CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Art Education (in progress)
Academy of Art University, projected graduation January 2020
Bachelor of Arts, Art History
Portland State University, 2011-2014
Studies in Medieval/Byzantine Art, Expressionism, Classical Latin
Recipient of Jane Kristof Art History Endowed Prize, 2013
Associate of Science, Professional Photography
Mt. Hood Community College 2007-2009
Film and Digital Photography techniques
Studies in history and business of photography
ASSOCIATED CAREER HISTORY
Art Camp Teacher
Art Center Sarasota, Sarasota, FL
2019-
During the Summer months, I work as a teacher in the Art Center Creative Kids Art Camp. In this position, I design curriculum and themed projects to teach children ages 6-10 about art making, art history, and appreciation.
Teacher/Instructor
Ringling College of Art and Design Continuing Education, Sarasota, FL
2019-
For the Continuing Education Program, I teach community-based courses in Digital Photography and Photo Editing with Photoshop/Photoshop Elements. I also give lectures in Art History as part of an lecture ongoing series, focusing primarily topics in Western and Byzantine Art, as well as the history of photography.
Painting Assistant
RKO Studios, Brooklyn, NY
2016-2017
After relocating from Portland to New York, I worked as a painter in the studio of local artist Ran Ortner. I perform tasks relating to studio production, primarily underpainting and retouching works alongside the other assistants.
Photographer/Photo Editor
Freelance, Portland, OR
2009-present
After graduating from my Photography course, I began working in Portland as a photographer, shooting weddings, events, and portraits as well as my own fine art projects. In addition, I often subcontract to other photographers as a photo editor and/or second shooter for larger jobs.
Office and Shooting Assistant
Fritz Photo, Portland, OR
2009-2014
I began working with Fritz Liedtke as an intern while completing my degree and was later hired for work in both the office and studio. My responsibilities included assisting on commercial and portrait assignments, framing and album design, office management and basic bookkeeping. I also would on occasion represent the photo brand at trade shows and studio conventions.
EXHIBITIONS
Instructor Invitational Exhibition Englewood Art Center. Englewood, Florida
2019
Exhibition Galerie Schloss Wiespach, Hallein, Austria
2018
Novus Carpaticus Group Exhibition, Dacia Gallery, New York, New York
2016
Dacia Gallery Residency Exhibition Group Exhibition, Sibiu, Romania
2015
Silvas Carpaticas Group Exhibition, Dacia Gallery, New York, New York
2015
Stories Group Exhibition, PH21 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2014
Personalities Group Exhibition, PH21 Gallery, Budapest, Hungary
2014
Dacia Gallery Residency Exhibition Group Exhibition, Sibiu, Romania
2014
Scholarship Showcase Group Exhibition, MK Gallery, Portland, OR
2013
Untitled Exhibition Solo Exhibition, BumbleBee Gallery, Portland, Oregon
2010
OTHER EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
Painting Residency, Sibiu, Romania
2018
Artist Residency, Salzburg, Austria
2016
Painting Residency, Sibiu, Romania
2015
Painting Residency, Sibiu, Romania
2014
Grant-writing for Non-profit course
2014
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
§ Film development and Black and White darkroom techniques
§ Painting, oil, gouache, watercolor and acrylic
§ Digital Photographic processing and editing
§ Language studies in Spanish (advanced), Latin (intermediate), and Russian (beginner)
§ Academic and art historical research
§ Volunteer/Internship work: Slice of Art Program, Art Center