Run to the Ocean

Resume of Jacqueline M. Sullivan
web: Run To The Ocean.net
e-mail: jackieocean@gmail.com
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Education
  • Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) - Graduate
    College of Imaging Arts & Sciences - School of Art
    Master of Science for Teachers, graduating 2009
    Major: Art Education

  • Syracuse University - Undergraduate
    School of Visual and Performing Arts
    Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, graduated May 2004
    Major: Computer Graphics

    GPA of 3.772 (out of 4.0) - Graduated Magna Cum Laude

    Dean's List for Fall '00 - Spring '04 (all 8 semesters)

    Syracuse University Chancellor's Scholar. Scholarship awarded on admission and continued for entire undergraduate study.

    Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.


Noteworthy Illustration Work
  • The Old Sculpin Gallery / Martha's Vineyard Art Association - 2007
    Redesigned the gallery's logo for use on official letterhead and t-shirts.

  • ImagineFX Magazine, Issue # 14, February 2007
    Included in a selected artist feature on the supplemental DVD that came with the issue.

  • The Voyage to Ruin - 2006, Published in 2007
    Illustrated the book cover for the hard cover release of The Voyage to Ruin by H.L. Trombley.

  • Extreme Fission LLC - 2006
    Was commissioned to do some character design work for an interactive online game.

  • Leading Edge Magazine, Issue # 51 - April 2006
    Was commissioned to make several black and white illustrations to accompany the short story Handel's Duelist by Ramon Rozas III.

  • Chilmark Housing Committee - 2003
    Designed a t-shirt for the Chilmark Housing Committee in order to raise money and awareness for the Martha's Vineyard housing crisis during the summer of 2003.

  • NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - 2002-2003
    Illustrations of astronomers of historical note and panoramic scenes for the planetarium show Ring World.


Work Experience
  • Old Sculpin Gallery
    Edgartown, Massachusetts
    June - August 2005, June - August 2006, June - October 2007, June - August 2008
    Instructor for children's art classes, ages 7 to 12, and teen art classes, ages 13 to 19 (the teen classes were only in 2005 & 2006). Involved working within a budget to purchase materials, developing lesson plans, and handling registration for the classes. Also worked at the main desk in the gallery, handling art sales and office tasks. Gained experience communicating with management, gallery patrons, and artists.

  • Bath & Body Works
    Pittsford, New York
    Dec. 2005 - June 2006, Nov. 2006 - June 2007, Nov. 2007 - June 2008
    Employed as a seller. Gained experience in communicating with both customers and management. Worked with the cash registers, wrapping gifts, aided in maintaining displays, stocking shelves, and general organization of the store.

  • Barnes & Noble
    Pittsford, New York
    December 2004 - May 2005
    Employed as a bookseller. Gained experience in communicating with both customers and management. Worked with the cash registers, wrapping gifts, aided in maintaining displays, stocking shelves, and general organization of the store.

  • Chilmark Community Center
    Chilmark, Massachusetts
    Summers of 1997-2004
    Four years as an assistant staff person for the arts and crafts program, four years as head of the arts and crafts program. Volunteered for one summer prior to starting employment. Involved working within a budget to purchase materials, organizing and teaching art projects to children from ages 6 to 12, and directing a staff of 2 to 4 other people.


Computer/Technical Skills
Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Director, Peak, Lightwave, word processing, HTML, and FTP. Proficient with both Macs and PCs, experience with scanning and Wacom tablet use. Experience with digital and analog video editing.

Traditional Art Skills
Formal art training in painting, illustration, small scale metal working, and ceramics. Versatile with many media.

Activities
  • Volunteer at the Annual Chilmark 5k Roadrace for the summers of 2000 - 2007.
  • Volunteer at the annual fundraising book sale at the Chilmark Library, summers of 2000 - 2005.
  • Participant in the Hammered and Tanked metalsmithing show at Syracuse University, October 2003.
  • Runway model in the Spring 2003 Syracuse University Fashion Show.
  • St. Thomas the Apostle Church - Rochester, New York
    Work making posters for various church events and dinners, as well as posters, programs, and props for the annual Murder Mystery Play. Also designed a T-shirt for the St. Thomas the Apostle Habitat for Humanity 5K fundraiser.


References
. . . available upon request