EDUCATION
Purdue University, West Lafayette
Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Fine Arts, Art History
GPA (4.0 scale): 3.68

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
AIC’s 41st Annual Meeting, Indianapolis 2013
XRF Spectrometer Workshop, IUPUI 2013
Dress for Success “Stepping Out in Style” Artist 2012
Stutz Studio Residency Grant Recipient 2011
Outstanding Senior in Fine Arts Award 2009
Sudler Award Nominee 2009
Delta Phi Delta Materials Reimbursement Award 2009
Studied Abroad in Egypt 2008
Dean’s List awarded all semesters 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Semester Honors, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
College of Liberal Arts Dean’s Student Ambassador, 2007, 2008, 2009

EXPERIENCE
2013 Present          Intern and the Indianapolis Museum of Art

2013 Feb-Mar        Intern at the Indiana Historical Society
– Completed condition surveys, media testing, and surface cleaning
– Implemented paper repair techniques for various objects
– Re-bound collection of cased images and repaired cases

2010-2012               Visual Merchandiser at Von Maur
– 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

2009-2010              Sales Associate at Von Maur
– Works in a team environment to ensure the tradition of excellence in customer service

2007-2009              University Tour Guide, Visual/Performing Arts Building (VPA), Purdue University
– Interpreted and relayed information concerning the VPA to prospective students and visitors

2008                        Exhibition Installation Assistant:
“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

2007                        Exhibition Assistant Curator, “Sacred Spaces of Islam: Mosque Design and Related Arts” A Project in Museum Methods, an Independent Study
– Researched Mosque design and history
– Organized development of photo murals to be used in exhibition

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

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

2012 Designer of Volunteer Building, Selected by the Superbowl 2012 Host Committee

2011 Facilitator for “Memories in the Making” Fishers Location, an Art Therapy program through the Alzheimer’s Association

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 “19^th 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

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

2013 Corset Design Commission

2012 Art Display as selected artist for SOIS Event, Dress for Success, Indianapolis

2011 Featured Artist of Black Apple Style Agency & Boutique on Mass. Ave.

2011 Work on Display in Renaissance Fine Art & Design Gallery, Carmel Arts & Design District

2011 Tattoo Design Commission

2010 Permanent Display, Arcadia Arts Academy

2010 Permanent Display, Commission by BRICS

2009 Featured artist at The Bungalow in Broadripple, IN

2007 “Elements,” Collaborative Print Portfolio, Purdue University