BRETT GUAY

Brettguay13@gmail.com | 248.854.7045

OBJECTIVE Inspire student growth and success through the exploration of art worlds,
the creative process, identity, expression and the development of
professional skills.

SKILLS & Well rounded professional and educational experience in the arts using
ABILITIES various digital and traditional mediums including Digital Art, Video, Graphic
Design, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Jewelry, Ceramics, & Photography.

Kind, Compassionate, and Resourceful while providing instruction and

sharing knowledge and skills.

EXPERIENCE DIGITAL ART TEACHER ARTS ACADEMY IN THE WOODS, FRASER

2018-CURRENT

Courses: Digital Survey, Photography, Film/Animation, Graphic

Design/Illustration, Digital Studio, Yearbook

E.C: Standards Based Grading PD Team, Coach: Basketball, NAHS

MUSIC INSTRUCTOR PRIVATE & STUDIO, ROYAL OAK, MI

2009-CURRENT

Guitar and piano teacher to students of all ages in various settings.

TEACHER ASSISTANT HILLEL DAY SCHOOL, FARMINGTON HILLS

2018
Assisted in classroom management, design, lab tool consultant/
maintenance, and installation of school wide art show.
PROF ASSISTANT OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, AUBURN HILLS, MI
2015
Created fine art pieces, displays, demonstrations, and promotions gallery
art shows. Maintained technology equipment and operated student media
lab. Maintained operations of student media lab.
ART DIRECTOR THE FUTURE ART GALLERY, CENTERLINE, MI
2008
Create promotions/publication for art gallery functions, featured artists and
special events. Utilize multimedia tools for visual and audio performances.
EDUCATION OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, AUBURN HILLS, MI
BA IN STUDIO ART: NEW MEDIA & K-12 ART ED
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
Awarded Best in show at the Senior Thesis Exhibit Winter of 2018.

FIELD STUDY EXPERIENCE

ART ACADEMY IN THE WOODS Fraser, MI

THUMBPRINT STUDIO WORKSHOP Auburn Hills, MI

AUBURN ELEMENTARY Auburn Hills, MI

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY West Bloomfield, MI

OAKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AUBURN HILLS, MI

ASSOCIATES IN FINE ARTS / VISUAL ARTS
Achieved 109 credits including studies in music, visual arts, & biology.

VOLUNTEER/ PLAY PLACE, Sterling Heights, MI Student Outreach

FREELANCE
RAINBOW CONNECTION, Rochester, MI Fundraising

DETROIT ZOO, Royal Oak, MI Graphic Design

IMIGE LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE, Royal Oak, MI Design/Development

ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL, Ann Arbor, MI Student Film Maker