Education:
2002 BFA, Magna Cum Laude, Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA), Baltimore, MD
Fine Arts Major (emphasis on photography), Art History Minor

2000 Study Abroad, Center for Advanced Art and Culture (CAAC),
Institute for American Universities, Aix-en-Provence, France

Work Experience:
2003-Present - Gaines McHale Antiques, Federal Hill, Baltimore
Photographer & Photo Editor

2002-2003 - Lab Schools of Washington and Baltimore
Art and Medieval History Instructior

2002-Present - Freelance photography, murals and art lessons

2002 - Bolton Hill Nursery & Day Care, Baltimore
Summer Arts & Crafts Instructor

2001-2002 - Anne Gummerson Architectural Photography, Baltimore
Photography Assistant

2001 Port Discovery Children's Museum, Baltimore
Summer Camp Instructor - photography, video and fine arts

1998-2002 - Joseph Meyerhoff Center for Career Development, MICA, Baltimore
Peer Career Advisor

2000 - Tadder Associates, Inc., Baltimore, MD
Photography Studio Assistant

Awards & Achievements:
2002 Sidney Lake Memorial Scholarship for Leadership and Service
2001 Maryland Institute Achievement Award
2001 General Fine Arts Department Recognition Award
1998-2001 Student Voice Association, President
1999 Foundation Department Recognition Award
1999 Budget Committee Undergraduate Representative
1999 Exhibitions Committee Undergraduate Representative
1998 Scholastic Art Awards Portfolio Finalist

Skills:
Strong Fine Arts background, including in-depth knowledge of Art History and Photography, as well as formal training
in various forms of dance, sculpture, painting, printmaking, drawing, ceramics, and some video and sound techniques

Experience with children of all ages, as well as with children with moderate to severe learning disabilities

Proficient with a variety of software on both Macs and PCs

Well-versed in proposal writing, research, and activity/event organizing

Practiced public speaker and one-on-one/ small group mentor