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| Education |
| 2003 - 2006 |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Masters of Fine Arts- Studio Art, Emphases in Photography/ Digital Arts |
| 1998 - 2003 |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Bachelor of Science in Art, Photography Minor |
| 2002 |
University of Galway Ireland |
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| Academic Appointments |
| 2006 – present |
Academic Staff, Viterbo University, La Crosse, WI
Teaching Web design and flash animation |
2006 –2009 |
Lecturer, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Teach a variety of classes in the photography minor for the Art Department including: “Introduction to Photography,” “Photography Appreciation,” “Digital Photography,” “Photojournalism/Documentary Photography” and the senior capstone, “Seminar in Photography.” Provide academic advising for students in the photography minor, attend weekly staff meetings, serve on committees and engage in the business of the department. Manage both the digital lab and multi-room analog darkroom including ordering and stocking materials. Organize student work-study schedules, supervisor lab workers, and serve as a conflict manager. |
| 2004 - 2006 |
Academic Staff, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, Edwardsville, IL
Taught “Introduction to Photography” and managed the digital and multi-room analog dark room including ordering and stocking materials. |
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Other Projects |
| 2000 – present |
Freelance – Photography, Web design, Video, Artist Consultant. |
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Ovation Marketing, 2006 - 2009
Worked on projects for Hershey, Budweiser and AiroTecnologies. Did a wide range of tasks including: photography, color retouching, prepping for print and web, assisting on location, lighting, and computer management. |
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Michael Lieurance Photography, 2009
Assisted in photo-shoot for Harvest Moon at Chileda in La Crosse. Harvest Moon is redesigning their website and brochures. |
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Sprint Systems of Photography, 2004 - 2009
Worked at national conferences as a representative for the company. |
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bythewaves.org, 2006
Designed the website helped in the early stages of the development process. The organizations goal is to help preserve the cultural identity and heritage of Ghana, West Africa through arts, music, and education. |
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NovaColor, 2005
Worked directly with NovaColor to design and create the companies website. |
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Special Olympics La Crosse
Photograph local events including: DuRunRun, Polar Plunge, and Camp Shriver. |
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Freelance Photography
Photograph weddings, portraits, teach individuals how to design websites and approaches for starting individual businesses. |
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My Personal Photography takes up most of my time with the creation of large multi image constructions that take months to assemble. |
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| Representations |
| 2007 – present |
Ellen Curlee Gallery - St. Louis, MO |
| 2005 – present |
Sprint Systems of Photography, Inc. - Pawtucket, RI |
| 2006 –2008 |
Xen Gallery - St. Louis, MO |
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| Collections / Permanently Displayed |
| 2009 |
Sprint Systems of Photography, Inc. |
| 2007 |
Washington University |
| 2006 |
NovaColor, Inc. Gallery |
| 2006 |
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville |
| 2005 |
Sprint Systems of Photography, Inc. |
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| Selected Exhibitions / Publications / Gallery Talks |
| 2009 |
AS220
Providence, RI |
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Arthouse at the Jones Center
Austin, TX
5x7 |
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Lecture at Logan High School, LaCrosse WI
Increasing students awareness of the fine arts |
| 2008 |
Snap To Grid
Los Angeles Center For Digital Art
Los Angeles, CA |
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Spirit of America II Dec. 2008.
David J. Marcou |
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“Meet Bill”
Starring Aaron Eckhart and Jessica Alba
Photographs used in the movie. |
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West Salem Middle School
Mentor for the job shadow program, LaCrosse WI |
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UW-L Department of Art, Faculty Exhibition
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI |
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This Land: Landscape Photography
Invitation by Jim Cook, Curator
Edwardsville Art Center |
| 2007 |
New American Talent: the 21st Exhibition
2 year traveling show
Galveston Arts Center – Galveston, TX |
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ReFresh Print Biennial II
Global Networks & Intimate Exchanges
Dickinson State University Art Gallery
Dickinson, ND |
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New American Talent: the 21st Exhibition
2 year traveling show
Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX
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New American Talent: the 21st Exhibition
2 year traveling show
TX A&M University – College Station, TX
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ReFresh Print Biennial II
Global Networks & Intimate Exchanges
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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ReFresh Print Biennial II
Global Networks & Intimate Exchanges
University of Wisconsin-Stout |
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| 2006 |
Society for Photographic Education: Members' Newsletter. "Member News." Page 6, Spring, 2006. |
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"Madison National"
Madison - Morgan Cultural Center
Madison, Georgia
Juror, David Houston, Chief Curator of the Ogden Museum, New Orleans |
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Solo Exhibition
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI |
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ReFresh Print Biennial II
Global Networks & Intimate Exchanges
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2 year traveling show |
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Xen Gallery
St. Louis, MO
Invited Exhibition |
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Society for Photographic Education: Members' Newsletter. "Member News." Page 6, Spring, 2006. |
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Contemporary's Flat Files
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, MO
Selected Group Showing |
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New American Talent: the 21st Exhibition , 2 year traveling show
Arthouse at the Jones Center, Contemporary Art for Texas
Juror, Aimee Chang - Exhibition Coordinator and Assistant Curator at
the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles |
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Mad Art Gallery
St. Louis, Missouri
Selected Group Exhibition |
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The Telegraph. "Ex-Cellent" Vol.171, No. 44 Monday, February 27, 2006. |
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Gallery Talk
Jacoby Art Center
Alton, Illinois |
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Jacoby Art Center
Alton, Illinois
Invited Group Exhibition |
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"sLowlife"
Washington, DC
Collaborative Project, traveling show |
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"SIUE Graduate Art Exhibition"
Edwardsville, Illinois
Juror, Eric Lutz - Curator at Saint Louis Art Museum |
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| 2005 |
"Art St. Louis XXI, The Exhibition"
St. Louis, Missouri
Juror, Christian Rattemeyer - Curator at Arties Spaces in New York |
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"Continued Colonies: The New Human Landscape"
St. Louis, Missouri
Group Exhibition |
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"The Inaugural Juried Exhibition"
Jacoby Art Center
Alton, Illinois
Juror, Ivy Cooper - Department Chair and Professor of Art History,
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville |
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"Open Space: Art of the Landscape"
Art Saint Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
Juror, Michael Eastman - Photographer, St. Louis, Missouri |
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"SIUE Annual Graduate Art Exhibition"
Edwardsville, Illinois
Juror, Dawn Nash - Owner / Director Xen Gallery |
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| Awards and Scholarships |
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Honors Convocation Award, Friends of Art Honors Award in Studio Arts, Southern Illinois
University, Edwardsville |
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Friends of Art Award "SIUE Annual Juried Graduate Show" New Wagner Gallerygiven by: Eric Lutz - Curator at Saint Louis Art Museum |
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Award "The Inaugural Juried Exhibition" given by: Ivy Cooper, Jacoby Art Center Alton, Illinois |
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Honors Convocation Award "SIUE Annual Awards Ceremony Edwardsville, Illinois |
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Art Service Award "SIUE Annual Juried Graduate Show" New Wagner Gallery given by: Dawn Nash - Owner / Director Xen Gallery |
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Friends of Art Award |
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Big Foot Gallery Award |
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Max Winter Memorial Scholarship |
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Behind Brewery Gallery Award |
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Four time NCAA National Champions team track and field |
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Three time NCAA All-American track and field pole vault |
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| Professional Membership / Organizations / Community service |
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College Art Association |
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Society for Photographic Education |
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Madison County Arts Council |
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Art St. Louis |
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Special Olympics-
Volunteer
La Crosse, WI |
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By the Waves
Volunteer Web Designer & Consultant |
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