Curriculum Vitae
Education
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, Master of Fine Arts 2009
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, Bachelor of Science 1993
Experience & Certification
Certified Professional Photographer, 2010 - present
Liaison for Washington State 2011
Liaison for Arizona 2012
Creative Director, Michael Kloth Photography, 2007-present
Artist Marketing Coordinator, HeARTs Speak, 2010-present
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts, Washington State University Tri-Cities Campus
Richland, WA, 2010-2011
MFA Candidate Independent Study Mentor, Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA, 2010
Solo Exhibition
Washington State University Exhibition Center, March 2011
Group Exhibitions
1650 Gallery Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Exhibition, October - November 2010
Projekt 30 Wild Life Exhibition, June - July 2010
Kennewick Art Walk (Zinful), June, July 2010
Academy of Art University Spring Show, 2008-2010
Allied Arts Annual Juried Show, Spring 2010
Washington State University Tri-Cities Chancellor’s Exhibition Series, Fall 2008-2009
Washington State University Tri-Cities Chancellor’s Exhibition Series, Spring 2009
University of Kentucky/Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Arboretum
Glories of the Garden, 2006-2008
PhotographyNOW, 2006
Gallery Representation
The Gallery at the Park, Allied Arts Association
Books
Shelter Cats, Merrell Publishers Limited, September, 2010
FindelKatzen, Knesebeck Publishers, German co-edition, Feburary, 2011
Shelter Puppies, Merrell Publishers Limited, release date October, 2011
Stock Agencies
Alamy
Corbis
Evostock
Memberships
Professional Photographers of America
American Society of Media Photographers
HeARTs Speak - founding member
League of Creative Infrared Photographers
Recognitions
Humanitarian Award Nominee, American Dog Magazine, 2010
Photographer/Artist/Veterinarian Category
PDN Faces Competition, 2009
Animal Category
Academy of Art University Spring Show, 2009
Third Place, Fine Art Portfolio
Rising Star of Photography, 2009
Jurors Tom Hubbard, Reid Callanan, Andrew Darlow and David Saffir
PDN Photo Annual, 2008
Personal Projects Division
Academy of Art University President’s Honor List
Multiple semesters
Paris Animal Welfare Society, 2006
Third Place, Large Dog Category
Publications
Good Dog Magazine, Nomad Editions, August 10, 2011
Tri-City Herald, July 15, 2009, November 26, 2010, March 4, 2011
Tri-City Area Journal of Business, February 2010
Mandy’s Message, 2009 - 2010
Photo District News, October 2008, July 2009
Ace Weekly, 2007-2008 with cover 10/25/07, 2/14/08, 7/17/08 and 12/11/08
The Bourbon Review, Fall 2008
Bluegrass Dog Magazine, 2008
Lexington Herald-Leader, December 22, 2006
Lectures & Media Appearances
KVEW-TV Good Morning Northwest - August 26, 2010, September 2, 2011
Dog Talk, NPR (various North American stations) - December 10, 2010
Animal Radio, (various North American stations and XM Radio) - November 20, 2010
Cat Chat, Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius/XM - October, 20, 2010
Washington State University, Tri-Cities, Liberal Arts Lecture Series - September 28, 2010
Academy of Art University, San Francisco, CA, Master of Fine Arts 2009
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, Bachelor of Science 1993
Experience & Certification
Certified Professional Photographer, 2010 - present
Liaison for Washington State 2011
Liaison for Arizona 2012
Creative Director, Michael Kloth Photography, 2007-present
Artist Marketing Coordinator, HeARTs Speak, 2010-present
Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts, Washington State University Tri-Cities Campus
Richland, WA, 2010-2011
MFA Candidate Independent Study Mentor, Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA, 2010
Solo Exhibition
Washington State University Exhibition Center, March 2011
Group Exhibitions
1650 Gallery Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Exhibition, October - November 2010
Projekt 30 Wild Life Exhibition, June - July 2010
Kennewick Art Walk (Zinful), June, July 2010
Academy of Art University Spring Show, 2008-2010
Allied Arts Annual Juried Show, Spring 2010
Washington State University Tri-Cities Chancellor’s Exhibition Series, Fall 2008-2009
Washington State University Tri-Cities Chancellor’s Exhibition Series, Spring 2009
University of Kentucky/Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Arboretum
Glories of the Garden, 2006-2008
PhotographyNOW, 2006
Gallery Representation
The Gallery at the Park, Allied Arts Association
Books
Shelter Cats, Merrell Publishers Limited, September, 2010
FindelKatzen, Knesebeck Publishers, German co-edition, Feburary, 2011
Shelter Puppies, Merrell Publishers Limited, release date October, 2011
Stock Agencies
Alamy
Corbis
Evostock
Memberships
Professional Photographers of America
American Society of Media Photographers
HeARTs Speak - founding member
League of Creative Infrared Photographers
Recognitions
Humanitarian Award Nominee, American Dog Magazine, 2010
Photographer/Artist/Veterinarian Category
PDN Faces Competition, 2009
Animal Category
Academy of Art University Spring Show, 2009
Third Place, Fine Art Portfolio
Rising Star of Photography, 2009
Jurors Tom Hubbard, Reid Callanan, Andrew Darlow and David Saffir
PDN Photo Annual, 2008
Personal Projects Division
Academy of Art University President’s Honor List
Multiple semesters
Paris Animal Welfare Society, 2006
Third Place, Large Dog Category
Publications
Good Dog Magazine, Nomad Editions, August 10, 2011
Tri-City Herald, July 15, 2009, November 26, 2010, March 4, 2011
Tri-City Area Journal of Business, February 2010
Mandy’s Message, 2009 - 2010
Photo District News, October 2008, July 2009
Ace Weekly, 2007-2008 with cover 10/25/07, 2/14/08, 7/17/08 and 12/11/08
The Bourbon Review, Fall 2008
Bluegrass Dog Magazine, 2008
Lexington Herald-Leader, December 22, 2006
Lectures & Media Appearances
KVEW-TV Good Morning Northwest - August 26, 2010, September 2, 2011
Dog Talk, NPR (various North American stations) - December 10, 2010
Animal Radio, (various North American stations and XM Radio) - November 20, 2010
Cat Chat, Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius/XM - October, 20, 2010
Washington State University, Tri-Cities, Liberal Arts Lecture Series - September 28, 2010