Objective
- To benefit my employer through thoughtful and innovative artistic problem solving.
Qualifications
- A resourceful and motivated artist with a willingness to learn and passion for creativity.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degrees in Illustration and Graphic Design, Spring 2009 Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
- Currently holding a 3.76 GPA
- On the Deans List
Experience
Painting Teachers Assistant August 2006 to Present Indiana Wesleyan Art Department, Marion, Indiana
- Working one-on-one with professors and assisting peers with art projects through providing constructive criticism and fresh perspective.
- Educating peers about the importance of lab safety.
Assistant Secretary August 2006 to Present Indiana Wesleyan University Art Department
- Assisting the Division Secretary by answering phone calls, working with students and visitors and assisting the department head through scheduling and organizing.
- Editing and preparing Microsoft Word, Datacom, and Excel documents.
Housekeeping Supervisor, May-August 2007 Camp Crosley, North Webster, Indiana
- Oversaw housekeeping, meals, and organization of the over 350 campers and staff visiting the camp weekly.
- Supervised the maintenance of the camp with the assistance of 30 national and international staff.
Portrait Artists Assistant Manager, May-August 2006 Cedar Point Kamans Art Shops, Sandusky, Ohio
- Promoted and created over 1000 pastel portraits of customers.
- Improved my ability to draw quickly and accurately, while meeting the desires of customers.
- Managed multiple art shops within the park, observed budget, stocked products, placed orders, and supervised over 20 staff.
Experience with various commission works: portraits, murals, and conceptual design.
Awards and Exhibitions
- Personal Exhibition, August 2006 Blue Lion Coffee House, Pierceton, Indiana
- 1920 Gallery, Spring 2006 Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
- Beard Art Center Gallery, Spring 2005, Spring 2006 Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
- First Place Award for Painting Lakeland Art Association Pierceton, Indiana May 2007
Special Skills
- Experience with Adobe CS3 Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
- Special Interests in Traditional Media: Painting: oils, acrylics, watercolors Drawing: Detailed rendering and conceptual design.
- Special Interests In Digital Media: Computer illustration and typographic design
- Experience with HTML.
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