Resume

Summary

Diligent animator and character artist with 2+ years of professional education looking for internships or other entry-level positions. Strong team management and delegation skills from past leadership roles. Specialties include: public speaking, organizational skills, attention to detail, creative problem solving, and communication.

Education

Graduating May 2026

• BFA: Animation & Digital Media | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI

  • Minors: Studio Art and Art History

Experience

Drawing Tutor

• Oct. 2023 - Present | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI

  • Advise introductory drawing students on solid drawing, perspective, contour, value, and color.

  • Communicate with professors and students of 5+ classes on their goals and adjust teaching accordingly.

  • Diversified forms of communication to best explain difficult concepts to unique student struggles.

Prometheus Journal Editor

• Dec. 2023 - Present | University of Wisconsin-Stout | Menomonie, WI

  • Collaborate with a team of 5 to curate an Art and Writing journal for University of Wisconsin-Stout.

  • Format journal content in InDesign and work with graphic designers to produce quality prints.

  • Establish and maintain budgets and deadlines for the production of 250 journal copies.

FLOW Project Artist

• Dec. 2023 - Present | University of Wisconsin-Madison | Remote

  • Collaborated with water scientist to make work that represented her studies.

  • Worked with team of 30 artists to make display at the Wisconsin Lakes and Rivers Convention.

  • Produced high quality work while working within restraints of size, budget, and themes.

Independent Artist

• Feb. 2020 - Present | Elk River, MN

  • Produce pricing formulas and contracts for various products such as prints, stickers, and commissions.

  • Research and purchase materials while outsourcing to print companies to create high quality products.

  • Exhibited in 8 shows since 2021 and continue to network with various artists to develop a strong practice for client satisfaction and discover more display opportunities.

Assistant Muralist

• March 2020 - Dec. 2020 | Good Space Murals | Minneapolis, MN

  • Active participant in a group of 10+ to produce 2 murals at a local community college from ideation to final product.

  • Listened to client about themes and restrictions for the work and made design to reflect it.

  • Managed time and met various checkpoints to keep project running smoothly despite limitations caused by COVID.

Awards and Exhibitions

Art Exhibition: Lakes and Rivers Convention

• Upcoming 2024 | Stevens Point, WI

Art Exhibition: University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor's Office

• 2023 - Present | Menomonie, WI

2nd Place: End of the Year SOAD Student Show, Furlong Gallery

• 2023 | Menomonie, WI

2nd Place: University of Wisconsin-Stout Spring Anijam

• 2023 | Menomonie, WI

Two Time Scholarship Winner: Central Minnesota Arts Board Student Arts Scholarship

• 2022, 2023 | Elk River, MN

Grand Prize, 1st Place, 4th Place, Honorable Mention: Paramount Center for the Arts Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition

• 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 | St. Cloud, MN

Art Exhibition: Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts Competition

• 2021 | Minneapolis, MN