​Visual Artist Seeks Employment

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​Education

Completed an Associate of Art Degree in Graphic Art at Shoreline Community College   (2011-2013)
Two years of course work at North Seattle Community College emphasizing data processing, biology,
and ecology.  Transcripts available on request.  Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.79.
Certificate in Scientific Illustration from the University of Washington. 2004-2005
Woodland Park Zoo Docent Training ​



Experience

Zoo Keeper, Woodland Park Zoo 1992-2011​



​Field-notebook Style Informational Graphics

​While working in various animal management positions, created temporary graphics for the Savanna Aviary

(Golden Breasted Starling, Violaceous Turaco, Blue-breasted Roller), and the School House (Helmeted Guinea Fowl, Spur-Winged Geese).

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Illustrated a Penguin​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 2009 for a zoo auction (prismacolor pencil and acrylic paint).  Contributed a series of pencil drawings to demonstrate natural penguin behaviors; used in the research station in the Penguin Exhibit, and in a bingo-style game for visiting school groups, "Penguino".​

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Carbon Footprint Block Project 2009​
Provided prismacolor pencil drawings for a set of nesting blocks designed to introduce the carbon footprint concept to children. 

Used in Zoomazium.​

Created an Imaginary Animal 2008​
As a volunteer in the WPZ Creative Department, designed an imaginary animal for the Zoo’s Education Department,

used to teach students about animal adaptations.

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Ostrich Egg   2008
Used India ink to create a Jungle Party auction item. Experimented with other media on ostrich eggs.
 

Art Display in the Education Building    2006
Helped organize a display of Scientific Illustration artists’ work in the Education Building.