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Cynthia Gentzel

Lecturer

University of North Texas

Department of Design

Email: cynthia.gentzel@unt.edu

Education

  • BFA, University of North Texas, 2002
    Major: Fashion Design
  • BMUS, University of Regina, 1997
    Major: Music Education

Professional Positions

    Academic - P-12

  • Band Director, O’Neill Area Middle School & High School, Regina Separate School Division #81. O’Neill Area Middle School & High School, Regina Separate School Division #81. (1998 - 1999).
  • Substitute Teacher, Buffalo Plains School Division #21. Buffalo Plains School Division #21. (1998 - 1998).
  • Band Director/Choir Director/Music Teacher, Melville Joint School Board. Melville Joint School Board. (1997 - 1998).

    • Academic - Post-Secondary

  • Lecturer, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2024 - Present).
  • Adjunct Faculty Member, University of North Texas. University of North Texas. (2024 - 2024).
  • Fashion Design Department Chair, Wade College. Wade College. (2004 - 2006).

    • Professional

  • Lead Designer, Sidran Inc. Sidran Inc. (2023 - 2023).
  • Designer, Walls Outdoor Goods, a Workwear Outfitters Company. Walls Outdoor Goods, a Workwear Outfitters Company. (2018 - 2023).
  • Product Development Manager, Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., a VF Company. Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co., a VF Company. (2009 - 2018).
  • Designer/Merchandiser, Haggar Clothing Company. Haggar Clothing Company. (2007 - 2009).
  • Assistant Designer, Haggar Clothing Company. Haggar Clothing Company. (2006 - 2007).
  • Assistant Designer, Russell Newman, Inc.. Russell Newman, Inc.. (2002 - 2004).
  • Student Assistant, UNT Texas Fashion Collection. UNT Texas Fashion Collection. (2000 - 2002).

Licensures and Certifications

  • Import Certification Program, Institute of Supply Chain Management. (2009 - 2009).

Professional Memberships

  • International Textile and Apparel Association. (January 2025 - Present).

Development Activities

  • Continuing Education Program, Certificate of Excellence for Teaching Online (CETO), DSI’s Faculty Development. Denton,Texas,United States of America. (August 2025 - December 2025).
  • Workshop, New Faculty Orientation, UNT Faculty Success. Denton,TX,United States of America. (August 13, 2024 - August 16, 2024).
  • Workshop, Teaching Portfolio Workshop, UNT Faculty Success. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 13, 2024 - May 16, 2024).

Teaching

Teaching Experience

    University of North Texas

  • ADES 1550 - Introduction to Fashion Design, 1 course.
  • ADES 1560 - Fashion Studio 1, 4 courses.
  • ADES 2550 - Fashion Studio 2, 4 courses.
  • ADES 3550 - Fashion: Draping, 2 courses.
  • ADES 3560 - Technical Design in Fashion, 4 courses.
  • ADES 4580 - Fashion Design: Professional Practice, 1 course.
  • ADES 4700 - Professional Internship, 1 course.

Teaching at Other Institutions

  • Wade College, Design 1375 Fashion Design I, 2004.
  • Wade College, Design 1376 Fashion Design II, 2004.
  • Wade College, Design 2377 Fashion Design III, 2004.
  • Wade College, Design 2378 Fashion Design IV, 2004.
  • Wade College, Design 1379 Fashion Sketching, 2004.

Non-Credit Instruction

  • Other (Secondary Faculty Member for course ART 4120 Fashion Design: Study Abroad in Italy), 18 participants. (May 31, 2025 - June 15, 2025).

Directed Student Learning

  • Other (Course Lead), Design. (January 2026).
  • Other (Course Lead), Design. (August 2025 - December 2025).
  • Other (Course Lead), Design. (January 2025 - May 2025).

Awards and Honors

  • Finalist - Texas’ Next Top Designer, Dallas Fashion Incubator. (2007).
  • First Place - State of Texas Make It Yourself with Wool Competition, Make It With Wool Texas. (2002).

Research

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Conference Proceeding

  • Chen, C., Gentzel, C. (2025). The Integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design Education through Collaborative Teaching. Iowa State University Digital Press. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21772

Presentations Given

    Oral Presentation

  • Chen, C. (Author & Presenter), Gentzel, C. (Author), ITAA 2025 Annual Conference, The Integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Fashion Design Education through Collaborative Teaching, International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Louis, MO, United States of America. (2025).

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • Art - Exhibition, Group. Gentzel, C., "Beyond Control: AI's Influence on Design", UNT Union Gallery, Denton, Texas, United States of America. (September 2, 2025 - September 11, 2025).
  • Other. Gentzel, C.R., "Fashion Cited Fudraising Fashion Show", Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2008 - 2008).
  • Other. Gentzel, C., "EPA Earth Day Recycled Fashion Show", Dallas, Texas, United States of America. (2005 - 2005).

Service

University Service

  • Faculty Mentor, Mentorship fo Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant. (January 2026 - Present).
  • Faculty Advisor, Fashion Design Student Organization. (August 19, 2024 - Present).
  • Other (Managing Program Display Cases Each Semester), Managing Program Display Cases. (August 19, 2024 - Present).
  • Faculty Mentor, Mentorship of Senior Student Entering into Freelance Technical Design Work. (February 20, 2026).
  • Faculty Mentor, Mentorship of Graduate Student/Teaching Assistant. (August 2025 - December 2025).
  • Faculty Mentor, Portfolio review and feedback for an internship opportunity at apparel brand Free People. (November 2025).
  • Other (Master of Ceremony), BFA Fahion Design Senior Showcase. (May 2025).
  • Faculty Mentor, Mentorship of Graduate Student Teaching Assistants. (January 2025 - May 2025).
  • Other (Faculty Coordinator of Student Critique and Display for Alumni Designer Michael Faircloth Visit), Coordination of Student Critique and Display. (January 17, 2025 - February 7, 2025).
  • Attendee, Graduation, Attendee at Fall 24 Graduation. (December 14, 2024).