MFA Intermedia

The University of Maine, Orono Maine   - Completion Expected in August 2023

Thesis: (Virtual Worlds - Embodiment and Their Potential to Disrupt Social Constructs) Defense Scheduled for August 2023

 

BFA - Concentration in Sculpture and Printmaking

Minor Art History

University of Maine, Orono Maine  - 2018

 

AAS - Advertising & Commercial Art

Genesee Community College, Batavia New York - 1991

All Smalls Group Exhibition

Group Exhibition - Rock and Art Shop - Bangor, Maine - 2014 - 2022

 

Graduate Symposium: Juried Exhibition

University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2019 and 2021

 

Light Bright

University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2020

 

Encased

Group Exhibition - University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2020

 

Multifarious with Parameters

Group Exhibition - Top of the Nine /University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2019

 

In the Studio as in Life

Group Exhibition -  Danforth Gallery, University of Maine - Augusta, Maine - 2019

 

Domestisty Exhibition

Group Exhibition - COESPACE / University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2018

 

Dean of Students’ Exhibition

University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2018

 

Senior Exhibition

Group Exhibition - University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2017

 

Student Exhibition: Juried

Group Exhibition - University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2015, 2016, 2017

 

Art Haus Gallery

Group Exhibition - Bangor, Maine - 2013, 2014

 

The Story of the Creative International Juried Exhibition

See| Exhibition Space -  Long Island City - New York - 2013 

 

Waterfalls Art Center

Group Exhibition - Belfast, Maine - 2010

The University of Maine Printmaking Program Student Example Collection - 2016 and 2018

The University of Maine Printmaking Program National Association of Schools of Art and Design Presentation - 2019

Creative Quarterly - Issue 28 - page 27 Fall 2012

The OCD Foundation of Michigan - Newsletter - Summer 2011

ISSUU Avenue Magazine - October 2011 pages 226 - 237 under pseudonym Alexx Fenstalker

University of Maine Senior Exhibition

Two prints were chosen by the Department of Art Faculty to be included in the 2018 Dean of Students’ Exhibition.

CQ29 Competition Winners - Creative Quarterly - Issue 28 - Fall 2012

Elizabeth Graves Fine Arts Award - 2016 and 2017

Graphic Design • Advertising and Marketing • Web Design • 3D Modeling • Audio Video

Editing and Mixing •  Prototype design and production

Illustrator • Photoshop • Lightroom • WordPress • Blender • Maya • Final Cut Pro • Millumin Virtual World Content Creation • Word Press

Word • Excel • Mac OS • Windows OS • Computer Servicing

Laser Cutter Operation • 3D Printer Operation and Maintenance

Painting - Acrylic - Gouache - Water Color • Drawing - Graphite - Pen, Brush, and Ink

Sculpture • Traditional and Non-Tradition Printmaking • Photography

Art-Related

University of Maine, New Media, Orono, Maine - 2021 - 2023

Worked with students one on one, helping bring their NMD capstone projects to fruition.

Adapted in-person and virtual class environments to provide students with productive learning experiences.

Provided software lessons and guidance on materials and tools.

Conducted lessons on the use of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop in the computer lab section.

 

University of Maine, COUGAR, Maine - 2022

Designed infographics and market material for COUGAR and the Student Symposium.

Updated Websites designs for improved access and clarity.

 

Church of Universal Fellowship, Audio Video Technician, Maine - 2021 - 2023

Managed and operated audio and video of Sunday services for in-person guests and remote quests via Zoom. 

Developed new digital-based audio and video equipment and software that

would work effectively with a preexisting audio system.

 

University of Maine, Printmaking Studio Tech, Orono, Maine - 2016 - 2020

Assisted students with their various printmaking projects.

Conducted presentations on combining digital tools with traditional printmaking techniques.

   

University of Maine, IMRC, Orono, Maine - 2018 - 2019

Conducted safety and equipment operation training with IMRC Lab Users.

Designed and created prototypes for IMRC clients and in-house needs.

Maintained equipment and solved issues related to equipment reliability.

Designed Graphics for event promotional material.

 

American Screen Printing, Owner, Cicero, New York - 2001-2005

Managed all aspects of the company, including art creation and operations.

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Promotion Products, Graphic Artist, Cicero, New York - 1998-2001

Design and production of art for small to medium company promotion material.

Maintained software and computers as manager of art services.

 

Eagle Newspaper, Graphic Artist, Syracuse, New York - 1997-1998

Created Art on Mac computer for newspaper Ads.

 

Champion Products, Computer Graphic Artist, Perry, New York - 1991-1993

Created art for printing with traditional drawing board techniques and Mac Computers.

Trained artists with no computer experience how to create computer art successfully.

 

TBF Signs, Artist, and Installer, Batavia, New York - 1990 - 1991

Created signs using hand lettering techniques and vinyl cutter lettering

 

Other

Church of Universal Fellowship, Care Taker, Orono, Maine - 2013-2017

Provided maintenance and cleaning of property and equipment.

 

LL Bean Outlet Store, Assistant Store Manager, Ellsworth, Maine - 2007-2013

Managed operations and staffing.

 

Salmon Hills, General Manager, Redfield, New York - 2005-2007

Managed operation of the resort, including Lodging Services and trail maintenance.

 

Whitewater Challengers, River Guide, Dexter, New York - 1998-2008

Responsible for the safety of up to 7 customers in a raft.

Functioned as a trip leader, overseeing several rafts of customers and guides.

 

United States Army, Infantryman, Schofield, Hawaii - 1993-1997

Served in Guam - Operation: Safe Haven providing security and safety for refugees,

Participated in international training with the militaries of France and Japan.