CORE COMPETENCIES SOFTWARE
Detailed-Oriented. Customer Focus. Problem Solving. Adobe Illustrator. In-Design Dreamweaver
Time Management. Brand Marketing. Event Coordination Microsoft Word Photoshop Social Media
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Complete projects in a timely and cost efficient manner
• Quick learner with motivation to gain new skills
• Excellent human relations and people skills
• Interact well with co-workers, clients, diverse cultures
• Demonstrated excellence in presentation skills, establishing collaborative relationships cross functionally
EDUCATION
BFA, Industrial Design, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 1/82
BS, Transportation Design, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA 8/83
Certificate, Graphic Design, Specs Howard School of Media Arts, Southfield MI 6/01
DESIGN WORK HISTORY
Transportation Designer
Ford Motor Company, Dearborn MI 10/83 – 7/08
• Designed automobile exteriors & interiors from concept to full production
• Managerial responsibility to lead and develop design programs
• Demonstrated 2D /3D interior/exterior concept renderings via manually or computer generated
• First Female African-American Transportation Designer employed at Ford
DESIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
• 1994 Ford Mustang, 1994 Mustang Cobra Graphics Indianapolis Pace Car, 1989 Thunderbird interior
components, Thunderbird SC, Mach III Concept, 1990 Probe, 2000 Thunderbird Motor
Trend Car’s of the Year Award
• Designed 15 inch base Wheel Cover featured on the 1989 Thunderbird
• 1st patent: Designed 15 inch base Wheel Cover featured on the 1989 thunderbird
• Designed 1990 Corporate Steering Wheel for all Ford products
• Designed Interior Front Sill Plate w/ Lincoln Nomenclature
• Manufactured for the 2013 -2016 Lincoln MKS
• Showcased and Presented Ford products at the North American International Auto Shows
• Ford representation on television media, interviewed appearances on Good Morning America, CBS
Morning Show
• Ford Media Print Representation for various magazines: Smithsonian, Road & Track, Motor Trend, Ebony
Magazine, Essence, Ebony Man, Executive Female, Michigan Chronicle, Chicago Tribune etc.
• Winner of the Ford Motor Company Spirit of Ford Design Sculpture Contest 10/1998
FOREIGN SERVICE ASSIGNMENTS
Ford of Europe, Turin Italy, London England, Koln Germany 12/84-12/89
Transportation Design
• Selected for overseas assignment to design interior and exterior cars for Ford of Europe market
• Managerial responsibility to lead and develop design programs
WORK HISTORY
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Edustaff Employed School Districts:Detroit Public Schools, Ferndale, Oak Park and Madison Heights, MI Current
• Supervise and monitor student’s education Elementary, Middle and High School level
• Instruct the fundamentals of math, English, history, arts, sciences and foreign language.
AUTHOR
What Do You Mean A Black Girl Can’t Design Cars? Emeline King, She Did It !
Memoir detailing the life of the First African American Female Transportation Designer for Ford Motor Company Current
TRANSPORTATION DESIGN INSTRUCTOR
Detroit Public Schools, (DPS) Detroit MI. Intermittent, 1983-2008
• Instructor, the Fundamentals of Transportation Design, mentored students at Detroit Public Schools
FREELANCE ARTIST. Graphic Art Design, Acrylic Paintings, Caricatures, Sculpture Current
CEO, DETROIT HULA FITNESS.LLC, FITNESS INSTRUCTOR
Detroit Local Area Gyms and Fitness Centers Current
• Instructed a variety of group fitness exercises arranging from Hula Fitness, Zumba, Pound, Boot camp, etc.
• Planned routines, and programed variety exercises for total body workout, depending on participants
capabilities and limitations, Evaluated individual’s abilities, needs and physical condition
• Developed suitable training programs to meet any special requirements
IDENTIFICATION TECHNICIAN
City of Detroit Police Department Detroit, MI 11/16- 11/17
• Classified fingerprints of police prisoners, applicants for licenses and other Search
files to identify and verify information on specific individuals
• File and process fingerprints by specific identification classifications
• Prepare and maintain arrest records and other identification information
• Initiates, processes background checks for police department new hires and a n y
department requiring police clearances
MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST. Alpha & Omega Primary Healthcare, Detroit, MI 1/ 2015- 1/ 2016
• Maintain computers, medical records, technical library, and correspondence files
GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR.Compuware Wellness Center, Detroit, MI 8/2008- 1/ 2014
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Detroit Diamond Walk Project Presentation to Detroit Chambers of Commerce, 11/12
• Winner of Detroit’s All Stars Singing Competition hosted by Comerica Bank, 107.5 Kiss FM Radio 4/10
• Performed National Anthem: Comerica Park, National Negro League Baseball All Stars Game 8/10
• IDSA National Conference Guest Speaker 8/1994
• Commencement Speakers for Art Center College of Design 12/94, Specs Howard School of Media Arts 6/2013
• Recipient of First Annual Fast Trak Award- Dollars and Sense Magazine 7/92
• Winner of New York Stock Exchange Poster Contest “Promote Job Equality it’s American” 1/76
ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES
• Musician: Vocals, Saxophone Alto, Tenor, Soprano, Organ
• Instructor: School of Learning Women’s Adult Class, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church,
• Choir Director: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Davison Baptist Church, Voices of Calvary District