I DID.
VisualArtist
Coder
Multimedia Professor
GraphicDesigner
WebDesigner
VideoArtist
I REFLECT.
MFA, Florida Atlantic University, FL, 2015
BA, College of Santa Fe, NM, 2000
Work Experience
Astrologist, Green Dragon Astrology, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 2020-
Creates 13 Sign-Sidereal Astrology charts that including 13 Star Sign of Ophiuchus. Offers photos from Astronomy iPhone Application, Shamanic Astrology, and Numerology.
Multimedia Professor, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, FL, 2015-2017
Created syllabi for Multimedia Graphics, Multimedia Video Editing, Multimedia Design, and Web Design Courses. Operated projector for presentations. Updated software and worked with IT for computer maintenance. Assigned multimedia projects and evaluated student results.
Digital Art Teacher, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL, 2016
Taught Exploration in Digital Painting. Taught composition and the process of digital collage.
Internship, Hacklab, Boynton Beach, FL, 2015
Coded Audio/Video Raspberry Pi projects, Solar projects, and Arduino projects. Set up projector for presentations. Helped create the layout and maintain workspaces. Assisted members with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other equipment. Assisted with Hacklab events and educated visitors.
Graduate Teacher, Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, 2015
Taught undergraduate course Fundamentals of Multimedia. Evaluated academic performances.
Website Designer, Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, 2014-2015
Designed graphics, maintained, and programmed website for the Department of Florida Atlantic University School of Communication and Multimedia Studies. Maintained Wavelengths for the Broadcasting Department and updated the South Florida Journal links.
Multimedia Tutor, Florida Atlantic University, Davie, FL, 2013-2014
Monitored Computer Labs and assisted undergraduate students with all related multimedia software.
Education
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Media, Technology, and Entertainment, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2015
Graphic and Web Design Certificate, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, FL, 2011
Painting and Ceramics Courses, Santa Fe Community College, Santa Fe, NM, 2005, 2006
Master of Arts in Art Therapy Courses, Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM, 2003
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art, College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, 2000
Conservation Science Courses, ICONS: Institute for Conservation Biology, Tuscany, Italy, College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, 1999
Photojournalism, Salt Institute for Documentary Studies at Maine College of Art, Portland, ME, 1998
Sociology Major, Art Minor, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, 1996-1998
Scholarships + Awards
Member of Phi Kappa Phi, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2015
President’s List, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth, FL, 2011
Dean’s List, College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, 1998, 2000
Art Scholarship, College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, 1998, 2000
Fishback Art Scholarship, Rollins College, Winter Park, FL, 1997
Art Shows + Publications + Interviews
Green Dragon Astrology Interview, Australia RadioFM88, 2021
Reviewer, Raspberry Pi By Example, PACKT Publishing, UK, 2016
Metatron’s Cube, New and Now Armory Art Show, West Palm Beach, FL 2016
Orb City, Graduate Art Show, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2015
Keepsake Box, Adafruit Community Blog, New York City, NY, 2014
Ariel View, Florida Atlantic Biennial Faculty Art Show, Boca Raton, FL, 2013
Dyana, Remarque, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL, 2013
My Coffeehouse Gallery Art Show, Palm Beach Post, West Palm Beach, FL, 2008
Featured Artist, Palm Beach Life, Palm Beach, FL, 2005
Volunteer Experience
Food Pantry, Boca Helping Hands, Boca Raton, FL, 2012
Museum, Photographic Centre, West Palm Beach, FL, 2009
Library, Compass Center, Lake Worth, FL, 2008
Art Library, Armory Art Center, West Palm Beach, FL, 2007
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