Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BFA in Illustration 2022
MFA Studio Arts Candidate 2024
EXPERIENCE
2024
Visiting Artist
University of Rochester
An artist talk about the body of paintings I created for my MFA Thesis Show.
2023 - 2024
Collections Assistant
Cary Graphic Arts Collection at the Rochester Institute of Technology Library
Handled archival materials.
Cleaned and organized collections within the archives.
Assisted in maintenance of letterpress machinery.
Created an illustration and photopolymer plate for the Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival on behalf of the Cary Collection.
2023
Illustrator
National Portfolio Day Promotional Campaign
A campaign for the College of Art and Design Marketing department at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
Illustrated and designed a multi-use graphic for posters, shirts, stickers, and a highway billboard.
Created a limited edition multi-layer print based on the poster using screen printing, block printing, and letterpress.
2023
Teaching Assistant (Letterpress, Introduction to Printmaking)
Rochester Institute of Technology
Supported and critiqued student’s work.
Aided the professor in class materials and instruction.
2022 - 2023
Department Liaison
Art Experience Program
Taught introductory workshops in bookbinding and printmaking to STEM freshmen at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
2019 - 2024
Retail Manager
Shop One at the Rochester Institute of Technology
This RIT affiliated shop sells artwork and products created by alumni, students, and local Rochester artists.
Supervised store inventory and shop organization such as arranging displays.
Managed student workers and delegated tasks.
Communicated with artists and vendors.
2022
Artist Assistant
Artist Print!
Assisted visiting artists from around the world who participated in a week-long printmaking workshop at RIT, which included a final auction/exhibition.
2021 - 2023
Production Assistant
Beyond Fashion
Assisted producers in preparing for dress rehearsals and the fashion show.
Directed crew on presentation of lights, sound, and background graphics for the fashion show.
2019 - 2020
Gallery Ambassador
University Gallery at the Rochester Institute of Technology
Handled administrative tasks such as talking with clients, scheduling events, and managing the email list.
Communicated with artists, buyers, and guests pertaining to events and exhibitions.
Oversaw events hosted by clients for the event venue.
Installed gallery exhibitions with the director and featured artists.
AWARDS AND EXHIBITIONS
2024
Outside the Box Juried Art Show at LACA Gallery
MFA Thesis Show at the Bevier Gallery
Wallace Archives Purchase Prize Collection
Visiting Artist Talk at the University of Rochester
2022
RIT Art Out Juried Art Show
2021
Imagine RIT: Creativity and Innovation Festival Illustration Show
2018
NYSTAA (New York State Art Teachers Association) Choice Award
RIT Creativity Award and Scholarship
RIT Start Here Interior Design Award (Juried Show)