Resume

EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and printmaking
Bachelor of Arts in Art History

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

  • “You Grow Girl” Solo Exhibition at Ignite Studio, Fishers Library 2025
  • Awarded 1st place, “The 700 Collection” Juried Exhibition at Ignite Studio 2025
  • Attended AIC’s 41st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis 2013
  • Attended XRF Spectrometer Workshop, IUPUI 2013
  • Awarded Dress for Success “Stepping Out in Style” Artist 2012
  • Designer of Volunteer Building, Selected by the Superbowl 2012 Host Committee, 2012
  • Stutz Studio Residency Grant Recipient 2011
  • Facilitator for “Memories in the Making” Fishers Location, an Art Therapy program through the Alzheimer’s Association, 2011
  • Permanent Display, Commission by BRICS, Broadripple, 2010

EXPERIENCE

Freelance Artist, Mississippi | New Jersey | Indiana, 2015-present

  • Painted 19 commissioned portraits
  • Painted 20+ farewell paintings for a US Air Force Flying Squadron, commissioned
  • Organized and led painting classes
  • Authored curriculum, organized structure, and taught youth art lessons
  • Featured artist for Art Walk Event, Three Sisters Pie Co., Columbus, MS
  •  Designed and painted 3 tattoos

Art Conservation Contractor, Newfields, 2023

  • Constructed new weights of various sizes to be used in exhibitions and conservation lab
  • Fabricated multiple new sculpture covers according to specifications provided by Newfields
  • Repaired multiple existing sculpture covers

Art Conservation Technician, Newfields, 2014-2015

  • Repaired and cleaned vast variety of objects and textiles, including silver, glass, and historical garments, using various techniques.
  • Assisted in the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions
  • Maintained and monitored hygrothermograph and charts in galleries

Art Conservation Intern, Indianapolis Museum of Art, 2013

Conservation Intern at the Indiana Historical Society, 2013

  • Completed condition surveys, media testing, and surface cleaning
  • Implemented paper repair techniques for various objects
  • Re-bound collection of cased images and repaired cases

Visual Merchandiser at Von Maur, 2010-2012

  • Created and maintained engaging visual displays in the store windows and on the sales floor by executing merchandising strategies
  • Maintained the cleanliness and functionality of fixtures, antiques, signage, lighting, and equipment

Sales Associate at Von Maur, 2009-2010

  • Works in a team environment to ensure the tradition of excellence in customer service

University Tour Guide, Visual/Performing Arts Building (VPA), Purdue University, 2007-2009

  • Interpreted and relayed information concerning the VPA to prospective students and visitors

Exhibition Installation Assistant, 2008

  • “Re-Interpreting the Middle East” Rueff Galleries, Purdue University
  • “EXCHANGE IV” Rueff Galleries, Purdue University
  • “Inklandia: Contemporary Prints”, Rueff Galleries, Purdue University
    – Assisted in installation of exhibition including works by Robert Arneson, Luis Jimenez, Phyllis Bramson, Allison Saar, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, T.L. Sloien, Kay Walkingstick and others

Exhibition Assistant Curator, “Sacred Spaces of Islam: Mosque Design and Related Arts,” A Project in Museum Methods, 2007

  • Researched Mosque design and history
  • Organized development of photo murals to be used in exhibition

Camp Funshine Counselor for Town of Fishers Parks and Recreation, 2005-2008

  • Designed and planned 15 weeks of arts/crafts for children ages 3-4, 7-11
  • Used teaching skills to effectively communicate to varying age groups

REGIONAL AND NATIONAL EXHIBITIONS

2013 “WAWA Exhibition,” StutzArtSpace Gallery

2012 Stepping Out In Style 10th Anniversary, JW Marriott

2012 “Stutz Artists Open House,” Stutz Business Center, B-370

2011 “Stutz Artists Open House,” Stutz Business Center, B-255-b

2011 “Pump,” StutzArtSpace Gallery

2010 “Oranje 2010,” 2323 Warehouse on N. Illinois St., Indianapolis

2010 “Stutz Artists Open House,” Stutz Business Center, E355

2010 “Art from the Fourth Chakra,” The StutzArtSpace Gallery

2009 “Holiday Exhibition,” Stutz Business Center

2009 “Look,” Rueff Galleries, Purdue University

2009 “19th Annual International Small Print Show,” Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

2009 “Art and Design Annual Exhibition,” Rueff Galleries, Purdue University

2008 “Technature,” Rueff Galleries /Metropolitan State College of Denver

2008 “Art at the Westwood Exhibition,” Westwood home of Purdue’s President

2007 “Art at the Westwood Exhibition,” Westwood home of Purdue’s President