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