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DIPLOMA
2016
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Photography | Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA
CERTIFICATE
2022
On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator 2.0 | Indiana Arts Commission | Bloomington, IN
Arts Integration Learning Lab | Indiana Arts Commission & Indiana Dept. of Education | Muncie, IN
2021
On-Ramp Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator | Indiana Arts Commission | West Lafayette, IN
Therapeutic Art Life Coach | Udemy (Transformation Academy) | Clearwater Beach, FL
2017
Adobe Illustrator: Mastering the Fundamentals | Udemy (Infinite Skills) | San Francisco, CA
Adobe InDesign | Udemy (Infinite Skills) | San Francisco, CA
Product Photography | Photigy | Saratoga, CA
2016
Antiquities Trafficking & Art Crime | University of Glasgow |Scotland, UK
2003
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | Freedom Academy | Kendallville, IN
1999
Medical Transcription | At-Home Professions | Fort Collins, CO
GRANTS
2021
On-Ramp 2021 - Greater Lafayette, Indiana Arts Commission, Indianapolis, IN
AWARDS
2011
"Joy Rides - Cords," Second Place, SOZO Art Studio & Gallery Art Exhibit, Kendallville, IN
2009
"Frog Prince," First Place, Art Association of Noble County art show, Kendallville, IN
2019
"Eclectically Yours, Tanya," South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
2013
"Automobile as Art," Whitewater Valley Arts Association, Inc. Rushville, IN
2012 - 2013
Work Featured. SOZO Art Studio & Gallery. Kendallville, IN
2011
"Art Exposed," A.R.T., Inc. Member’s Show, Kendallville, IN
2010
"Photo Exhibit/Up," Visual Faith, Albion, IN
2011
BILLBOARD - Tombstone Trail Advertisement, Kendallville & Auburn, IN
2010
BILLBOARD - Tombstone Trail Advertisement, Kendallville, Ligonier & Auburn, IN
2011
ART FAIR - "Art on Main," Kendallville, IN
2010
ART FAIR - "Art on Main," Old Time Photo Booth, Kendallville, IN
2018
"Untitled" Still-Life (oranges), Broken Plate. Ball State University.
2010 - 2014
Tombstone Trail website, Noble County Visitors’ Bureau.
2014
“Northern Indiana’s Tombstone Trail Tells Tales of the Departed.” Hidden Gems. Indiana Landmarks
2013
"Promoting Passion." Brooke Shaden. (top 100 #52)“2013: A Year in Photos.
“Kid City in Photos,” Life KPC News. Front page, C1-C2
Tombstone Trail. Rack Card. Noble County Visitor’s’ Bureau (graphic designer of card)
“Glowing Memorial,” Biz Buzz. Indianapolis Star. Section E.
“Monument Business Opens”, Evening Star. A2
Tombstone Trail, Visit Noble County: Visitors’ Guide. KPC News. 15
Northern Lights Possible this Weekend, WANE 15 news
2012
“Central Noble Theatre Company Wows Audience During 25th Anniversary Show”. Albion New Era
Tombstone Trail promotional brochure, Noble County Visitors’ Bureau
“Tombstone Trail.” Visit Noble County: Visitor’s Guide; KPC News; 13
Tombstone Trail, Out & About: What’s hot in local arts and entertainment. Journal Gazette.
Tombstone Trail Tour Guide Books, Noble County Visitors’ Bureau. (complete graphic designer)
The Northern Lights could be seen in Fort Wayne, WANE 15 news
2011
Forecasting the Northern Lights. WANE 15 news
Tombstone Trail, Rack Card, Noble County Visitors’ Bureau
Tombstone Trail, Take 2, News-Sun. A1 & 6
2010
Cemetery Tours tell stories of famous, Infamous-Tales of The Tombstone Trail, History Underfoot. KPC News
“Tombstone Trail” Albion New Era
Tombstone Trail: Walking in Their Path, Tour Guide Book, Noble County Visitors’ Bureau.
“Tombstone Trail.” Newspaper Insert. Noble County Visitors’ Bureau. KPC News
“Tombstone Trail.” Rack Card. Noble County Visitors’ Bureau.
“Here Lies History: The Tombstone Trail Cemetery Tour.” Northern Indiana Lakes: 5, 42-43.
Private Collections in the United States
2011
Halloween Walk, Creepy Photo Booth, Kendallville, IN
2010
Art on Main, Old Time Photo Booth, Kendallville, IN
"Smile Project," Visual Faith, Albion, IN
2019
"Eclectically Yours, Tanya," South Suburban College, South Holland, IL
2004
"Preserving Your Family Photos: Digitizing Your Historical Photographs," Willennar Genealogy Center, Auburn, IN
ARTS
2018 – 19
Summit Film Collective |Board Member| Fort Wayne, IN
2019
Art Nxt Level | Member | Chicago, IL
2017 – 18
Fort Wayne Women’s Art Coalition | Member | Fort Wayne, IN
2015 – 16
Whitewater Valley Art Association | Member | Connersville, IN
2013 – 14
American Society of Media Photographers | Member | San Francisco, CA
2013 – 15
Albion Community Theatre (ACT) | Board Member-At-Large | Albion, IN
2010 – 12
Advancing Regional Talents (A.R.T.) Inc. | Member | Kendallville, IN
2010 – 14
Visual Faith | Photographer Member | Kendallville, IN
COMMUNITY
2003 – 14
Galloway – Prentice Chapter | Organizing Secretary, Historian, Vice Regent | Kendallville, IN
Organizing Secretary - I was responsible for filing paperwork for the start-up of the local chapter. I maintained the records of all meetings. Filed reports with Regent and helped lead the chapter. I was also in charge of design and producing of the monthly newsletter; designing the chapter yearbook (chapter book won awards).
Historian - I photographed and maintained the chapter scrapbooks (awards won).
Vice Regent - Assisted the Regent with all duties of the chapter operation. Conducted meetings in the absence of the Regent
2000 – 06
Corunna Volunteer Fire Department | Auxiliary | Corunna, IN
VOLUNTEER
2019 – 24
Shadarobah Horse Rescue | Graphic Designer & Animal Care | Auburn, IN
Photographer - Capturing images to be used on promotional material and animal documentation.
Graphic Designer - Rack Cards, Table Tents, Forms, T-Shirt Graphics. Maintain the website content and making sure the site remained clean and true to branding.
Animal Care - Assist with the care of all the rescued animals: horses, dogs, cats, goats, pigs, chickens, etc.
2019 – 22
Random Acts of Restoration | Restoration Artist | Facebook Group
2010 – 13
Tombstone Trail | Photographer, Graphic Designer, Social Media Assistant, & Team Coordinator | Kendallville, IN
Photographer - Capturing the images to be used on all the promotional material.
Graphic Designer - Rack Cards, Tour Booklets for both print and web. Maintain the website content and making sure the site remained clean and true to branding. Assisted on the marketing of the program on Facebook.
Social Media Assistant - Build, design and maintain website; construct images and/or graphics and content for social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook & Instagram)
Team Coordinator - Coordinate all the volunteers for the project. This consisted of weekly check-ins to verify project progress, researching needs, assisting in meeting conduction for a tourism trail that spanned over 85 miles.
MENTORSHIPS
2021
Local teenager interested in developing photography skills
2016
Local adult interested in constructive criticism of work and skills building
2015
Local art student sought knowledge and critique of work before homework submission
2022
AI, Empathy & Ethics | University of California, Santa Cruz, CA
2021
Joeel & Natalie Rivera, Victoria Hawkins and Transformation Services - Therapeutic Art Life Coach
2019
Joyce Maynard - How to Write a Personal Essay
Joyce Maynard - Writing Your Story
Brooke Shaden - Creating a Fine Art Series
2018
Tabatha Coffey - How to be Bold, Resilient & Better than Ever
2017
Lindsay Adler - Creative Photography Challenge
Lindsay Adler - How to Photograph and Flatter Skin Tones
Rick Friedman - Quick Location Lighting
Joe McNally - Lighting, Logistics, & Strategies for a Life in Photography
Brooke Shaden - Fine Art Photography: The Complete Guide
Brooke Shaden - Simple Backdrops for Compositing
2016
Lindsay Adler - Fine Art vs Fashion
Lindsay Adler - From Shoot Through Photo Editing: Fashion Retouch
Lindsay Adler - Posing for Curvy Women
Peter Hurley - The Headshot
Brooke Shaden - Fine Art vs Fashion
2015
Lindsay Adler - Cost-Effective Creative Shoots
Lindsay Adler - Studio Lighting 101
Kelly Brown - Newborn Photography Bootcamp
2014
Lindsay Adler - Location Lighting 101
Sue Bryce - Confront Your Challenges
Sue Bryce - Fashion Photography Posing & Lighting
Sue Bryce - Pitch Your Work to Sell
Sue Bryce - Portrait Startup
Sue Bryce & Felix Kunze - The Portrait Lighting Challenge: Natural vs Studio
Sal Cincotta - Master the Business of Photography
Amanda Diaz - DIY Fashion and Editorial Photography
Vanessa Van Edwards - Master Your People Skills
Lou Freeman - Lighting for Boudoir & Glamour
Felix Kunze - Fashion Photography Posing & Lighting
Brooke Shaden - How to Transform a Photoshoot for $10 or Less
Brooke Shaden - Fine Art Compositing
Brooke Shaden - Fine Art Photography
2013
Lindsay Adler - Creative Studio Lighting
Chuck Arlund - Hack Your Light
Kelly Brown - Newborn Posing
Sue Bryce - 28 Days of Portrait Photography
Sue Bryce & Kelly Brown - Bumps to Babies: Photographing Motherhood
Sue Bryce & Lara Jade - Experimental Portraits
Vanessa Joy - Yoga for Photographers
Joey L - Commercial Portraiture
Scott Robert Lim - Crazy Stupid Light
Blair Phillips - Senior Photography: Break the Mold
Brooke Shaden - Fine Art Portraits
Jasmine Star – Restart
Benjamin Von Wong - Anatomy of an Epic Photograph