Resume

Missy White

EDUCATION

University of Cincinnati, School of Art in the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning                                  

                                                             Cincinnati, OH

                                                                                                 Major: Fine Arts

                                                                                                 Anticipated Graduation 2014

                                                                                                 Current GPA 3.8

                                   

SKILLS

•    Ability to work well with others, as well as work individually

•    Efficient public speaking skills

•    Effective leadership skills: Experience with all ages

•    Familiar with Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop and Mac

•    Additional art skills: Welding, woodworking, and scenic painting

•    Strengths include determination, perceptive, contemporary mindset, communicative and personable

WORK EXPERIENCE

Loveland United Methodist Church                                                Loveland, OH

Youth Ministries Intern                                                                        2012-present

      •     Plan, schedule and lead activities for 7^th through 12^th graders.

      •     Research and participate in community services opportunities.

      •     Interact and communicate with parents and co-workers.

      •     Enhance multitasking and leadership skills while guiding impressionable youth in weekly discussions and activities.

      •     Design room layout, create activity sheets and flyers using Adobe Photoshop.

  

Taylor Jameson Hair Design                                                             Cincinnati, OH

            Makeup Intern/Salon Associate                                                              2012-present

                  •  Working in a professional, fast paced salon environment.

                  •   Learning makeup techniques and styles from professionals.

•   Apply various styles of makeup to salon guests at multiple fashion shows, weddings and other events.

Indian Hill High and Middle Schools                                                  Cincinnati, OH

            Intern Set Designer/Makeup Artist                                                            2012-present

•      Learning the ability to receive and interpret directions to meet a bottom line.

•     Perceiving the big picture of what will impress the audience and meet with the goals of the managing team.

•     Learning to work with a team to meet the demands of a fast paced environment. 

•     Translate what I am learning as a fine art major to real world experience.

•     Apply artistic skills and personal knowledge of makeup to design and create character makeup and style wigs.

Smitten Kitten Earring Designs                                                          Fayetteville, NC

Entrepreneur                                                                                          2005-2007

•     Designed, assembled and sold earrings through three different local businesses.

•     Accomplished meeting high sales demands and managed time wisely to meet deadlines.

•     Networked with local businesses to sell and advertise my product.

EXHIBITIONS AND ART SHOWS

       •            Keith Haring Reaction            Contemporary Arts Center                         Cincinnati, OH

       •            Embodiment                                    840 Gallery                                        Cincinnati, OH

       •            Home Groan                                    Harvest Gallery                                 Cincinnati, OH

       •            Liminal Expressions                        840 Gallery                                        Cincinnati, OH

AWARDS AND DISTINCTIONS

·      Academic Recognition: Dean’s List, University of Cincinnati every quarter and semester to date; University of Cincinnati Forensics Public Representative 2011-2012, University of Cincinnati Forensics Vice President 2012-2013

·      Competitive Recognition: Forensics National Competition competitor 2012, Forensics Critique 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th placing 2012, Dramatic Interpretation 4^th and 6^th placing 2010.

·      Other Recognition:  8^th Floor President of Daniels Hall 2010-2011

ACTIVITIES

•            UC Forensic (Speech, Debate, and Public Speaking) Team 2010-2012, UC Hepcats (Swing Dancing) 2010-2011, UC Women’s Chorus Fall Semester 2012, Ignite 3:16 Praise Band 2012-2013, UC Handball Team 2013, College Conservatory of Music Makeup and Wig Crew 2013-2014