Work experience

 

Summary of Qualifications

• Experienced art educator with a strong background in teaching children and adults in drawing, painting, ceramics, mixed media, photography 

• Skilled in PC/Mac software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Filemaker Pro, QuickBooks

• Dedicated visual artist with public art experience and a passion for community engagement

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills

 

Experience

 

Freelance Artist, Town of Blacksburg, Blacksburg, VA June 2025

• Designed and painted a large-scale outdoor mural as part of a public art initiative

• Collaborated with local officials to develop a concept that reflects the community’s culture and environment

• Managed all aspects of the project including design, materials sourcing, budgeting, and execution

• Delivered work on time and within budget, resulting in positive community feedback and increased public engagement

 

Childcare Attendant, The Weight Club, Blacksburg, VA 2022-Present

• Provide care for children in gym childcare setting

• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging environment while supervising a range of age-appropriate activities

 

Office Administrator, New River Computing, 2017-2018

• Managed, delivered customer invoices and deposits

• Maintained organized administrative systems

 

Art Instructor, Wine and Design, September 2016-2018

• Taught painting skills in classes of 40+ children and adults in studio-style classes and camps

• Promoted private events, mobile classes, charity events throughout community

• Assisted with scheduling and front desk duties

 

Advanced Art Instructor, Life Designs, Inc. Bloomington, IN 2016

• Taught mixed media/drawing to adults with developmental disabilities as part of a community enrichment program

 

Graduate Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2014-2016

• Taught Saturday Art School for elementary aged students and pre-service art teacher for middle/high school

• Designed and implemented lessons in various media for K-12 using DBAE and Visual Culture paradigms 

• Managed the art supply room for the art education department

 

Nanny, Private Family, Indianapolis, IN 2013-2014

• Managed daily operations as in-house nanny for 3 children; ages 2, 4, and 10

 

Graphic Designer, Freelance, Blacksburg, VA 2012-2013

• Completed coursework in graphic design and studio art 2010–2012 (VWCC & PVCC)

• Created custom logos for small businesses

 

Teacher, Adventure Club, Blacksburg, VA 2011-2013

• Supervised elementary school-age children for before/after school setting

• Created stimulating artistic and educational projects 

 

Administrative Assistant, Beacon Hill Associates, Charlottesville, VA 2008-2011

• Supported environmental insurance underwriting team and managed client communications

• Managed administrative operations for satellite/virtual offices

• Trained and mentored new administrative staff