Cynthia Gentzel
Lecturer
University of North Texas
Department of Design
Email: cynthia.gentzel@unt.edu
Education
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BFA, University of North Texas, 2002
Major: Fashion Design
Professional Positions
- 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).
- 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).
- 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).
Academic - P-12
Academic - Post-Secondary
Professional
Development Activities
- Workshop, Teaching Portfolio Workshop, UNT Faculty Success. Denton,TX,United States of America. (May 13, 2024 - May 16, 2024).
Teaching
Teaching Experience
- 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.
University of North Texas
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.
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).