A position in illustration, news media, marketing, or
business that will require my best efforts.
Education
BA, Visual Arts and New Media, December 2010
State University of New York at Fredonia
Employment
Experience
Academic Semesters 2007-2010.SUNY Fredonia Newspaper, The Leader.
·Lampoon Editor:Organized and coordinated the
submission of student illustrations and cartoons for the weekly university
newspaper’s “lampoon” comic section conceptualized and formatted by students.Organized and coordinated the planning
and the execution of content, layout, and final edits of work.Collaborated with artists and newspaper
management team to establish standards, optimize production and maintain reader’s
interests.
·Cartoonist/Illustrator:Created and published weekly
comic strips and illustrations to writer stories based upon current news events
and university/campus interests.
·Recruiter:Invited to speak to students at campus
activities to recruit a variety of writers, artists, and gain feedback on the
newspaper.
Summers 2007-2010.Freelance Work
·Interior Home – Wall Mural Designs:Commissioned to design, create, and illustrate wall murals for private
homeowners.Produced and presented
several storyboards for customers to explore final product.
·Marketing Promotional Aids:Commissioned by Small Business Owners to create, illustrate, and paint
wall murals for interior office space. Also commissioned work for local
musicians to design and create album covers and promotional posters.
Positions Held While Attending College
·Board Member:Senior Art Show 2009 and 2010 – Collaborated
with team to organize Campus Galley Shows.
·Teacher Assistant:Assisted Art Professor in the classroom
by organizing and setting up supplies for the Life Drawing class.Assisted students in problem solving
solutions regarding their individual and group art projects.
Accomplishments and Achievements
·Spring 2010:Exhibit – The Periodic Table:An animated life size periodic table for young children.The table was recognized by educators
as an effective motivational tool for the classroom.
·Fall 2010:Exhibit- Synopsis of a Progressing Illness:Executed by a timeline of detailed medical illustrations carved
into wood.A research and analysis
art project based on the New England Journal of Medicine.
Volunteer Activities
·Relay
for Life
·Coach
for Intramural Activity
Special Knowledge & Skills: Computer - Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Photoshop, Corel
Painter, Final Cut Pro, After Effects