• Jul 2020 - Present

• Aug 2015 - Jul 2020

Professional Fine Artist Painting and Drawing

• Jan 1996 - Present

Education 2003, M.F.A., Painting and Drawing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 2000, B.F.A., Art, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA Teaching Experience 2013-03 Adjunct Professor, Professional & Personal Development, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 2011-07 High School Arts Academy Workshop, Knoxville, TN 2011-05 Independent Art Professor, Mighty Mud Studios, Knoxville, TN 20011-03 Independent Art Instructor, Knoxville, TN 2009-06 Tennessee Art Education Association Conference, Knoxville, TN 2003 Adjunct of Fundamental Art, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2003-01 Graduate Teaching Associate, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 2000-01 Graduate Teaching Assistant, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville My work is about the power of the metaphors that constitute reality and that which has become symbolic of my reality. Metaphors are symbols that we create through experience to reinterpret reality. The metaphors that drive my work toy with the viewer creating an idea of what is familiar. We do not see what “is” directly; it is a struggle between what we know as familiar and language that exists through marks that I create. My work is a process of layering; layering thoughts, memories, and ideas with sensual materials. A painting is a surface struggling between what we do not see and that which is seen directly. It is the love of mark making and materials that motivate the paintings. My obsession to make a surplus of marks creates form that becomes an abstraction of the idea. They seem abstract at first glance to the viewer, but have some sense of childhood imagery disguised among the colorful layers. The work is fresh with vibrant lively colors, layered with metaphors of myself and others contrasted with the chaotic approach of an energetic mark. Show less

Product Solutions Coordinator

• Feb 2007 - Jul 2015

• Product Solutions Coordinator for the Western Region • Research and review potential bid project opportunities • Distribute opportunities and potential metal leads to our regional territory and contractor bidders • Locate and review potential metal products through architectural drawings and blue prints • Review all aspects of architects specifications and determine comparable metal products • Challenge of engaging architect firms to accept our products and approve in specification • Pursue architectural firms once our company has been noted in the specification through a substitution request • Qualify and disqualify project opportunities using Microsoft Outlook, CRM, and QAD Systems • Job consultation for the bidders/contractors • Prepare quotations, research every aspect of project, send out product info and samples, follow up with job opportunities • Prepare submittals for contractors • Prepare AIA Course Certificates • Organize and set tasks for bid calendar • Keep team aware of contractor’s intentions, bid dates, awarded GC, addendum, etc. Show less