EDUCATION
2015 M.F.A. Painting, Laguna College of Art and Design, Laguna Beach, CA
2012 B.F.A. Painting, cum laude, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY
2009 A.S. Fine Art, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY (2018-Present)
Instructor, 4 Elements Studio, Utica, NY (2017-Present)
Instructor, Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, Utica, NY (2017-Present)
Instructor, Kirkland Art Center, Clinton, NY (2017-Present)
Community Arts Instructor, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY (2018-Present)
Art Teacher, Thomas R. Proctor High School, Utica, NY (2017-2018)
Adjunct Professor, PrattMWP College of Art and Design, Utica, NY (2017)
Substitute Teacher, Syracuse City School District, Syracuse, NY (2017)
Substitute Instructor, Laguna College of Art & Design, Laguna Beach, CA (2015-2016)
Teaching Assistant, Laguna College of Art & Design, Laguna Beach, CA (2013-2015)
Instructor, Center for Lifelong Education and Recreation, SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY (2011-2012)
Teaching Assistant, State University of New York, Potsdam, NY (2011)
EXHIBITIONS
2019 Solo Exhibition, Cogar Gallery, Herkimer College, Herkimer, NY
2018 MVCC Faculty Exhibition, Juergensen Gallery, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
2018 MVCC Art Alumni Exhibition, Juergensen Gallery, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
2018 The Identity Project, 4 Elements Studio, Utica, NY
2018 Stitch Fetish 6, The Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2018 Big Ol’ Steamrollin’ Prints Exhibition, PrattMWP Gallery, MWPAI Museum of Art, Utica, NY
2017 Reimagining the Arts: Downtown Banner Campaign, Genesee St., Utica, NY
2017 PrattMWP Faculty Exhibition, PrattMWP Gallery, MWPAI Museum of Art, Utica, NY
2017 Utica Love(s) MVCC, Juergensen Gallery, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
2017 Big Ol’ Steamrollin’ Prints Exhibition, PrattMWP School of Art Gallery, Utica, NY
2017 Utica Love Bohemian Nights Art Show, 10 Liberty St., Utica, NY
2016 Line Attack, The Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2016 Convergence, Q Art Salon, Santa Ana, CA
2016 Krampus and Klowns, The Hive Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
2015 Emerging Masters, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA
2014 LCAD MFA ’14, Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA
2013 Realities Intertwined, Two-Person Exhibition, Utica Public Library Gallery, Utica, NY
2012 SUNY Student Art Exhibition, University Plaza, Albany, NY
2012 Art Attack, Juried Art Exhibition, Gibson Gallery, Potsdam, NY
2012 B.F.A. Thesis Exhibition, Gibson Gallery, Potsdam, NY
2011 Art Attack, Juried Art Exhibition, Gibson Gallery, Potsdam, NY
2011 SUNY Student Art Exhibition, University Plaza, Albany, NY
2005 Mario A. Colón: Photography and Sculpture, Solo Exhibition, ARTSPACE, Utica, NY
2005 Group Exhibition, 1603 St. Agnes Avenue, Utica, NY
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Art Handler and Installer, Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Clinton, NY (2017)
Studio Technician, Laguna College of Art & Design, Laguna Beach, CA (2015-2016)
Studio Intern, Children’s Museum, Utica, NY (1999-2000)
Completed training program in Welding Technology at BOCES, New Hartford, NY
Extensive operational and safety knowledge of a variety of woodworking power tools, such as: table, radial-arm, jig and band saws; planers; drills; routers, and sanders.
Trained in a variety of metalworking and fabrication tools, including oxyacetylene torch, TIG, MIG, and ARC welding equipment, CNC machines, lathes, and 3D printing and rapid prototyping equipment.
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
2018 Student Art Exhibition, Thomas R. Proctor High School, Utica, NY
2005 Curator, Art That Rocks, 1603 St. Agnes Avenue, Utica, NY
HONORS AND COMMISSIONS
2018 2nd Place Award, MVCC Art Alumni Exhibition, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
2003 Painting, Giving Tree, North Utica Senior Center, Utica, NY
2001 Painting, Opening Doors for Dollars, Resource Center for Independent Living, Utica, NY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2018-Present Faculty Advisor, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
2018-Present Faculty Club Advisor, Art Club, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY
2017-Present Member of First Friday Committee, Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, Utica, NY
2017-2018 Faculty Club Advisor, LGBTQ Club, Thomas R. Proctor High School, Utica, NY
2017-2018 Faculty Club Advisor, Hijab Club, Thomas R. Proctor High School, Utica, NY
2017 Faculty Club Advisor, Mural Club, PrattMWP, Utica, NY
2017 Arts Committee Chair, Upstate Latino Summit, Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Utica, NY
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
2018 Member, College Art Association (CAA), New York, NY
2015-Present Member of Mohawk Valley Latino Association, Utica, NY
2011-Present Member, Massena Masonic Lodge #513, Massena, NY