Resume

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

  1. Personal Exhibition, August 2006 Blue Lion Coffee House, Pierceton, Indiana
  2. 1920 Gallery, Spring 2006 Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
  3. Beard Art Center Gallery, Spring 2005, Spring 2006 Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, Indiana
  4. 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.