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Education

James Madison University, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration in Studio Art, Painting and Drawing       


Employment and Experience

Friendly City Food Cooperative, Harrisonburg, Virginia

FCFC Grocery Team Leader

FCFC Grocery Team Worker
​  Bulk Buyer, Local Buyer and Local Vendor Contact
  Quarterly Inventory, Bulk Buyer, Local Buyer, Stocking and Ordering,
​  General Maintenance, Customer Service and Store Care

Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Harrisonburg, Virginia

HCPS Special Programs Administrative Assistant and Receptionist
  Homeless Administrative Assistant, Special Transportation Assistant
  Homebound Education Assistant, School and Teacher Contact
  Fund Manager, File Manager, Data Collection and State Reporting
  Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Adobe Acrobat, Pentamation, Web Manager
  PowerSchool Student Database 

Harrisonburg Education Foundation, 501(c)(3), Administrative Assistant
  Community contact for businesses, schools, families
  Co-Coordinator of 5K, Gala Fundraiser, Breakfast of Champions Celebration,
  Scholarships, Innovative Educator Grant Processing and School Contact
  Fund Manager, Donations and Sponsorships, Deposit Checks, Reports to Treasurer, 
  Tax Exemption Recognition, United Way
  Web Manager, Facebook Manager, Eventbrite, Paypal, Greater Giving
  Email Correspondence, Edition and Dissemination of HEF materials
  Stewardship Committee and Executive Committee
                                                                 
Truancy Intervention and Prevention Strategies and Programs Administrative Assistant
  Interagency Truancy Meeting Coordinator, Court Documents
  No Show Students, Neglected and Delinquent Youth
  
HCPS Central Office Receptionist
  Greeter, Human Resources Assistant, Phone Operator, File Manager

Squire Hill Apartments Harrisonburg, Pool Attendant
  Maintenance, Check Chemicals, Greeter

Sonner Hall, Welcome Center and Undergraduate Admissions
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Campus Tour Guide                 

Acme Stove and Video, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Customer Service, Video Rentals Assistant

Life Guard, Pearisburg Family Aquatic Center, Pearisburg, Virginia
  Assistant Swim Instructor, Maintenance, Concessions, Desk Attendant
  Certified CPR, First Aid   


May 2015 - Present
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December 2016 - Present

​May 2015 - December 2016




​August 2008 - May 2015

August 2014 - May 2015






August 2013 - May 2015









November 2010 - October 2014



August 2008 - November 2010


May - August 2007, ‘08


May - August 2006, ’07



May - August 2006


May - August 2003, ’04, ‘05

Art Employment and Experience

Co-Instructor for monthly Sip n' Splash Class, 
CrossKeys Vineyards, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Introduction to basic painting along with other arts and crafts sessions

Fall Art Class - Instructor for 5 week program
Larkin Arts Community Arts Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  5 sessions on introduction to acrylic painting, canvas building, portraits, collaboration

Instructor for monthly Ladies Night In Art Class
Larkin Arts Community Arts Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Introduction to various art supplies, demonstrations of other art and crafts sessions

Instructor for Adult and Community Outreach Program
"Color Flow: Painting Explorations"
Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Introduction to acrylic paints, other painting techniques and photo transfers

Figure Drawing Class Coordinator
Larkin Art Studios, 10 Newman Ave, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Scheduling, Assistant and Contact for Models
 
Gallery Assistant, Desk Attendant
Larkin Art Studios, 10 Newman Ave, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Assistant in exhibit design and set up/take down

Gallery Assistant, Desk Attendant
Sawhill Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Assistant in exhibit design and set up/take down

Gallery Assistant, Desk Attendant
ArtWorks Gallery, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Assistant in exhibit set up/take down 


August - November 2013, July - November 2014



October - November 2013



August 2013 - May 2014



March - April 2013




October 2008 - January 2009



January - May 2008



August 2007 - May 2008



August 2006 - May 2007

Organizations

Central Shenandoah Arts, Spitzer Arts Center - Member and Treasurer 

ARTERY, Artists Troupe, Live Art sessions in Downtown Harrisonburg 

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance, Promotions Committee - Member and Volunteer

Art Lotto, Harrisonburg, Virginia - Co-Coordinator for Juried Portrait Art Show 
 
Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization                
       
Kappa Pi, International Honorary Art Fraternity - Vice President                                                  

Very Special Arts Committee, Special Needs Children Art Workshop,
​  Sponsored by Kappa Pi 

National Honors Society

Spanish National Honors Society 

Girl Scouts of America  


2014-2016

​2013-2014

2011-2012

​2011-Present

​2008

​2008

​2007-2008


2003

2003

2000

Awards

Arts Council of the Valley Creative Inspiration Grant 2013 - "Artery" 

"You Got Skillz" - Art Lotto 2012 - Award for Best Use of Space, Form and Texture
 
Featured Artist for Obsessed Artist - Summer 2010 

My Art Contest, Honorable Mention - Summer 2009, On-Line Art Competition
 
JMU College of Art and Art History 2008 Senior Art Achievement Award
 
Kappa Pi, Artist of the Month - May 2008                                    

Dean’s List 2005       
           
Girl Scout Gold Award and Silver Award


Public Commissions

Dressing Room Mural at The Yellow Button, Women's Clothing Store, 
Harrisonburg, Virginia                          
 
Freelance Portrait Artist 


June 2009


2004 - Present

Art Donations

Blue Ridge Community College Board of Education, Weyers Cave, Virginia

Spitzer Art Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia

RMH Women's Center, Harrisonburg, Virginia
 
Annual Art Auction for Haiti, Harrisonburg, Virginia 
 
Harrisonburg Education Foundation, Harrisonburg City Schools Silent Auction  
 
Saint Stephen's United Church of Christ, Art Raffle  
 
United Way Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg City Schools Fundraiser 
 
Obsessed Artist Silent Art Auction, Harrisonburg, Virginia 


2015

2014

2012

2012

2012

2012

2011

2010

Volunteer

Spitzer Art Center Member and Volunteer

​Super Gr8 Film Festival Volunteer 

Elephant Appreciation Day at Ten Thousand Villages Volunteer 
 
Giles County 7th Annual Art on the Lawn Judge and Volunteer 
 
Harrisonburg's Valley 4th Celebration Volunteer 
 
Friendly City Food Co-op Food Day Volunteer  
             
St. Stephen's United Church of Christ Singers  
 
Harrisonburg First Night Celebration Volunteer  
2014 - 2019

2012, 2013, 2014

2012

2012

2012

2011

2009 - 2011

2009, 2011, 2012
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