Carolyn "Carrie" Hamilton

carrie.chamilto@gmail.com

Current Address: 8249 Chatham Manor Blvd, Apt 11203                                            Permanent: 1150 Fleming Drive
Orlando, FL 32821                                                                                                                    Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
717.503.9482                                                                                                                           717.697.5640

CAREER SUMMARY:

Recent college graduate from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts and artistic internship experience at Walt Disney World. Areas of artistic expertise include drawing, ceramics, painting and sculpture, with a breadth of experiences including bookbinding and glassblowing. Computer proficiencies include Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, FinalCut Pro, Flash and Maya. Other areas of expertise in:
                    -Effective Communication                                                        -Group Leadership 
                    -Working Collaboratively                                                          -Excellent Faciliator
                    -Creative Problem Solving                                                        -Attentive Listening

ARTISTIC WORK
EXPERIENCE:

• Animation Tour Artist, Walt Disney World College Program, Orlando, FL Aug 2006-present
  Leading guests in a drawing class teaching them to draw classic Disney characters as part of the Magic of Disney Animation attraction in the Disney MGM Studios. Gaining experience in effective communication, guest service/ interaction, problem solving, and team building while further honing my drawing skills.
  
• Artist Assistant, to multimedia artist, Pittsburgh, PA, Summer 2006
  Created a series of five plaster sculptures for an upcoming exhibition, worked collaboratively and independently under the direction of the artist to sculpt plaster into organic shapes.
  
• Production Intern, 1905 Productions, Entertainment Tech. Ct, Pittsburgh, PA, Fall ‘05-Sum‘06
  Researched, transcribed interviews and assisted with the creative development of the feature length documentary “A Tale of Two Cities.” Collaborated with a team of students in animating short sequences for the film. Gained experience in independent filmmaking in its production and post-production phases.
  
• Portrait Artist, Kauman’s Inc, Hershey Park, Hershey, PA, Summer 2003 & 2004
  Created profile and front view realistic and caricature portrait sketches in pastel and hand-cut silhouettes, Promoted to Lead Artist for second summer. Gained great ability to draw quickly and accurately in a fast-paced outdoor setting.
  
• Graphic Designer, Crisis Care Inc, Rainbows of Hope, Fort Mill, PA, Summer ‘04
  Developed multi-layer artwork using images of children for the company’s training curriculum, brochure and logo.
  
• Portrait Artist, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Fall 2003
  Created 5-10 minute realistic portrait sketches in charcoal and graphite, gained
  experience in drawing quickly to capture likeness, gesture and expression.
  
• Sketch Artist, Utrecht, Kid-a-palooza, Pittsburgh, PA, Fall 2002
  Provided children and their families with free portrait sketches
  in charcoal as a promotional event for Utrecht Art Suppliers.
  

Continuous Employment since 2001

EXHIBITIONS:
Group Exhibitions

Regina Miller Gallery, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, Spring 2006
      Passage and Presence: Figure series, “Artscool” Senior Class Exhibition
The Frame Gallery, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, Spring 2006
      Two person show, “Walking Together: The artwork of Carrie Hamilton &Taylor Grabowsky”
Ellis Gallery, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, Winter 2005
      Collection of clay sculpture, “It Could Be…” Exhibition
The Frame Gallery, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA, Fall 2005
      Collection of paintings, Study Abroad Show
Villa Caproni Gallery, Temple University Rome, Italy, Spring 2005
      Series of paintings, Study Abroad Student Show
The Church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Rome Italy, Spring 2005
      Drawing entitled Michelangelo’s Moses Study, “Immagini di Michelangelo” Exhibition
Temple University Gallery, Philadelphia, PA, Spring 2005
      Drawing entitled Piazza del Popolo 1 &2, Exchange Show
Doherty Exhibition Space, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Fall 2004
      Collection of clay sculpture, “Ladies Night” Exhibition
The Clay Place Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA, Spring 2003
      Clay sculpture entitled Self Portrait, “Potter’s Who Teach” Exhibition

AWARDS
& ACTIVITIES:

Disney Guest Service Fanatic Awards, Fall 2006
Student Volunteer, SIGGRAPH Conference, Boston, Summer 2006
Small Undergraduate Research Grant for Short Animated Film, Fall 2005
Delta Delta Delta Elaine Blaine Rudolph Academic Award, Fall 2005
Member, Senior Catalogue Design Committee, Fall 2005-Spring2006
Carson Family Scholarship Grant, Fall 2004, Spr 2003, Fall 2003, Spr 2003,Fall 2002
Member, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, Fall 2004-present
Sprinter, Carnegie Mellon Women’s Track and Field, Spring 2004
Actress, Carnegie Mellon Student Theater, Spring 2003

EDUCATION:

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Aug 2002- May 2006
Bachelor of Fine Art in Art, Graduated with Honors: May 2006
Cumulative QPA: 3.74/4.0
Dean’s List Honors: Every semester to date

Temple University Rome, Rome, Italy, Jan-Apr. 2005
Spring Study Abroad Program, Coursework in Visual Arts, Italian Language and History