Michael Mingoia
Art / Design / Direction
Troy, NY © 2001 Michael Mingoia
Tel +518-326-5206
baileymingoia@hotmail.com


EDUCATION

MA Exhibition Design
   Univerisity of California, Los Angelas, 1990
BFA Communication Design
   Rochester Institute of Technology, 1981


TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, 1989-1990
University of California, Los Angeles

Design 167A: Form in Industrialized Materials.
Studio course exploring form as it relates to materials and manufacturing processes used by industry. Planned and presented selected lessons, assisted students in project development, monitored student progress and supervised critiques. 

Design 167D: Product Development.
Assisted in curriculum application and instruction, planned and presented selected discussion topics, researched and organized selected field studies.

Design 190: History of 20 th Century Design.
Assisted in preparing and presenting lectures, researched topics and prepared slide presentations, delivered selected lectures, prepared and graded examinations and papers, and monitored student progress.


Guest Lecturer, 1998
Napa  Valley Community College
Prepared and presented lecture on the fundamentals of Scenic Design.


Arts Instructor, 1998-2000
Cultural Arts Council, Santa Rosa, CA.
Planned and implemented arts curriculum for grades K-6. Prepared lessons and budget, taught classes, and presented portfolio show of student work. Partnered with administrators and educators on implementing and incorporating arts programs into their curriculum.


Guest Lecturer, 2000
Santa Rosa High School, Santa Rosa, CA.
Visiting Artist in ARTQUEST program where I collaborated with instructors and administrators on project development, directed and monitored class projects, and presented a group show of student work.


Arts Instructer, 1998
Analy High School, Sebastopol, CA.
Instructor for credited summer art classes where I planned lessons, evaluated and graded student progress.


ACADEMIC HONORS / AWARDS

University of California, Los Angeles
Teaching Assistantships, Graduate
Assistantships

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York
State Merit Regents Scholarship

REPRESENTATIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCE

Design Director, 1999-2005
Duncan Design Inc., Santa Rosa, CA.
Client interface and strategic planning for fast-paced themed-environment studio.  Developed and implemented design programs;  project management including vendor sourcing, budget estimating and preparation, and supervision of field crews.  Prepared proposals and presentation boards;  fabricated exhibits, stage designs and displays for a wide variety of clients ranging from museums to malls, theatres to theme parks.

Visual Director, 1995-2001
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre, Santa Rosa, CA.
Designed  over 30 stage sets for productions in both proscenium and in-the-round stages, as well as large scale productions for outdoor summer Shakespeare festival.  Collaborated with Directors and other artistic staff; coordinated and scheduled fabrication of sets and props;  developed and implemented lighting plans;  worked with the Executive Director in developing and implementing cohesive graphics program as it relates to print material and events;  curated and managed gallery exhibition space. 

Design Director / Principal, 1991-1998
Hand Language Design, Sebastopol, CA.
Owned and managed product design studio.  Researched and developed home furnishing products for the wholesale trade;  developed production schedules; trained and supervised employees;  developed and implemented marketing plans and participated in industry trade shows.  My designs were represented in over 200 outlets nationwide.


HONORS / AWARDS / EXHIBITIONS

Society for Environmental Graphic Design,  Honors Award, 2000.  www.segd.org

Design 2001, Honorable Mention,  Metropolitan Home sponsored group show, 1993.

Best Booth Design,  Western Exhibitors, 1992.


REFERENCES

Paul Miyamoto
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Language, Literature, and Communication
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.
518-279-1842 / 518- 276-8785 (RPI)

Sharon Bates
Director of Art and Culture
Albany International Airport
Albany, NY.
518-242-2243

Greg Duncan
Principal
Duncan Design Incorporated
3600 Standish Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA. 95407
707-636-2300

Jennifer King
Executive Director
Sonoma County Repertory Theatre
104 North Main St.
Sebastopol, CA. 95472
707-823-0177