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PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT

Self-motivated, driven, and personable leader with over 20 years of experience in the arts, including more than a decade of owning and operating a local gallery  and artist studio workspace. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to perform well  under tight deadlines, I thrive as a team player and am passionate about fostering strong, inclusive communities. 

EXPERIENCE

MarkMakers LLC DBA BrickBox Studios, 2013-Present www.brickboxstudios.com

Manger/Partner

  •     •Manages 22 artists and studios, overseeing daily operations and artist support.

  •     •Organize events, exhibitions, fundraisers, and competitions, fostering community engagement.

  •     •Handle fiscal and administrative tasks

  •     •Coordinate building maintenance and upkeep

  •     •Develop and manage content across website and social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook), driving digital engagement and brand presence.

 

MrSeams, 2020-Present 

www.mrseams.com *NGLCC certified LGBTBE

Head of Creative Sparks/Geek

  • Manage and fulfill customer orders by designing and producing custom embroidery on various products.

  • Create embroidery designs from concept to final product using Adobe products and Bernina software.

  • Photograph products for website content and promotional materials.

  • Develops marketing materials for website and social media platforms.

  • Attend conventions, organizing product displays, managing sales, and processing orders and payments.

 

Queertopia, 2022-Co-Founder 

www.queertopia.art

Artist/Partner

  • Built Website and manages content for the site and marketing platforms, including Instagram and Facebook business page.

  • Organizes and runs community-centered events, speaking engagements, exhibits, and fundraisers.

  • Hosts Redrawing Masculinity, a monthly art class/workshop focused on celebrating and empowering diverse bodies.

  • Collaborates on dozens of paintings representing queer joy to raise funds.

  • Teaches/organizes group and individual art classes.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  •     •Equality Ohio Advocates and Allies, Queer Joy Award – 2024

  •     •Art Show, Hayley Gallery – Fundraiser for Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, 2023

  •     •Greater Columbus Arts Council – $1,700 Grant Recipient, 2023

  •     •Queertopia Art Show – Fundraiser for Trans Lifeline, Published book, 2022

  •     •Open Grands Studio Grant – Artist in Residence, 2022

  •     •Hilton Hotel Projects – Juried Suit Painting, Solo Art Exhibit, and Window Painting, 2022

  •     •Bubly Water Co. – Commissioned Product Commercial, 2021

  •     •Franklinton Alloy Art Space – Juried Commission Mural, 2021

  •     •Hilton Hotel Projects – Juried Artist Feature and Commissioned Mural, 2020-2021

  •     •LEAP/SEA Change Grant – Under the Rainbow Project, 2020

  •     •Greater Columbus Arts Council – $1,500 Grant Recipient, 2020

  •     •World AIDS Day Oraquick Mural – Commissioned Artist, 2019

  •     •Riverside Methodist Hospital – Juried Commission Mural, 2019

  •     •Columbus Alive – Featured Artist, 2019

  •     •Artist in Residence, Cornell University – 2019

 

OUTREACH & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  •     •We The People National Campaign – Panelist, 2024

  •     •Youth Arts Collective – Solo Artist Talk, 2024

  •     •Colgate University – Guest Speaker on Podcast Resistance through Joy, 2024

  •     •Colgate Brown Bag Series – Guest Speaker, 2023

  •     •Transform Ohio – Fundraiser for TransOhio, 2023

  •     •Owens Corning – Trans Day of Visibility Panelist, 2021

  •     •King Ave Church – Trans Day of Remembrance Speaker and Organizer, 2021

  •     •Marsha P. Johnson Tribute – Created Painting for Trans Day of Remembrance, 2020

  •     •Interactive Live Art Installation – Trans Day of Remembrance, 2020

  •     •Wickliffe Elementary – Mural Creator and Gender Creative Group Guide, 2019

  •     •Cornell University – Muralist and Workshop Leader, 2019

 

ORGANIZATIONS & LEADERSHIP

  •     •Co-Founder, Queertopia – 2022-Present

  •     •Creative Director/Co-Founder, Queer Climbing Columbus (501c3) – 2022-2023

  •     •Organizer, Redrawing Masculinity – 2020-Present

  •     •You Will Rise Project – Member, 2018-Present

  •     •Trans Pride March Committee – 2019-2022

  •     •Board Member, Stonewall Columbus – 2017-2021

  •     •Member/Organizer, BrickBox Studios – 2013-Present

  •     •Founder/Owner, That Guy’s Art LLC – 2011-Present

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