Director of Youth Programs

• Nov 2022 - Present

Art Teacher

• Mar 2021 - Nov 2022

Developed intersectional curriculum that called attention to Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusivity (DEAI) Responsible for all elements of collateral development and implementation of the art curriculum by highlighting skills and problem-solving techniques that encourage children to integrate art into their daily lives Prepared dynamic presentations numerous times per day that capture and hold the attention of diverse audiences (including differentiation and accommodations) Built a trusting and safe space to anticipate problems, deal with complicated conflicts, and develop resolutions Adjusted and adapted the instructional delivery style to adapt to the environment and audience needs Show less

Adjunct Faculty

• Sep 2017 - May 2021

Professor of Book Art I and Papermaking I in-person and remotely Create, distribute, and present instructional tools to communicate essential information Pilot and promote innovative instructional strategies and technology tools while teaching remotely Created interactive digital content and instructional videos for students quarantined Eager to help students acquire, process, and maintain knowledge/skills with empathy and compassion Responsible for equipment maintenance and securing of resources Show less

Adjunct Faculty

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

Professor of Book Art and Interactive Design (a mix of UX/UI research and fine art) Interactive instruction for UX/UI, HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, and Animate In-person and remote instruction using digital publishing and communication networks to provide students with regular updates and lessons Designed technical instructional design to explain complicated material in clear, user-friendly language Professor of Book Art and Interactive Design (a mix of UX/UI research and fine art) Interactive instruction for UX/UI, HTML, CSS, Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, and Animate In-person and remote instruction using digital publishing and communication networks to provide students with regular updates and lessons Designed technical instructional design to explain complicated material in clear, user-friendly language

Adjunct Faculty

• Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

Professor of Printmaking I and Intermediate Etching utilizing technical presentation skills Experience building resources to intertwine technical instructions with Italian culture Transitioned to remote learning due to covid in a weeklong period Piloted and promoted innovative instructional strategies and technology tools while teaching remotely Professor of Printmaking I and Intermediate Etching utilizing technical presentation skills Experience building resources to intertwine technical instructions with Italian culture Transitioned to remote learning due to covid in a weeklong period Piloted and promoted innovative instructional strategies and technology tools while teaching remotely

Customer Service Supervisor

• May 2018 - Aug 2019

Campaign and Project Management - monitored and facilitated day-to-day production and customer service, coordinated logistics and budgetary restraints, used excellent time-management skills, and had comfort in a deadline-driven environment with a positive attitude to drive projects forward Supervised the design, production, clients, and vendors while developing and executing processes and tools for the efficient flow of information to maintain attention to detail and organization of projects, small and large Maintained a data management system and assessed team’s progress toward goals by managing data analysis Show less

Design and Print Manager

• Sep 2014 - May 2018

Collaborated and consulted with clients and vendors to design all elements of creative materials and implementation for large and small events Advised and resolved complex issues among clients and provided compelling design consultation presentations Implemented a product management system to ensure efficient work-flow and strategic planning Anticipated client experience and revised projects as needed to decrease customer friction Quickly and accurately process a high magnitude of workloads under strict deadlines and schedules Show less

Studio Coordinator

• May 2013 - Jul 2014

Responsible for all elements of collateral development and implementation of artist’s production and agenda Employed strategic time management strategies to maximize efficiency in a short period Designed communication and engagement strategies, including messaging, branding, and programming Created and ​facilitated exhibition design by planning production and process strategies Conceived and conducted multiple community outreach workshops for adults and children Responsible for all elements of collateral development and implementation of artist’s production and agenda Employed strategic time management strategies to maximize efficiency in a short period Designed communication and engagement strategies, including messaging, branding, and programming Created and ​facilitated exhibition design by planning production and process strategies Conceived and conducted multiple community outreach workshops for adults and children

Assistantship with Peter Sowiski in Papermaking

• Jun 2013 - Jul 2013

Assisted professional artist, Peter Sowiski in a workshop in Eastern meets Western papermaking Over the two-week period, assisted students with Asian, Nepalese, Western styles of papermaking, pulp painting, and casting and coordinated a class portfolio to exchange and sell at the Penland auction Volunteer as instructor for Community Day each year Assisted professional artist, Peter Sowiski in a workshop in Eastern meets Western papermaking Over the two-week period, assisted students with Asian, Nepalese, Western styles of papermaking, pulp painting, and casting and coordinated a class portfolio to exchange and sell at the Penland auction Volunteer as instructor for Community Day each year

Teaching Assistant and Museum Youth Instructor

• Sep 2011 - Jul 2013

Prepared and assisted in Lithography, Book Art, Papermaking, Open Studio, and Monoprint Developed active presentations for children to explore complicated art exhibits in the Corcoran Museum of Art and create their own art inspired by that experience Organized and taught art programs for Community Days at the Corcoran Museum of Art Taught print and book workshops for students at the Corcoran and other DC-area institutions Prepared and assisted in Lithography, Book Art, Papermaking, Open Studio, and Monoprint Developed active presentations for children to explore complicated art exhibits in the Corcoran Museum of Art and create their own art inspired by that experience Organized and taught art programs for Community Days at the Corcoran Museum of Art Taught print and book workshops for students at the Corcoran and other DC-area institutions

Intern

• 2012 - 2013

Researched and analyzed the Artists' Books and Fine Art Books collections at the Library of Congress Presented a series of lectures about books with a small group of interns Cataloged Artists' Book archives Administered questionnaires to libraries and museums internationally about Artists' Book collections for an informational report given to the Chief of the Rare Books and Special Collections Division Researched and analyzed the Artists' Books and Fine Art Books collections at the Library of Congress Presented a series of lectures about books with a small group of interns Cataloged Artists' Book archives Administered questionnaires to libraries and museums internationally about Artists' Book collections for an informational report given to the Chief of the Rare Books and Special Collections Division

Website Maintenance

• Nov 2011 - May 2012

Cataloged Rare Books collected in a database for the website Used basic coding skills to update inventory Clearly and regularly communicate data results with team members Cataloged Rare Books collected in a database for the website Used basic coding skills to update inventory Clearly and regularly communicate data results with team members

Nanny

• Jan 2009 - Aug 2011

Lead Designer

• Apr 2006 - Jul 2009

Binding Assistant

• Jan 2005 - Jun 2005