Phoenix, AZ
Internationally Exhibited (Painter/Photographer/Intermedia)
Pleas Tolbert
2811 West Deer Valley RD. 3290 Hwy 51 N
Unit 1030 Midway, AL 36832
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(334) 782 3411
pet0001@auburn.edu
pleastolbert@gmail.com
EDUCATION
AUBURN UNIVERSITY – AUBURN, AL
Bachelors of Fine Arts/Studio Art (Fall 2011)
EXPERIENCE
AUBURN UNIVERSITY OIT – AUBURN, AL
OIT Computer Lab Student Worker – Part-Time
(Summer 2011 - Present)
• Perform basic printer troubleshooting
• Enforcing Lab rules and keeping Lap Equipment Clean
• Perform basic computer related duties
SKILLS
• Computer Literacy: IBM/PC/MAC systems
• Business Systems knowledge: ten-key operation, typing (approx. 45
Wpm), FAX machines, and photocopiers
• Operating Systems and software knowledge includes: Windows XP, MS
DOS, Microsoft Office Professional package (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel)
CREATIVE SKILLS
• Adobe Creative Suite (Primarily Photoshop)/Various Editing Software
• Photography (Shooting and Editing) (Two Photo Based Exhibitions)
• Painting/Drawing (Concentration)
• Printmaking
• Basic Ceramics
• Basic Sculpture
• Basic Filmmaking
• Design (2D and 3D) and Graphics
• Video (Shooting/Editing) /Final Cut Pro
EXHIBITIONS
• Group Exhibitions
o To Serve and Protect Napkin Project, Part of The Interconnected World Exhibition, Hampden Gallery,
University of Mass. Amherst
o Student Juried Show, Biggin Gallery, Auburn University
o Senior Exhibition, Biggin Gallery, Auburn University
• Group International Exhibitions
o International Response to Gulf Oil Disaster, California State University, Northridge, CA
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Workshop
o Auburn University College of Liberal Arts “Find Your Place Camp”: Taught Painting Workshops to participating members of camp.
RELATED INVOLVEMENTS
• Groups/Teams
o Auburn Visual Arts Group
o Member of Black Student Union
o College of Liberal Arts Diversity Group Officer
o “Captain” Intramural Football/Basketball
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Will Provide Upon Request.