EDUCATION
The College of Wooster: Wooster, Ohio. Bachelor of Arts (Expected May 2009)
Major: Studio Art
Study Abroad: Siena, Italy (Summer 2006)
Junior Independent Study: (Spring 2008) “In Sheep’s Clothing: Humans and the Wool Bearing Animal”
Independent Study: (in progress) Knitting and the Internet.
Research: United Kingdom (Summer 2008). Attended the conference In the Loop: Knitting Past, Present, and Future.
EXPERIENCE
Anezka Media and Stitch Cleveland Internship, Lakewood, OH (2008)
• Served as an assistant to author, Shannon Okey.
• Interned for a publisher of craft and fiber books
• Performed research for fiber and craft publications.
• Gained experience in editing
Social Entrepreneurship Internship, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH, (Spring 2008)
• Selected to serve on a team with three other students.
• Developed a business plan for a local nonprofit organization.
• Worked closely with the Executive Staff to create venture that would produce a stable revenue stream.
Barista and Server, Tulipan Hungarian Pastry, Wooster, OH (Summer 2008-present)
• Assisted in general operations for a small pastry shop.
• Obtained skills in gourmet food preparation and serving.
Sales Associate, Macy’s Central, Canton, OH (2007-2008)
• Gained experience in sales and communication.
Campus Security, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH (2006-2008)
• Obtained skills in communication through operation of the campus switchboard
Teaching Apprenticeship, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH (Spring 2006)
• Assisted Professor Marina Mangubi with her Introduction to Painting class
Camp Counselor and Lifeguard, Camp Hamwi, Danville, OH, (Summer 2005)
• Served as a camp counselor for diabetic children, ages 6-17
• Oversaw the pool facilities
PUBLICATIONS
Yarn Forward Magazine (KAL Media), Review of In the Loop: Knitting Past, Present, and Future conference. To be published April 2009.
ACTIVITIES
Community Art Connection, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH (2009-present). Co-founder and Vice President
English as a Second Language, Gault Family Learning Center, Wooster, OH (2007)
Inter-Greek Council, Independent Member, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH (2007)
Fighting Scot Marching Band, Band Manager, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH (2005-2006)
Ultimate Frisbee Club Team, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH (2005-2006)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in PC and MAC operating systems, Microsoft Office. Familiar with Photoshop.
Language: Basic proficiency in Spanish.
Art and Craft: Experience in knitting, sewing, painting, drawing, printmaking, screenprinting, and bookmaking.
