Cheryl
Leontina
cheryl_leontina@yahoo.com
Summary
of Qualities:
I have a passion to learn, create, see what exists and is known,
then take a step beyond. I am a self directed person who responds well
to new challenges. I understand and quickly master new computer interface
programs. I channel a positive flow of energy that is contagious and
inspiring. I strive to exist with awareness, intention, and beauty;
and I aspire to respond to life’s challenges with my finest self.
Employment:
Gallery Director at the Emerald Art Center in Springfield OR, February
2005–Present
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Art, University of Oregon, Graduating
Summa cum Laude December 2004
Administrative Assistant Assoc. Degree–Linn-Benton Community College,
1991–1993
Scholastic
Achievements & Awards:
- Awarded
the “Bowerman Scholarship” faculty nomination for merit,
U of O, 2003–2004
- Awarded
the “Joseph K. Starr” General University merit Scholarship,
U of O, 2003– 2004
- Awarded
the “David McCosh Memorial Scholarship” faculty nomination
for merit, U of O, 2002–2003
- Awarded
the “Joseph K. Starr General University Merit Scholarship,”
U of O, 2002–2003
- Honored
with the “Junior Scholar Award” from the U of O Mortar
Board Honor Society, 2002–2003
- Honored
on the Dean’s List at the University of Oregon, 2001–2004
- Received
OSU's Provost's Short Fiction Story Literary Award, 1996
- Received
LBCC's Most Outstanding Administrative Student Award, 1992–1993
- Received
LBCC's Most Outstanding Business Technology Student Award, 1991–1992
Art
Exhibitions:
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Exhibiting pit-fired “vessels” in the display case at
the Ceramics Dept., U of O, current
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Exhibited “lipstick cups” in the display case at U of
O Bookstore, U of O, 2003
- Exhibited
“pelvic platter” in the display case at Lawrence Hall,
U of O, 2003
- Exhibited
“Factory” porcelain plates on display at Lawrence Hall,
U of O, 2003
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Exhibited “ants” video at the Washburn Gallery, U of O,
2002
- Presented
“Styro-faux” porcelain cups at the Washburn Gallery, U
of O, 2002
- Exhibited
“Decomposition” sculpture at Lavern Kraus Gallery, Lawrence
Hall, U of O, 2002
- Showcased
ceramic sculptures at Linn-Benton Community College Benton Center,
2000
Membership,
Mentorship, Committee & Volunteer Activities:
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Member of the American Association for University Women, current
- Member
of Local Clay in Eugene Oregon, current
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Mentored beginning students in the ceramic department’s glaze/fire
I & II, Fall 2002–2004
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Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, 2004
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Participated in multiple aspects of the Ceramic Dept. Guest Lecture
Fund Raiser Project 2003
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Participated in multiple aspects of the Food for Lane County 100 Bowls
Hunger Project 2003
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Participated in the OSU College of Agricultural Sciences Website Steering
Committee 1999–2000
- Member
of the OSU Web Association 1997–1999
Administrative
History
Office Specialist II, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon
State University, 1995–2001
Office Specialist I, Department of Chemistry, Oregon State University,
1992–1995
Administrative
Work Experience:
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Coordinating all aspects of large-scale, annual meetings and events,
including: a three-day annual traveling bus tour.
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Anticipating work cycles, generating process flow charts, interpreting
raw data, and developing evaluative reports.
- Providing
communication between OSU college deans, directors, program coordinators,
unit supervisors, and researchers, and the USDA government administrators,
the State of Oregon industry partners, and the various tri-state commodity
commission groups and their advisory boards.
- Providing
project assistance for USDA Regional Research Projects and Coordinating
Committees.
- Managing
competitive, multi-state, multiple-project, USDA special research
grants from proposal solicitation to final award.
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Receiving, processing, announcing, and maintaining a database for
information on Tri-State Plant Variety Cultivar and Germplasm Releases.
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Providing clerical support with filing systems, electronic calendar
scheduling, copying, faxing, scanning, and data entry.
- Interviewing,
training, and supervising part-time students.
Computer
Literacy:
- Macintosh
or IBM compatible personal and networked computers.
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Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook/Exchange)
& WordPerfect
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PageMaker Desktop publishing
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FileMaker Pro and Access database management programs
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Fireworks and PhotoShop graphics programs
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OCR and graphic scanning software
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Html language and most web interface software with a preference for
Dreamweaver
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BlackBoard on-line course interface systems
Graphics
& Web Sites Created:
- AmberAngora
Rabbitry and Fiber Arts web site http://amberangora.com 2003–Present
- Excellent
Educator Teacher Support site http://excellenteducator.com/index.html
in progress
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Created a graphic identity for the OSU Provost’s Fund for Excellence,
2002
- Computing
and Philosophy at Oregon State University http://osu.orst.edu/groups/cap/
2000–2002
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Ideas Matter "Minds Animals and Machines" http://www.orst.edu/Dept/philosophy/ideas/minds
2000–2001
- College
of Agricultural Sciences’ Summer Tour http://osu.orst.edu/agriculturalsciences/cas/
2000–2001
- Agricultural
Extension Working Groups http://osu.orst.edu/agriculturalsciences/EXTENSION/
1999–2001
- Sigma
Xi Scientific Research Society http://osu.orst.edu/groups/sigmaxi/
1998–2001
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