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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 29, 2025 - December 31, 2025).

Development Activities

  • 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 1560 - Fashion Design: Introduction to Industrial Sewing Techniques, 2 courses.
  • ADES 2550 - Fashion: Patternmaking I, 2 courses.
  • ADES 3550 - Fashion: Draping, 2 courses.
  • ADES 3560 - Technical Design in Fashion, 2 courses.
  • ADES 4580 - Fashion Design: Professional Practice, 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.

Directed Student Learning

  • Supervised Teaching Activity, Design. (January 13, 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

Artistic and Professional Performances and Exhibits

  • 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 Advisor, Fashion Design Student Organization. (August 19, 2024 - Present).
  • Other (Managing Program Display Cases Each Semester), Managing Program Display Cases. (August 19, 2024 - Present).
  • 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).