DS Entertainment
9005 Overlook Blvd.
Brentwood, TN 37027
TEL: 615-331-6264
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 102 lbs
Hair: Red/Auburn
Eyes: Brown
Bust: 34
Waist: 26
Hips: 32
Dress: 2
Shoe: 6.5
TELEVISION
September 2009, Tim McGraw Music Video, Featured Extra, Character: Ice Tea Girl for "Southern Voice" video.
November 2006, Featured Host, Episode HCLVR-421 for "That's Clever" for HGTV. Show aired on February 3, 2009,
on HGTV.
VOICE OVER
November 2009, Davis Jewelers radio advertisement, Character: Sarah
October 2009, Print Ad for Vergni Body Wash
September 2008, Style Maker in the Courier Journal Scene section.
May 2008, Featured art show in the Courier Journal Neighborhoods section.
October 2007, Art program featured in the Courier Journal Metro section.
February 2004, Winner of Lucky Breaks, featured in Lucky Magazine.
March 2003, "Nifty Thrifty Fifties", featured in the Courier Journal Home and Garden Features section.
THEATER
July 2008, Paul Sills' Story Theater, The Blue Light and Other Stories: All Three of Us, Roles: The Devil, The Rich Man,
and The Messenger. Director: Katie Blackerby
MODELING
April-May 2009, Spokesmodel for
R.J. Reynolds, Kentucky Derby Festival
WEB BASED
November 2009 Featured in Bacon Brothers (Kevin Bacon) Music Video for "Go My Way"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWOi4SGCJHI and on iTunes
February 2009-present, Creator of the web series The Adventures of Humphrey GoKart. (Puppetry)
http://www.youtube.com/user/carolynjbraden
Feb 2009-present, Host of Carolyn Braden's Turning the Ordinary into the Extraordinary for YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/carolynjbraden
November 2007, Sephora and Benefit's "That Gal" contest top six finalist based on video submission. www.sephora.com.
June 2004, International essay contest winner, Tarina Tarantino "Be Sparkling" Contest. www.tarinatarantino.com.
TRAINING
*U of L BA, Photography
*U of L MAT, Art Education
*Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education
July 2008, Institute focused on visual art, drama, music, and dance.
*Runway Intensive, January 2009
SKILLS
*Works well with children.
*Works well with many types of animals.
*Gymnastics (Back bends, back handsprings, jumps), Ice skating, Roller skating, Snow skiing, Dance, Swimming,
Trampoline, Cycling
*Languages - Spanish (Conversational)
*Artist - Showcase my art in galleries or donate to charities such as The Shamrock Foundation and Edge Outreach.
(2001 - Present)
*Author - "Trapped In Stone" art project article accepted to be published by SchoolArts Magazine August 2008
*Published blogger (2008-present on home style, fashion, and books) *Developing and writing children's books
(2001-present)
*Web Design - Co-founder and designer of the website www.carolynsbloomingcreations.com.
(2004-present)
*Puppetry
| Carolyn's Resume |
EDUCATION
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Bachelor of Arts in Art with a concentration in Photography
Degree earned December 2002
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
M.A.T. Art Education (K-12)
Degree earned July 2005
ART EXHIBITIONS
January 2001 “Toy Cameras” Photography, Group
Showing, Hite Gallery,
University of Louisville
February 2001 “Ink Designs” Ink on Paper, Group
Showing, Schneider Hall,
University of Louisville
July 2001 “Self Portrait” Pencil Drawing, Group Showing,
Schneider Hall, University of Louisville
November 2001 “Wooden Fan” Woodworks, Group Showing, Schneider Hall,
University of Louisville
November 2001 “Flash Photos” Photography, Group Showing, Hite Gallery,
University of Louisville
April 2002 “T-Shirt Installation” Graphic Art, Group Showing, Lava
House Gallery, Louisville, KY
November 2003- “Handmade Paper” Paper Installation, Group Showing,
April 2004 Writing Center, Ekstrom Library, University of Louisville
May 2004- “Untitled” Fiber Art, Group Showing, Hite Gallery,
August 2004 University of Louisville
March 2005 “Watercolor Leaves” Mixed Media, Group Showing,
The Woman’s Club of Louisville 67th Annual Art Show,
Louisville, KY
April 2005- “Shibori Adinkra Cloth”, Fiber Art, Group Showing, Hite
May 2005 Gallery, University of Louisville
October 2008- Creating two designs to be painted onto rainbarrels for
February 2009 Edge Outreach's 2009 "I Thirst for Art" event, Louisville, KY
One design was featured in the Garner-Furnish Studio.
The other design was featured in the Bridge Gallery at the Mellwood
Arts and Entertainment Center.
October 2009 Painted flower pots sold at St. James Art Show. Proceeds donated to
Kosair Children's Hospital.
November 2009 "Heart Art", donated wooden heart art painting, shown at Pyro Gallery,
Louisville, KY. Proceeds to benefit Calvary Episcopal Church.
http://www.calvaryepiscopal.org/carolynbraden.html
HONORS
Dean’s List
University of Louisville (Spring 2001)
Zoeller Company Scholarship
Awarded through the Community Foundation of Louisville based on academic achievement.
(Awarded for the 2004-2005 year)
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. (Awarded for the Spring 2005 Semester)
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. (Awarded in April, 2005)
VOLUNTEER SERVICES / CHARITABLE CAUSES
Volunteer for the Speed Art Museum (Spring 2001)
Fundraiser for the Kentucky Humane Society Paws for the Cause Walk
(May 2005)
Participant in the Shamrock Foundation’s Art for the Animals
(August 2005, 2007, 2008)
Fundraiser for the Animal Care Society Bark in the Park (October 2005)
Coordinator/ Volunteer for Art To Remember, art fundraiser for a private school in Jefferson County.
(August 2005- December 2005)
Coordinator and developer for the 2006-2007 and yearbook club staff for a Jefferson County Public middle school.
Worked in coordination with students and Jostens to design and create the school's yearbook and all its contents.
(August 2006-May 2007)
Coordinator for Fund for the Arts for a Jefferson County Public middle and elementary school. (2006 and 2007).
Worked in coordination with community business leaders, staff, and students to raise money for the school's FTA
campaigns.
Coordinator for the St. James artists, Al and Penny Nelson, to attend a Jefferson County Public School for a one-
day art program. Event published as article in the Courier Journal.
(October 2007)
Coordinator and developer for the student campaign "Change Challenge" for
Metro United Way. (October 2007)
Recipient of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Artist in Residence program grant. Served as coordinator for
The Artist In Residence program for a Jefferson County Public School, brought in an artist in residence through the
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft to work with students on an Appalachian Basketry project. Also through the
grant, students were also able to attend the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft and work on a hands-on art project.
(October 2007)
Coordinator and developer for a Jefferson County Public School 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. (May 2008)
Kentucky Institute for Arts in Education, Louisville, KY
Grant recipient to attend institute, July 2008. The institute took
place at The Kentucky Center for the Arts and incorporated Drama, Dance, Music, and Art in daily classes for two
weeks. (Awarded Spring, 2008)
Recipient of a Fund for the Arts Grant, grant to be used for the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Artist in
Residence program for a Jefferson County Public School. Served as coordinator for the program the 08-09 school
year. (October 2008-April 2009)
Target Educational Field Trip Grant
Grant recipient to take Jefferson County Public School art students on an educational field trip to the Kentucky
Museum of Art and Craft, Louisville, KY.
(Awarded January 2010)
ORGANIZATIONS
KAEA (Kentucky Art Education Association)
(September 2004-October 2008)
NAEA (National Art Education Association)
(January 2005-January 2006)
OHNA (Original Highlands Neighborhood Association)
(September 2008-present)
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