Resumé

Graham A Martin
10952 South Emerald Street
Olathe, KS 66061
678-469-5532
Graham.A.Martin@gmail.com

Summary of Qualifications_____________________________________________
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Skilled in fabric dyeing and printing cloth, acid and chemical dyes, pigments,
and various shibori techniques
Knowledgeable in weaving including complex weave structures using
4-8-and 16 harness looms,
basket weaving, and functional objects
Experienced in sewing, quilting, appliqué, felting, and hand embroidery/beading

Education________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS May 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design
Major: Textile Design/Fibers
GPA: 3.60
Gainesville State College, Oakwood, GA May 2007
Associate of Arts
GPA: 3.89
Study Abroad, Rome, Italy, Summer 2007

Employment_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Selling Associate/ Seasonal Manager 2003-Present
Coach, Overland Park, KS
• Prepare the store to look its absolute best, merchandised several windows
• Train new staff on several task which include: phone etiquette, visual standards, using the cash register, and making a lasting impression to our customers following the guidelines outlined in the Coaching moments series
• Manage selling floor while being Service Leader

Honors/Awards_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Delta Epsilon Iota, Career focused honors society, The University of Kansas August 2009- Present
• Participate in career development meetings and activities

Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership and Honors Organization, The University of Kansas July 2009

Dorris and Myrtle Fair Carey Scholarship, The University of Kansas April 2009
• Received scholarship for superior work in craft medium

Mathis Award, Gainesville State College April 2007
• One of sixteen students given the award for superior artistic ability in a portfolio review

GSC on the Go scholarship, Gainesville State College February 2007
• Received award for superior writing skills

Who’s Who Among Georgia Junior Colleges, Gainesville State College January 2007
• One of fourteen students’ chosen from Gainesville State College for demonstration of academic excellence

Mathis Scholarship, Gainesville State College January 2007
• One of ten awards given to art students at Gainesville State College for superior craftsmanship in a portfolio review

Activities________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ITMA educational tour, 2010; Surface Design Association, 2009-Present; Textile Society of America, 2009-Present; Textile Club, 2008-Present; Delta Epsilon Iota, 2009-Present; Art Club, Historian, 2006-2007

Exhibition________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Senior Show, The University of Kansas Art and Design gallery, Lawrence, KS May 2010
Art Unleashed, Kemper Arena, Kansas City, MO August 2009
Juried Craft Exhibition, The University of Kansas Art and Design gallery, Lawrence, KS, April 2009
MOCA Pin UP Show, Museum of Contemporary Art, Atlanta, GA September 2007
Visual Evolution, Roy C. Moor Art Gallery, Gainesville State College, Oakwood, GA April 2007

Projects by Graham Martin