Education
2006-2009 Bachelor of Art, Minor in Spanish, Florida Gulf Coast University, Honors
2004-2006 Associate of Art, Edison College, Honors
2003-2004 Diploma, Cape Coral High School, Honors
Teaching Experience
2011-present
Ceramics Instuctor
Edna Vihel Art Center
- Instructor and program design for Youth Ceramics, Hands In Clay and Beginning Wheel Throwing classes.
2008-2010
Art Instructor
Super Science and Amazing Art
Fort Myers, Naples and Immokalee, Florida
- Program design and instructor of traditional to contemporary art mediums in an experiential learning environment at elementary schools and art leagues.
- Develop and present lectures addressing contextual, historical, and contemporary art practices.
- Placed emphasis on the “real world” applications and contexts of art.
- Facilitated classroom management and addressed individual student needs.
2009
Ceramics Instructor
Bonita Art League
Bonita, Florida
- Instructor and Program design of ceramic techniques and methods for students including group critique.
- Assisted students with problem solving and conceptual development in ceramics.
Work Experience
2009-present
Pajulie Pottery, Artist, Owner
- Development of functional and decorative pottery.
- Production, Design, Exhibition, Sale, and Marketing.
2008-2010
Gallery Assistant
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, Florida
- Conduct gallery talks for visitors explaining the methods, concepts and contexts of traditional and contemporary artists.
- Documentation and preservation of archival collections.
- Presentation, lighting and layout of exhibitions.
- Packing, and shipping of traveling exhibitions.
2007-2009
Ceramic Studio Assistant
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
- Studio management including kiln schedules, firing and loading, glaze mixing and testing, inventory, maintaining OSHA standards
- Utilized familiarity with glaze components and ceramic materials to assist fellow students find technical and aesthetic solutions.
- Assist professor during visiting artist demonstrations and workshops
Related Experience
2010
Spanish Interpreter for Mata Ortiz Potters Demonstration
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
- Interpreting for classes during artist demonstration
- One on one personal interpretation
- Assistance with sales
2008
Presenter/Interpreter/Designer
Potters for Peace Brigade
Nicaragua
- Spanish Interpreter for the brigade
- Collaborate in publishing a manual with team members presenting marketable low technology ceramic designs and techniques.
- Drafted hand-drawn illustrations to eliminate language barriers and improve communication of methods and ideas.
- Develop and conduct series of demonstrations presenting the information to local artists and craftsmen in their studios.
- Design a series of stamps and molds incorporating historical replication methods and cultural heritage imagery for contemporary markets and mass production.
- Perform in-depth research of Nicaraguan history, cultural trends, tourism and economy.
- Recipient of the Department of Research and Programs Award at Florida Gulf Coast University.
2007
Presenter/Author
Spanish Literature Conference
Cuzco, Peru
- Presenter of research thesis based on literature, social and cultural significance of the reconversion of mural paintings portraying indigenous scenes by South American and Mexican artists,
- Recipient of the Department of Research and Program Award at Florida Gulf Coast University
2006-2008
Edison College Library
Fort Myers, Florida
- Cataloging, labeling, reference assistance.
- Patron services, loans, organization.
Exhibitions
2011 Audubon Society, "Gifts of Nature", Phoenix, Arizona
2011 Chandler Center for the Arts, "All AZ Clay", Group Exhibition
2010 Central Arizona College, “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” Group Exhibition
2010 Mesa Community College, Empty Bowls Auction
2010 FGCU; “Holiday Pottery Sale” Group Exhibition
2009 The Art Gallery, “Senor Thesis Show” Group Exhibition
2009 Springfest; “Artesian Exhibition” Group Exhibition 2008 The Art Gallery; “Student Show” Group Exhibition
2008 Theatre Lab Presents; “24 Hour Festival” Group Exhibition
2007 Sydney and Berne Davis Art Center; “13 Sculptors” Group Exhibition
2006 Bob Rauschenberg Gallery; “Student Show” Group Exhibition
Awards
2009 First Place, International Photo Contest, Department of International Services at Florida Gulf Coast University
2008 Department of Research and Programs Award, Florida Gulf Coast University, Pottery in Nicaragua
2007 Department of Research and Programs Award, Florida Gulf Coast University, Spanish Literature Conference
Professional Affiliations and Volunteer
Arizona Clay Association, Member, 2010
Potters s for Peace, Member, 2008
Estero Art League, Estero, Member 2009
Alliance for the Arts, Fort Myers-Volunteer 2007-2009
Sidney and Bern Davis Art Gallery- Volunteer 2007-2009
Lee County Café of Life Soup Kitchen, Volunteer 2008
Educational Concerns For Hunger Organization - Volunteer since 2007
Empty Bowls of SW Florida – Volunteer Artist 2007-present