
Resume
Relevant Work Experiences
August 2025 - Present
Teaching Assistant
School of Architecture and Design, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
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Assist illustration professor by demonstrating drawing techniques with materials during lessons, including with charcoal, graphite, and ink, to facilitate students’ understanding in their first year of studies
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Provide technical support to animation faculty in preparing slides and videos to demonstrate concepts and historical progress within the field to second year students
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Critique students’ illustrations to encourage improvement and set up supplies for students to test out and explore
August 2025 - Present
Background Development Intern
Ghost View Studios, Lawrence, KS
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Illustrate background layouts for the short film Onetta, based on storyboard panels, script, and the directors’ feedback, complying to living files in preparation for the animation team
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Adapt to the film's style to develop value, color, and final background paintings
August 2024 - Present
Student Ambassador
School of Architecture and Design, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
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Lead tours of the architecture and design buildings to prospective students and parents, providing historical context for the building as well as opportunities including internships, campus organizations, and study abroad
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Aid student recruitment coordinators with writing to prospective students, inviting them to visit campus or send their portfolio; communicate with teachers across Kansas and Missouri
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Provide high school tours, explaining opportunities such as Design Camp and career options
Leadership
August 2024 - Present
Public Relations Officer
Spencer Museum of Art Student Advisory Board
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Collaborate with the Spencer Museum staff to gain knowledge of framing, storing, preparing, and exhibiting artwork
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Create marketing and promotional posters for events hosted by SSAB to promote how the museum serves students
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Plan events and initiatives to engage students with the museum’s current exhibition, such as Student Night; assist with museum-planned events for the public
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January 2025 - January 2026
Co- Founder and President
University of Kansas Illustration Club
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Co-founded the first Illustration Club in the KU School of Design’s history in January of 2025 to create a collaborative space among illustration and animation students to strengthen student professional practices
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Succeeded in fully funding a trip to California for the 2025 Lightbox Expo for 10 students through selling student work at art fairs and galleries across Kansas
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Organize art shows in local spaces downtown, such as Celler Door, Espresso Cat Cafe, and the Union Gallery, resulting in funding for the club and artists
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Tabled at Lawrence Summer Festival to connect with local artists and community; secured doner and sponsor
August 2024 - May 2025
Creative Staff
KJHK Student Radio
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Created promotional art–including stickers, posters, and zines–for the station, using play lists and current shows as inspiration for designs
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Encouraged more students to join creative staff by promoting the station with materials
May 2024 - May 2025
Art Director
University of Kansas French and Italian Club
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Created promotional art for the club and for the department of French, Francophone, and Italian including stickers and t-shirts using research and knowledge gleaned through minor
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Received positive feedback from alumni and donors on designed materials
EDUCATION
Anticipated 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Design - Illustration & Animation
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
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Certificate in Global Awareness
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Certificate in Arts Engagement
Anticipated 2026
Minor in French & Francophone Studies
University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
June 2025
University of Kansas Study Abroad Program, Paris, France
Received the Clyde Jacob Scholarship
Lived with a local family and studied French at Etoile Institut de Langue
Skills
Languages
Software
Proficiencies
French (Intermediate/B1)
Photoshop, Toon Boom Harmony, Illustrator, InDesign, Blender
Visual Development, Environmental Art, Background Painting
