SUMMARY

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Dedicated and hard-working mixed media artist, art writer, and emerging gallery curator and organizer. B.F.A. and Honors graduate experienced in gallery operations and public speaking, with a passion for community engagement. Works well both independently and collaboratively. 

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EDUCATION

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Caldwell University; Caldwell, NJ

B.F.A. in Studio Art (Mixed Media Concentration); Minor in Art History

Dec 2024 | summa cum laude, Honors

 

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WORK EXPERIENCE

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The Mueller Gallery, Caldwell University; Caldwell, NJ

Alumnus Curator (initially Student Curator) | May 2024 – Mar 2025

Assistant to the Gallery Director | May 2023 – Jan 2024, May – Jul 2024

• Operational management and curatorial leadership

  • Served as the primary liaison between the gallery director, exhibiting artists and university administration.​

  • Entrusted with comprehensive oversight of the gallery; supervised gallery attendants and worked directly with artists and departmental personnel; maintained the gallery space.

• Communication and public relations

  • Collected and compiled informational materials and forms from artists, as well as created insurance spreadsheets and data sheets for artwork, using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace programs.​

  • Prepared and published press releases, flyers and digital invitations using Adobe Photoshop, Facebook and Instagram.

  • Conducted studio visits and interviews for exhibiting artists; wrote catalog essays for their shows.

  • Created informational presentation videos on exhibitions that were displayed alongside artwork.

• Gallery presentation

  • Collaborated with artists and gallery attendants on the arrangement and installation/deinstallation of artwork, ​display/informational materials, vinyl lettering and lighting.

• Event management

  • Prepared and facilitated artist talks and opening receptions for group and solo exhibitions.

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Arts Access Program, Matheny Medical and Educational Center; Peapack, NJ

Visual Arts Assistant | Mar 2026 – present

• Assisting with the installation of artwork by clients/residents with physical disabilities, in preparation for special events.

• Volunteering my time in support of the exhibition of art as accessible for everyone.​

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Therapeutic Recreation Department, Somerset County Park Commission; Bridgewater, NJ

Program Assistant | Mar 2025 – present

• Assisting participants with special needs during art programs and other recreational activities.

• Supportive of the belief that everyone has the capacity for creativity and imagination.

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Acumen Fiscal Agent (formerly with Public Partnerships, LLC)

Self-Directed Employee | Feb 2024 – present

• Support person for an individual with special needs.

• Providing one-on-one care assisting with essential responsibilities, activities and transportation.

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Freelance mixed media artist

• Professional studio practice

  • Creating artwork of various mediums (including accompanying written descriptions and multimedia presentation videos).​

  • Exhibiting work in solo and group shows at galleries and other community venues.

  • Performing freelance work, including studio visits/interviews for artists, articles and catalog essays for artists' solo exhibitions, and framing of artwork, and photography.

• Publicity and community outreach​

  • Maintaining an artist website and online art portfolio.​

  • Managing news and social media publicity for exhibitions and other creative endeavors.

  • Conducting artist talks for community groups.

  • Directing community art initiatives through the gifting of artwork to individuals, community venues, and religious centers.