EDUCATION:

2002    BS in Architecture, University of Michigan
2002    BA in Drawing & Painting, University of Michigan

SHOWS:

5th annual 2008 U of M Chicago Alumni Art Show

CONNECTING 2008: The 2nd Annual A&D Alumni Show:  *Peoples Choice award winner.
link:  UofM Web page

Il Fiasco, Chicago, IL - 1/1/2008-3/1/2008

2nd. Fridays, Chicago Arts District - 2007-2009- web link

"from above" on display at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - 2003-2005
Link: Events UofM

Detroit show, Detroit, MI - 2004

Michigan modernism show, Southfield Event  Center, MI - 2003

Tabor Hill wine & art gallery, Ann Arbor,  MI - 2003 (solo)

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Resume:

Art & Design School introduced me to the skills and concepts necessary to succeed in the arts & design field.  Since graduation I have pursued my passion for the arts and design through studying abroad, gaining experience through various employment opportunities and running my own studio/gallery.  All have taught me valuable lessons, allowing me to advance my personal goals and interests forward .

EDUCATION
2002    BS in Architecture, University of Michigan
2002    BA in Drawing & Painting, University of Michigan

EMPLOYMENT
2000-02     Art Staff, Parade Company, Detroit, MI
Using various building techniques, helped design and build floats for the Detroit Thanksgiving day parade.

2003    Shop Fabricator, Atelier von Lieshout, Rotterdam, Holland
Assisted in designing and building various projects during my internship.

2004-06    Assistant Carpenter, Kerby carpentry, Grosse Pointe, MI
Gained first hand experience on residential building projects varying from renovations, to framing and finish work.

2006-07    Project Manager, Skyline Design, Chicago, IL
Using my shop experience and background in architecture, I managed, designed and built various projects for a variety of clients(Sara Lee, Office Max, Marriott Time Square, Ravinia Festival and American family Children’s Hospital University of Wisconsin).  Deadlines were always present, and I was constantly multitasking numerous jobs on a daily basis. All my jobs were delivered accurately, on time and within budget.

2006-08    Chicago Arts District gallery owner, Studio 206
Located in the South Loop of Chicago, I am a monthly participant in the 2nd. Fridays event held by the Chicago Arts District.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer:
AutoCAD
Photoshop
Illustrator
Other:
Woodworking
Welding
Ceramics
Photography