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ALICIA BRYNN MCCARTY
EDUCATION
University of Richmond – B.A. May 2008, graduated Cum Laude
• Major: International Studies: Modern Europe, Studio Art; Minors: French, History; GPA: 3.55
• Institute for the International Education of Students: Paris, France – Fall 2006
• Phi Beta Delta, National Honor Society for International Scholars
• Senior Theses: International Studies—ˇ°French Imperial Influence on Modern Vietnamese Artˇ±; Studio Art—ˇ°Indecent Exposure: The Female Nude in Artˇ±
WORK EXPERIENCE
Museums Curatorial Assistant, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA (August 2007 – May 2008)
• Catalogued items and entered information into database
• Assisted in installation and deinstallation of exhibits
• Provided knowledge of current exhibitions and artists on display
• Attended gallery talks and openings of new exhibits
Intern, 1708 Gallery, Non-profit exhibition and performance space, Richmond, VA (June 2007 - Aug. 2007)
• Supervised and maintained gallery; assisted with data entry
• Researched grants and helped with grant application process
• Assisted with Wearable Art function (November 2007)
Visitor Services and Museum Attendant, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA (Sep. 2004 – May 2007)
• Supervised and maintained gallery
• Greeted visitors and answered questions
• Provided knowledge of current exhibitions and artists on display
• Attended gallery talks and openings of new exhibits
Intern, VCU French Film Festival, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA (Jan. 2007 – April 2007)
• Assisted in media and public relations, securing national, French, and international press support, as well as community support
• Worked with marketing development, securing sponsors and foundation support
• Edited and translated film descriptions, critical analyses, promotional pamphlets and program book
Office Assistant, Lifestyle Wellness Center, Roanoke, VA (June – August 2006)
• Filed and organized insurance claims and medical records
• Checked in patients and organized patient information
• Acted as customer service representative and contact
Server, Hidden Valley Country Club, Roanoke, VA (June-August 2002 through 2006)
• Assisted with customer relations
• Learned proper etiquette and protocol
• Educated in organizing and running functions
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• President and co-founder of the University of Richmond Art Forum (Fall 2007 – Spring 2008)
• Member of Young Democrats (Fall 2004 – present) and RENEW (Spring 2007 – present)
• Publicity Committee, Destination Gulf Coast (service trip for clean-up of Gulf Coast areas affected by Hurricane Katrina), Fall 2005 – Spring 2006
• Class Cabinet Member, Westhampton College Government Association (Fall 2004 – Spring 2006)
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Final Cut Pro, data-entry, trained artistic skills, advanced knowledge of French, thrive in both cooperative and independent work environments.
