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Dayna Thompson

614-307-1133 | daythompson@augusta.edu| behance.net/daynathompson2| Evans, GA

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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