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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

  • Assisted teaching Introductory Art History courses (280 and 281)

  • Graded a section of students exams and homework activities

  • 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

  • Assisted professors in their workshops and lessons

  • Chaperoned students 24 hours throughout the week

  • 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

  • Answered phone calls and emails regarding reservations

  • Registered & processed guests and their assigned rooms

  • Accommodated guest requests

  • Communicated with hotel staff on the status of guest rooms

  • Performed concierge duties for guests

March 2019    Two Day Substitute Instructor for Introductory Photography course

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

  • Taught students about darkroom procedures, use of enlargers and photo developing chemicals 

June 2018         Iowa State Design Camp

Iowa State University, Ames, IA

  • Assisted professors in educating students during workshops

  • Reviewed subjects such as Elements and Principles of Art and drawing skills

July 2017        Camp Magis

Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE

  • Taught middle school Introductory Art Vocabulary, Elements of Art, Character Development, Basic Clay Sculpting Skills, and Environment Design

  • Supervised students in activities and other courses

June 2017        Loyola Scholars

Creighton Preparatory School, Omaha, NE

  • Taught middle school Introductory Art Vocabulary, Elements of Art, Character Development, Basic Clay Sculpting Skills, and Environment Design

  • Supervised students in activities, other courses, and field trips

2015-2017        Art Teacher, Full-time Faculty

Creighton Prep High School, Omaha, NE

  • Instructed Basic and Intermediate Art to 125-150 students per semester

  • Subjects included charcoal and graphite drawing, watercolor, color theory, oil painting, and art history

  • 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

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