ARLESA J. SHEPHARD Texas A&M University-Kingsville Department of Human Sciences MSC 168, 700 University Blvd. Kingsville, TX 78363 EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy in Textile and Apparel Management The University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO Dissertation: Waterproof dress: An exploration of development and design from 1880 through 1895 Graduation: May 2009 Master of Arts in Clothing, Textiles, and Interiors The University of Akron, Akron OH Thesis: Women s involvement and interest in William McKinley s political career as recorded in quilts Graduation: August 2006 Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising & Music Academic Studies Ashland University, Ashland OH Research: The evolution of dressmaking patterns in the United States Graduation: May 2003 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: 08/2009-present Assistant Professor Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Kingsville, TX Courses Taught: Apparel Analysis (2010) Clothing in Society (2009, 2011) Fundamentals of Fashion (2009, 2010) Global Issues in Textiles and Apparel (2011) Historic Costume (2010) Historic Structures and Interiors (2011) Introduction to Human Sciences (2011) Qualitative Buying Methods (2011) Quantitative Buying (2010) Promotional Strategies (2010) Residential Analysis (2010) Textiles (2009) The Fashion Industry (2011) 06/2007-07/2009 Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO Courses Taught: Softgoods Retailing (2009) Apparel Production (2008, 2009) Global Consumers (2008) Basic Concepts of Apparel Design and Production (2007)
09/2006-05/2009 Manager of the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO Managed move of storage facility Organized storage spaces and collection items Assisted with education and display of the collection Accessioned new artifacts into the collection Established Past Perfect database for digitizing catalog records Mentored student assistants 09/2006-06/2007 Manager of the Costume and Textile Collection Boone County Historical Society, Columbia, MO Inventoried costume and textile collection Organized storage facility Created special event exhibit 05/2005-08/2006 Historic Interpreter Hale Farm and Village, Bath, OH Educated the public about pioneer and Civil War Ohio Demonstrated historic crafts and activities 09/2003-05/2005 Graduate Assistant University of Akron, Akron, OH Assisted professors with classes Managed the costume collection Researched and installed costume displays Conserved and preserved collection items 05/2000-08/2000 Sales Associate Kaufmann s, North Canton, OH Provided customer service Completed sales transactions Conducted store inventory PUBLICATIONS: Refereed Journal Articles: Shephard, A. [Under Review]. Waterproof dress: Patents as evidence of design and function from 1880 through 1895. Clothing and Textiles Research Journal.
Pookulangara, S., Shephard, A., & Mestres, J., (2011). University community s perception of sweatshops: A mixed method data collection. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 35(4) 476-483. doi: 10.111/j.470-64314.2010.00950.x Shephard, A. (2008). Quilts for McKinley: Women s involvement in politics. In Laurel Horton (Ed.), Uncoverings 2008, (pp. 137-157). Lincoln, NE: American Quilt Study Group. Shephard, A. (2004). The evolution of dressmaking patterns in the United States. Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences (online journal), 3, 2004, accessed at www.kon.org/urc. PRESENTATIONS: International Professional Organizations (Refereed): Pookulangara, S., & Shephard, A. (July 2012). Slow fashion movement: Will it impact the retail industry A exploratory study. European Institute of Retailing and Service Studies, Vienna, Austria. Shephard, A. (2010, October). Waterproof Dress: An examination of design and function from 1880 through 1895 International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Montreal, Canada. Shephard, A. (2008, November). Wearing Republican pride: An artifact analysis of the Elephant dress (Poster). International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Schaumburg, IL. Pookulangara, S., Shephard, A., & Mestres, J. (2008, November). Sweatshops: Impact on the university community. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Schaumburg, IL. Shephard, A. & Gunn, V. (2007, November). Women voicing political sentiments through quilts. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Los Angeles, CA. Pookulangara, S., Hawley, J., Norum, P., Crutsinger, C., Kim, Y. K., & Shephard, A. (2007, November). Graduate programs: From backpack to briefcase. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Los, Angeles, CA. National Organizations (Refereed): Shephard, A. (2012, June). The rubber gamble: The development of the early rubber boot and shoe industry in the United States. Costume Society of America National Symposium, Atlanta, GA Shephard, A. (2011, June). The Gossamer: An enduring raincoat of the late 19 th century. Costume Society of America National Symposium, Boston, MA.
Shephard, A. (2010, May). Style in Motion: The Changing Dynamic of Fashion Photography. Costume Society of America National Symposium, Kansas City, MO. Shephard, A. (2008, October). Quilts for McKinley: Women s involvement in politics. American Quilt Study Group Seminar, Columbus, OH. Shephard, A. (2003, August). The evolution of dressmaking patterns in the United States. Kappa Omicron Nu National Convention, Washington, D.C. Regional Organization (Refereed): Shephard, A. (2005, October). Waterproof clothing in the nineteenth century. Costume Society of America Regional Meeting, Toronto, Canada. Local Organizations (Invited): Shephard, A. (2007, April 30). Back to class. MU Reunion Rally: HES alumni 1957, 1962, 1967. University of Missouri-Columbia, MO. RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: Grants and Funding: Shephard, A. & Carrion, S. (Spring 2011). Student Enhancement Through Leadership Programming in Human Sciences. Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program. National Institute of Food and Agriculture. $299,509. [not funded] Shephard, A. (Spring 2011). Waterproof Garments: American Business and Sales in the Late Nineteenth Century. Texas A&M University Research Award. $10,000. Shephard, A. (Fall 2010). Professional Engagement: Product Development Project. Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP): Student Engagement, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. $10,000. Exhibitions (*Primary Exhibit Curator): Johnston-Blatz, N., & Shephard, A. History s Closet. The Club at Old Hawthorne, Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection, Columbia, MO, March 7, 2009. *Shephard, A. Maplewood: Winter 2007. Maplewood Historic Home, Boone County Historical Society, Columbia MO, November 2007-January 2008. Shephard, A., Mestres, J., & Trawick, C. V. Fabric of India Life. Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, September-October 2007. Wilson, L. & Students in Textile History Seminar. Everyday Dress Through the Years. Rogers Gallery, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO, October-November 2006.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH ACTIVITIES: Professional Membership: Kappa Omicron Nu, Family and Consumer Science Honor Society, 2001 - Present Costume Society of America, 2003 - Present American Quilt Study Group, 2006 - Present International Textile and Apparel Association, 2007 Present Professional Service: International Textile and Apparel Association, Scholarship Committee, Fall 2010-present. International Textile and Apparel Association, Reviewer for Historic and Best Student Paper Track for the International Conference, Spring 2011-present. COMMITTEES AND SERVICE: Master s Thesis Committee Member: Foroudi, S. G. (2010, December). The effects of orange juice consumption on cardiovascular risk factors, inflammatory markers and antioxidant status in adults with elevated plasma cholesterol and triglycerides. Texas A&M University-Kingsville Master s Project Committee Member: Brieden, K. (2010, May). A review of current research on Vascular Calcification in chronic kidney disease: A renal dietitian s perspective. Texas A&M University-Kingsville. University, College, and Departmental Committees: General Education Committee, Spring 2011-present Recruitment and retention committee chair for the Department of Human Sciences, Fall 2011-present Department of Human Sciences curriculum committee, Spring 2011-present College Curriculum Committee, Fall 2010-present Graduate Handbook Committee for the Department of Human Sciences, Fall 2010-present Scholarship committee chair for the Human Sciences department, 2010-2011 Search Committee for the Dean of the Honors College, Spring 2010 Scholarship committee for the Human Sciences department, 2009-present Library Liaison for the Human Sciences department, 2009-2011 Sponsorship of Student Organizations: Advisor for Kappa Omicron Nu student honorary group, 2009-present Advisor for Fashion and Interiors Merchandising group, 2011-present
HONORS AND AWARDS: Shephard, A. (Spring 2011). College Travel Support. Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences. $500 for travel to CSA conference. Shephard, A. (Fall 2010). College Travel Support. Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences. $500 for travel to ITAA conference. Shephard, A. (2010, October). Waterproof Dress: An examination of design and function from 1880 through 1895 International Textile and Apparel Association Conference, Montreal, Canada. [Awarded runner-up for best doctoral student paper] OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: 04/26/2007 Collection Representative Mizzou Night at the Arts Fundraiser benefiting the Alumni scholarship fund and the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection Ambassador for the collection Docent for costume display 03/17/2007 Fundraiser /Friends of the Missouri Costume and Textile Collection Mirror Magic Fundraiser benefiting the Missouri Historic Costume and Textile Collection Ambassador for the collection Assisted with promotion for the event Participated in event set-up 01/2005-07/2005 Volunteer Wm. McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, Canton, OH Updated archival materials in photograph files Gathered materials for in-house research and exhibits 05/2002-08/2002 Intern Kent State University Museum, Kent, OH Managed day-to-day collection maintenance Assisted with installation of the exhibit Of men and their elegance Inventoried portion of the collection Assisted with move of collection storage location