Alicia Borton

Permanent Address: 1359 140th street Clemons, IA 50051 (641) 844-4959 ajborton2@gmail.com

Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree, Central College, Pella, IA, May 2013 Major: Art Deans list: 2012-2013; Central Art Award: 2009-2013 Skills: Stained Glass artist, August 2007-present Make and sell stained glass works of varying sizes Glass Blowing, August 2012-May 2013 Gained knowledge of and experience in working with hot glass Learned a wide variety of color pick-up techniques and shaping methods Study Abroad: Leiden, The Netherlands, Central College Abroad, January 2012-May 2012 Created and organized a final show for a photography class Demonstrated competence, flexibility, and problem solving skills in living in a new environment Acquired skills in living independently and interacting with diversity Work Experience: Child Caregiver, New Providence, IA, May 2008-August 2008 Provided daily care for a child with severe autism Learned to work with adversity Assistant to the Art History Professor, Central College, Pella, IA, August 2011- December 2011 Acquired skills in setting up a computer catalog of images of artworks and writings on art Information Booth Staff, Central College, Pella, IA, August 2010-May 2013 Answer general questions at the window and over the phone Work dispatch for security calls Switchboard operator Handle lost and found items Interact with Security staff, general public, and other students Campus Activities: Zeta Upsilon Sorority: Treasurer, Central College, Pella, IA, February 2010- May 2013 Gained experience in working together with a group for a common goal Acquired skills in handling money and forming a budget Bridge Club: Vice-President and Secretary, Central College, Pella, IA, February 2010- May 2013 Learned a fun and mentally tasking game Worked public relations to bring others into the club Exhibitions: Senior Art Exhibition, Mills Art Gallery, Pella, IA, April 2013 Created a cohesive collection of work to be presented to the public Promoted art show through many modes of media Acquired knowledge in museum set up and art installation Performed Artist talk