Education

August 2006-May 2009: Emporia State University, Master of Library Science

August 1998 - May 2003: Kansas City Art Institute, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography/New Media

Technical Skills

Website design-HTML, XHTML and CSS

Working knowledge of software includes Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver

Able to design and troubleshoot complex installations including video, projection and sound, and peripheral devices, as well as poster design, pamplets and displays

Ability to use, maintain and teach skills working with analog and digital equipment; including digital video/still cameras

Ability to teach art/craft classes and computer classes such as: Introduction to Microsoft Word/Publisher, Introduction to the computers and email basics, Internet and Internet Searching, Google search, etc.

Experience

MAY 2007-June 2008: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY, WEST BRANCH

  • Audio/Visual Associate, duties include customer service, creating displays and Powerpoint presentations, programming, and non-fiction DVD collection development

    • AUGUST 2005-MAY 2007: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS PUBLIC LIBRARY, MAIN BRANCH

  • Computer Lab Associate, duties were to attend the computer lab and reference desk, Serials/Periodicals database entry, with some programming and poster design

    • AUGUST 2002-MAY 2003: INTERNSHIP AT THE SOCIETY OF CONTEMPORARY PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Curatorial duties included poster design, organizing exhibits/events, installing and packing up of artwork for exhibits, and help with implementing new programs

    • Awards/Memberships

    Pat Gaunce Scholarship received Fall 2007

    John Valeta and Richard Richel Scholarship received Fall 2007

    Glennie and John E. King Scholarship received Summer 2007

    Kansas City Art Institute Merit Scholarship received 1998-2003

    ARLIS/NA: Art Libraries Society of North America member

    Kansas City Artist's Coalition member