english professor/bilingual writer/creative artist

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.

2004-05 Dissertation defense: May 5, 2005.

Dissertation project: Ionel Teodoreanu’s Lorelei: A Praxis in Translation and Adaptation (forthcoming by Edwin G. Mellen Press, 2007).

Dissertation Committee: Dr. Anca Vlasopolos, Dr. Christopher Leland, Prof. William Harris, (outside reader) Dr. Andrea DiTommaso. Date of defense: May, 2005.

2002-05 Doctoral studies at Wayne State University. Area of Specialization: Modern English Literature. Concentration: translation and adaptation of foreign literature, drama and film into English.

Coursework: Interdisciplinary content including Translation Studies, Art and Art History.

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

Degree: Bachelor of Arts in English, Magna Cum Laude, December, 1990

Coursework: Interdisciplinary content with concentration in British Literature and Modern Irish Literature and Drama

Master’s Thesis: Einstein’s Theory of Relativity in the "Wandering Rocks" Episode of James Joyce’s Ulysses

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

University Research Grant, Special Grant, August, 2006

Edward Wise Fellowship, Fall 2004

Terry King Memorial Scholarship, Fall 2004

Graduate Professional Scholarship, Winter 2004

Graduate Professional Scholarship, Fall 2003

Mitica Banciu Award, 1998

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

Courses taught: World Literature, Intermediate Writing, English Proficiency, ESL Writing for Art and Design I & II, Creative Writing

1998-99 Sculptor – Music Room of the Cherub Mansion commissioned by Joseph Bianco

Project Director: Sergei Mitrofanov, Vernissage Ltd., Interior Design and Restoration

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

1981- Artistic Director & Choreographer-Ţărăncuţa Romanian Folkdance and Music Ensemble

Duties: choreography and music director, set design, production, booking,

dance instruction, vocalist, dancer, and instrumentalist.

Mentors: Mihai David, Ciocirlia Romanian National Folk Ballet, Bucharest.

Eugenia-Popescu-Judet, Ciocirlia Romanian National Folk Ballet and the Tamburitzans-Duquesne University.

1975-80 Histology Technician—Mt. Clemens General Hospital, Pathology Lab

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

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

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)

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.