Education
Certification in Google UX Design Specialization, 2024 Masters of Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Ohio University, 2022 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Western Washington University, 2016
Professional Experience UX Designer and Marketing Strategist, Renaissance Financial, Phoenix, Arizona, July 2024-present UX Designer for the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, 2022-2024 Responsible for developing, deploying, and maintaining web content, forms, menus, tools, and widgets to create an engaging user experience. Provided UX recommendations for web and design enhancements using Adobe XD, Illustrator, and Figma for website platforms such as Drupal and WordPress. School of Art + Design Web Content Designer, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 2021-2022 Collaborating with the Ohio University College of Fine Arts to collect data and develop a graphic design website through the Ohio University Drupal platform that will later be developed into a template for other art areas to build of their own. Assisted to build, organize, and archive the old graphic design web content containing data and images from previous alumni and current MFA and BFA students. Working with Squarespace, Webflow, and Drupal. Graphic Illustrator, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 2019-2022 Completed a commission of 480 illustrations for National Institute of Health intervention grant application and pilot studies on children’s comprehension abilities with language impairment. One of the tasks kids complete involves their looking at an image in which two people or animals are interacting and listening to a corresponding sentence. Public Relation Representative for Graphic Design, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 2020-2022 Coordinating promotions and informational tools to recruit possible students to the Graphic Design MFA graduate program. Creating marketing materials and student events to highlight the excitement of being an Ohio University Graphic Design student. Running the Ohio University Graphic Design Instagram and website. Teaching Experience (Instructor of Record) Introduction to Graphic Design, Ohio University, Spring 2021 Investigates the creation of meaning through visual forms: typography, image generation and manipulation, sign/symbol/icon, and visual contrasts. Includes conceptual thinking and creative problem-solving in the integration of meaning and content in the construction of visual form. Emphasis on the use of current graphic generating technologies. Introduction to Graphic Design, Ohio University, Fall 2021 This class was taught virtually over a fall semester-long period. Introduction to Graphic Design, Ohio University, Summer 2021 This class was taught virtually over a seven-week period. Image + Design, Ohio University, Spring 2021 Explores the making of still, moving, informational, and visual culture investigations of images, image systems, and cultural contexts. Students are introduced to lens-based, digital, and analog processes for creating imagery, explorations of various techniques and technologies, as well as applications of color theory. Description + Drawing, Ohio University, Summer, 2020 Introduces drawing and other description processes as an expansive practice and a means for developing perceptual and conceptual thinking skills. Various methods of image-making, three-dimensional modeling, and data-mapping are used as tools for observation and expression. Teaching Experience (Teaching Assistant) Media, Ohio University, (assisted Mark Franz), Fall 2020 Time-based study of motion, light, and sound with emphasis on Web communication and design. Development of working methodologies specific to the nonlinear construction of information for Web-based media technologies. Image + Design, Ohio University, (assisted Mateo Galvano), Spring 2020 Explores the production and design of representational, abstract, and symbolic images. Structure + Space, Ohio University, (assisted Katherine Hampel), Fall 2019 Explores the use of structure and space as physical, conceptual, and organizational practices in contemporary art and design. Students develop their ideas through composition and fabrication, considering issues such as scale, site-specificity, repetition, impermanence, and performativity. Other Teaching Experience Art Instructor, Henry & Mei Art Studio, Sammamish, Washington, 2017 Lead and taught art classes for young children ages four to eleven. Researched and studied specific artists to help children learn and develop new skills. |
Solo Exhibitions
With Due Respect, Trisolini Gallery, Ohio University, March 2022 Wise With Water, Western Washington University, Fiber's Glass Case Exhibition, May - June 2016 Blanket of Paradise, Western Washington University, Omni Room Exhibition, June 2016 Exhibitions Silver Lining, The Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens, Ohio, 2020 International Women's Online Art Exhibition, Twitter, Ohio University, 2020 Precipice, Trisolini Gallery, Athens, Ohio, 2020 Open Studios, Ohio University School of Art + Design, Seigfred Hall, 2019 Open Studios, Ohio University School of Art + Design, Seigfred Hall, 2020 Art Neureau 2017, University of Washington, Fremont Abbey, 2017 Senior Show, Western Washington University, B Gallery, 2016 Steam Plant Exhibition, Western Washington University, Art Hall Exhibition Space, 2016 WWU Suitcase Exhibition, Western Washington University, B Gallery, 2016 Emily Carr Suitcase Exhibition, Emily Carr School of Art & Design, Vancouver, Canada, 2016 Art Drop, Western Washington University, Art Hall Exhibition Space, 2016 Rainier Club Juried Exhibition, Rainier Club, Seattle, Washington, 2015 Essentia Student Exhibition, Essentia, Seattle, Washington, 2015 Bibliography “Daily Inspiration: Meet Sadie Sullivan” Interview, Voyage Magazine, VoyageOhio, Febuary 2022 “Phonebook Collective” Illustration, Athens, Ohio, Winter 2020 “Galileo’s Mind” Illustration, Florence University of the Arts, Blending Magazine, January 2015 Publications Curating Andrea Mancini, Blending Magazine, Published by Florence University of the Arts, 2014 Awards and Grants Full Tuition Waiver and Full Graduate Stipend, Ohio University, 2019-2022 Rudolph Bundas Memorial Scholarship, Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists, 2016 Awarded the Research and Creativities Grant, Western Washington University, 2015 Art Department Scholarship, Western Washington University, 2015 College of Fine and Performing Art Scholarship, Western Washington University, 2015 Scholarship for SAI International Programs, Western Washington University, 2014 Curated Exhibitions Silver Lining, The Ohio University Art Gallery, Athens, Ohio, 2020 Bissextile, Ohio University Weld House, Athens, Ohio, 2020 Precipice, Ohio University Trisolini Gallery, Athens, Ohio, 2020 Twist-Ties, Ohio University Weld House, Athens, Ohio, 2019 Suitcase Exhibition, Western Washington University Experimental Painting Class + Emily Carr School, WWU B Gallery, Bellingham, WA, 2016 Essentia Student Exhibition, Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists, Essentia Seattle, Washington, 2015 Art Drop, Western Washington University, Bellingham, Washington, Spring 2016 Water Colours, Andrea Mancini Exhibition, Ganzo, Florence, Italy, 2014 La Guglia, Jacopo Santini Exhibition, Ganzo, Florence, Italy, 2014 Colors, Variety of Artists, Ganzo, Florence, Italy, 2014 WALKS, Variety of Student Artists, Ganzo, Florence, Italy, 2014 In Studio, Variety of Student Artists, Ganzo, Florence, Italy, 2014 Lecture/Publications/Critiques Visiting artist virtual critque on website design, Meredith College, Spring 2023 Digital Illustration Artist Talk, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Spring 2022 Scribble Art Workshop, Virtual Artist Workshop, Broadway, NY, Winter 2020 Bachelor of Arts Talk on How to Maintain and Build a Professional Art Website, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Fall 2020 Bachelor of Arts Practicum Panel Talk, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, Spring 2020 Exhibition Installations & Design Work (Ohio University) Corporeal Deviance, Christin Fanelli MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ohio, 2022 That Reminds Me, Hattie Phillips MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ohio, 2022 A Place to Call Our Own, Todd Jones MFA Thesis Exhibition, Trisolini Gallery, Ohio, 2022 Convergence, Hala Abubaker MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ohio, 2022 Between, Pylynne Myers MFA Thesis Exhibition, Trisonlini Gallery, Ohio, 2021 From the Deep, Bren Parez MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ohio University Art Gallery, Ohio, 2021 Internships Art Marketing Intern, Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artists, Seattle, Washington, 2014 - 2016 Ran the social media and nonprofit website for the members of the organization, assisted the President in leading artist paint classes, collaborated with different universities in the Pacific Northwest to gather student members, and curated a solo student exhibition at Essentia in Seattle. Student Curator, Florence University of the Arts (FUA), Florence, Italy, 2014 Worked with a professor and three students to collaborate five different exhibitions for local Florentine artists and students. Managed professional relationships with the artists, set-up and took-down instructions, worked closely with the FUA press office to create press releases and articles for Blending, and entertained guest at the exhibition. Membership Creative Artists Agency (CAA), 2022 Puget Sound Group of Northwest Artist, 2014 - 2016 Volunteer David Colagiovanni, Athens International Film + Video Festival, Athens, Ohio, 2020 Bellevue Art Museum, Bellevue, Washington, 2013 – 2017 |
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