Career Objective
To become a Creative Director, and many other things. To promote higher learning through the arts; and, eventually, establish a nonprofit organization to achieve institution vision and mission.
To become a Creative Director, and many other things. To promote higher learning through the arts; and, eventually, establish a nonprofit organization to achieve institution vision and mission.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies August 2012
The University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS
Concentrations in Studio Art, Practice and Design and Art History
GPA: 3.329
*Tau Sigma Honor Student
*1st Place (Painting) – 2011 University of Southern Mississippi: Juried Student Exhibition
* Charles and Lorita Endowed Arts scholarship recipient in 2009-10
*Art Department Foundation scholarship recipient of 2010-11
Associates of the Arts July 2009
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Biloxi, MS
*General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program recipient in 2008-09
Study Abroad Program - Pratt Institute, Lucca, Italy Summer 2008
*Program scholarship recipient
Delaware College of Art and Design, Wilmington, DE 2007-2008
*Merit Award recipient
*Aviano Officer and Civilian Spouses Club high school scholarship
Aviano American High School, Aviano, Italy June 2007
Employment
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Biloxi, MS 07/31/2013-present
Jimmy McGinnis, Player's Services Director
Main Banker
Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts co-op, Gulfport, MS 11/2012-08/2013
Mary Anne Barkley, Co-founder and Owner
Artist
Set the gallery for opening and closing hours once a month, count and handle money from the visitor purchases, greet and direct visitors to sign-in book, log personal inventory, install and take down personal artwork, participate in gala openings such as serving food for guests, take phone calls and answer visitor questions
New York & Company at Edgewater Mall, Biloxi, MS 9/2012-present
Deanna Eggen, Store Manager
Sales Associate
Balance cash register, sell merchandise and credit card, set floor, sensor freight, promo changes
Davis & Crump: Attorney at Law, Gulfport, MS 1/27/2013-5/16/13
Beverly Holder, Supervisor
Legal Assistant
Client assistance via phone calls, screen prospective clients, complete paperwork, request and order medical records, file
WLOX: TV Station 12/12
Sub-Receptionist
Darlene Duffano, Supervisor
Take and transfer phone calls, fill coffee pot, manage in-going and out-going mail, welcome guests
Holiday Inn 5/2011-11/2011
Michael Couch, Supervisor
Waitress
Serve guests, run tray to rooms, prepare appetizers, serve at banquets
Art Museum: University of Southern Mississippi 1-6/2010
Jan Siesling, PhD., Former Museum Director
Work-study: Museum assistant and docent
Organize/update permanent collection inventory, assist the director in the handling of artwork; greet visitors, answer phone calls, guard artwork, prepare exhibitions, provide an environment of hospitality
Subway at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS 10-12/2008
Mario/Ceci, Supervisors
Sandwich Artist
Prepare sandwiches, wrap sandwiches, clean
Aviano Base Pool: Outdoor Recreation Summer 2005/6
Marlyn Quade, Supervisor
Recreational Aid
Answer phone calls, notify lifeguards regarding storms, balance cash register, maintain the snack bar, schedule pool parties, keep office/ picnic area clean, schedule swim lessons, keep track of kids who pass the “deep-end test”
Bitburg Multimedia Center: COMM Squadron Summer 2003
Ssgt Bonnie White, Supervisor
Summer Hire: Front Desk Receptionist
Answer and connect phone calls, schedule appointments, photograph passport pictures, organize files, keep the office clean
Computer Knowledge
Creative Cloud
Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
3DsMax
Microsoft Word, Excell and Powerpoint
Outlook, Google, Hotmail, Gmail
Social media
PC, Mac, Google Chromebook
Iphone and apps
Comprehension languages: American, Italian, Tagalog, German
Hobbies: Piano, Swimming
Volunteer Experience
Belgican’s restaurant mural: D’Iberville, MS
Front desk operator/ docent: George Ohr O’Keefe Museum: Biloxi, MS
Family Support Center receptionist: Biloxi, MS
Airman’s Attic: Biloxi, MS
Theatre N at Nemours: Wilmington, DE
Thrift Shop: Aviano AFB
Aviano High School Gymnasium Mural
Aviano AFB Chapel: Mural and Wall Restoration
Club Beyond: Service Projects in Slovakia and Czech Republic
Exhibitions
2021 November. Gulfport Galleria Nude exhibition. Gulfport, MS.
2021 Mastercopy exhibition at Gulfport Galleria, Gulfport, MS.
2012 Pop up art exhibit. Jackson, Mississippi.
2010,2011 University of Southern MS, Juried Student Exhibition, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
2008 Pratt Institute, Video premiere, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca, Italy
2007 Art Loop, featured artist at Immagine Studios, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
2007 Delaware College of Art and Design, Student Exhibition, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
2005,2006,2007 Creative Connections, Student Exhibition, Oberwesel, Germany
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies August 2012
The University of Southern Mississippi, Long Beach, MS
Concentrations in Studio Art, Practice and Design and Art History
GPA: 3.329
*Tau Sigma Honor Student
*1st Place (Painting) – 2011 University of Southern Mississippi: Juried Student Exhibition
* Charles and Lorita Endowed Arts scholarship recipient in 2009-10
*Art Department Foundation scholarship recipient of 2010-11
Associates of the Arts July 2009
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Biloxi, MS
*General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program recipient in 2008-09
Study Abroad Program - Pratt Institute, Lucca, Italy Summer 2008
*Program scholarship recipient
Delaware College of Art and Design, Wilmington, DE 2007-2008
*Merit Award recipient
*Aviano Officer and Civilian Spouses Club high school scholarship
Aviano American High School, Aviano, Italy June 2007
Employment
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Biloxi, MS 07/31/2013-present
Jimmy McGinnis, Player's Services Director
Main Banker
Gulfport Galleria of Fine Arts co-op, Gulfport, MS 11/2012-08/2013
Mary Anne Barkley, Co-founder and Owner
Artist
Set the gallery for opening and closing hours once a month, count and handle money from the visitor purchases, greet and direct visitors to sign-in book, log personal inventory, install and take down personal artwork, participate in gala openings such as serving food for guests, take phone calls and answer visitor questions
New York & Company at Edgewater Mall, Biloxi, MS 9/2012-present
Deanna Eggen, Store Manager
Sales Associate
Balance cash register, sell merchandise and credit card, set floor, sensor freight, promo changes
Davis & Crump: Attorney at Law, Gulfport, MS 1/27/2013-5/16/13
Beverly Holder, Supervisor
Legal Assistant
Client assistance via phone calls, screen prospective clients, complete paperwork, request and order medical records, file
WLOX: TV Station 12/12
Sub-Receptionist
Darlene Duffano, Supervisor
Take and transfer phone calls, fill coffee pot, manage in-going and out-going mail, welcome guests
Holiday Inn 5/2011-11/2011
Michael Couch, Supervisor
Waitress
Serve guests, run tray to rooms, prepare appetizers, serve at banquets
Art Museum: University of Southern Mississippi 1-6/2010
Jan Siesling, PhD., Former Museum Director
Work-study: Museum assistant and docent
Organize/update permanent collection inventory, assist the director in the handling of artwork; greet visitors, answer phone calls, guard artwork, prepare exhibitions, provide an environment of hospitality
Subway at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS 10-12/2008
Mario/Ceci, Supervisors
Sandwich Artist
Prepare sandwiches, wrap sandwiches, clean
Aviano Base Pool: Outdoor Recreation Summer 2005/6
Marlyn Quade, Supervisor
Recreational Aid
Answer phone calls, notify lifeguards regarding storms, balance cash register, maintain the snack bar, schedule pool parties, keep office/ picnic area clean, schedule swim lessons, keep track of kids who pass the “deep-end test”
Bitburg Multimedia Center: COMM Squadron Summer 2003
Ssgt Bonnie White, Supervisor
Summer Hire: Front Desk Receptionist
Answer and connect phone calls, schedule appointments, photograph passport pictures, organize files, keep the office clean
Computer Knowledge
Creative Cloud
Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere
Adobe Illustrator and InDesign
3DsMax
Microsoft Word, Excell and Powerpoint
Outlook, Google, Hotmail, Gmail
Social media
PC, Mac, Google Chromebook
Iphone and apps
Comprehension languages: American, Italian, Tagalog, German
Hobbies: Piano, Swimming
Volunteer Experience
Belgican’s restaurant mural: D’Iberville, MS
Front desk operator/ docent: George Ohr O’Keefe Museum: Biloxi, MS
Family Support Center receptionist: Biloxi, MS
Airman’s Attic: Biloxi, MS
Theatre N at Nemours: Wilmington, DE
Thrift Shop: Aviano AFB
Aviano High School Gymnasium Mural
Aviano AFB Chapel: Mural and Wall Restoration
Club Beyond: Service Projects in Slovakia and Czech Republic
Exhibitions
2021 November. Gulfport Galleria Nude exhibition. Gulfport, MS.
2021 Mastercopy exhibition at Gulfport Galleria, Gulfport, MS.
2012 Pop up art exhibit. Jackson, Mississippi.
2010,2011 University of Southern MS, Juried Student Exhibition, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA
2008 Pratt Institute, Video premiere, Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, Lucca, Italy
2007 Art Loop, featured artist at Immagine Studios, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
2007 Delaware College of Art and Design, Student Exhibition, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
2005,2006,2007 Creative Connections, Student Exhibition, Oberwesel, Germany
