Education:
2017, Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
Masters of Fine Arts, Drawing and painting
2007, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Masters of Arts, International Relations
2002, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
Bachelors of Fine Art, Sculpture
Graduated with Departmental Honors
President, Art Alliance 1999-2002
Member of Visual Art Society and JSU Potter's Guild
Awards:
2016, Margie P. Patterson Memorial Award, Columbus Artists Guild Member's Show
2011, Award for success of mobile development initiative
2011, Certificate of Recognition, General, US Army MCoE, successful design initiative
2010, HQ USAFE Civilian of the Year/Senior Level
2009, Certificate of Commendation, US Air Forces Europe, public relation campaign
2008, HQ USAFE Civilian of the Quarter/Senior Level
2002, Departmental Honors, JSU College of Arts and Sciences
2002, Outstanding Artist of the Year, JSU Art Department
2001, First place, Sculpture Category, JSU Juried Student Show
2000, First place, 21st Annual Miniworks on Paper international competition
Artist Residencies:
2003, Work study, Arrowmont School of Art & Craft, Gatlinburg, TN
Professional Experience:
2010-present, Illustrator, US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
2007-2010, Design Chief, Command Presentations, US Air Forces Europe
2003-2007, Visual Information Specialist, US Air Force (active duty)
2003, Art supply specialist, Arrowmont School of Arts & Craft, Gatlinburg, TN
2001-2002, Sculpture lab technician, Jacksonville State University
1999-2001, Photo and computer lab technician, Jacksonville State University
Exhibitions:
2017, Columbus Artists Guild Member’s Show, Columbus Public Library, Columbus, GA
2016, Columbus Artists Guild Member’s Show, Illges Gallery, Columbus, GA
2010, 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Ramstein Officers Club, Ramstein, Germany
2008, 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, Ramstein Officers Club, Ramstein, Germany
2007, Ramstein Arts and Craft Exhibit, Ramstein Arts & Craft center, Ramstein, Germany
2003, Visual Art Society Member's Show, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2002, 23rd Annual Miniworks on Paper, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2002, JSU Juried Student Art Exhibit, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2001, 22nd Annual Miniworks on Paper, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2001, JSU Juried Student Art Exhibit, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2000, 21st Annual Miniworks on paper, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2000, JSU Juried Student Art Exhibit, Hammond Gallery, Jacksonville, AL
2000, Potter's Guild Earth and Fire, Mary G. Hardin Center for Cultural Arts, Gadsden, AL