RESUME

EDUCATION, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES_______________

1997-2002         Southern Illinois University                   Edwardsville, IL

n     Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art & Design: Metalsmithing and Painting

n     Magna Cum Laude

2001                         SNAG Conference                             Richmond, VA

n     Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference

2001                      Enameling Workshop                          Edwardsville, IL

2000       Making Connections: Washington University     St. Louis, MO

  n     Obtained information on public art and the announcement of temporary
        public art opportunities related to the cross county MetroLink alignment

 EXPERIENCE______________________________________________
2001-present      Various Commissions                                     St. Louis, MO
Artist

n     Mural: 10’ x 10’: Sports Figures

n     Business Cards, Product Labels: Eleah’s Escentials, Closures, Lil Skandalaz

n     Paintings: Porcelain Garden, Beer Mug Blues, Cherry Tree by Pond, 
            Four Trees by Pond 

n     Jewelry: Sterling Silver, Natural Gemstones: Diabetic bracelet, Crystal   

           Loop earrings, Blue Zircon set, Peace Sign pendant, Smiley the Frog pendant

            Crescent Moon set, Drum pendant, Cubist ring, Envy set, Heart set

            Opal rings,  Various Letter pendants 

  n     Ornaments: Copper, Patina: Lil Skandalaz & Various Christmas ornaments 

2000-2003         Trailnet, Inc.                            Riverfront Trail: St. Louis, MO

Ceramic Artist:Main Assistant to Catharine Magel

“Reflecting on a River” : Public Art Project: www.riverreflections.org

n     Created a 240’l x 7’h ceramic tile mural with a local artist

n     Outlined the project budget, timeline, progress report, and map

n     Recruited additional artists

n     Implemented community outreach opportunities with several schools

n     Installed the mural on a floodwall along the Riverfront Trail with the
   Tile and Marble Setters Union #18  

2001                 St. Louis Art Museum                                     St. Louis, MO
Instructor
n     Taught a pop art inspired class focusing on creating books printed on
    unexpected materials                                                                                
 
ART EXHIBITIONS & GALLERY PLACEMENT________________
2005-2008         The Shop                                                            St. Louis, MO
2006                  Central West End Art Fair & Taste               St. Louis, MO
 2006                 Illinois Art & Wine Festival                            Rend Lake, IL

2006                  Arts Extravaganza                               Cape Girardeau, MO

2005                  Spring Jewelry Showcase                                 Waterloo, IL

2002                  Metals from Around the Midwest                    Macomb, IL

2002                  Man vs. Nature: BFA Exhibition                Edwardsville, IL

2001                  SNAG National Student Exhibition              Richmond, VA

2001                  SIUE Undergraduate Exhibition                 Edwardsville, IL

2000                  Young at Art – Young Artist’s Exhibition       Clayton, MO

1998-2000        SIUE Art Auction                                         Edwardsville, IL
1997                  RBHS Solo Exhibition                                       Red Bud, IL

VOLUNTEER WORK, ORGANIZATIONS & INFLUENTIAL TRIPS
2009                Library Trustee: Children Outreach Events     Evansville, IL
2005-present    St. Louis Art Museum Member                       St. Louis, MO

2005                Mayan Tulum Ruins                             Quintana Roo, Mexico

2001                Museum & Gallery Tours           New York/Washington D.C

2001                Pottery Instructor: Girl Scouts             Webster Groves, MO

2000, 2001      Earth Day: Riverfront Trail                             St. Louis, MO
1998-2000       Lectures: Art Education                                     Red Bud, IL