Tracy Pace
Western Kentucky University
Academic Complex, Room 403A
1906 College Height Blvd.
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1006

(270) 745-4099
tracy.pace@wku.edu


The short of it: Professionally, who am I? I am a student of (and some might even say for) life, an interior designer, and an educator, in that order. I approach teaching with a combined motto of “this is my classroom” (the “this” part may be anywhere at anytime) and I expect my students to live up to their potential. Everyone has potential. It is just a matter of finding where your talents lie and tapping into them. By encouraging students to go beyond what they think they are capable of they become self-aware of their strongest talents and excel. If you understand this, then you understand me. Simple.

The long of it: The byproduct of being a student, an interior designer and an educator is the list one accumulates of where and how invaluable lessons are learned. My list, or vita, is, as it should be, a work in progress.



Education

M.A.
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2005
Major Area of Study: Folk Studies with an emphasis on Historic Preservation

B.S.
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 1994
Major Area of Study: Interior Design

Professional Experience

August 2002-Present

Western Kentucky University Instructor

· Instruct undergraduate courses: Business Principles and Practices, Lighting Design, Design Studios II, III, IV, V, VI and VII, Portfolio Design, Introduction to Housing and Interior Design, Materials and Finishes
· Integrate real-life projects into learning experiences when possible. Examples include American Red Cross “Model for Mitigation” project in Evansville, IN; suggestions to the City of Evansville for adaptive reuse of Greyhound Lines, Inc. bus terminal; and suggestions for adaptive reuse of vacant loft spaces in downtown Bowling Green, KY
· Interior Design Program Coordinator
· Academic advisor
· Nominated for Public Service Award, 2003-2004 school year
· Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award, 2002-2003 school year

April 2001-Present

Freelance Interior Designer

· Provide contract interior design and space planning services to healthcare institutions, businesses, architectural firms and office furniture dealerships
· Responsible for all aspects of running a small business

August 1999-2002

Ivy Tech State College
Adjunct Instructor

· Instructed students enrolled in two-year interior design degree program
· Classes included: Interior Finishes, Textiles, Interior Design II, History of Interiors I and II, and Residential Drafting
· Responsible for topic research, class presentations, arranging guest speakers, creating and administering examinations, developing assignments, critiquing student presentations, and offering guidance in education/career path decisions
· Academic advisory council member, Interior Design Program

May 2000-April 2001

Corporate Design, Inc.
Corporate Account Executive/Designer

· Provided interior design/space planning services for established corporate and healthcare accounts
· Accelerated project designer

August 1996-May 2000

ID+A, Inc.
Interior Space Planner

· Responsible for initial consultation, product research, space planning/design services, proposal preparation and presentation, and post-installation follow-up for commercial, government, military and healthcare clients in tri-state
· Assisted ID+A’s Louisville, KY and Lexington, KY offices with design needs
· Prepared presentation boards
· Provided space-planning services for Social Security Administration offices in 10-state region. Site visits included field measurements, CAD on site, and client presentation on day of visit

May 1994-August 1996

Corporate Design, Inc.
Lead Designer

· Performed design, space planning and consulting services for commercial and healthcare clients
· Assisted account executives with field measuring, client presentations and space allocation recommendations
· Oversaw daily operations of design department

Professional Training

Web/Multimedia Design classes, Ivy Tech State College, Evansville, IN, 2001-2002 NCIDQ Certification, 2000 Milcare Certification, 1997



Affiliations and Community Service

1996-2003
American Cancer Society Stardust Gala, Vanderburgh County Unit
· Printing Chairperson- 1997- 2003
· Gala Chairperson- 2000 and 2001

2000-2002
American Cancer Society Board of Directors, Vanderburgh County Unit

2000
Habitat for Humanity- Women Build, Construction Volunteer

1994-2001
International Interior Design Association (IIDA), Associate Member