Carrie O'Brien
United States
315-256-3026
category: Painting
technique: Mixing technique
Style: Surrealism
Bio / Resumee / Statement:
OBJECTIVE
To engage with others using my diverse creative skills and enthusiasm. To work with professionals in creating a unique environment that fosters learning.
SKILLS
·Hard working individual who strives for excellence in all situations.
·Organized and pay attention to detail.
·Has the ability to produce a quantity of diverse work within a required deadline.
·Capable of leading group projects.
·Knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Adobe Photoshop
EDUCATION State University of New York at Oswego, Oswego, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts- Studio, Cum Laude, May 2007
Minor: Art History
Institute of Art, Chicago, IL
Visual Communications, 2000-2002
HONORS AND AWARDS
May 2007 Cum Laude SUNY Oswego
May 2007 Robert Sullins Studio Award SUNY Oswego
May 2007 Grant Arnold Award SUNY Oswego
Spring 2007 Dean’s List SUNY Oswego Fall 2006 Dean’s List SUNY Oswego
April 2006 Phi Kappa Phi SUNY Oswego
Fall 2005 President’s List SUNY Oswego
May 2000 Cum Laude MHS
May 2000 Excellence in the Visual Arts MHS
May 1999 Excellence in the Visual Arts MHS
VOLUNTEER WORK
August 2007 Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Fulton, NY
Painted an underwater mural in the medical examination room.
EXHIBITIONS
May 2007 2006-2007 Best of Student Exhibition
The New York State Museum Albany, NY
May 2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
Tyler Art Gallery: SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY
April 2007 Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition
Art Association Oswego, NY
April 2007 44th Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition
Tyler Art Gallery: SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY
January 2006 SUNY Student Art Exhibition
State University Plaza: SUNY Albany Albany, NY
April 2006 43rd Annual Student Juried Art Exhibition
Tyler Art Gallery: SUNY Oswego Oswego, NY
April 2002 Organic Resonance
Ramsdell Theater Manistee, MI
December 2001 Elemental Lacerations
Crystal Mountain Resort Thompsonville, MI
March 2000 Student Art Exhibition
Briny Building Manistee, MI
March 2000 Juried Student Art Exhibition
West Shore Community College
Scottville, MI 2ndplace
December 1999 Festival of Trees
Briny Building Manistee, MI 1st place
March 1999 Student Art Exhibition
Briny Building Manistee, MI
EMPLOYMENT
Sherwood Inn Skaneateles, NY 2008-2009
Server/Bartender
·Responsible for maintaining a fine dining atmosphere
·Provide services for special events: Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Holidays, and the Rotary Club
·Set-up, Presentation, and Catering of these special event
Bagatelle Restaurant Key West, FL 2007-2008
Server
·Responsible for maintaining a fine dining atmosphere
·Provided services for special events: Weddings, Graduations, Birthday Parties, and Holidays
·Handled multiple billing transactions.
·Trained incoming staff
Lock 24 Restaurant Baldwinsville, NY 2004-2007
Bartender
·Responsible for all bar duties: Opening/Closing, Stock, Daily Sales
·Trained multiple employees in the art of bartending.
·Provided service for special events: Weddings, Graduations, Birthday Parties, and Holidays.
Tyler Art Gallery Oswego, NY Fall 2006
Gallery Attendant
·Supervised all individuals who attended the gallery.
·Gave tours and explained exhibitions to incoming schools and classes.
·Assisted large groups and answered questions.
·Overlooked all artwork on display for security purposes.
Wet Paint Company Oswego, NY Summer 2006
Sales Associate
·Responsible for Clerk duties: Opening/ Closing, Daily Sales, Stock, and Cleaning.
·Communicated diverse knowledge of stock such as, paint, wallpaper, carpet, hardwood flooring, laminate flooring, and materials needed for a specific job.
·Researched all ideas and questions the owner may have had.
German Village Grand Rapids, MI 2002-2004
Server/Bartender
·Responsible for Opening/ Closing restaurant.
·Enthusiastically worked hard to keep the customers satisfied.
·Provided service for special events.
Cornell Trading Company Chicago, IL Summer 2001
Showroom Designer
·Accountable for incoming stock, unpacking, ironing, and showcasing.
·Created displays for the final days of exhibition.
REFERENCES Available upon request.
Activities:
Traveling
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Colorado
Painting
Oilpainting
56 x 40 x 3 cm
2009
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Missed it Again
Photography
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Are You Scared of Spiders?
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2009
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Boa-After Sarah Charlesworth
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2007
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MM Good
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2007
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Take Me Home
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2009
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Dusty
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2009
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First Frost
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2008
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My Prince
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2009
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My Lucky Day
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2007
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Boats in the Harbor
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2009
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Wellesley Island #2, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Wellesley Island, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Salmon River Falls #2, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Salmon River Falls, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Chittenango Falls #2, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2008
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Chittenango Falls, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2008
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Taughannock Falls #2, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Taughannock Falls, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
7 x 12 cm
2009
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Carpenter Falls #2, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Carpenter Falls, New York
Photography
Digital photograph
12 x 7 cm
2009
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Amazing Grace
Painting
Acryl
40 x 30 cm
2008
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Amazing
Drawing
Pastel
450 x 1140 cm
2007
sold
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Mutation/Mutilation
Painting
Oilpainting
105 x 90 x 5 cm
2006
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The Caddywhompus
Painting
Mixing technique
105 x 135 x 5 cm
2006
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Do You See What I See?
Painting
Mixing technique
90 x 70 cm
2006
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