| Carolyn's Professional Resume |
CAROLYN JENNIE BRADEN
carolynjbraden@gmail.com
www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com
EDUCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
M.A.T. Art Education (K-12)
Degree earned 2005
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration in Photography
Degree earned 2002
EMPLOYMENT
Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
Full time Art teacher for grades 6-8 at Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
from 2006-2007. Full-time Visual Arts teacher for grades K-5 at Byck Elementary, a Talent Development Magnet and
Waldorf Inspired School, from 2007-present. Responsibilities include: Classroom instruction of visual art, grant writing,
school-wide performance director, and school- wide fundraiser coordinator. (2006- present)
Jefferson County Public Schools, Curriculum Development Specialist
Work with a team of selected teachers and the District Arts and Humanities Specialist to develop the Visual Art,
Performing Arts and Humanities curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year. The curriculum developed is to be used in
every Jefferson County Public School at the elementary level. (2010-present)
Demand Studios, Freelance Writer
Writer for Demand Studios in the www.ehow.com division. Article topics include education, crafting, wedding, health and
homemaking. (2010-present)
Archdiocese of Louisville
Full-time Visual Art teacher for kindergarten through the eighth grade. Worked
solely for Notre Dame Academy part-time for one year, then NDA and
and St. Barnabas School for half a year. Responsibilities included: Classroom
instruction of art, following the curriculum guide of the Archdiocese of Louisville
for the visual arts. (2004-2006)
Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville KY
Substitute teacher in K-5 classrooms. Responsibilities included: Classroom instruction, following lesson plans given by
absent teacher. (2002-2004)
ART EXHIBITIONS
2010- "Untitled" Painting, Churchill Downs, Derby Museum's "Horsing
2011 Around With Art" exhibit
2010 "All Roads Lead to Home" Painting, Louisville 27:
Community, Brown Foreman Art After Dark:
Fleur de lis Fundraiser, Louisville Speed Art Museum
2008- Creating two painted rainbarrels for Edge Outreach's
2009 2009 "I Thirst for Art" event. One design was featured in the
Garner-Furnish Studio and the other was featured in the
Bridge Gallery at the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center.
2005 “Shibori Adinkra Cloth”, Fiber Art, Group Showing, Hite Gallery
2005 “Watercolor Leaves” Mixed Media, Group Showing,
The Woman’s Club of Louisville 67th Annual Art Show, Louisville, KY
2004 “Untitled” Fiber Art, Group Showing, Hite Gallery
2003- “Handmade Paper” Paper Installation, Group Showing,
2004 Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville
2001- Various installations and exhibits, mixed media, Hite Gallery
2002
TALENT
2010 "Trapped In Stone" art project article published in
SchoolArts Magazine.
2010 Winner of Hallmark's "Birthday Your Way" Card Competition.
Card sold on-line at www.hallmark.com and sold in stores.
2009 Talent in Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice” music video.
2009 Voice Over for Davis Jewelers radio advertisement,
Character: Sarah.
2009 Spokesmodel for Kentucky Derby Festival "Chow Wagon" Event.
2009 Featured in The Bacon Brother's (Kevin Bacon) "Go My
Way" Video, YouTube and iTunes.
2009 Talent on "That's Clever" for HGTV.
Airing of two segments; One on Japanese Shibori dying and
creating seed beaded balls.
2008- Published blogger at
present http://carolynsbloomingcreations.blogspot.com,
http://pammiepeacock.blogspot.com
http://bradenhomestyle.blogspot.com
http://cookingwithcarolynbraden.blogspot.com/
http://bradensartstars.blogspot.com (Art Classroom Blog)
2008 Featured as a Style Maker in the Courier Journal Scene
section. Cover of the section as well as a two-page spread.
2008- Creator of the how-to shows "Carolyn Braden's Turning the
present Ordinary into the Extraordinary" and "The Laundry Room Chef" for YouTube.
2007 Sephora and Benefit's "That Gal" contest top six finalist.
2004- Designing and creating unique cakes for Louisville based
2009 clients. Finished designs are at www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com.
2004 Essay contest winner for the Tarina Tarantino "Be Sparkling"
Contest. Winning essay is on Tarina's website currently at
www.tarinatarantino.com.
2004- Founder and graphic designer of the website
present www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com.
This website showcases the creations of Carolyn Braden.
2004- Professional development certificates earned in Adobe Photoshop,
present Illustrator and Creative Suite. Also proficient in Vegas Movie Studio
Platinum, iMovie and Microsoft Movie Maker. All programs
are continuously used professionally and personally.
2003 "Nifty Thrifty Fifties", Courier Journal article in the Home and
Garden Features Section, article based on the home interior design
of Tommy and Carolyn Braden.
HONORS
VSA of Kentucky Grant (The State Organization on Arts and Disability)
Grant recipient to be used to have an Artist-in-Residency create art with 8-9 year old students. Students worked with a
Louisville artist to create 3-D Native American Kachina Dolls.
(2011)
Target Field Trips Grant
Grant recipient to be used to take students on an art related field trip. Trip was taken with 7-8 year old students to the
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Students also participated in a hands- on art project while at the museum. (2010)
Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education, Louisville, KY
Grant recipient to attend institute. The institute took place at The Kentucky Center for the Arts and incorporated Drama,
Dance, Music, and Art in daily classes for two weeks. (2008)
Outstanding Student Award
Recipient of the Outstanding Student in the Master of Arts in Teaching program in
Art Education Award. This award is given by faculty in the Teaching and Learning Department each year to honor an
outstanding graduating student. (2005)
Student Teaching Scholarship
Awarded through the University of Louisville College of Education and Human
Development Honors and Scholarship Committee based on nomination of faculty supervisor and demonstration of
excellence in initial teacher education program. (2005)
Zoeller Company Scholarship
Awarded through the Community Foundation of Louisville based on academic achievement. (2004, 2005)
VOLUNTEER SERVICES / CHARITABLE CAUSES
Coordinator and Director for primary grade level musical "We Come From Everywhere." Worked to develop characters
and write script, costume design, prop/scenery design, and musical supervision. (2011)
Coordinator for The Artist In Residence program for Byck Elementary, brought in an artist in residence to work with
students on hands on art projects. Grants received via the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Fund for the Arts, and
VSA Kentucky. (2006-2011)
Coordinator for the Byck Elementary fundraiser "Move-a-thon". Worked with a team of teachers to promote exercise for
students P-5 and raise money to support Arts programs. (2010-2011)
Coordinator and developer for the Byck Elementary Arts Show. Event published in the Courier Journal. Louisville
sculptor Ed Hamilton was in attendance at the event. Pictures from the event were also published in the Courier
Journal. (2008)
Coordinator for the St. James artists, Al and Penny Nelson, to attend Byck for a
one-day art program. Event published as article in the Courier Journal. (2007)
Coordinator and developer for the student campaign "Change Challenge" for
Metro United Way. (2007)
Coordinator and developer for the Jefferson County Traditional Middle School yearbook and yearbook club staff.
Worked in coordination with students and Jostens to design and create the school's yearbook and all its contents. (2006-
2007)
Coordinator for Fund for the Arts for Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
and Byck Elementary. Worked in coordination with community business leaders, staff, and students to raise money for
the school's Fund for the Arts campaigns. (2006-2007)
Fundraiser for the Kentucky Humane Society Paws for the Cause Walk. (2005)
Participant in the Shamrock Foundation’s Art for the Animals. (2005, 2007, 2008)
Fundraiser for the Animal Care Society's Bark in the Park. (2005)
Coordinator/ Volunteer for Art To Remember, art fundraiser for St. Barnabas
School and Notre Dame Academy. (2005)
ORGANIZATIONS
KAEA (Kentucky Art Education Association)
(2004-2008)
NAEA (National Art Education Association)
(2005-2006)
OHNA (Original Highlands Neighborhood Association)
(2008-present)
carolynjbraden@gmail.com
www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com
EDUCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
M.A.T. Art Education (K-12)
Degree earned 2005
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration in Photography
Degree earned 2002
EMPLOYMENT
Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville, KY
Full time Art teacher for grades 6-8 at Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
from 2006-2007. Full-time Visual Arts teacher for grades K-5 at Byck Elementary, a Talent Development Magnet and
Waldorf Inspired School, from 2007-present. Responsibilities include: Classroom instruction of visual art, grant writing,
school-wide performance director, and school- wide fundraiser coordinator. (2006- present)
Jefferson County Public Schools, Curriculum Development Specialist
Work with a team of selected teachers and the District Arts and Humanities Specialist to develop the Visual Art,
Performing Arts and Humanities curriculum for the 2011-2012 school year. The curriculum developed is to be used in
every Jefferson County Public School at the elementary level. (2010-present)
Demand Studios, Freelance Writer
Writer for Demand Studios in the www.ehow.com division. Article topics include education, crafting, wedding, health and
homemaking. (2010-present)
Archdiocese of Louisville
Full-time Visual Art teacher for kindergarten through the eighth grade. Worked
solely for Notre Dame Academy part-time for one year, then NDA and
and St. Barnabas School for half a year. Responsibilities included: Classroom
instruction of art, following the curriculum guide of the Archdiocese of Louisville
for the visual arts. (2004-2006)
Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville KY
Substitute teacher in K-5 classrooms. Responsibilities included: Classroom instruction, following lesson plans given by
absent teacher. (2002-2004)
ART EXHIBITIONS
2010- "Untitled" Painting, Churchill Downs, Derby Museum's "Horsing
2011 Around With Art" exhibit
2010 "All Roads Lead to Home" Painting, Louisville 27:
Community, Brown Foreman Art After Dark:
Fleur de lis Fundraiser, Louisville Speed Art Museum
2008- Creating two painted rainbarrels for Edge Outreach's
2009 2009 "I Thirst for Art" event. One design was featured in the
Garner-Furnish Studio and the other was featured in the
Bridge Gallery at the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center.
2005 “Shibori Adinkra Cloth”, Fiber Art, Group Showing, Hite Gallery
2005 “Watercolor Leaves” Mixed Media, Group Showing,
The Woman’s Club of Louisville 67th Annual Art Show, Louisville, KY
2004 “Untitled” Fiber Art, Group Showing, Hite Gallery
2003- “Handmade Paper” Paper Installation, Group Showing,
2004 Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville
2001- Various installations and exhibits, mixed media, Hite Gallery
2002
TALENT
2010 "Trapped In Stone" art project article published in
SchoolArts Magazine.
2010 Winner of Hallmark's "Birthday Your Way" Card Competition.
Card sold on-line at www.hallmark.com and sold in stores.
2009 Talent in Tim McGraw’s “Southern Voice” music video.
2009 Voice Over for Davis Jewelers radio advertisement,
Character: Sarah.
2009 Spokesmodel for Kentucky Derby Festival "Chow Wagon" Event.
2009 Featured in The Bacon Brother's (Kevin Bacon) "Go My
Way" Video, YouTube and iTunes.
2009 Talent on "That's Clever" for HGTV.
Airing of two segments; One on Japanese Shibori dying and
creating seed beaded balls.
2008- Published blogger at
present http://carolynsbloomingcreations.blogspot.com,
http://pammiepeacock.blogspot.com
http://bradenhomestyle.blogspot.com
http://cookingwithcarolynbraden.blogspot.com/
http://bradensartstars.blogspot.com (Art Classroom Blog)
2008 Featured as a Style Maker in the Courier Journal Scene
section. Cover of the section as well as a two-page spread.
2008- Creator of the how-to shows "Carolyn Braden's Turning the
present Ordinary into the Extraordinary" and "The Laundry Room Chef" for YouTube.
2007 Sephora and Benefit's "That Gal" contest top six finalist.
2004- Designing and creating unique cakes for Louisville based
2009 clients. Finished designs are at www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com.
2004 Essay contest winner for the Tarina Tarantino "Be Sparkling"
Contest. Winning essay is on Tarina's website currently at
www.tarinatarantino.com.
2004- Founder and graphic designer of the website
present www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com.
This website showcases the creations of Carolyn Braden.
2004- Professional development certificates earned in Adobe Photoshop,
present Illustrator and Creative Suite. Also proficient in Vegas Movie Studio
Platinum, iMovie and Microsoft Movie Maker. All programs
are continuously used professionally and personally.
2003 "Nifty Thrifty Fifties", Courier Journal article in the Home and
Garden Features Section, article based on the home interior design
of Tommy and Carolyn Braden.
HONORS
VSA of Kentucky Grant (The State Organization on Arts and Disability)
Grant recipient to be used to have an Artist-in-Residency create art with 8-9 year old students. Students worked with a
Louisville artist to create 3-D Native American Kachina Dolls.
(2011)
Target Field Trips Grant
Grant recipient to be used to take students on an art related field trip. Trip was taken with 7-8 year old students to the
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Students also participated in a hands- on art project while at the museum. (2010)
Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education, Louisville, KY
Grant recipient to attend institute. The institute took place at The Kentucky Center for the Arts and incorporated Drama,
Dance, Music, and Art in daily classes for two weeks. (2008)
Outstanding Student Award
Recipient of the Outstanding Student in the Master of Arts in Teaching program in
Art Education Award. This award is given by faculty in the Teaching and Learning Department each year to honor an
outstanding graduating student. (2005)
Student Teaching Scholarship
Awarded through the University of Louisville College of Education and Human
Development Honors and Scholarship Committee based on nomination of faculty supervisor and demonstration of
excellence in initial teacher education program. (2005)
Zoeller Company Scholarship
Awarded through the Community Foundation of Louisville based on academic achievement. (2004, 2005)
VOLUNTEER SERVICES / CHARITABLE CAUSES
Coordinator and Director for primary grade level musical "We Come From Everywhere." Worked to develop characters
and write script, costume design, prop/scenery design, and musical supervision. (2011)
Coordinator for The Artist In Residence program for Byck Elementary, brought in an artist in residence to work with
students on hands on art projects. Grants received via the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, Fund for the Arts, and
VSA Kentucky. (2006-2011)
Coordinator for the Byck Elementary fundraiser "Move-a-thon". Worked with a team of teachers to promote exercise for
students P-5 and raise money to support Arts programs. (2010-2011)
Coordinator and developer for the Byck Elementary Arts Show. Event published in the Courier Journal. Louisville
sculptor Ed Hamilton was in attendance at the event. Pictures from the event were also published in the Courier
Journal. (2008)
Coordinator for the St. James artists, Al and Penny Nelson, to attend Byck for a
one-day art program. Event published as article in the Courier Journal. (2007)
Coordinator and developer for the student campaign "Change Challenge" for
Metro United Way. (2007)
Coordinator and developer for the Jefferson County Traditional Middle School yearbook and yearbook club staff.
Worked in coordination with students and Jostens to design and create the school's yearbook and all its contents. (2006-
2007)
Coordinator for Fund for the Arts for Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
and Byck Elementary. Worked in coordination with community business leaders, staff, and students to raise money for
the school's Fund for the Arts campaigns. (2006-2007)
Fundraiser for the Kentucky Humane Society Paws for the Cause Walk. (2005)
Participant in the Shamrock Foundation’s Art for the Animals. (2005, 2007, 2008)
Fundraiser for the Animal Care Society's Bark in the Park. (2005)
Coordinator/ Volunteer for Art To Remember, art fundraiser for St. Barnabas
School and Notre Dame Academy. (2005)
ORGANIZATIONS
KAEA (Kentucky Art Education Association)
(2004-2008)
NAEA (National Art Education Association)
(2005-2006)
OHNA (Original Highlands Neighborhood Association)
(2008-present)
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