K E L L Y  P A U L

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Volunteer/Intern Experience

The 621 Gallery, October 2007 – Present

Graphic Design Intern.
          Re-branded the gallery’s image. Aided in the design and printing of the gallery’s promotional materials. Designed the program and invitation for the gallery’s 14th Annual Art Auction. Created template to aid in the creation of monthly show flyers Worked on increasing membership numbers. Worked  gallery openings/First Fridays (monthly exhibit). Maintained the gallery.

Volunteer.
          Worked gallery openings/First Fridays. Maintained the gallery and set up exhibitions. Planned/organized events and set up exhibitions. Produced new and innovative ideas for the gallery. Spread the word about the gallery and its mission.

FSU Museum of Fine Arts,  January 2007 - May 2008
Volunteer Coordinator, Assistant Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer.
          Worked directly under the curator of education, Made lesson plans, Worked with children. Prepared lectures for up-coming Exhibitions. Worked openings at the museum In charge of managing and organizing volunteer activities.  Co-author of the Volunteer Voice and Students Question Students publications. Assembled and distributed education material.

Skills
·       good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Microsoft Works
·       knowledge of museum education procedures
·       knowledge of ceramic procedures
·       good time management/organizational skills
·       works well in a team, natural leadership skills, responds well to criticism
·       highly motivated, quick learner, very resourceful, hardworking, problem solver

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts/Fine Arts, Florida State University, August 2008 with concentration in Ceramics and Printmaking

W o r k  E x p e r i e n c e
Cinnabon, September 2001 - September 2004
Assistant Manager for a retail food franchise
Jasmine Café August 2004 – May 2006
Worked as a front end for a small Sushi Restaurant
Kate Sullivan Elementary After School Care January 2005 - May 2005
Prepared small classes  (8-13 children) daily for arts and crafts, kept children focused and interested, supervised large groups on play ground, signed children out, and kept parents updated
C l u b s  a n d  O r g a n i z a t  i o n s
Art Students League at FSU January 2006 – April 2008
Helped with student shows and special events.
Clay Club January, 2008- April 2008
Worked on event and PR committee, Worked on Graphic Design for advertisement, Worked clay sales, Helped install exhibitions of traveling ceramic artists.