Liberal Arts
STUDY ABROAD
University Karlova Praha, Prague, Czech Republic••••• •••••
• International Affairs/Multicultural Education/Fine Arts/Alternative Culture
University Central College, London, England••••• •••••
• Literature
INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Punk in Africa-Keith Jones, Prague, Czech Republic June •••••Oct •••••
Intern
• Worked three weeks on-sight in Prague
• Examined sound files for documentary film
• Collaborated on ideas for editing
• Transcribed audio files into Microsoft documents
• Scanned materials onto CD
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Oasis Ristorante, Des Moines, IA Sept •••••Present
Server
• Market and promote opening of new restaurant
• Organize art show to promote local artists and the restaurant
• Provide exceptional customer relations to ensure satisfaction
Noah’s Ark Restaurant, Des Moines, IA •••••
Server
• Provide solid customer service and assist difficult customers with conflict resolution
• Work effectively with team to ensure repeat business
• Maintain a clean and efficient work environment
Afterschool Arts Program, Des Moines, IA••••• •••••
Ceramics Teacher
• Developed ceramic program for low income children
• Created curriculum that varied semester by semester
• Encouraged multi-cultural atmosphere to inspire unique work
Des Moines Area Community College, Des Moines, IA••••• •••••
Political Ambassador
• Represented DMACC at the World Food Prize
• Attended the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees
• Participated in “On the Hill” event to represent DMACC to Iowa legislators
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ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines, IA••••• •••••
Studio Assistant
• Set up studio for groups of children ages •••••
• Assisted with preparation and finishing work for ceramic pieces
• Discussed and encourage cultural expression through art
ART RELATED EXPERIENCE
Des Moines Art Festival, Des Moines, IA (Juried Show) •••••
East Village Artist’s Coalition, Des Moines, IA •••••
After School Arts Program, Des Moines, IA Summers •••••, •••••
Sister Sangha, Artist’s Halfway House, Des Moines, IA Oct •••••
Dia De Los Muertos Show, Artist’s Halfway House, Des Moines, IA Nov •••••
I Art Mondays, Oasis Ristorante, Des Moines, IA Dec •••••
Greater Iowa Exhibited, Heritage Gallery, Des Moines, IA (Juried Show) Dec •••••Feb •••••
SKILLS
Proficient in Czech and Spanish
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite
Gifted artistically in mixed media, ceramics and textiles
PUBLICATIONS
Roma Roots and the Demand for Social Equality in Central and Eastern Europe
Drake University Honors Magazine, Spring •••••
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Des Moines Art Festival Emerging Iowa Artist (Ceramics) •••••
Mortar Board Honors Society •••••
Guest Speaker, Lending a Voice to Latino/Latina Issues Conference••••• •••••
Equine Rehabilitation and Therapy, Pine Hollow Stables, Altoona, IA •••••Present
