Resume
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Photography and Art History, 2016-2020
University of Las Vegas
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Scholarships and Grants
2017-2018 – UNLV Grant
2017-2018 – Devos Fine Arts Scholarship
2017-2018 – Marjorie Francis Laird Scholar
2018-2019 – UNLV Grant
Exhibitions
2019 – Juried Student Exhibition, Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery, UNLV-
Fine Art Prints of Hand of Fate I and Hand of Fate II
2019 - Amanda Browder's "The Land of Hidden Gems" at Grant Hall, UNLV Promotional photographs used as part of the exhibit.
2019 - Memories Fade, Curated Exhibition, Grant Hall Gallery, UNLV.
Fine Art Print of Persistence of Memory, Ancient Gods, and Seeing Ghosts I.
2020- Four Upcoming Co-Curated shows with Vim Magazine and Core Contemporary Art Gallery, Las Vegas NV.
Publications
June 2019 - Vim Magazine
September 2019 - Myssfit Magazine
September 2019 - Album Cover for GCRecords
Experience
Co-Curator and Staff Member, August 2019 – Present
Vim Magazine, Las Vegas Nevada
Gallery Assistant, Jan 2019 – August 2019
Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery, UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada
Worked closely with the art director in maintaining the gallery space. Handled incoming works in preparation for exhibits. Opened and closed the gallery in the absence of the director and handled all inquiries. Provided administrative assistance by answering the phone, taking messages, filing, and running errands. Maintained working knowledge on condition reports and comprehensive knowledge of contemporary art and art history. Prepared gallery space before and after exhibitions. Measured and hung works according to gallery specifications, made placards and properly lighted works. Assisted in packing, moving and storing artworks from closing exhibits.
Darkroom Technician, January 2019-May 2019
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsible for opening and closing the darkroom. Supervised and assisted students with developing film and paper printing. Answered technical questions. Mixed chemicals for developing film and photographs. Made sure that chemicals were regularly tested throughout the shift. Followed safety procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals. Maintained a clean and safe environment for students. Kept record of items checked out and made sure they were returned in the same condition. Ensured that all policies and procedures were adhered to in the lab
Art Assistant to Amanda Browder, January 2019-April 2019
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Worked closely with and provided support and assistance to the artist Amanda Browder with her installation piece at UNLV, “The Land of Hidden Gems.” Set up equipment for studio community days. Assisted members of the public in the proper handling of equipment. Helped with measuring, organizing fabric, sewing and fabricating a large installation work. Photographed the event and advertised with the community.
Freelance Photography Work
Amanda Browder – Installation Artist – Promotional and Gallery Photography
Brent Holmes – Multidisciplinary Artist , Portrait for VIM
Melissa Miller Curley – Quilting Artist, Headshots for Magazines and Exhibitions
Licensing Expo 2019
Southern Nevada CERT
Rebel Safe, UNLV
GC Records, Las Vegas
Dmytro Gnativ – Classical Musician
Voltaire- Musician
Jesse Del Quadro of The Swank Bastards
Global Merchandising Services Ltd
LVIMA (Las Vegas Innovation Marketing Association))
Rodrigo Lara - Sculptor, video assistant
UNLV Fine Arts Social Media