Curriculum Vitae
Kirksville, MO 63501
EDUCATION
2024
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts, with a concentration in Ceramics; Minor in Art History. Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, Cumulative GPA 3.20/4.00.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2024
Truman State University, Independent Study: Glaze Composition, Kirksville, MO, Student Led Research
Understanding glaze ingredients and their relationships to one another in cone 10 reduction.
Truman State University Grants-in-Aid of Scholarship and Research, Kirksville, MO, Student Led Research, Amount - $686
Explored ashes as a glaze ingredient, developed several glazes, and conducted solo kiln firings.
Truman State University, Student Research Conference, Kirksville, MO,
Mentor, Dr. Heidi Cook
Hermaphoroditus, Gender, and Sexuality in Ancient Rome: A Journey of Acceptance
HONORS & AWARDS
Truman State University, STEM Talent Expansion Programs (STEP) Scholarship, Fall 2019-Spring 2022
Truman State University, Vice President for Academic Affairs List, Fall 2019, Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2024, Fall 2024
EXHIBITIONS
2025
Spilling the Tea Mug Exhibition, juried by Catherine Futter, Jane's Art Center, New Smyrna Beach, FL
Wichita National All Craft Media Exhibition, juried by Catherine Futter, Mark Arts, Wichita, KS
Pots-n-Prints Juried Exhibition, juried by Laura Romer Huckaby, University of Texas Permian Basin, Odessa, TX
99 Bottles, juried by Rachel Rearick, Florida CraftArt, St. Petersburg, FL
11th Annual Dirty South Cup Call And Competition, juried by Chris Pate, River Oaks Square Arts Center, Alexandria, LA
2024
Magic, Myth, and Mud, Solo Capstone Exhibition, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Student Juried Show, juried by Lorena Molina, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Group Exhibition, Fall 2024, Summer Grants-in-Aid of Scholarship and Research
(GIASR) results, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
2023
Strong Foundations Show, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Student Juried Show, juried by Madeleine LeMieux, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
BIBLIOGRAPHY
2024
Midwestern Heat, Poetry, Prose, and Art Magazine
Issue Two (2024), selected digital illustration: midwest autumn
2021
Windfall, Truman State University's Student-Run Literary Magazine
2021 Edition, three selected digital illustrations: Glimpsey, It's Got Hands, and On the Surface of a Man
2020
Windfall, Truman State University's Student-Run Literary Magazine
2020 Edition, three selected digital illustrations: Doss, Can, and Wobble
SKILLS
Languages
German, 10 years experience. Proficient in Reading, Writing, and Listening. Competency in Speaking.
Ceramics
3 years of ceramic experience. Wheel throwing, trimming, wedging. Proficient in Hand-building. Measuring and mixing up and sieving glazes, stains, terra sig, and majolica, as well as developing and adjusting a glaze recipe. Repairing a kiln element with pins, and testing kiln elements with a multimeter. Diverse firing range, low fire, high fire, oxidation and reduction. Knowledge in firing kilns: gas cone 10, electric 04
downdraft Olympia gas kiln (cone 10 reduction), cart gas Bailey kiln (cone 10 reduction), electric top-loading LL kiln (bisque firing), computerized top-loading Skutt Kiln (cone 04/6 oxidation).
Computer Skills
Computer proficiency, Typing skills, Google Drive, Photoshop, Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
Social Skills
Leadership experience, Communication, Strong work ethic, Creative problem-solving abilities, Adaptability, and Collaboration.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Admin Coordinator, Marshalls, Kirksville, MO 63501
July 2025 - Present
Managed and streamlined daily financial operations, including cash office procedures and bank deposits, and oversaw logistics such as ordering and record-keeping. Additionally, served as on-duty coordinator, guiding staff and assisting with new employee training and orientation.
Markdowns Team Lead, Marshalls, Kirksville, MO 63501
December 2024 - Present
Led and motivated a team to achieve project objectives, assigned and delegated responsibilities effectively, provided regular feedback and coaching to team members, and worked with management to plan schedules.
Associate, Marshalls, Kirksville, MO 63501
July 2020 - December 2024
Approached customer service with a positive and hardworking attitude, stayed flexible to meet store needs, used communication skills with associates and customers, organized merchandise, and ensured quick, efficient customer assistance.
Greenhouse Worker, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO 63501
August 2020 - August 2024
Maintained and nurtured various plant species, kept a clean and orderly greenhouse, attended to plants with pests or diseases, and offered educational greenhouse tours.
Ceramics Studio Assistant, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO 63501
Spring 2024
Assisted loading, unloading, and firing kilns, repaired minor issues on electric kilns, and measured and mixed up materials for glazes, stains, terra sig, and majolica. Cleaned and assisted with studio maintenance.
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
2024
Louis Reilly & Allison Achtenhagen, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
2023
Max Henderson, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO