Alexandria Rabishaw

**** * **** **, *********, WI 53213 acggpe@r.postjobfree.com

414-***-****

Summary

A bright, creative mind with a strong art foundation built at the College for Creative Studies including drawing,

color theory, graphic design, 3D design, wood shop, and metal shop; as well as advanced technical skill in ceramics

with both fabrication of ceramic work and production of the raw materials. A background in both office work and

teaching brings an ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities.

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Experience

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College for Creative Studies- Detroit, MI

! ffice Assistant – International Student Services

O November 2012 - May 2013

Assembled pamphlets and letters for shipment internationally to students

Researched a collection of restaurants within safe walking distance for students, giving them the opportunity to

immerse themselves in Detroit culture, as well as places off campus to gather with friends.

Maintained conf dential student records

Prepared welcome baskets for students arriving from overseas

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Student Ambassador - Office of Admissions September 2012 - May 2014

Facilitated tours to prospective students

Updated and maintained computer records for potential students through data entry

Greeted potential students and their families at the front desk

Answered a range of questions and requests, either by phone or face to face

! Tech - Ceramics Studio

Studio September 2011 - May 2014

Digitized and organized the current collection of studio glazes

Researched and tested glazes for potential studio use

Mixed and maintained glazes for use in the studio

Loaded and f red kilns with students work

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Wauwatosa Recreation Department- Wauwatosa, WI

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Lifeguard June 2011 - August 2013

Responsible for the life safety of children and adults in and around the pool

Communicated and enforced all department regulations and pool rules in a personable and professional manner

Organized and oversaw the rotations of myself and the other guards on duty

Directed and communicated with large groups of children and adults in the pool area

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Children’s Swim Instructor June 2011 - August 2013

Instructed and evaluated students participating in swim lessons

Responsible for the safety of 5-10 swim students in each class

Completed and maintained accurate records including report cards, skills sheets and attendance

Engaged parents regularly to answer questions

Directed children on critical safety in the water

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Skills

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Software

Prof cient in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator

Microsoft Office Suite

Familiar with PC and Mac Software

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Studio

Skilled in wheel throwing

Prof cient in hand-building, including both coil-building and slab-building

Experienced with mixing glazes and slip

Experience in slip casting, including making and f lling plaster molds

Familiar with loading and f ring kilns

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Education

College for Creative Studies August 2010 - May 2014

Bachelor Fine Arts -Crafts/Ceramics, graduated with honors

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Activities and Leadership

Student Service learning trip- Port-au-Prince, Haiti 2014

Organized and participated in fundraising events

Taught and demonstrated techniques in ceramics to workers in Haiti

Socialized with children in two different orphanages

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Panel Moderator, Scholastic Art and Writing Competition 2013

Facilitated conversation between the judges for the Southeastern Michigan Region

Digitally conveyed the judges’ decision

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Exhibitions and Shows

2014 – “Annual Student Exhibition”, A. Alfred Taubman Building, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

2013 – “Art of Alice”, Edsel & Elenor Ford House, Grosse Pointe Shores, MI

2013 – “Presidents Show”, Manoogian Visual Resource Center, Detroit, MI

2012 – Solo Exhibition, Ceramics Studio, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI

2012 – “Pour: Metal and Clay Vessels”, Starkweather Arts Center, Romeo, MI

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