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
2025
Teaching Assistant, Community Education Class, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Assisted in student support and learning through instruction, and helped facilitate
efficiency in the studio. (Firing kilns, making clay, helping instruction)
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
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
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Truman State Bullets Rugby, 2019-2024
President, Match Secretary, Alumni Chair, Treasurer
Coordinated and ran club meetings, organized matches with other colleges and club teams, contacted and worked with alumni for events and fundraisers, collected dues, and maintained budgets and accounts.
Truman State Poetry Club (TruPoets), 2019-2020
President (2019-Spring 2020), Vice President (Fall 2020)
Arranged and ran club meetings, workshopped poetry and prose with members, and organized local poetry readings and events.
Beta Omega Beta, Non-greek social club, Truman State University, 2020-2023
President (2023), Risk Management (2020), Treasurer (2020-2022), Historian (2020)
Oversaw finances, budgets, and dues, educated initiates on our history, documented our events, mitigated risks, organized meetings, and ensured clear communication between executive board members.
Phi Sigma Pi, National Honors Fraternity, Truman State University, 2020-2021
Parliamentarian
Reviewed and applied parliamentary procedures, contributed to policy development and amendments, and served on the disciplinary board.
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
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