{"id":2,"date":"2009-11-02T10:10:53","date_gmt":"2009-11-02T16:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/wp\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2025-01-13T16:21:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T16:21:54","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"C.V."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/New_CV_Picture.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"93\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/New_CV_Picture-300x93.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7512\" srcset=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/New_CV_Picture-300x93.jpg 300w, http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/New_CV_Picture.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CURRICULUM VITAE | <span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>GARY WILL<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supported by a wealth of transferable creative and managerial experience and knowledge, through key positions held in both industry and education. With strong interpersonal skills to communicate, collaborate, contribute, and inspire, individuals and groups at all levels. Reliable, efficient, and skilled to work independently or as part of a creative team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extensive experience within the creative industry as a practicing graphic designer and consultant, working across both print and digital. With a solid understanding of Branding across multiple platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A senior graphic design professor, teaching, training, and mentoring, in the capacity of Creative Director across a brief based curricular, specializing in Brand Experience, Editorial Design, Information Graphics, and with a focus on the Creative Process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/leedsmet.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1312\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/leedsmet-300x185.gif\" alt=\"leedsmet\" width=\"200\" height=\"124\" srcset=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/leedsmet-300x185.gif 300w, http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/leedsmet.gif 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><br><strong>Leeds Metropolitan (BECKETT) University.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leeds, W. Yorkshire, UK.<br>College of Art and Design.<br><strong><em>Master of Arts &#8211; Graphic Arts<\/em><\/strong><br><em>(approved by LMU and Bradley University as terminal degree)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/Huddersfield1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"178\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/Huddersfield1-300x178.jpg\" alt=\"Huddersfield\" class=\"wp-image-209\" srcset=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/Huddersfield1-300x178.jpg 300w, http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/Huddersfield1.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Huddersfield University.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huddersfield, W. Yorkshire, UK.<strong><br><\/strong>College of Teaching and Education.<strong><br><em>Post Graduate Certificate in Education<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/Southport.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2009\/11\/Southport-150x150.gif\" alt=\"Southport\" class=\"wp-image-202\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Southport College of Art &amp; Design.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Southport, Sefton,\u00a0 UK.<br><strong><em>B.A. Advertising Design<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>HARD SKILLS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mac OS (preferred) and PC platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe CC Suite (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microsoft (Word, Powerpoint, Excel)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editorial Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HTML\/CSS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thought Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inbound\/Outbound (HubSpot Certified)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GoogleMeets and Zoom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mural<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sakai and Canvas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Media\/PR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WordPress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MailChimp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ConstantContact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Security (Certified)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>SOFT SKILLS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problem Solving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creativity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflict Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong Communicator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven Leadership Ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Ethic and Integrity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Motivator and Collaborator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title IX, Inclusivity and Diversity (Certified)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000\">LICENSES &amp; CERTIFICATES<\/span><br><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2024:<\/strong> <em>Issuing Authority &#8211; Bradley University<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Security: Malware<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Security: Passwords<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Security: Phishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data Security: Physical Security\/Unintended Disclosures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dept. of Child and Family Services\/Mandated Reporter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mosaic: Prevent Discrimination &amp; Harassment: Supervisors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mosaic: Prevent Sexual Violence Together<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2021:<\/strong> <em>Issuing authority HubSpot Academy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HubSpot Academy: Inbound Certified<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE | Academia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/BU_logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/BU_logo-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7492\" srcset=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/BU_logo-300x100.jpg 300w, http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/BU_logo.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradley University, Department of Art and Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peoria, IL 61625, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2016 &#8211; Present<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Professor, Graphic Design <\/strong><\/em> (<em>*Department Chair 2016 &#8211; 2024<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2004 \u2013 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradley University, Department of Art and Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Associate Professor, Graphic Design (Tenured)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2000 \u2013 2004<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bradley University, Department of Art and Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Assistant Professor, Graphic Design (Tenure Track)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1996-2000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/donnylogo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"85\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/donnylogo-300x85.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7493\" srcset=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/donnylogo-300x85.jpg 300w, http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/donnylogo.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Doncaster College, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Program Coordinator, Graphic Design (full time)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>EXPERIENCE | Duties, Chair &#8211; Deptartment of Art &amp; Design<br><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overseeing the departments 120+ Major and 50+ Minor students, ten full time faculty, and approximately 20 adjunct instructors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigated through a complete and complex NASAD accreditation, as well as two budget cut cycles and the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Representing the department to the college and university community, serving as a channel of communication on program, personnel, and budget matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging and fostering excellence in research, scholarship, creative production, teaching, and professional and university service across all faculty within the department, and maintaining a climate that promotes creativity and innovation and exemplary professional impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coordinating the execution of the department\u2019s educational programs with the faculty, scheduling courses and assigning instructors to these courses in consultation with program directors, the faculty, and the dean\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oversee the department\u2019s seminar series, lectures, curating exhibitions, and other activities, in consultation with faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evaluating faculty annually. Maintaining and implementing processes for appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty. Supervising part-time faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leading the recruitment efforts for replacement or net growth of faculty. In collaboration with the HR department &#8211; responsible for making certain that the diversity goals of the department and college are met by assuring a diverse pool of highly qualified candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in advancement and alumni initiatives. Seeking and facilitating external giving and resource development for the department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overseeing safety, accessibility, and maintenance of facilities, including labs and their equipment, meeting rooms, galleries, studios, and seminar rooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Serving as a central figure, available to address questions, concerns, and communications from students, faculty, staff, parents, guardians, and others with the expectation of a resolution of issues at the department level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consulting with Human Resources and Payroll as appropriate on faculty and staff matters and consultation regarding fair employment practices, including diversity and equity, Title XI and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>My standard teaching load has been 3\/3, with the exception of a 2\/3 for the duration of my time serving the Department of Art and Design as Chair.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 206 Methods and Process<\/strong> (In-Person and Online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploration of the creative thought process, leading to innovative and original solutions to visual communication problems. Concepts are developed using a variety of media ranging from hand-rendering to digital production. Emphasis is placed on creative thinking and professional presentation through all stages.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 305 Editorial Design<\/strong> (In-Person and Online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The creation, layout, and design of multi-page documents such as magazines, brochures, business-to-business direct mail, and catalogs, with emphasis on modular and scalable systems for both the printed and digital environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 306 Brand Experience<\/strong> (In-Person and Online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Identifying and understanding specific target audiences and designing human centered brand experiences based on touch points, using traditional, social media and non-traditional environments. Including the design and implementation of visual identity systems, packaging, point of purchase, and promotional materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 316\/416 Independent Study<\/strong> (In-Person and Online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent study in studio arts. Repeatable for a total of 6 hours credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 405 Information Design<\/strong> (In-Person and Online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploration of standard and experimental methods for conveying information with an understanding of data as a visual interpretation, including quantitative, qualitative, spatial analysis and application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 300 Creative Strategy<\/strong> (Study Abroad\/London, UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique opportunity to learn about the strategy behind creative design while at the same time experiencing one of the most exciting cities in the world &#8211; London Initial classroom sessions deliver the theory of strategy alongside numerous short, sharp creative exercises, with the syllabus culminating in a three-day team brief, set by a leading London based brand consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ART 496 &#8211; BFA Design Senior Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior BFA students in graphic design, working closely with an instructor, select and execute a visual communication project; researching and defining the scope, documenting the process of problem-solving, and placing the project in an appropriate historical and theoretical context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CFA 300 International Option Seminar\/Global Scholars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seminar topics of special interest relevant to enhancement of study abroad. My particular seminars focused on BBC radio comedy up until the 1970\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>GRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As a member of the Department of Art and Design Graduate Faculty, I typically teach the following courses, and serve on graduate student thesis committees, as requested:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 694 Visual Communication and Design Studio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with hypothetical environments and data, focuses on design development, problem-solving skills, visualization and invention. Concept, exploration emphasized while developing a personal creative vision and understanding of current graphic design practices and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art 696 Advanced Digital Design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced work in applied software for web design, animation, rapid prototyping, interactive design and experience design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/NewNWNWlogo.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/NewNWNWlogo-300x120.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7497\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Norman Walker Northwest<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blackburn, Lancashire, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Creative Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was invited to join this leading Manchester agency as their Senior Designer, promoted to Creative Director soon after. My position in the company involved the coordination and overseeing of a creative department of five, handling relevant administration, marketing, promotional strategies and collaborating with account buyers, clients, printers, repro-houses, photographers etc. Projects included working on a range of above and below the line, promotional, editorial, direct mail and exhibition work, also complete brand campaigns, t.v. as well as copywriting for radio commercials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/NewCGLlogo.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/NewCGLlogo-300x184.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7496\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CGL Advertising &amp; Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preston, Lancashire, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Junior Art Director<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A boutique design house with several large accounts. My position as Junior Art Director involved total across the board design responsibilities from artwork production for press advertising to the development of promotional materials, corporate identities, storyboards, exhibition work etc. as well as liaise with various contacts, from printers and photographers to the clients themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/NewPergamonlogo.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"74\" src=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2021\/04\/NewPergamonlogo-300x74.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7498\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pergamon Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Designer\/Visualizer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work included design of book jackets, multi-page layouts, journals, leaflets and promotional mailer\u2019s, as well as some exhibition display work. Designers at this prestigious international science and educational publishing company, based in the city of Oxford, were also trained to operate Apple Mac page composite systems. As a result of working at Pergamon Press I developed\/honed an invaluable exposure to the craft and infinite nuances of typographic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>AWARDS &amp; REVIEWS<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> <em>Faculty Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching<\/em>. Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts. Bradley University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> Recipient of <em>The Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award<\/em>. Bradley University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2007:<\/strong> Nominated for <em>ArtsPartner of the Year Award<\/em>. Peoria IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2004:<\/strong> Recipient of <em>The Parents\u2019 Association Certificate of Merit<\/em>. Bradley University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2004: Recipient of The MHAIV Mental Health Educator of the Year Award. Peoria IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2002:<\/strong> Recipient of <em>The Caterpillar Inc. New Faculty Achievement Award for Teaching<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2002:<\/strong> Recipient of <em>The Department of Art and Design Chair\u2019s Award<\/em>. Bradley University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>SCHOLARSHIP | Exhibitions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2019:<\/strong> Art and Design Faculty Group Exhibition. Hartmann Gallery, Bradley University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> Solo Graphic Design Exhibition. Hartmann Gallery, Bradley University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe artwork is perfect&#8230; but can I see a sheep or two next to the kissing lovers\u201d Theatre playbill artwork. A collaborative journey between the Theatre Director and the Graphic Designer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> Artist in Residence Alumni Invitational Group Exhibition. Prairie Center of the Arts, Peoria, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u2018Hell without Fear is Like a Fairground\u2019. Linocut relief print (24\u201dx9\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2014:<\/strong> Artist in Residence Alumni Invitational Group Exhibition. Prairie Center of the Arts, Peoria, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A series of four linocut relief prints depicting the four faces of the \u2018Barfly\u2019 (Wisdom, Humor, Knowledge and Denial). A visual narrative based loosely around the poem of the same name by J. B. LeBuert (16\u201dx12\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> <em>\u2018THE SATER\u00c9 MAUW\u00c9\u2019<\/em>. Prairie Center of the Arts, Peoria, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Solo photographic exhibition of twentyfour visual narratives from trip to this remote tribe based along the Brazilian Amazon<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2009:<\/strong> <em>Paged, Staged, and Engaged:<\/em> Group Exhibition. Hartman Center Gallery, Bradley University, Peoria, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Four linocut\/photoshop prints. Each 16\u201dx12\u201d. Group exhibition based around Illinois Poet Laureate, Kevin Stein\u2019s poem \u2018On Being a Nielsen Family\u2019. Also included as part of Faculty art exhibition. Prairie Center of the Arts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2003:<\/strong> &nbsp;<em>\u2018The Eight Faces of Cecil\u2019<\/em>: Solo Graphic Design Exhibition. Gallup, University of New Mexico. NM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A visual exploration into the life of a schizophrenic. Eight photoshop\/monotype prints. (22\u201dx48\u201d)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1998:<\/strong> <em>&#8216;Re-works\u2019<\/em> Graduate Exhibition (Group Exhibition).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beckett University, (formerly Leeds Metropolitan) University Gallery, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>SCHOLARSHIP | Publications\/Books<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2023:<\/strong> Book (in production)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe artwork is perfect&#8230; but can I see a sheep or two next to the kissing lovers\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A reflective review of more than a decade of Theatre poster design, focusing on the collaborative journey between the Theatre Director and the Graphic Designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2015:<\/strong> Magazine article. Peoria Life Digital magazine. http:\/\/www.peorialife.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cA Completely Unbiased Insight Into Being a Life Long Soccer Fan\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2013:<\/strong> Magazine article. Peoria Life Digital magazine, http:\/\/www.peorialife.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cSaturday Morning Football and a Full English at Peoria\u2019s \u2018Little England\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Magazine illustration. Creative Quarterly magazine (NY). Issue 28, Professional Illustrator category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cBarfly Wisdom\u201d (One from the series of four relief linocut prints)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Book. <em>THE SATER\u00c9 MAUW\u00c9<\/em> &#8211; A visual narrative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blurb, http:\/\/www.blurb.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Based on a sabbatical visit to the Brazilian Amazon, to accompany solo exhibition<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2008:<\/strong> Book (co-author)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Graphic Design Portfolio Strategies<\/em>. Prentice Hall\/Pearson Education, http:\/\/New York<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Graphic Design Portfolio Strategies serves as a sourcebook for graphic design students who are planning the design of their portfolio for applications to graduate schools, grants, scholarships, employment opportunities, and fellowships.&nbsp; Strategies in design principles are illustrated with examples of successful portfolios from design students along with tips and insights from top professionals in the field<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>SCHOLARSHIP | Additional<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2012:<\/strong> Sabbatical and Artist in Residence. Prairie Center of the Arts, Peoria IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>In 2012, as a result of successfully applying for both a sabbatical from Bradley University and artist in residence from the Prairie Centre of the Arts , I accompanied a group of people headed to South America. It was my intention to visually document through photography a journey along the Brazilian Amazon river, into a remote area of jungle approximately two days boat ride west of Manaus. The indigenous Sat\u00e9re Mauw\u00e9 people based there had rarely seen outsiders, and permission was required by the chief of the village for us to even enter. The results of this trip were 500 photographs documenting a visual narrative of the people, of which 24 were selected to be displayed in an extremely well received solo exhibition later that year.&nbsp; (http:\/\/art\/bradley.edu\/will).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000\"><em>Assorted guest speaker roles at Bradley University<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Interactive Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Family and Consumer Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Art and Design<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Theatre Arts&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department of Communication (Advertising)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800000\"><em>Assorted guest speaker roles in the community<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Center Peoria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riverside Community Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illinois Community College<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mental Health Association of Illinois Valley<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prairie Centre of the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Goodwill Industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peoria Ad Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guest speaker. <em>\u2018Corporate Branding\u2019<\/em>. St. Theresa Inst. of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>SERVICE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Past and current)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>UNIVERSITY<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Program Prioritization Strategic Planning Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Association of Schools of Art and Design Lead<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>North Central Accreditation Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CFA representative on the CATE IT Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Member of the University Senate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chair of Senate Elections Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning (CTEL)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Expo Judge (Research\/Creative Achievement)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Task Force &#8211; Post Baccalaureate Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>University Way finding\/Signage Task Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CFA representative for Strategic Planning Task Force<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVP Communications &amp; Marketing Search Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>COLLEGE<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dean\u2019s Executive Committee Member<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awards &amp; Recognition Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technology Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personnel Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curriculum Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty Advisor for student chapter of AIGA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty Advisor for Students Green Electronics Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AAF Panel\/Judge<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assorted Search Committees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty Enrollment Fellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>DEPARTMENT<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty Advisor (approx 40 undergraduate students)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Majors and Minors Fair Representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate Faculty Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty Search Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department Tenure and Promotions Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Department representative\/summer orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assorted off campus Portfolio Visit Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Illinois Women Artists Project Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>COMMUNITY&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dream Center Peoria Marketing Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant\/Creative Director &#8211; Riverside Church<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Board Member &#8211; Prairie Center of the Arts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant &#8211; Mental Health Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant &#8211; Goodwill Industries<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant &#8211; University Illinois College of Medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative Director &#8211; Community Foundation of CI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultant &#8211; RFI\/RetroTech (recycling organization)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peoria Park District &#8211; Soccer Coach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(Past and current)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Board Director of The Peoria Ad Club (U.S.A.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Member of The International Society of Typographic Designers (London, UK)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>iSTD Assessor role @ Kent State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Member of American Institute of Graphic Arts (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Member of College Art Association (USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Society of Typographic Arts (Chicago, USA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2025\/01\/Academic-CV-GW.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Academic CV GW.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-034498d6-4058-495c-be6f-368bea539818\" href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2025\/01\/Academic-CV-GW.pdf\">Academic CV GW<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/art.bradley.edu\/will\/files\/2025\/01\/Academic-CV-GW.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-034498d6-4058-495c-be6f-368bea539818\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CURRICULUM VITAE | GARY WILL PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Supported by a wealth of transferable creative and managerial experience and knowledge, through key positions held in both industry and education. 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