english professor/bilingual writer/creative artist
Doris C. Runey, Ph.D.
1230 E. South Blvd. Troy-MI 48098
phone: 248.828.3494 cell: 248.249.7381 email: druney5884@wideopenwest.com
Areas of Discipline: Modern British literature; English and world literature; literature in translation; translation studies and film adaptation; screenwriting, creative writing; abstract reasoning; problem solving; science; performing arts; foreign languages; teaching; sculpture.
Education:
2004-05 Dissertation defense: May 5, 2005.
Cognate: Anthropology
Date of Qualifying Exam: February 23, 2004: passed with distinction.
Date of Prospectus Exam: March 25, 2004; Approved: October 11, 2004
Degree: Ph.D. English, May, 2005; Official Graduation Date: August, 2005
1987-97 Undergraduate & Graduate studies at Oakland University
Degree: Master of Arts in English, December, 1997
1973-75 Undergraduate studies at Wayne State University
Relevant coursework: Genetics and Biology
1972-73 Undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University
Relevant coursework: English, Biology
Awards
University Research Grant, Special Grant, August, 2006
Graduate Professional Scholarship, Winter 2004
Graduate Professional Scholarship, Fall 2003
Mitica Banciu Award, 1998
Employment:
2005- Visiting Assistant Professor of English- Oakland University
Modern literature, World Literature, Fiction, Translation Studies
2004-05 Adjunct faculty-Rochester College
Courses taught: English Composition and Literature
2004- Ghostwriter-Dr. Roger Ajluni
2001-04 Shipping and Receiving – Proto-Plastics, Inc.
Duties: shop office management, data entry, inventory, shipping and receiving.
2001-02 Lecturer/Evening Coordinator at the English Language Institute-Wayne State
Courses taught: Written and Oral English Intensives.
1998- 05 Adjunct faculty at Wayne State and the College for Creative Studies
1998-99 Sculptor – Music Room of the Cherub Mansion commissioned by Joseph Bianco
1998-98 Adjunct faculty -St. Mary’s-Orchard Lake
Courses taught: English Composition
1990- Freelance Writing and Research; Translation
1988-01 Corporate Chef--Proto-Plastics, Inc.
1984-88 Independent Production Contractor-Aztec Plastics
1975-80 Histology Technician—Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Pathology Lab
1973-74 Phlebotamist—Northwest Medical Labs
Special Skills:
*critically interpret and analyze information
*illuminate textual matter with creative insight
*organize information in sound manner
*convey ideas lucidly and dynamically
*write with precision and performance
*innovative problem solving techniques
*prowess and enthusiasm in every undertaking
*effective teaching philosophies
Fine and Performing Arts:
Symposium, (Sculpture) College for Creative Studies, 2003
Symposium-Mihai Eminescu (Dance) University of Michigan, 1988
International Institute (International Dance Festival) 1987,88,90; 1993,94,95
Services:
Creative/technical writing, translation, editing, tutoring, speech writing, reports, research, consultation, esl, photography, sculpture, mold-making, web design, presentations, speechwriting, cooking/catering, musical composition/arrangement, Romanian choreography
Technical skills: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Front Page, Photoshop, Video Production, digital film editing, carpentry, auto-mechanics, electrical
Languages: Romanian (fluent), Italian (conversational) Russian, French, Latin (reading level)
Past projects/clients:
RMA Physicians; American Concrete Institute; MC International Adoption Agency newsletter; Macomb County Commissioner Speechwriter; Bayer Corporation/SPE Awards; Somerset Publishers; National Historic Register; Gale Research; Federal Bureau of Investigation
Published works: Zalmoxis, Obscure Pagan, (translation) The Center for Romanian Studies, 2000; " Zalmoxis’ Fireflies" Voices, Summer, 2004; "The Mulberry Tree", Metamorphoses, 2005; "Visul," Center for Romanian Studies, UK. Of Stones and Birds, Axa Publishing (Translation), 2006. AVP (People’s Advocate) Report for 2005, English Translation.
Forthcoming publications: The Translation and Adaptation of Ionel Teodoreanu’s Lorelei: from Novel to Film. Mellen Press, 2006.
Commissioned works: Polish Eagle, sculpture; Music Room, sculpture, Vernissage Ltd.
Current Projects: "The Dock and Other Poems" (bilingual poetry and short stories) The Istova Woman (original screenplay), Lorelei (Independent film, pre-production)
Website: http://bucovinamica.net/ Original photography, sculpture, painting, bilingual prose and poetry, screenplays, dance, scholarly work
Conferences: SAMLA, November 12, 2006, Charlotte, NC; MLA, December 28, 2006, Philadelphia,PA.
Workshops: Organized the first Translation Event at Oakland University, September 2006.