Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
2020 Masters of Fine Arts, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
2017 Masters of Education: K-12 Fine Arts, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
2015 Bachelors of Fine Arts, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2017-2020 Teaching Assistant
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Assisted teaching Introductory Art History courses (280 and 281)
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Graded a section of students exams and homework activities
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Aided in the development of a strong Canvas course, with modules, exams, and assignments
June 2019 Iowa State Design Camp
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Assisted professors in their workshops and lessons
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Chaperoned students 24 hours throughout the week
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Co-taught a class that covered character development, gesture drawing, and figure drawing
July 2018-2020 Front Desk Representative
Best Western Plus University Park Inn and Suites, Ames, IA
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Answered phone calls and emails regarding reservations
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Registered & processed guests and their assigned rooms
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Accommodated guest requests
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Communicated with hotel staff on the status of guest rooms
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Performed concierge duties for guests
March 2019 Two Day Substitute Instructor for Introductory Photography course
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Taught students about darkroom procedures, use of enlargers and photo developing chemicals
June 2018 Iowa State Design Camp
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
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Assisted professors in educating students during workshops
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Reviewed subjects such as Elements and Principles of Art and drawing skills
July 2017 Camp Magis
Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE
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Taught middle school Introductory Art Vocabulary, Elements of Art, Character Development, Basic Clay Sculpting Skills, and Environment Design
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Supervised students in activities and other courses
June 2017 Loyola Scholars
Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE
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Taught middle school Introductory Art Vocabulary, Elements of Art, Character Development, Basic Clay Sculpting Skills, and Environment Design
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Supervised students in activities, other courses, and field trips
2015-2017 Art Teacher, Full-time Faculty
Creighton Prep High School, Omaha, NE
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Instructed Basic and Intermediate Art to 125-150 students per semester
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Subjects included charcoal and graphite drawing, watercolor, color theory, oil painting, and art history
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Participated in Student Retreats as a Faculty Mentor
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Google Suite
Adobe Suite
Painting - Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor
Film Photography
Point-of-Sale registers
Interior Design
Restoration of Furniture
Microsoft Suite
Project Management
Drawing - Graphite, Charcoal, Ink
Digital Photography
Event Planning and Coordination
Landscape Design
Repurposing Furniture
Collaborative
Positivity
Energetic
Innovative
Caring
PERSONAL SKILLS
Creative Thinking
Reliability
Interpersonal
Problem-Solving
Self-Motivated
EXHIBITION RECORD
2020 MFA Thesis Exhibition, Title Forthcoming, Design on Main, Ames, IA
2019 Apex Student Exhibition, Memorial Union Gallery, Ames, IA
Juried by Julia Franklin, 2018 Arts Council Fellow
2018 Fall Graduate Student Exhibition, Design on Main, Ames, IA
2018 Spring Graduate student Exhibition, Design on Main, Ames, IA
2017 Fall Graduate Student Exhibition, Design on Main, Ames, IA
2015 Group Exhibition, Thesis Show, Lied Art Gallery, Omaha, NE
AWARDS
2019 Merit Award for “Candied Nightmares” at the Apex Student Exhibition at Iowa State University
2016 National Scholastic Art & Writing Teacher Award for National Outstanding Educator
2015 Outstanding Achievement in Painting, Creighton University
COLLECTIONS
2011 Creighton University purchased work for their Private Art Collection
“Lost Memories”, 22” x 32”, charcoal, black and white conte, 2011