​Education
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B.F.A., Fine Art/Crafts, Cal State University Fullerton, Fullerton, 2009-2012
A.A., Studio Art, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, 2002-2008

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Professional Experience



The Friendless Five (TV Show)- Art Director and Lead Graphic Designer (Pilot Episode) April-June 2015.

Long Beach Museum of Art: preparatory crew. Long Beach, CA, Seasonal/ Part Time Permanent September 2013-Present.

Independent Contractor: Freelance Studio Artist and Personal Assistant. Southern California, November 2008-Present.

Space For Vision Projects: Art Promotion and Event Coordination Assistant. Santa Ana, CA September 2011-April 2013

Space for Vision Projects: Project Assistant for The Skywheel Project September 2009- August 2011.

Artist Kimberly Garrison: Art Studio Assistant. September 2008-April 2013.

Long Beach Museum of Art: preparatory crew. Long Beach, CA, seasonal/part time temporary April 2009- October 2011.

Orange Coast Review: Associate Art Editor. Costa Mesa, CA, 2005- 2007.



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Teaching Experience



Angel's Gate Cultural Center: Book Arts Instructor. San Pedro, CA, September 2014-Present

The Makery: Book Arts and Crafts Instructor. Anaheim, CA, June 2012- Present.

Orange Coast College Community Education: Book and Paper Arts Instructor. Costa Mesa, CA, September 2012-2013

Space For Vision Studios: Instructor. A Place For Dreams, Santa Ana, CA, February 2011.

Space For Vision Studios: Assistant Instructor. Book Bonanza Workshop. Santa Ana, CA 2009.

Koo’s Summer Art Program for Teens Teacher’s Assistant June-July 2007.



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Exhibition History



Home Again, 4th Street Vine, Long Beach, CA, Winter-Spring 2014

Homeostasis: a mixed media solo exhibition, The Exit Gallery, Fullerton, CA, Spring 2012.
Student Exhibition, the East and West Galleries, California State University, Spring 2012.

BiblioTech, the Skylight Gallery, San Francisco Library. San Fransisco, CA, Winter 2012.

GrrlFair, the Santora Building: Exhibiting Artist. Downtown Santa Ana, CA, Spring 2011.

Trifecta Tuesday: Photographic Inquisition, The Crosby, Downtown Santa Ana, CA, Spring 2010.

Instant Gratification, the Copra Gallery, Bergamot Station. Santa Monica, CA Fall 2009.

Instant Gratification, the Hibbleton, Dountown Fullerton, CA, Summer 2009.

The Reading Room, Orange Coast College Student Gallery, Costa Mesa, CA, Fall 2008.

Coin Op Gallery, the Lab, Costa Mesa, CA, Summer 2006

Coin Op Preview Show, 7 Muses Gallery, Fullerton, CA, Summer 2006.

Orange Coast Review Launch Exhibition, Art Center, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, Spring 2006.

Natural Wonders, the CoOp Gallery, the Camp, Santa Ana, CA, Summer 2005.

Spring 2005: Orange Coast Review Opening Exhibition, Art Center, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA, Spring 2005.

Orange Coast College student show, Costa Mesa, CA, Spring 2005.

 

Studio Assistant Clients

 

Kristin Dunn Bookbinding and Design

Chris Reccardi

Lynne Naylor

United Catalysts

Janice Lowry

Carole Gelker

 

 

Publications

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Still Developing: a Story of Instant Gratification by ISM 2010: polaroid.

Orange Coast Review 2006: “2931 A,” oil paint on ceramic sculpture.

Orange Coast Review 2005: “The Social Life of Yellow Shoes,” mixed media.

 

Professional Strengths & Experience

 

Design, Art Installation and Handling, Excellent writing and communication skills, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Bridge, Microsoft Word, some grantwriting, Art and Arts Nonprofit Administration