
Art, Art Education, and Administration
Resume/ CV
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Education
Marshall University (MU), Huntington, WV
Master of Business Administration
& Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Expected 2027
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Current GPA: 4.0
Morehead State University (MSU), Morehead, KY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Teaching P-12, minor in art history
Graduated 2023
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GPA: 4.0, Dean's List all semesters
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Awarded MSU Commonwealth Academic Scholarship (2022)
Work Experience
Office Administrator
Marshall University College of Science – Huntington, WV (April 2025 – Present)
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Created and consistently updated comprehensive budget spreadsheets through proficiency of Microsoft Excel.
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Coordinated faculty travel arrangements with hotels and vehicle rental services.
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Recorded and tracked donor information and gifts through communication with the Marshall University Foundation.
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Purchased supplies for classes and travel accommodations with a Pcard while adhering to organization guidelines and vendor contracts.
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Established positive working relationships with various university departmental staff, College of Science students and faculty, and external vendors.
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Box Office Associate
Paramount Arts Center – Ashland, KY (March 2024 – April 2025)
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Sold tickets over the phone and in person to patrons entering the office.
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Generated reports that contained information on tickets sold, total show revenue, complementary tickets distributed, concession sales, and donations.
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Answered questions through phone, email, and face-to-face interaction regarding artists, film screenings, educational events, security policy, ticket purchasing, and troubleshooting.
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Trained new employees on using organization’s the POS ticketing system, Etix.
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Provided social media backup for the marketing team.
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Freelance Artist and Designer
Louisa, KY (May 2022 – Present)
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Designed the logo in Adobe Illustrator used across all branded materials and painted materials used to promote a 2026 Kentucky Derby event for the Ashland Paramount Theater.
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Crafted posters in compliance with Marshall University marketing and branding guidelines celebrating Black scientists for the 2026 Black History Month Centennial Celebration.
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Completed a public sculpture painting project for the Rowan County Arts Center + Morehead-Rowan County Tourism.
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Illustrated promotional materials for Paramount Youth Education Series summer camps.
Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Fellowship: Arts Education Outreach
Eastern Kentucky Arts Project (EKAP) - Morehead, KY (2023-Present)
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Consulted with art educators in the region regarding programs offered in their county
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Researched arts programs available in the Eastern Kentucky region to be posted on EKAP’s website
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Documented student work for website features
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Collaborated with an arts educator and a fellow undergraduate student to conduct an interview about an arts education program in the region
Teaching Experience
Student Teaching Clinical Experience
Boyd County MS – Ashland, KY & Russell HS – Russell, KY (August 2023 – December 2023
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Taught units using paint, clay, graphite, charcoal, and photography.
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Instructed students in lessons on art history.
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Reviewed and critiqued portfolio pieces for students hoping to apply for art scholarships.
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Graded assignments and provided feedback to students in a timely and positive manner.
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Lead Art Instructor: Summer Camps
Paramount Arts Center - Ashland, KY (2022-Present)
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Led art instruction for a group of students ages 8-18
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Planned instruction that would foster the building of fundamental art knowledge
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Organized an art exhibit at the end of the program for the families of students to see work made in camp
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Created a curriculum with projects that allowed students to learn and grow as artists while also encouraging self-expression
Supervisor and Assistant: Summer Art Camp
Aspire! Conservatory of Fine and Performing Arts, Inc. - Louisa, KY (2021)
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Instructed elementary-aged children in guided visual art activities
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Cooperated with lead art instructor in setting up for and cleaning up after art projects
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Communicated with families in the community regarding the progress and accomplishments of their children
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Observed, Assisted, and Led Art Instruction at the Following Public Schools:
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Lawrence County High School - Louisa, KY (2021-2023)
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Rowan County High School - Morehead, KY (2023)
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Lafayette High School - Lexington, KY (2022)
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Morton Middle School - Lexington, KY (2022)
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William Wells Brown Elementary School - Lexington, KY (2022)
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Rowan County Preschool Center - Morehead, KY (2022)
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Bluegrass Discovery Academy - Morehead, KY (2022)
Skills
Art Media Training
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Graphite
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Charcoal
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Pastel
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Watercolor
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Oil Paint
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Photography
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Plaster
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Ceramics
Software Knowledge
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Fresco
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Procreate
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Canva
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Rhino3D
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Microsoft Office
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Google Suite
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Banner
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Excel
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Blackbaud
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Professional Traits
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Problem Solving
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Time Management
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Attention to Detail
Conferences
2023
46th Annual Appalachian Studies Association Conference, Solo presentation on inequity in arts education by region, chosen for the scholarly review track
Awards and Honors
2023
1st Place overall, Everything Considered exhibition, Juried, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead, KY
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Outstanding Senior in Art and Design, Morehead State University, Morehead KY
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Brandon C. Click Memorial Award Winner, Juried, Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Grayson KY
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2022
2nd Place in Drawing/Printmaking, 23rd Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition, Gilley Frye Gallery, Mt. Sterling, KY
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2020
GGAC Board Choice Winner, Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Grayson, KY
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Honorable Mention in Drawing, Annual Burley-Coal High School Art Exhibit, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead KY
Exhibitions
2023
Annual MSU Art & Design BFA Thesis Exhibition, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead, KY
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Everything Considered, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead, KY
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Good Golly Miss Dolly!, Gilley Frye Gallery, Mt. Sterling, KY
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Bringing Artists Together Again!, Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Grayson, KY
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Works in Progress, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead, KY
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2022
​23rd Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition, Gilley Frye Gallery, Mt. Sterling, KY
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2021
Foundations Exhibition, Online, Lexington, KY
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2020
Summer’s End Art Show, Grayson Gallery & Art Center, Grayson, KY
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Burley-Coal High School Art Exhibition & Competition, Golding-Yang Gallery, Morehead, KY
References
Susan Hawkins: Instructor of Art Education and Outreach Coordinator, Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
Email: sl.hawkins@moreheadstate.edu
Phone: (606) 776-4679
Matthew Hammond: Paramount Theater Executive Director
Ashland, KY
Email: mhammond@venuworks.com
Phone: (606) 483-1662
Additional references available upon request