Jennifer Belair
Riverview, MI 48193
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http://www.jenniferbelair.com
OBJECTIVE
Hardworking, adaptable and unique Fine Arts Graduate Student looking for opportunities to
enhance life experience and resume. Interested in art oriented positions/internships. New to
Detroit area and would love to gain exposure to the area/scene/lifestyle.
EDUCATION
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan August 2010-Present
Master of Fine Arts with a Printmaking Concentration
Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan Aug 2006-May 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Printmaking Concentration
Minor in Art History
GPA 3.8 (4.0)
Magna Cum Laude
EMPLOYMENT
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan August 2010-Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Goofey Faces, Toledo, Ohio
Body Artist May 2007-Feb. 2008
Created a fun and friendly environment for the children and their parent(s), applied temporary
tattoos and created new and interesting designs to paint on children, also managed and
handled money and operated a cash register.
Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan
Work Study Position Aug 2006-July 2010
Performed variety of office duties--which included operating the copy machine, using Microsoft
Excel and Word to create documents for mass mailings. Also must meet deadlines, assist in
planning alumni events and communicate effectively with supervisor.
LaRoy s Hall, LaSalle, Michigan
Caterer June 2005-Dec. 2009
Prepared and sustained buffet table, bus tables, wash dishes, serve h orderves and wine, set up
dining hall for future events, assisted guests and comply with their requests and needs.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended 2009 Southern Graphics Council Conference in Chicago, Illinois. March 2009
Presented research project, Art and Influence: Relationships in Media and Nov 2010
Content at McNair Scholar National Conference in Delavan, Wisconsin.
EXHIBITIONS
Senior BFA Exhibition, Siena Heights University, Klemm Gallery Spring 2010
Advanced Drawing Class Exhibition, Siena Heights University, Gallery 10 Winter 2009
Group Exhibition, Siena Heights University, Gallery 10 Winter 2009
Wacker Art Show, Tecumseh, MI Winter 2009
Digital Imaging Class Exhibition, Siena Heights University, Gallery 10 Winter 2008
LCVA College Show, Adrian, MI Fall 2008
Wacker Art Show, Tecumseh, MI Summer 2007
ACHIEVEMENTS
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Aug. 2010-Present
Deans List Dec 2006-Present
McNair Scholar May 2008-Present
CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Varsity Track Team 2009/2010 Season
McNair Scholar Program May 2008-Present
Member of Visual Artist Society Sept 2008-2009
Varsity Cross Country Team 2006 Season
Qualified for 2006 Nationals as team 2006 Season
VOLUNTEER
2008 Siena Heights Alumni Weekend-Set up crew
2007 Siena Heights Alumni Weekend-Face Painter
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
Graduate Teaching Assistantship at Wayne State University Fall 2010-Present
Siena Honors and Art Scholarships Fall 2006-Present
REFERENCES
Available upon request