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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Studio Art | 2026 -Louisiana Tech University, School of Design, Ruston, LA 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Hands-on BFA Studio Art graduate specializing in large-scale fabrication, scenic design, and multi-media installation tech. Combines rigorous artistic training with practical, real-world experience in construction materials (concrete, metal, wood, resin) and theatrical set builds. Proven track record of collaborating on community art projects and managing complex exhibition logistics. Ready to maintain, repair, and advance immersive art environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Fabrication & Construction: Woodworking, Metalwork, Concrete, Plaster casting, Resin/Epoxy, Sewing, Structural Installation.

• Art & Immersive Design: Sculpture, Ceramics, Scenic Design, Exhibition Layout, Painting, Mixed Media.

• Exhibition & Museum Operations: Professional Art Handling, Lighting Design, Gallery Installation, Collection Prep.

• Digital Software: Adobe Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Video Editing, Graphic Design.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Gallery Assistant | Alabama Clay Conference | 2026 

• Executed rapid exhibition installations and struck galleries under tight event deadlines.

• Managed high-value art handling, placement, and secure structural mounting for diverse ceramic sculptures.

Artist Intern | FKJ Galleries/Studio (Frank Kelley Jr.) | 2023

• Spearheaded raw artwork fabrication, precise archival framing, and structural exhibition preparation.

• Managed daily studio logistics, material inventories, and hazardous art chemical/tool safety protocols.

Collaborative Designer | DIY Skate Park Sculpture Project | 2023

• Designed, poured, and sculpted high-durability concrete features for a community-driven public park.

• Partnered with multi-disciplinary teams to merge functional athletic architecture with public art.

Scenic & Set Designer | Strauss Theatre, Monroe, LA | 2022

• Designed, framed, painted, and installed large-scale, award-winning theatrical scenery.

• Partnered with technical directors to ensure structural integrity, electrical/lighting integration, and crew safety.

AWARDS & SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

• Award: Best Third-Year Studio Art Student, Louisiana Tech University (2025)

• Award: Set of the Year, Strauss Theatre Annual Awards (2022)

• Exhibition: Senior Thesis Exhibition, Louisiana Tech University (2026)

• Exhibition: Annual Art Show, Rochester Contemporary Art Center (2026)

• Exhibition: Student Exhibition, Alabama Clay Conference (2026)