Education
James Madison University, Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration in Studio Art, Painting and Drawing
Employment and Experience
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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
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
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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
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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
"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
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Dressing Room Mural at The Yellow Button, Women's Clothing Store,
Harrisonburg, Virginia Freelance Portrait Artist |
June 2009
2004 - Present |
Art Donations
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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
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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 |
