Sandra Starkey Curriculum Vitae

Sandra Starkey Curriculum Vitae Assistant Professor Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design 206 HECO Bldg., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68583-0802 Email: sstarkey2@unl.edu RESEARCH INTERESTS EDUCATION Product development and apparel design Inclusive design and user-centered design 3-D body scanning and digital textile printing Sustainable apparel design, minimal and zero waste design Design thinking and design research methods 2016 Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Department of Textiles and Apparel Management Emphasis: Product Development and Apparel Design Advisor: Dr. Jean Parsons Dissertation Utilizing Social Media to Inform Inclusive Apparel Design for Baby Boomer Women 2011 M.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Department of Textiles & Clothing Design Emphasis: Product Development and Apparel Design Minor: Entrepreneurship Advisor: Dr. Barbara Trout Thesis Personal Fences: A Collection of Handbags A thesis collection exhibited at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery 1991 B.S., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Department of Textiles & Clothing Design Emphasis: Apparel Design TEACHING 2016-Present Assistant Professor Textiles Merchandising & Fashion Design, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Sandra Starkey 1

Courses -TMFD 212 Product Development II -TMFD 216 Apparel Design by Flat Pattern -TMFD 403/803 Apparel Design by Draping -TMFD 471/871 Experimental Apparel Design -TMFD 416/816 Apparel Design for Industry -TMFD 498 Summer Internship -TMFD 492 Professional Study Tour -TMFD 496/896 Independent Study 2015-2016 Instructor Textiles Merchandising & Fashion Design, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Courses -TMFD 212 Product Development II -TMFD 216 Apparel Design by Flat Pattern -TMFD 403/803 Apparel Design by Draping -TMFD 498 Summer Internship 2012-2014 Graduate Instructor Textile and Apparel Management, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO Courses -TAM 2280 Apparel Production -TAM 2380 Integrated Apparel Design I, Flat pattern and basic draping 2011 Adjunct Instructor Textiles, Clothing and Design, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Course -TXCD 112 Product Development 1 2011 Adjunct Instructor Textiles, Clothing and Design, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Course -TXCD 216 Apparel Design By Flat Pattern 2008-2011 Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Instructor Textiles, Clothing and Design, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Course -TXCD 314 Visual Merchandising. 2011 Outreach Coordinator Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Sandra Starkey 2

2011 Workshop Instructor -4-H Department of Agricultural Leadership, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE -Big Red Summer Academic Camp STUDENT MENTORING 2017-2018 UCARE undergraduate student funded research with Alison Cloet. 2016-2017 UCARE undergraduate student funded research with Korinne Zimmerman. 2016-2018 UCARE undergraduate student funded research with Riley Naughton. 2016-2017 Honors thesis project with undergraduate student Alesha Johnson 2016 Independent Study with Chloe DeCoito with designer Jeremy Scott at Aeffe USA, NYC. 2016 Independent Study with Sarah Wanek and Signs & Shapes International, Omaha, NE. 2016 Apparel design development with students Chloe DeCoito and Trycxie Saavedra for Project Funway, Fresh Start annual fundraising gala. STUDENT ADVISING 2017-present Jaclyn Tejeda MA Advisor 2016-present Samirah Alotaibi PhD Advisor, Committee Chair 2016-present Kylin Jensen PhD Committee Member 2016-present Katie Francisco MA Co-Advisor 2015-present Molly McPherson PhD Co-Advisor, Committee Chair 2015-present Stephanie Pitcher MA Advisor and Committee Chair 2015-2017 Katherine Hernandez MA Advisor and Committee Chair 2015-present Stacey Skold PhD Committee Member PROFESSIONAL & INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 2012 Curriculum Development Writer Sandra Starkey 3

Nebraska 4-H Curriculum University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE The Steam Clothing Series @ www.4h.unl.edu/simply-sewing -A collaborative team project focused on presenting clothing construction related to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) -Published format is available for purchase in either digital or print form as a part of 4-H youth development that feature experiential, activity-based projects 2011 Art Education Outreach Coordinator Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE -Developed, coordinated and promoted grant funded projects, workshops and gallery awareness to area educators, student groups and the community 2010-2016 Small Business Owner LaBella B, Vintage Handbags and Accessories Http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaBellaB Based out of Lincoln, NE and Columbia, MO -Internet handbag and accessory boutique -Company mission advocates reusing and repurposing accessories to enhance personal style 2004-2009 Visual Merchandising Manager, Lincoln NE Von Maur, Department Store Chain based in Davenport, Iowa -Guided store management and departmental staff in all areas of visual presentation and merchandising -Developed and implemented seasonal displays and shop concepts -Trained new visual merchandisers and management trainees companywide 1992-2009 Visual Merchandising Consultant and Photo Stylist Based out of Lincoln, NE - Managed, designed and developed display programs and merchandise presentation for display cases and window displays at four regional malls and for smaller retailers and businesses in the Lincoln, NE area -Acted as a consultant assisting in the selection of fixtures and furnishings for new store openings and store remodels. Helped determine key focal areas for visual presentation based on store layout and traffic flow patterns -Arranged merchandise for catalog photography, websites and advertising layouts Sandra Starkey 4

1991-1992 Corporate Visual Merchandising Manager Richman Gordman, Department store chain that was based in Omaha, NE -Responsibility for visual merchandise presentation in fifteen stores -Determined store needs to include visual props, fixtures, and staffing -Developed a complete visual merchandising educational program -Assisted Visual Director in the design and development of vendor paid fixtures, shop concepts, and signing 1990-1992 Corporate Merchandise Supervisor Richman Gordman, Department store chain that was based in Omaha, NE -Coached and trained store management of fifteen stores in all aspects of merchandise presentation in the women s and junior apparel areas -Performed sales analysis for each store in order to facilitate stock movement, generate timely markdowns, and identify slow moving merchandise. Established merchandising direction for the chain. GRANTS, FUNDING & AWARDS 2017 College of Education and Human Sciences Technology Innovation Fund. PI: Sandra Starkey with Andrew Zimbroff, $4161-, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. 2017 Nebraska Humanities Grant for Colloquia on Gender, Dress and Media. PI: Claire Nicholas with Mary Alice Casto and Sandra Starkey, $978-, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. 2017 Research Council Special Opportunities Fund for visiting scholar Annette Lynch, PI: Mary Alice Casto with Sandra Starkey and Claire Nicholas, $933-, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. 2017 Peter Rollins Travel Grant for Early Career Faculty, PCA/ACA National Conference, $1000-, San Diego, CA. 2016 Certificate of Recognition for Contribution to Students, UNL Parents Association, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. 2016 Communicator Award for Educational Piece-Team 1, The Steam Clothing Series, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, New Orleans, LA. 2014 Graduate Student Professional Council Travel Award, University of Missouri, $500-, Columbia, MO. 2013 Graduate Student Association, Textiles & Apparel Management Travel Fund, $400-, Columbia MO. Sandra Starkey 5

2013 Graduate Student Professional Council Travel Award, University of Missouri, $500-, Columbia, MO. 2012 Marion K. and Vernon W. Piper Distinguished Doctoral Fellowship. University of Missouri, College of Human and Environmental Sciences, $10,000-, Columbia, MO. 2011 Graduate Teaching Award, Honorable Mention. University of NE, Lincoln, NE. 2010 Outstanding Graduate Student Designer Award, ITAA Conference, $500-, Quebec, Canada. 2010 UNL NEW Venture Business Plan Competition, Graduate level third place for The Wearable Art Galleria. NE Center for Entrepreneurship, $500-, Lincoln, NE. 2009 Scholarship for Non-Traditional Student. First-Plymouth Board for Women s Ministries, First-Plymouth Church, $2000-, Lincoln, NE. 2009 First Place in juried competition, Modern Pocket Purse, Power of the Purse Event, Cedar s Youth Services Foundation fundraising auction, Donation bid for bag $1300. Lincoln, NE. 2007-2009 All-Star Award for Exemplary Performance. Von Maur, Lincoln, NE. APPAREL DESIGN RESEARCH Peer reviewed (includes published proceedings that accompany physical garments/apparel designs that are developed as a part of the research process, juried and exhibited). Starkey, S. (2016). Sheer Force Sustainable Draped Ensemble No. 4. ITAA Conference, exhibition. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, BC. Starkey, S.; Parsons, J. (2014). Dual Purpose Top and Pant. ITAA Conference, live gallery. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. Starkey, S.; Trout, B. Minimize. (2010). ITAA Conference live gallery and runway show. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Montreal, Quebec,Canada. Starkey, S.; Trout, B. (2009). Modern Warrior: Tribute to Tomoe Gozen. ITAA Conference live gallery Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Bellevue, WA. Sandra Starkey 6

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS (presenter in bold) Peer reviewed Starkey, S.; Parsons, J. (2017). Evaluation of an ID framework for apparel designed for baby boomer women, ITAA Conference. Proceeding of the International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, FL. Francisco, K.; Starkey, S. (2017). Comfortable elegance-taking cues from history, ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Petersburg, FL. Starkey, S.; Parsons, J. (2016). Inclusive apparel design for baby boomer women, ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, BC. Rodriguez-Hernandez, K.; Starkey, S. (2016). Non-conventional patternmaking and draping methods: An Added Value for Apparel Design, ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Vancouver, BC. Starkey, S.; Parsons, J. (2014). Exploring patient centered care through the design of personal storage for patients, ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. Starkey, S.; Parsons, J. (2014). Is it a miser's purse or a string purse? Artifact analysis of a vintage handbag, ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, Charlotte, NC. Starkey, S.; Parsons, J. (2013). Promoting universal design: A pilot study of wheelchair user needs using the inclusive design framework, ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, New Orleans, LA. Starkey, S.; Norum, P. (2013). Second hand clothing acquisition: Demographic and psychographic characteristics of a second hand shopper. ITAA Conference. Proceedings of the International Textile and Apparel Association, New Orleans, LA. Non- Peer Reviewed Starkey, S. (2017). Inclusive Apparel Design for Baby Boomer Women. PCA/ACA 2017 National Conference, San Diego, CA. Starkey, S. (2016). Boomer fashion bloggers: Using social media as a valuable research tool to gain insight about aging female apparel needs. PCA/ACA 2016 National Conference. Seattle, WA. Sandra Starkey 7

PUBLICATIONS SUBMITTED, IN PREPARATION OR PLANNING STAGE Starkey, S., Parsons, J. (submitted). Inclusive Apparel Designed for Baby Boomer Women. Starkey, S. (in preparation). Utilizing social media to inform inclusive apparel design for baby boomer women. Starkey, S. (planning). Evaluation and implementation of an inclusive design framework for apparel design. PEER REVIEWED EXHIBITIONS AND RUNWAY FASHION SHOWS Starkey, S. (2013). Montana Agate Signature Bag, Fallen, and Minimize. (Exhibit handbags and apparel). Goldstein Museum of Design, St. Paul, MN. Starkey, S. (2010). Minimize. (Runway garment). Joint show with Jianghan University students, Wuxi, China. Starkey, S. (2010). Modern Garden Party. (Runway collection of handbags and apparel). Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery fundraiser. Lincoln, NE. Starkey, S. (2010). Dancing Clouds. (Runway garment). UNL student runway show for the Lincoln Arts and Humanities High School Program, Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, Lincoln, NE. Starkey, S. (2010). Modern Warrior. (Runway garment). Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery, Lincoln, NE. Starkey, S. (2010). Modern Garden Party, Dancing Clouds and Flowing Landscapes. (Runway collections). Evolve, Biennial Student Show, UNL Student Union, Lincoln, NE. Starkey, S. (2009). Mod Print Mini and Potting Soil Dress. (Runway garments). Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery Fundraiser, Lincoln, NE. NON-PEER REVIEWED EXHIBITIONS AND RUNWAY FASHION SHOWS (Invited) Starkey, S. (2014). Fallen. (Exhibited garment). Digital Apparel Design Showcase. University of Missouri. Starkey, S. (2011). Personal Fences. (Runway handbag collection). American Cancer Society Fundraiser, Cattleman s Ball, Weston, NE. Starkey, S. (2010). Modern Warrior and Urban Lava Flow. (Exhibited garments). Fiber s, Sandra Starkey 8

Textiles and Clothing, UNL Rotunda Gallery, graduate student curated exhibit in conjunction with The Textile Society of America Biennial Symposium, Lincoln, NE. Starkey, S. (2010). Churidar Inspired Pant and Handbag. (Exhibited garments, curated show with other graduate students). Graduate Tangents, Diverging Concepts in Textiles. Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, UNL East Campus, Lincoln, NE. MASTER S THESIS SOLO EXHIBITION Starkey, S. (2011). Personal Fences. (Exhibited handbags and photography, designer curated). Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery, Lincoln, NE. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP (2016-present) Pop Culture, American Culture Association (2011-present) International Textiles & Apparel Association (2012-2015) Graduate Student Organization, Textile & Apparel Management, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO COMMUNITY SERVICE 2016-present Faculty Liaison & Event Planner. Project Funway Annual Gala Fundraiser for Fresh Start. Lincoln, NE. 2015 Volunteer. Project Funway Annual Gala Fundraiser for Fresh Start. Lincoln, NE. 2014 Evaluator, State 4-H Fashion Revue. University of Missouri Extension, Columbia, MO. 2014 Evaluator, 4-H Boone County Fashion Review. University of Missouri Extension, Columbia, MO. 2013-2014 Graduate Student Volunteer, Missouri Adventures in Education. University of Missouri, Columbia MO. 2014 Secretary, elected position, GSA-TAM, Graduate Student Association in Textiles and Apparel Management. University of MO, Columbia MO. 2013-2014 Evaluator, State Competition. Missouri FCCLA: Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America. Columbia, MO. Sandra Starkey 9

2012-2014 Graduate Student & Success Center Mentor. University of Missouri, Columbia MO. 2013 Workshop Team Leader, State 4-H Fashion Revue. University of Missouri Extension, Columbia, MO. 2013 Small Business Volunteer, Retail analysis class project with Robert Simon. College of Business Administration, University of NE, Lincoln, NE. 2010-2011 Board Member, Board for Women s Ministries. First-Plymouth Church. 2000-2012 Gala Fundraising Event Planner, Committee head and Set-up Coordinator Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Lincoln, NE. 2000-2012 Volunteer. Walk to cure diabetes yearly event. Lincoln, NE. 2006-2009 Assistant Leader and Volunteer. Girls Scouts of America, Lincoln, NE. Sandra Starkey 10