Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

·      Concentrations in Art Administration and Fiber and Material Studies

2021 (anticipated)

Digital Photography Summer Workshop, Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, ME

Summer 2016

Summer Pre-College Program, Fashion Design, Pratt Institute, New York City, NY

Summer 2015

Awards

Honors Merit Scholarship, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Fall 2017 - Spring 2021 (anticipated)

Exhibitions

Spring Undergraduate Exhibition, SAIC Galleries, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Spring 2021

Professional Experience:

Family and Youth Programs Intern, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, Lincoln, MA

Summer 2020

·      Assisted the program leaders with running a virtual art and nature camp for children between the ages of 6-12 during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

·      Worked independently on marketing research and weekly student art presentations.

·      Collaborated with various department leaders to create a scavenger hunt accessible to all ages, demographics, and available at locations across Massachusetts.

Event Coordinator, Care Fair, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

February 2020

·       The Care Fair was a student-run collective event to highlight resources both on and off campus that offered support systems for mental and physical heath.

·       I oversaw the set-up, running of the event, and clean-up. This included assigning student liaisons to different positions throughout the event and assisting vendors with any obstacles they came across.

Gallery Intern, Concord Art, Concord, MA

Summer 2019

·      Worked extensively on the intakes and open call submissions for multiple exhibitions and publications. Included contacting artists, editing exhibition catalogues, organizing presentations for curators to review, and more of the tasks involved in running a gallery and preparing for an exhibition.

·      Assisted in all departments including marketing, development, curating, and customer service.

·      Trained as a preparator and art handler

Swim Teacher and Lifeguard, Goldfish Swim School, Chicago, IL

September 2018 – May 2019

·      Lead lessons for children ages 1-12 at all swim levels.

·      Honed the abilities to clearly express directions and work with others.

Head Fiber Arts Specialist, Concord Academy Summer Camp, Concord, MA

Summer 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

·      In charge of curriculum planning and supplies for all lessons given to children ages 3-13.

·      Taught and oversaw all lessons and worked extensively with all campers.

·      Supervised all camp events and initiatives throughout the program.

Skills:

·      Software: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite

·      Fiber Based: screen printing, sewing, embroidery, heat press, weaving, spinning, felting, dying

·      Metal: basic metal shop skills, MIG welding