DESIREÉ D'ALESSANDRO'S RESUME
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Education
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| 2007-2008 |
University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
Bachelor of Fine Arts, projected graduation: May 2008, Electronic Media major & Art History minor, GPA: 3.95
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| 2007 |
University of South Florida, Study Abroad in Paris, France & Venice, Italy, GPA: 4.0 |
| 2005-2006 |
Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City, Fl, GPA: 4.0 |
| 2004-2005 |
Pasco-Hernando Community College, Dade City, Fl
Associate in Arts, GPA: 4.0, Valedictorian |
Selected Shows and Exhibitions
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| 2008 [upcoming] |
Feb. |
Rising & Falling: How We Walk in Tampa, University of South Florida, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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March |
Filberts 2008: Spectrum of Spaces University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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March-April |
32nd Annual Juried USF Student Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, Fl |
| 2008 |
Jan. |
Elusive, University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl, solo
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| 2007 |
Dec. |
INSIDE|OUT, Art After Dark, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Fl |
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Nov. - Dec. |
DÉRIVE: Paris 2007 Exhibition, University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Nov. |
H.I.V.E. Time Arts Show, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL |
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31st Annual Juried USF Student Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, Fl |
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Feb. |
The Tampa Franchise of IPO, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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Jan.-Feb. |
Salon Des Filberts, The Filbert's: USF's Painting & Drawing Club, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
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April |
Projected Exhibition, Ybor Festival of the Moving Image, Ybor City, Fl |
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Annual Hillsborough Community College Presidential Showcase, Tampa, Fl |
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32nd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City, Fl |
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March |
Sugar-Coated: Footing the Bill, Laughing Cat annex, Ybor, Fl |
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Sunday in the Arts, Tampa Bay Las Damas de Arte, Scarfone-Hartley Gallery, Tampa, Fl |
Performances and/or Collaborations
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| 2007 |
"Rising & Falling: How We Walk in Tampa," experimental public walking performances in collaboration with University of South Florida students; under the direction of Rozalinda Borcila, Tampa, Fl
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"Un Message, Evidemment," an ongoing open source collaborative film/performance; under the direction of Robert Lawrence, Tampa, Fl
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"Foreign:EXCURSIONS," cultural immersion and temporary residency in Paris, France and Venice, Italy. A collaborative experience with University of South Florida students. Total duration: 5 weeks
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| 2006 |
"Florida:EXCURSIONS," performance sculpture in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College
students; under the direction of Diran Lyons, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl
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"PeepSHOW," performative public artwork by [FL]WHAT.IF?SOCIETY, various locations within Tampa, Fl
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| 2005 |
"Brave the Storm," performance sculpture in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College
students; under the direction of Diran Lyons, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl
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Scholarships, Awards, Distinctions, and Honors
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| 2007 |
Best of Show, NTAL's Glorious exhibition, Tampa, Fl |
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International Delegate nomination, International Scholar Laurete Program |
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Study Abroad Compass Scholarship, University of South Florida, $750 |
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School of Art and Art History Award, University of South Florida, $300 |
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School of Art and Art History Paris Program Assistance Grant, University of South Florida, $850 |
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School of Art and Art History Undergrad Talent Scholarship, University of South Florida, $500 per semester |
| 2006-2007 |
The Dean's List of Scholars, "For excellence of work in the Fall '06 / Spring '07 / Fall '07 academic term." |
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Golden Key International Honor Society, Offered membership to "top performing juniors and seniors who ... rank among the top 15% of thier class." |
| 2006-2008 |
2+2 Community College Transfer Scholarship, University of South Florida, $1,000 per semester |
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Scholastic Achievement Transfer Award, University of South Florida, $1,000 per semester |
| 2005-2006 |
The Chancellor's List, "recognizing positive academic achievements of qualified students" |
| 2004-2008 |
Bright Futures Florida Medallion Scholarship, 75% tuition coverage & lab fees up to $300 per semester |
| 2004-2005 |
Pasco-Hernando Community College Top 10% Academic Merit Scholarship, $500 per semester |
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The National Dean's List, "honoring high-achieving exceptional college students nationwide" |
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Best of Show, Pasco County Fair, Dade City, Fl |
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Reviewed and Accepted Portfolio Review & Scholarship Winner, Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fl |
Publications, Presentations, and Coverage
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| 2008 |
"'Elsuive' explores serious topics through playful media," The Oracle, University of South Florida, interview, exhibition review and image
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| 2007 |
Screening of collaborative video work "Un Message, Evidemment," in the November lecture conference by Robert Lawrence, Victoria Independent Film & Video Festival, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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Art Limited, Art Limited is an elegant, high-featured community for artists sharing works, dialogue and collaborative projects, profile for Desiree D'Alessandro |
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North Tampa Arts League, Active member Biography and Gallery listing
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Thread: An Undergraduate Journal for Literary Inquiry, University of South Florida, “Gee-wiz, that’s Swell!”: Elements of Camp and Kitsch in Pleasantville |
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"Brush strokes, hip folks and a pot-bellied pig" The Oracle, University of South Florida, exhibition & submission review and image
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Tampa Bay Online [TBO.com], Bay Area Artist Database Listing for Desiree D'Alessandro |
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Tampa Bay and Beyond, Online Artist Profile for Desiree D'Alessandro & involved exhibition coverage, "a site dedicated to promoting art and music events in the Tampa Bay and surrounding areas" |
| 2006 |
Emergent Garde: ENGULFED, Gulf Coast Museum of Art, "Brave the Storm" performance coverage through mixed media installation work by Diran Lyons, accredited as a contributor/performer as a [FL]WHAT.IF?SOCIETY member
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Galleria and Triad, Hillsborough Community College's Award-Winning Publications, 2006 Edition, Feature
Artist, Artworks and Writings covered
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Zephyrhills Chalk Art Festival, exhibited photos on the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce website
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| 2004 |
"Couple 'Stick' Together to Make Prom Memorable," Photo and Article, Zephyrhills News, journalists Desiree D’Alessandro and Jonathan David
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"Prom Wear has Couples in Sticky Spot," Article, St. Petersburg Times, journalist Gail Diederich |
| 2003 |
"Students Create Sidewalk Gallery," Photo and Caption, Tampa Tribune, photographer Scott Iskowitz |
League, Society, and Club Memberships
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| 2007 | The Filberts, USF's Painting and Drawing Club, Secretary, Webmaster, Active Member |
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Art History Association, Active Member |
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University Film & Video Association, Active Member |
| 2005-2007 |
North Tampa Arts League, Active Member, NTAL & USF Liaison |
| 2005-2006 |
[FL]WHAT.IF?SOCIETY, Active Member |
| 2004-2006 |
Phi Theta Kappa, Active Member |
| 2002-2004 |
Art Honors Club, Secretary, Treasurer, Active Member |
Other Work & Technical Experience
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Portraiture Photography
digital, color / black & white
Digital Photo Editing
restoration, touch up & enhancement
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Website Design
for individuals & affiliations
Print Publication Designer
catalogues, playbills, flyers, etc
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Decor Designer
Festival of the Moving Image
Set Design & Construction
High School theatre productions
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Mentors
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| 2006-2008 |
Wendy Babcox, Area Coordinator - Photography, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Robert Lawrence, Associate Professor - Electronic Media, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Anat Pollack, Assistant Professor - Electronic Media, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Rozalinda Borcila, Associate Professor - 3-D Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Neil Bender, Assistant Professor - Painting/Drawing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Bradley Nickels, Professor - Art History, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Derek Murray, Assistant Professor - Critical Theory, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
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Soraya Murray, Assistant Professor - Art History, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl |
2005-2006 |
Diran Lyons, Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl |
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Tracy Midulla, Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl |
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Katherine Moyse, History of Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl |
Letters of Recommendation
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| Diran Lyons, Instructor of Art at Hillsborough Community College, 2006, [view] |
| Tracy Midulla, Instructor of Art at Hillsborough Community College, 2006, [view] |