Resumé
Education
2010
Master of Fine Arts
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, metalsmithing and jewelry design
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2007
Bachelor of Arts, Theater and Drama
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Grants, Awards, and Honors
2008-10
Graduate Assistantship
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2009
Pamela Morris Thomford Award for Excellence in Metals
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Columbus, OH
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Columbus, OH
2009
Niche Awards Student Finalist
2008
Sinisa-Lenac Graduate Studio Award
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2003-07
Faculty Award Scholarship
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2003-07
Hutton Honors College Scholarship
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2007
Hutton Honors College Capstone Award
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2006
The Alma R. Eikerman Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2006
Women’s Jewelry Association Scholarship
Women’s Jewelry Association:Chicago Ridge, IL
Women’s Jewelry Association:Chicago Ridge, IL
Exhibitions
2009
Refined VI
Stephen F. Austin State University, SFA Galleries: Nacodogches, TX
Stephen F. Austin State University, SFA Galleries: Nacodogches, TX
2009
Backyard
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center: Cincinnati, OH
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center: Cincinnati, OH
2009
Pandora’s Box
Torpedo Factory Art Center: Alexandria, PA
Torpedo Factory Art Center: Alexandria, PA
2009
The Art of Jewelry
Thomas More College Eva G. Farris Gallery: Crestview Hills, KY
Thomas More College Eva G. Farris Gallery: Crestview Hills, KY
2009
3D Invitational
Earlham College Leeds Gallery: Richmond, IN
Earlham College Leeds Gallery: Richmond, IN
2009
Rep Your Hood
Oxford Community Art Center: Oxford, OH
Oxford Community Art Center: Oxford, OH
2009
Best of 2009
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Traveling exhibition
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Traveling exhibition
2009
Niche Awards Finalists’ Exhibition
Pennsylvania Convention Center: Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Convention Center: Philadelphia, PA
2008
Undecided
Miami University Hiestand Galleries: Oxford, OH
Miami University Hiestand Galleries: Oxford, OH
2008
Best of 2008
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Traveling exhibition
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Traveling exhibition
2008
Form, Fabricate, Forge
Southern Illinois University Museum: Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University Museum: Carbondale, IL
2008
Magnitude Seven
Manifest Drawing and Creative Research Center: Cincinnati, OH
Manifest Drawing and Creative Research Center: Cincinnati, OH
2007
B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition
Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts Gallery: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Henry Radford Hope School of Fine Arts Gallery: Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Professional Experience
2008-10
Art 264 Beginning Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design Instructor of Record
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2009
Studio SEVN LLC. Studio Assistant
Starsphere Project
Starsphere Project
2008-09
Miami Metals Annual Jewelry Sale Co-Director
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2007-09
Chinese Language and Culture Instructor
Columbus Academy Summer Experience: Gahanna, OH
Columbus Academy Summer Experience: Gahanna, OH
2007-09
Assistant to Collections Manager/Registrar, Summers
Miami University Art Museum: Oxford, OH
Miami University Art Museum: Oxford, OH
2009
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design Instructor
The Columbus Academy Summer Experience: Gahanna, OH
The Columbus Academy Summer Experience: Gahanna, OH
2009
Art 102 Rhinoceros 3D Modeling Instructor of Record
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2009
Art 112 Intro to Rhinoceros 3D Modeling Instructor of Record
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2006
Dazzle: Contemporary Art Jewelry Silent Auction and Sale, volunteer
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2006
Wood Shop Monitor
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2003
Commission for wooden relief
Inniswood Metro Garden: Westerville, OH
Inniswood Metro Garden: Westerville, OH
Professional Development
2008
Field of Vision: Julie Blyfield, chasing and repousse Workshop
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2008
SNAG annual conference: Crosscurrents
SNAG: Savannah, GA
SNAG: Savannah, GA
2007
Art 601 Pedagogical seminar
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2007
Lisa Gralnick: Moldmaking lecture and demonstration
Miami University: Oxford, OH
Miami University: Oxford, OH
2007
Brook Marks: Painting on metal lecture and demonstration
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2006
Michelle Feder-Nadoff: presentation and workshop on the coppersmiths of Santa Clara del Cobre
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
2005
Tom Muir: Hinges and mechanisms workshop
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Indiana University: Bloomington, IN
Publications
2009
Philadelphia Buyers Market of American Craft program
scale color photograph of Diffusion Study No. 2
scale color photograph of Diffusion Study No. 2
2009
500 Plastic Jewelry Designs
full page color photograph of Exoskeleton Ornament
full page color photograph of Exoskeleton Ornament
2007
Indiana University Master of Fine Arts: Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design booklet
color photograph of Fragment Brooch
color photograph of Fragment Brooch
2006
The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry
color photograph of Husk Collar
color photograph of Husk Collar
Memberships
2008-09
Ohio Designer Craftsmen: Columbus, OH
2008-09
Society of North American Goldsmiths
2009
College Art Association