Association Career and Lifestyle Dressing Service Take your Sons and Daughters to Work Day Western KY Univ. April 2013-2104 Chair Lottie Moon Foreign Mission Offering Bethany Baptist Church, Over 5000.00 collected. Dec. 2009 Western Kentucky University, Home Economics Alumni Association, 1992-present. Greenwood High School Volleyball boosters President 2003-2004. Co-cookbook Chairman: Assisted in compiling and marketing "The Heritage Collection" a cookbook. To date over $50,000.00 dollars have been sold. Future Homemakers of America, STAR Events Judge 1989-1999. Warren County, 4-H Demonstrations, Judge 1989, 1990, 1992 Warren County Cheerleading Association, Sponsor 1993-98.
Alvaton Elementary School, PTA Chairperson of Dance Committees 1996-97. Certified Parent Volunteer, 1993-97 Treasurer 1991-92. Special Event Chairperson, 1991 Bethany Baptist Church, Alvaton, Kentucky Trustee 2004-2010 L.I.F.E., President 2003-2009, 2014- present Children's Christmas Program Director, 1993-96 Vacation Bible School Director, 1993 Youth Director, 1991-1993 Sunday School Teacher, 1988-1991. 1996-2002 Training Union Teacher, 1996