Curriculum Vitae
Name: Kay W. King
Work Address: HCC-Central, 1300 Holman Street, SJAC 325A, Houston, TX 77004
Office Telephone Number: 713-718-6151
Institutional Email Address: kay.king@hccs.edu
Education:
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M.L.A. Liberal Arts, Houston Baptist University, Houston, Texas, 1991
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B.A. Art, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, 1959
College Teaching and Administrative Experience:
Houston Community College District, Houston, Texas
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Division Chair, Lifestyle Arts and Design Careers, 2008-Present
Programs: Culinary and Pastry Arts, Fashion and Costume Design, Fashion Merchandising,
Hotel and Restaurant Management, Interior Design, Travel and Tourism
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Department Chair, Applied Arts, 2003-2008
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Department Chair, Fashion and Interior Design, 1997-2003
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Interim Dean, Workforce Development, 2000-2001
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Guest Lecturer in China, 1997
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Department Head, Fashion Programs, 1986-1997
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Lead Instructor, Fashion Design, 1981-1986
University of Houston, University Park, Houston, Texas
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Adjunct Instructor, Human Development and Consumer Sciences, 1981
Professional, Technical, and Work-related Experience:
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Kay King-Houston, Houston, Texas, Fashion Designer/Owner, 1968-1997
Custom Clothing Designs for Astroworld, Astrodome, Houston Oilers Cheerleaders, Houston
Rockets Flight Crew, Houston Grand Opera, Texas Commerce Bank, Mrs. America
 Foley’s, Houston, Texas, Fashion Promotion Director, 1968-1970
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Joe Frank, Inc., Houston, Texas, Fashion Designer, 1966-1968
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Kabro of Houston, Houston, Texas, Fashion Designer, 1959-1966
Professional Achievements and Publications:
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Houston Woman Magazine, Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women , 2009
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Costume Society of America, National President, 2006-2008
Fellow Award , 2005
Presidential Award of Honor , 2004
International Symposium Chair, 2004
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Houston Health and Fitness Sports Magazine
Beauty and Style Contributing Editor, 2007-Present
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HCC Fashion Exhibitions Curator, HCC Fine Arts Gallery, 2005-2008
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Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge National Award , 2001
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Fashion Group International, Regional Director, 1969-1970
Fashion Forum Award , 2000
Fashion Career Day Chair, 1994
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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Fine Arts Fashion Award , 1999
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Houston Community College Chancellor’s Medallion Award , 1996
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Federation of Houston Professional Women, President, 1996
Woman of Excellence Award , 1992
Travel Director of group study tours to Washington, DC, Boston, Newport, Ashville, Toronto,
Vancouver, Hong Kong, Japan, Provence, Buenos Aires, Guatemala, Panama, Stockholm and Bavaria, 1997-Present
 Who’s Who in the World, America, American Women, American Education, 1995-Present

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NISOD Teaching Excellence Award, University of Texas at Austin, 1993