Resume

Education

The University of Findlay, Findlay, OH

2003-2005

• Masters of Arts in Education, December 2005

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

1998-2002

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, August 2002

Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty

August 2006-Dec. 2012: Owens Community College; Findlay, OH

August 2011-May 2012: Tiffin University; Tiffin, OH

• Provide a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis.
• Report to a dean or director and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. 
• Utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. 
• Provide engaging lessons through:  Cooperative learning, Experiential learning, Writing for learning and Critical thinking initiatives

Faculty Advisor, OH! ART Student Group

August 2006-May 2012: Owens Community College; Findlay, OH 

• Develop solid relationships with the executive board members.
•  Plan, Coordinate, Budget and Advise all group Events and assist in Student Activity events. 
•  Develop and manage group budget.   
• Serve as a resource for students on college policies and other information pertinent to the individual organization. 
• Assist with maintaining accurate and fair practices regarding decisions, spending, and signing off on all financial withdrawals and deposits. 
• Help improve individual and team leadership amongst the executive board and the members. 
• Listen, motivate, challenge, support, and empower students. 
• Submit a quarterly calendar of events report in keeping the board of trustees informed about student activities
• Delegate and Supervise maintenance of Student Group online/Social Media presence. 

Writing Center Tutor

August 2008-May 2012: Owens Community College; Findlay, OH

•  Mentor students throughout the writing process, including: assignment clarification, brainstorming and pre-writing, structure, grammar, mechanics, research and editing. 
• Tutor students in subsequent subjects and applications, including: Art, Study Skills, Developmental Reading, Sociology, Psychology, Information Technologies, Office Administration, 
• MLA and APA citation formatting and Black Board online learning environment. 
• Presentation of relevant material to student groups, including: Writing Center Introduction/Orientation, Reading Skills, Study Tips, and Testing Strategies.

Teacher

June 2007-September 2008: Montessori Children's Village, Findlay, OH

• Facilitating age appropriate activities that promote emotional, social, intellectual and physical development for students ages 2-6.
• Implement and maintain interpersonal relationships with parents and co-workers
•  Create interactive lesson plans using the Montessori Method

Co-Owner /Operator

January 2006-October 2008: Virginia Clark Theater, North Baltimore, Ohio

• Daily Operations including: Projection, Concessions, Customer Service 
• Developed and Implemented successful marketing campaign 
•  Establish communications with clients, vendors, and customers
•  Supervise Staff and Maintain Payroll

Substitute Teacher

October 2005-June 2006: North Baltimore Schools, McComb Schools, Elmwood Schools

• Responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of the regular teacher during his or her absence.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to learning 
• Communicating effectively with the students, and supervising student activities as outlined by the absent teacher.
• Provide for the absent teacher a written report of the day

Registration Coordinator

August 1999-July 2003: The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

• Coordination of student registration 
•   Organized and maintained student records 
• Supervised and trained student staff 
• Office Management (including filing, correspondence, reception and registration duties) 
• Acting liaison between staff/faculty and office/students 
• Additional duties such as transcript evaluation, degree audits, enrollment verification, transcript requests, grade input

 

ARTS EXPERIENCE

Juried Exhibitions

• Findlay Area Artist do Jules Olitski, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Oh• 2012

Solo Exhibitions

•The Best of Findlay, Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Findlay, Oh• June 2012

·         By Invitation: Limited Edition Prints, Schey Salon Findlay, Oh• May 2012

• By Invitation: Limited Edition Prints, Coffee Amici, Findlay, Oh• January 2012

• What Doesn’t Kill Us, Red Tornado Gallery, Findlay, Oh• September 2011

            • Where I’m Calling From, Coffee Amici, Findlay, Oh• August 2011

Invitiational Group Exhibitions

• After the Fire, Findlay Wine Merchant, Findlay, Oh• June 2012

• Artist Book Group Show, The Paper Crane Gallery, Chicago, IL• 2011

Group Exhibitions

• From The City of Angels to the City of Flags, Findlay-Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Findlay, Oh• 2012

• Whiteboard Art Expo, Artwalk, Neodox,   Findlay, Oh• 2011

• Owens Faculty/Staff Group Show, Library Gallery, Owens Community College,   Findlay, Oh• 2011

            • Artwalk, Jones Buiding Studios, Findlay, Ohio • 2010

• North Baltimore Alumni Arts Show, North Baltimore, Ohio • 2006

• Muck on the Button, Green Room Gallery, Chicago, IL • 2003

•Show me What you Got!, Double Door, Chicago, IL • 2002

•School of the Art Institute of Chicago BFA Show, Gallery 2, Chicago, IL • 2002

•Caretha, Double Door, Chicago, IL • 2002

Commissioned Murals

            • Findlay Bicentennial Mural, The Community Foundation, Findlay, OH • 2012

•Oklahoma Set and Auditorium, Rocky Ford Theater Company, North Baltimore, OH •   2012

Exhibitions Curated

•Show me What you Got!, Double Door, Chicago, IL • 2002

 •Caretha, Double Door, Chicago, IL • 2002

Exhibitions Juried

            • Five County Arts Show, North Baltimore, Ohio • 2003

Commissions

            • Paintings, Jim and Donna Clark, Fontana, CA • 2009

• Paintings, Don and Tami Thomas, North Baltimore, OH • 2004

•Paintings, Jordan Interiors, Chicago, IL • 2000

•Painting, Jim and Sharon Benedict, Perrysburg, OH • 1999

•Painting, Rev. Tim and Becky Coppock, Erie, PA • 1999

Consignment

            • Ceramics, Andrus Fine Diamonds, Findlay, OH • 2005-2007

Workshops Presented

            • Summer Workshop Series, Findlay, OH • 2010       

• Eight workshops exploring Altered Book making, Making Monsters, Reverse Appliqué and Basic Watercolor painting open to all ages.

Workshops Attended

            • Clay: Surface and Form, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN •2005