Resume
updated - 9/29/2020
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Samantha Wimer
www.linkedin.com/pub/samantha-wimer/30/623/282/
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Objective
Seeking a position where I can use my skills and be continually challenged to grow and problem solve.
Education
Slippery Rock University
May 12th 2012| Bachelor of Fine Arts
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2009/2010 Alison Como Memorial Scholarship, for BFA sophomore/juniors with a 2.75 GPA and based on the merits of their portfolio.
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2007 Art Department Scholarship, for outstanding art majors including transfer students.
Experience
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Radio Room for Philadelphia Folk Festival August 2019 (Volunteer)
Philadelphia Folksong Society | 7113 Emlen St. Philadelphia, PA 19119
Aiding in communication across the festival. Directing fire and EMT when emergencies that arise
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Security Crew for Philadelphia Folk Festival August 2013-2014-2015-2016-2019 (Volunteer)
Philadelphia Folksong Society | 7113 Emlen St. Philadelphia, PA 19119
Keep the public safe by keeping them out of restricted areas, dealing with incidents, giving directions, and helping people with issues that arise.
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Front Desk Gallery Attendant January 2013 – March 2013 (Volunteer)
Associated Artists of Butler County - Gallery | 344 South Main Street, Butler, PA
Help people who come into the gallery. Handle Sales transactions and member fees. Create brochures for upcoming events.
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Community Outreach-Graphic Design April 2011 – May 12, 2012
Robert A. Macoskey Center at Slippery Rock University | 247 Harmony Road, Slippery Rock, PA
Create all print files for the center’s events, workshops, movie viewings, farmers market, etc. In charge of contacting print services and outside companies to receive quotes on given projects for the center. Help plan and work events, talk with students, and handle farmer’s market transactions. Work the market garden when office work completed.
Computer Skills
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Microsoft Suite (Mac & PC)
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Adobe Suite (Mac & PC)
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Windows 97 – Windows 10 proficiency
Exhibitions
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2015 Autumn Arts Festival,Grove City, PA
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2014 The Butler Art Center's annual photography show,the Butler Art Center, Butler PA
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2013 Fifth Annual Gothic Show, Underground Art Gallery,Butler Art Center, Butler PA.
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2012 Snide Inclinations=Chaotic Disposition/Senior Gallery Show,Martha Gault Art Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA.
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2012 302 Beinvenidos! "La Ciudad" sp (or "city" in Spanish)! Student installation.Lima, Peru
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2011 New Generation Art/ Slippery Rock Seniors Exhibit, Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle, PA.
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2011 Human Trafficking Awareness Event, Strain Behavioral Science Building, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA.
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2011 Kaleidoscope Arts Festival,Miller Auditorium at Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA.
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2011 38th Annual Hoyt Regional Juried Art Show,Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts, New Castle, PA.Juror: Barbra L. Jones Chief Curator of the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, PA.
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2010 Kaleidoscope Arts Festival,Coffee Shop Gallery, Slippery Rock PA.
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2010 Annual Juried Student Show,Martha Gault Art Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA.Juror: Kate Lydon, Director of Exhibitions at the Society for Contemporary Craft, Pittsburgh, PA
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2009 Annual Juried Student Show, Martha Gault Art Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA. Juror: Jay Hanes, Assistant Professor of Art Education Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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2008 Annual Juried Student Show,Martha Gault Art Gallery, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock PA. Juror: Amara Geffen, faculty member in the art department of Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania
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Collaborations
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2012 Painter Timeline, Research Symposium,Slippery Rock University MPR, Slippery Rock, PA.
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2011 Ceiling Tiles for Sunny View Assisted Living,Butler, PA.
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2011 Drawing 305-2-Class Collaborative Project, Mixed Media creating shape, form, texture and shade, completing it into one effective 11'x11' piece.
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2008 1st Collaborative Art Project at Slippery Rock University, Drawing
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Academic Travel
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Peru, March 2012, March 2009
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Columbus, OH April 2011
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Chicago, IL November 2008, November 2011
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Greece, March 2010
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New York City, NY April 2010, Sept. 2008
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Washington, DC March 2010, April 2008
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Detroit, MI March 2009
