Events, Acclamations, and Exhibitions
2018
Publication artist for two botanical books, written by Dr. Stanley Rice
2017
‘Taste of Durant Fundraiser’, with Leadership Durant, benefiting Crisis Control Center; Donated 8 artworks
2016
‘Durant High School 2016 Career Day’; Volunteer/Speaker to high school students
Wapanucka Public School Art/ Murals Wapanucka, Ok. 73461
‘Back To School Free Clothes Giveaway’ with Ministry in Action and Project Create; Volunteer
Bubba’s Brewhouse First Annual Crawfest/Face painter
‘Durant Magnolia Festival’, with Texoma Red River Arts Council, Displayed/Sold Artworks
‘6th Annual Christmas in July’ with Three Valley Riders and Families Feeding Families; Volunteer/Donated artworks
Bubba’s Brewhouse Bar and Grill, Art/Murals, Durant, Ok, 74701
‘Benefit Fish Fry’ Fundraiser, Lynn MacDermott; with Three Valley Riders, and Families Feeding Families; Volunteer/Donated artworks
2015
‘Christmas Toys for Children’, toy donations for underprivileged kids; with Ministry in Action and Project Create
‘Baby Sadie’s Medical Benefit’ Fundraiser; Volunteer/Donated artwork
‘90 Day Art Challenge: Downtown Sherman, Mural Project’, Selected Artist, Sherman Tx.
Dickson Police Department Halloween Carnival/Face painter
Choctaw Nation Women’s Summit- Participant/Artist
Choctaw Nation Cultural Meeting– Participant/Artist “Annual Gala” The Denver Indian Center; Denver, Co, Featured Artist
36th Annual National Indian and Native American Employment and Training conference, Choctaw Nation, Artist
2014
Awareness Project series for domestic violence victims, survivors, and advocacy
Durant Main Street “Art Walk” Participant
‘2nd annual Kick up your Heels’ 5k Participant
2013
Durant Main Street for DV Awareness volunteer/hanging lights
City of Calera, Oklahoma Seal with City of Calera and Chief Greg Pyle 4-part design
Bryan County Crisis Center “ Kick up your Heels” 5K run volunteer traffic control
OKDHS “Willingness To Learn” Certificate
2012
“Night at the Museum” SE Homecoming Event, Three Valley Museum, Durant, Ok; Featured Photography/Artist
‘Durant Christmas Parade’, The Pet Place float contest participant/artist; 2nd Place
‘3rd Annual Wild Hog Festival’, Choctaw Casino Events Center, Durant, Ok. Volunteer/Artist participant
Grayson County Crisis Center “Seeds of Hope” Domestic Violence Fundraiser/donated two paintings
2011
(ODWC) Oklahoma Department of Wildlife and Conservation volunteer aging deer jaws under Jerry Shaw, Biologist
‘Extracting and Aging Bowfin Otoliths’ ,Red Sleuth, Ok., with Ethan Lovelace
‘Body of Water Species Study’, Lake Texoma, Whitomore branch, with Jarryd Robinson, Durant ,Ok.
Nature Conservancy-Pontotoc Ridge Preserve; (2nd) volunteer participation in data collection for population estimation of whitetail deer; with Jona Tucker
2010
Project Create Founder: Community involvement, artistic contribution, volunteer and ministry work
2009
Indian Territory/Country Framer Gallery, Durant, Ok. Featured
Artist
2008
‘Senior Art Show’ Sold 3 Artworks, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Ok.
2007
S.E. University Fall Semester Honor Roll
S.E. University Summer Semester Honor Roll
S.E. University Spring Semester President’s Honor Roll
2006
‘N.R.A. Auction and Fundraiser’, Volunteer participant/Donated 2 artworks, Bryan County Fairgrounds, Durant, Ok.
‘Fallen Firefighter of Oklahoma Grassfires fundraiser/ Donated 3 artworks
2005
Collegiate Assessment of Academic Proficiency (CAAP) “above average” in ‘Critical Thinking’
Nature Conservancy-Pontotoc Ridge Preserve; volunteer participation in data collection for population estimation of whitetail deer; with Jona Tucker
2004-2006
‘Durant Trash Off’ participation/facilitation with SE Green Club Group
2004-2007
President/Southeastern Oklahoma State University Green Club, Durant, Ok.
2004-2006
Member/ Southeastern Oklahoma State University Wildlife Club, Durant, Ok.
2000
“Outstanding Achievement in Academics”, Academic Team Award, Calera High School
Art Award, Graduation Ceremony, Calera High School, Calera Ok
“Outstanding Achievement in Art Award”, Calera High School, Calera Ok.
‘Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand’ 9th Annual calendar contest, 1st Place Poster winner
‘Class of 2000’ T-shirt Designer, Calera High School, Calera, Ok.
Figure Drawing College Curriculum, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Ok.
Still Life College Curriculum, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Ok.
“March of Dimes” T-shirt Designer for Calera High School, Calera, Ok.
1999-2000
Academic Team Member. Calera High School, Calera, Ok.
1999
‘Oklahoma Keep Our Land Grand’ 8th Annual calendar contest, 3rd Place Poster Winner
‘Chickasaw Nation JOM Art Contest’, 3rd Place Winner
Journalism College Curriculum winner, East Central University, Ada, Ok.
1997
“English I: High Grade Average”, Ada Junior High School, Ada, Ok.
1995
“Outstanding Student in Science”, Ada Junior High, Ada, Ok.
1994
“Most Artistic” Award, Willard Elementary, Ada, Ok.
1993
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution/Chimney Hill Essay Contest Winner
1993-1997
‘Honor Roll Student’, Ada Junior High, Ada, Ok.
1992-1995
Ok. State Dept. of Education ‘Reading Honors’ Award (25 or more books per school semester)
1992
“Friendliest Student” Award, Willard Elementary/Verlaine Stanley, Ada, Ok
1991-1997
Advances Placement/Gifted and Talented (I.L.O) program, Ada Schools, Ada, Ok.
Degrees - Training - Certificates:
Bachelor of Science
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Ok 74701
Bachelor of Arts
Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Ok 74701
2015
Ordained Ministry
Graduate of the Oklahoma State Officer Southeast Regional Academy
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
American Health and Safety First-Aid Responder/CPR/AED
Crisis Control and Grief Counseling
Self Defense; Oklahoma Counsel on Law Enforcement Education and Federal Bureau of Prisons
Firearm Proficiency in handgun/shotgun qualifications/CLEET standard
Expandable/Straight Baton
OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) Spray
FATS III (Firearm Training Seminar)
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Registered Artist #1-002-00087
2014
Department o f Health Certified Pool Operator
2007
Alcoholic Beverage License # EMP 436716
2006
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) evaluated/pass, Achille Police Department, Achille, Oklahoma
Office training in Oklahoma State Written and Physical Agility tests
Radar Operator Certified through Achille Police Department, Achille, Ok
PIT Maneuver training, On-site, Achille PD, Achille, Ok
2018 8th Annual Taste of Durant Silent Auction and Event
2017 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Homecoming
2017 Botanical illustrator for two separate books by Dr. Stanley Rice
2017 The 7th Annual Taste of Durant Silent Auction and Event
2016 Fish Fry and Silent Auction Benefit
2016 Durant High School 'Career Day' Presenter
2016
The 6th Annual 'Christmas in July' benefit for Families Feeding Families
2016 Durant, OK 'Dancing with the Stars' props
2015
Silent Medical Auction
2016 Family Event at Bubba's Brewhouse, Durant, Ok - kid's face painting
2015 Choctaw Nation Cultural Meeting
2015 36th Annual National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference
Participation in the Durant Main Street Art Walk, Durant, OK
Beginning in 2014
Calera, OK, seal. June 2013
2015 Choctaw Nation Women’s Summit
"Night at the Museum", Southeastern Oklahoma State University Homecoming event held at the Three Valley Museum, September 27, 2012, Durant, OK
The Country Framer (Indian Territory Gallery),South 4th Avenue, Durant, OK 74701
"3rd Annual Wild Hog Days Outdoor Festival", Choctaw Event Center, Durant, OK
"Seeds of Hope" 4th Annual Grayson County Crisis Center Fundraising Event October 11, 2012, Sherman, TX
Southeastern Oklahoma State University Senior Art Show- Centre Gallery, Durant, Ok- May 2008
Bryan County Community Center - NRA convention; Donated two pieces in 2006, Durant, OK
Donated artworks to benefits auction for local fallen firefighters of Oklahoma grass-fire in 2006, Durant, OK
'Ripples' acrylic painting displayed and Southeastern Oklahoma State University Student Union 2nd Floor