resume

» objective:
To work with a dynamic team of people on challenging user-centered design problems; to learn and use real-world design process and research in order to create meaningful design solutions; to create systems and experiences that help people see, understand, navigate, make decisions, communicate, and thrive.
» education:
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design (RMCAD), BFA in Graphic Design and Interactive Media, Lakewood, Colorado (2004—2006).

University of Colorado at Denver, coursework in digital media, Denver, Colorado (2003).

New College of Florida, BA with Area of Concentration in Fine Arts, Secondary Area of Concentration in Film Studies, emphasis on painting/multimedia/ installation, Sarasota, Florida (1998—2002).
» employment:
Photo Lab Technician, RMCAD (Fall 2004).

Gallery Assistant, Phillip J. Steele Gallery, RMCAD (Spring 2004).

Marketing and Real Estate Assistant, RE/MAX Professionals, Ken Caryl Office (2002—2004).

Assistant Manager, Vitamins and Supplements Department, Vitamin Cottage (2002).
» workshops & 
     internships:
Image, Space, Object 2, High Ground/Rocky Mountain Workshop in partnership with AIGA, Lakewood, Colorado (August 2005).

High Ground Conversation, Michael and Katherine McCoy, Buena Vista, Colorado (July 2005).

Internship, exhibit development with Amel Corp for Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Science and Technology Center, Al-Khobar, Saudia Arabia, Toronto, Canada (January 2005).
» skills:
Team collaboration, user research, information architecture, writing, editing, project management, organization.
» software:
Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, ImageReady, Premiere, AfterEffects, Dreamweaver, Soundforge, Flash, MS Office, Mac OSX, Windows XP.
» scholarships 
    & awards:
Distinguished Honors List, RMCAD (2004—005).

Silver Medal, Multi-Page Design, 42nd Annual Student Exhibition, RMCAD (2005).

Portfolio Scholarship, RMCAD (2004—2006).

Challenge Grant, RMCAD (2004—2006).

New College Foundation Student Research and Travel Grant (Spring 2002).

New College Alumnae Association Student Research Grant (Spring 2002).

Dean's Grant, New College of Florida (1998—2002).
» student 
    design teams:
National Park Service, Experience Design Class, RMCAD (Fall 2005).

Food Pyramid Redesign, Design Systems, RMCAD (Summer 2005).

AIGA Student Group Website, Intro to Web, RMCAD (Summer 2005).
» affiliations:
American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA).

RMCAD AIGA Student Group President (Summer/Fall 2005).

RMCAD AIGA Student Group Communications Chair (Spring 2005).
» selected 
    exhibitions:
41st and 42nd Annual Student Exhibitions, Philip J. Steele Gallery, RMCAD, Lakewood, Colorado (2004—2005).

Horses in Shametown: Collecting Denver's Dark-Hick Roots, senior thesis exhibition, Isermann Gallery, Sarasota, Florida (May 2002).

Open House: Narratives of Domestic Space (with visiting artist Julie Ault), Christine Feldsman Building, Sarasota, Florida (November 2001).

Blurring the Boundaries, video installation project, Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida (April 2000).