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Melissa A. Sims

86 North Avenue, Apt. 49

Athens, Georgia 30601

Phone: 706.372.6221                                       Email: masims@uga.edu       

EDUCATION

•  The University of Georgia                                                Athens, Georgia

           Lamar Dodd School of Art                                                  December 2005

        B.F.A., Printmaking

        GPA: 3.48/4.0

•  The International Summer School                                 Innsbruck, Austria

       University of New Orleans                                                   Summer 2004

       GPA: 4.0/4.0

RELATED EXPERIENCE

•  Freelance Work                                                                May 2002 - present      

          Painting/drawing for West Elementary School artwork, Arcadia, FL.

          Private Wedding Photographer, Arcadia, FL.

          Rouge Clothing Charity Fashion Show Photographer, Athens, GA.

•  Fine Art/Computer Skills                                                 August 2001 - present

          Proficient in Printmaking, Book Arts, Papermaking, Drawing, Painting

          Knowledge of Microsoft Applications, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver

•  Assistant Buyer, Ann's Hallmark Card Shops              August 1999 - present

          Aid in gift selection/procurement of product for 3 Hallmark Shops, Naples, FL.

EXHIBITIONS/COLLECTIONS

•  Printmaking Annual Juried Print Show                        Feb 2004 & Jan 2005

          Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia

•  Updown Gallery                                                              February 2005

          Athens, GA.

•  Empty Bowl Charity Art Auction                                   March 2005

          Athens, GA.

•  Green Street Press and Papermill Archive            

          University of Georgia

•  Lamar Dodd School of Art Slide Collection          

          University of Georgia

ACTIVITIES/HONORS

•  UGA Printmaking Student Association
•  Delta Delta Delta Sorority
•  Dean's List
•  Volunteer for: UGA Wishmakers, UGA Relay for Life, Athens Animal Control