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Toya Wallace

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919-***-*****adyxbk@r.postjobfree.com

Education and Training

Master of Liberal Arts Degree and

African & African American Studies Graduate Certificate Duke University at Duke University Graduate School May 13, 2023

GPA 3.8

Bachelor of Arts-English - Minor in Visual Art

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

Supplemented Art Education from 2005-2007

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC

GPA 3.8

Momentum 360 Public Art Program

Making Your Own Career In Public Art-Durham, NC Jan.12-Feb.16, 2022 Artist

Multi-award-winning visual artist and poet. Background includes exhibiting work at:

● The Durham Arts Council, Durham, NC, Nov.04, 2022-Jan. 2023

● The Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC, April 9-October 9, 2022

● The CAB Art Gallery at UNC-Wilmington, February 24-April 1, 2022

● The Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI, October 2021-June 2022

● The Equity Art Gallery, New York, NY, February-March, 2021

● The National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park, September-December, 2019

● The Duke Campus Club Exhibit Wall, February-March, 2019

● The Durham Arts Council, 2018

● The Renaissance Art Center in Wake Forest, NC, 2017

● The 38th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2016

● Mark Jacobson Toyota Art Gallery, 2014

● The 33rd Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2011

● The Durham Arts Council, 2009

● The Bryan Center at Duke University, 2008

● The 30th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2008 2 Wallace

● The 29th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2007

● The 28th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2006

● The 27th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2005

● The Art Museum at North Carolina Central University, 2007

● The 26th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, 2004

● The Durham Arts Council, 2004

Awards and Exhibitions

● 2023 Master’s Project Showcase, Duke University Graduate Liberal Studies, May 11, 2023

● Recipient of Pivotal Fund Grant, provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts Regional Regranting Program, Aug. 2021

● The National Humanities Center, Group Exhibit-Reclaiming My Time: Contemporary Women Artists of the Regional South, Research Triangle Park, NC-Sept.-Dec., 2019

● Duke Campus Club Exhibit Wall, Solo Exhibit-Documenting Daddy's Days at Duke-Part 1-Vice Chancellor Emeritus Harold Gene Wallace- A Living Legend, Durham, NC- 2019

● Durham Arts Council, Member Group Art Show, Durham, NC- 2018

● Wake Forest Renaissance Art Center, Group Exhibit-Holiday Merry, and Bright Art Show, Wake Forest, NC- 2017

● Duke University, 38th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2016

● Mark Jacobson Toyota Art Gallery, Durham NC – 2014 to 2015

● Honorable Mention, 33rd Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2011

● Duke University Bryan Center, Louise Jones Brown Gallery, Durham NC- 2008

● The 30th Duke University Juried Art Show- 2008

● Duke University Hospital, Mars Display Case, Durham NC- 2008

● Award of Excellence, 29th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2007

● Duke University Hospital, Mars Display Case, Durham NC- 2007

● Award of Excellence, 28th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2006

● Duke University Hospital, Mars Display Case, Durham NC- 2006

● The North Carolina Central University Museum of Art, Student Group Art Show, Durham NC- 2006

● Award of Excellence, 27th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2005

● Honorable Mention, 27th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2005

● Duke University Hospital, Mars Display Case, Durham NC- 2005 3 Wallace

● CenterFest Arts Festival, Downtown Durham, Allenton Gallery, Durham NC- 2004

● First Place Award, in The reDiscovered Art Project Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2004

● Award of Excellence, 26th Duke University Employee Juried Art Show, Durham NC- 2004

● Duke University Hospital Mars Display Case, Durham NC- 2004 Graduate School Teaching Experience

● Duke University African & African American Studies Department, Durham NC 27708 Graduate Student Teaching Assistant for Dr. Charmaine Royal for the Race, Genomics, and Society Course for the Fall 2021 Semester.

Professional Memberships and Honors

● Member of Durham Arts Council, 2004-2005, 2017-2018, 2020-2021, and 2022-2023

● Member of Equity Art Gallery, New York, NY, 2021-2022

● Member of Wake Forest Guild of Artists, 2017-2018

● Juror for the North Carolina Federation of Garden Clubs Art Show, 2015 & 2016

● Member of Who’s Who Among Outstanding Young Women of America, 1990 Professional Experience

September 2015-January 2021

Duke University Talent Identification Program - Staff Specialist Worked with the Partnerships & Engagement Team.

Provided Excellent Customer Service for the Duke University Talent Identification Program. Provided Information to callers, parents, and school administrators. Data entry for Duke TIP.

Responded to questions in the Q & A email for Duke TIP. February 2004-May 2015

Duke University English Department- Staff Assistant Coordinated and maintained an efficient office operation for a staff of fifty seven people. Performed responsible administrative duties of a complex and confidential nature in support of office activities to relieve the supervisor of various administrative responsibilities. Resolved office problems independently and facilitated solutions; conferring with the supervisor to resolve more complex situations if warranted. Assisted supervisor in planning and implementing office development based on knowledge of current office operations. Performed clerical duties as required in support of office functions including but not limited to composing and typing letters and correspondence. Served as copy card manager for the department; issuing and collecting cards as needed, ordered new cards and requested activations or cancellations as needed, and 4 Wallace

communicated with the DukeCard office when problems arose. Coordinated the application and awards process for the creative writing contests held for undergraduate students each spring semester. Ensured that the contest information on the department website was current and accurate.

April 2000-January 2004

Duke University Undergraduate Admissions Office- Staff Specialist Supervisor I supervised a support staff of five people in the Undergraduate Admissions Office phone center, reception area, and McClendon Commons.

Managed the office in the phone center, reception area, and McClendon Commons. Facilitated team meetings with support staff in the phone center, reception area, and McClendon Commons.

Managed vacation and sick leave for support staff in the phone center, reception area, and McClendon Commons.

Planned and scheduled work priorities of Admissions Officers for on-call duties. Trained, led, and guided staff new hires in the development of new skills and knowledge that enhanced their work within the phone center, front desk, or McClendon Commons. Drafted correspondence in response to questions regarding admission to Duke University. I have prepared informational packets and mailings to prospective Duke Students upon request. Coordinated and scheduled interviews for all prospective students. Planned the schedule for the interviews and the VIP interviews. Obtained transport accommodations via wheelchair for visiting prospective students/visitors as needed.

Managed weekly staff schedule for support staff, Admissions Officers, Assistant Director, and the Director.

Maintained notes and prepared documentation of interviews by student representatives of the Duke University Admissions staff.

Supervised work-study students.

Managed time cards for phone center, front desk receptionist, and work-study students. Conducted interviews for new hires for the phone center, front desk reception or work-study students.

Data entry on SISS (Student Information Services and Systems). Performed confidential office duties.

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