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EDUCATION:
2001 - 1999 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Painting and Printmaking Department
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Major: Painting and Printmaking
1998 - 1997 James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
School of Art and Art History
EXPERIENCE:
2004 - 2001 Artist: Glassmasters, Richmond, VA
- Created hand-drawn color separations, as many as eighteen per stained-glass art
- Scanned and manipulated drawings and multi-ups on computers, using both PC
and Mac-based programs, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark, and MS Office
- Processed and developed drawings onto film in dark room
- Performed administrative duties, such as filing, copying, upkeep, and telephone
2004 Central Virginia Sexual Assault Task Force, Richmond, VA
- Designed logo for stationary and newsletter
2001 - 1999 Freelance Graphic Designer: ClearWater Timber, LLC, Shacklefords, VA
- Designed main corporate logo, brochures, and other marketing materials
- Created and produced business cards for company members
- Developed company website, pages, and links, using html and ftp setup and digital images
- Enhanced skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Publisher
1998 Sign Shop Assistant: Smith & Sons Signs, Williamsburg, VA
- Developed computer-based sign designs using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Assisted in painting, manufacturing, and installing signs
1998 Chesapeake Corporation, West Point, VA
- Designed computer drawing transparencies used for company presentation using
Microsoft Powerpoint
1998 West Point Country Club, West Point, VA
- Designed t-shirt image for summer tennis program
1997 James Madison University Theater Department, Harrisonburg, VA
- Designed and produced signs and advertisements
AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS:
2001 Graduated Cum Laude
BFA, Virginia Commonwealth University
2001 - 1999 Dean’s Honor List
School of the Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University
3.85 cumulative grade point average in five semesters
2001 - 1997 Chesapeake Foundation Scholarship
1998 - 1997 Dean’s Honor List
School of Art and Art History, James Madison University
3.45 cumulative grade point average in three semesters
1997 Participant
Virginia Museum of Fine Art Three Days in March program
EXHIBITIONS:
2001 First English Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA, Stretched : Marked: Works by Students under the direction of Reni Gower
2001 Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Student Fine Arts Exhibition
2000 First English Lutheran Church, Richmond, VA, 2012: Works by Students under the direction of Reni Gower
2000 Student Art Space, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Interaction 17, Barbara Tisserat and Reni Gower, jurors
2000 Anderson Gallery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, Student Fine Arts Exhibition, Richard Shaw, juror
1998 Zirkle House, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, Annual Fine Art Exhibit
BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Stretched : Marked, published by the Department of Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University,
in conjunction with Stretched : Marked, 2001
2012, published by the Department of Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University, in conjunction with 2012, 2000
Style Weekly, artwork published November 14, 2000 Volume XVIII, No. 46 (pg. 45), in conjunction with Interaction 17, 2000
The Catalog 17, published by the Department of Painting and Printmaking, Virginia Commonwealth University,
in conjunction with Interaction 17, 2000
COLLECTIONS:
West Point Public Schools, West Point, VA
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
2004 - 2001 Employee for Glassmasters, Richmond, VA
2001 - 1999 Employee for ClearWater Timber, LLC, Shacklefords, VA
June - August 1998 Employee for Smith & Sons Sign Company, Williamsburg, VA
REFERENCES: (available upon request)
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