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CV



Education

2017-2018 School of Visual Concepts, Seattle, WA, UX Design Certificate

2015 B. A. Willamette University, Salem, OR, Studio Art 
         summa cum laude
         Phi Beta Kappa 

2014 Undergraduate study, John Cabot University, Rome, Italy – Fresco Painting, Oil Painting, Pinhole Photography




Exhibitions (* indicates solo exhibition)

*2019 (January-March) Then and Now, Sacred Rain Healing Center, Seattle, WA

*2017 (May) Within and Without, Grumpy D's, Seattle, WA

*2016 (August) Non-Serial Work, Walter's, Seattle, WA

*2015 (September) (A?)phantasia, Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA

2015 (July-August) 15th Annual Recent Graduates Exhibition, Blackfish Gallery, Portland, OR

2015 (May) Antithesis Exhibition, Willamette University Student Art Gallery, Salem, OR

2015 (April-May) Senior Art Majors 2015, B.A. Thesis Exhibition, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem, OR

2014 (December) Student Art Exhibition, Willamette University Student Art Gallery, Salem, OR

2014 (April) Student Art Exhibition, John Cabot University, Largo dei Fiorentini, Rome, Italy

2013 (November-December) Junior Studio Art Major Exhibition, Willamette University Student Art Gallery, Salem, OR




Residencies

2015 (June-August) Artist in Residence, Confluence Gallery, Twisp, WA




Awards and Grants

2017 Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA) Seattle and 1-World Globes & Maps, Re-Imagine the Map of the World Contest, 3rd Place.

2015 Willamette University, Joy Lorraine Hayhurst Award.

2014 Willamette University, Hallie Ford Art Scholarship.

2011 Willamette University, Academic Leadership Award.

2011 Willamette University, Jason Lee Award.

2011 Willamette University, Willamette University Grant.

2011 Liberty Bell High School, Methow Valley Education Foundation Scholarship.




Volunteering

2017-2018 Center on Contemporary Art (CoCA), graphic design and social media support, Seattle, WA

2017-2018 ABEM Digital Creations LLC, UX design support, Morehead City, NC

2014-2015 Department of Art Drawing/Digital Art Faculty Search Committee, Willamette University.


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Employment

2018-present UX Designer and Developer, Atomic, Issaquah, WA

2013-present Graphic Designer & UX Designer, Brita Ness Design

2022-present UX/UI Design Mentor,
 Thinkful

2016-2018 Creative Projects, Global HELP, Seattle, WA

2015-2016 Sales Associate, Aaron Brothers Art & Framing, Seattle, WA

2015-2016 Shop Manager, Exor Ironworks, Seattle, WA

2015 Photography Darkroom & Digital Media Lab Assistant, Willamette University Art Department, Willamette University, Salem, OR

2013-2015 Tutor/Consultant, Willamette University Writing Center, Willamette University, Salem, OR

2013-2015 Graphic Designer, Willamette University Integrated Technology Services (WITS) Graphic Design and Media Services, Willamette               
          University, Salem, OR

2013 Sculpture Studio Assistant, Willamette University, Salem, OR

2012, 2015 Server, Old Schoolhouse Brewery, Winthrop, WA

2010 Page, United States Senate, Washington, D.C.

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