Education:
1996 - 2001
SUNY Oswego in Oswego, New
York
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting & Ceramics
Concentration in Painting and Ceramics
Dean's List all semesters
President's List one semester
1986 - 1992
Cayuga Community College in
Auburn, New York
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts
Concentration in Chinese Art History
Dean's List all semesters
Art Acheivements:
2002
2001
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1995
1995
1994
1994
Two-person art show and sale
at Taugas, Rochester, New York
Wayne County Council of the Arts Ceramics display
Honorable Mention, New York State Fair juried art show
New York State Fair juried art show
New York State Fair juried art show
Carnegie Art Center national juried show
New York State Fair juried art show
SUNY Oswego Tyler Building Art Display
SUNY Oswego juried art show
SUNY Oswego Tyler Building Art Display
SUNY Oswego juried art show
Experience:
1971 - Present
Silver Bell Antiques in
Wolcott, New York
Owner/Operator
Owned and operated a well-established antiques and collectables business at two locations in the Wayne County, New York area. In 2001, the business entered the information age by advertising and selling pieces via the internet through web portals such as ebay. Sweaty Acres specializes in:
Glassware and pottery
Turn-of-the-century furniture and tools
Posters, advertsements, postcards, and other local memorabilia
1980 - 1987
D.R. FitzMaurice General
Contractors, Inc. in Wolcott, New York
Office Manager and Bookkeeper
Provided office management and bookkeeping support to a general and marine contracting firm that, at one time, owned four separate divisions. Specific duties included:
Complete controle of all firm-related monies
Completion and management of all contract-related paperwork, including receivables and payables
Completion and management of all personnel-related paperwork, including payroll, W2 forms, health insurance, and union memberships and reports
Personal Information:
Member, Wayne County Council
of the Arts
Member, Wolcott, New York, Summer-Fest Committee
Past Member, Business and Professional Women's Association
Past Leader, Girl Scouts (led 15+ girls for 8 years)
Past Member of many antiques groups and clubs
Past Treassurer and Secretary for the Butler, New York, Democratic Committee
Past Member, Prison Liaison Committee for 15 years for two prisons
Past President, Treasurer, and Secretary for Levenworth Alumni Association
Past Treasurer for St. Mary's Alter and Rosary Society
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