Education

Whittier College September ****- May **11

Bachelors Degree in Studio Art, Anthropology Minor

3.3 Overall GPA, 3.6 Major GPA

Auckland University July 2009- December 2009

Studied Art and Anthropology Abroad in New Zealand

Suffield Academy September 2004- May 2007

General High School Education

Experience

BroPrints

Santa Cruz, CA September 2011- Present

Design assistant

• Worked on design graphics with Illustrator

• Used customer service skills to fill orders and manage schedules

FENIX-5-4

Los Angeles, CA August 2010- June 2011

Waitress

• Adapted to the fast paced environment

• Contributed to mission of the establishment to serve fresh and pure food daily

• Functioned as a food server as well as bartender

Sandy Days Camp

Santa Monica, CA June- August 2011

Art Director

• Designed day to day art activities for children ages 5-12

• Adapted skills in management and direction in an art program

• Balanced responsibilities with children as well as communication with adults

Very Special Arts Festival

Los Angeles, CA April 2010

Art instructor

• Effectively communicated printmaking techniques to children with disabilities in grades 5-12

• Honed patience and listening in working with students with disabilities

• Used knowledge of disabilities to plan appropriate art activities

Cranmore Mountain Ski and Snow Department

North Conway, NH November 2008- January 2010

Ski instructor

• Developed good customer service skills while teaching alpine skiing to people ages 3 to adult

• Taught private and group lessons to adults and children

• Worked in boot and ski rentals as well

Gas Lamp Grille

Newport, RI Summer 2008

Waitress and Hostess

• Improved abilities to multi task as well as learned quickly from veteran server

• Expanded my customer service skills in a fast paced working environment

Activities

• Sold prints to interior designer

• Hosted senior art exhibition

• Presented sculptures and prints in 3 yearly art exhibitions at Whittier College

• Member of Division III Women’s Lacrosse Team for 3 years

• Started yoga club for athletes at Whittier College

Awards

• Recipient of 2010 Presidents Art Award

• John Greenleaf Whittier Scholarship 2007- Current

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