CAREER SUMMARY
I am a detail oriented and disciplined emerging artist, currently completing my Bachelor of Fine Arts. I am seeking an entry level creative position to build a professional career in the arts. I combine hands on studio proficiency in ceramics, drawing, painting, and digital design with extensive real-world experience in leadership, project planning, and cross-cultural communication gained through my distinguished military career. My strengths include meticulous resource management, collaborative problem solving, and the ability to execute projects from concept to completion within structured timelines.
EDUCATION
Augusta University, Pamplin School of Art Augusta, GA
Bachelor of Fine Arts | General Expected MAY 2027
Webster University Webster Grove, MO
Master of Arts | Business and Organizational Security Management MAY 2012
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Science | Psychology MAY 2009
EXHIBITIONS
Upcoming Senior Exhibition, The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art | Augusta, GA APR 2026
Juried Student Show, Mary S. Byrd Gallery | Augusta University FEB 2025
FiftyFifty, Traveling Student Exhibition, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre APR 2024
| Brisbane, Australia
PUBLICATIONS
FiftyFifty| Sarjah, United Arab Emirates APR 2024
AWARDS / ACADEMIC HONORS
Augusta University Student Leadership Award FEB 2025
Augusta University Dean’s List 2024 – 2026
KEY SKILLS
Drawing/Painting: Graphite, Charcoal, Pastel, Oil
Sculpture: Ceramics, Mixed Media, Mold Making and Casting
Digital Design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Digital Photography, Screen Print
Technical: MAC OS/Windows; Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
EXPERIENCE
United States Army JAN 2003 – JAN 2023
Brigade Training Development Supervisor, Fort Stewart, GA JUL 2020 – JAN 2023
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Developed and coordinated complex training programs, a skill directly applicable to planning and executing large scale, multi- phase artistic projects and exhibitions.
Directorate of Emergency Services Officer in Charge, Fort Stewart, GA JUN 2019 – JUN 2020
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Managed crisis response and resource allocation, honing an ability to perform under pressure and solve problems creatively; skills essential for managing studio operations and meeting critical deadlines.
Division Provost Marshal Operations Officer, Camp Humphries, South Korea JUN 2018 – JUN 2019
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Oversaw strategic security operations, cultivating meticulous attention to detail and structured workflow processes that translate to careful project planning and material management in in artistic practice.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) 60th 2026
Annual Conference | Detroit, MI
VOLUNTEER WORK
Columbia County Georgia 4-H – Elementary Classroom Education FEB 2023 – JAN 2024
PROFESSIONAL MEMEBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
Westobou Non-Profit Arts Organization
Augusta University Mad Potters Organization
GLOBAL TRAVEL & ENGAGMENT
Extensive travel across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas, including extended stays in South Korea (2 years), Germany (4 years), and Afghanistan (1 year). Travel has informed cultural awareness, adaptability, and artistic perspective.