DESIREÉ D'ALESSANDRO'S RESUME
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E-mail: D.A.DAlessandro@gmail.com

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
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
2004 Standard High School Diploma, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl, GPA: 3.9, Magna Cum Laude

Shows and Exhibitions
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2008 June
ACA 19th Annual Student Exhibition, juried state-wide exhibition, New Smyrna Beach, Fl
May-June
A Sense of Space, West Tampa Center for the Arts, Tampa, Fl
April-May Photographic Exhibition, The International Boba House, Tampa, Fl
April Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk, public projection walk through Seminol Hieghts, Tampa, Fl
Going Green in Tampa Expo University of South Florida SunDome, Fl
RIOT! @ THE FACTORY, BFA Senior Thesis Show, University of South Florida, West Tampa Center for the Arts, Tampa,Fl
March ArtHouse, University of South Florida's Fine Arts Building, Tampa, Fl
March-April 32nd Annual Juried USF Student Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, Fl
March Filberts 2008: Spectrum of Spaces University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Women's History Month Exhibition, Laughing Cat annex, Ybor City, Fl
Feb.-March OUR Cup of Tea: The Filberts, Kaleisia Tea Lounge, Tampa, Fl
Feb. Rising & Falling: How We Walk in, and Around, Tampa, University of South Florida, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Jan. Elusive, University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl solo

2007 Dec. INSIDE|OUT, Art After Dark, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Fl
Nov. - Dec. DÉRIVE: Paris 2007 Exhibition, University of South Florida, Centre Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Nov. H.I.V.E. Time Arts Show, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Oct. - Feb. Glorious, North Tampa Arts League, Kotler Gallery, The New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa, Fl
June-July Reflections, North Tampa Arts League, Kotler Gallery, John Germany Main Library, Tampa, Fl
April Prints and Poems, University of South Florida Library, Tampa, Fl
March ArtHouse, University of South Florida's Fine Arts Building, Tampa, Fl
31st Annual Juried USF Student Exhibition, Contemporary Art Museum, Tampa, Fl
Feb. The Tampa Franchise of IPO, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl
The Art of Love 2007, North Tampa Arts League, Frame by Frame Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Jan.-Feb. Salon Des Filberts, The Filbert's: USF's Painting & Drawing Club, William and Nancy Oliver Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Jan.-Aug. Spectrum 300, North Tampa Arts League, The New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa, Fl
Jan. Brandon Police Station, Child Protective Services, Corporate Collection of Art, Brandon, Fl

2006 Aug.-Dec. Visions, North Tampa Arts League, The New Tampa Regional Library, Tampa, Fl
Aug.-Sept. Summertime Fun, Mirta's Gallery, Tampa, Fl
August Featured chalk artist for Disasterville exhibit opening, Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa, Fl
July Feature chalk artist for Kids in Charge Anniversary Celebration, Museum of Science and Industry, Tampa, Fl
May-July Erotica / Neuratica, Mirta's Gallery, Tampa, Fl
April Projected Exhibition, Ybor Festival of the Moving Image, Ybor City, Fl
Annual Hillsborough Community College Presidential Showcase, Tampa, Fl
32nd Annual Student Art Exhibition, Hillsborough Community College, Ybor City, Fl
March Sugar-Coated: Footing the Bill, Laughing Cat annex, Ybor City, Fl
Sunday in the Arts, Tampa Bay Las Damas de Arte, Scarfone-Hartley Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Feb. The Art of Love 2006, North Tampa Arts League, Frame by Frame Gallery, Tampa, Fl
Zephyrhills Chalk Art Festival 2007, Zephyrhills, Fl

2005 Oct. Body of Work, North Tampa Arts League's Inaugural Art Show, Tampa, Fl

2004 Aug. AP Student Art Exhibition, Artful Gardens Gallery, Zephyrhills, Fl

Performances and/or Collaborations
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2008 "Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk, Take2," experimental public projection performances in collaboration with video artists; organized by Chelsea Goodwin, Seminole Heights, Tampa, Fl
2007-2008 "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, various locations within Tampa, Fl
"Un Message, Evidemment," an ongoing open source collaborative film/performance; under the direction of Robert Lawrence, Tampa, Fl
"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
2006 "Florida:EXCURSIONS," performance sculpture in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College students; under the direction of Diran Lyons, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl
"PeepSHOW," performative public artwork by [FL]WHAT.IF?SOCIETY, various locations within Tampa, Fl
2005 "Brave the Storm," performance sculpture in collaboration with Hillsborough Community College students; under the direction of Diran Lyons, Indian Rocks Beach, Fl

Scholarships, Awards, Distinctions, and Honors
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2007 Best of Show, NTAL's Glorious exhibition, Tampa, Fl
International Delegate nomination, International Scholar Laurete Program
Study Abroad Compass Scholarship, University of South Florida, $750
School of Art and Art History Award, University of South Florida, $300
The Dean's List of Scholars, "For excellence of work in the Fall 2006 academic term."
School of Art and Art History Paris Program Assistance Grant, University of South Florida, $850
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."
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
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
The National Dean's List, "honoring high-achieving exceptional college students nationwide"
1999-2004 Various placements and honorable mentionings, Pasco County Fair, Dade City, Fl
2004 Most Artistic Senior Notable, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl
Best of Show, Pasco County Fair, Dade City, Fl
Accepted Entrant, Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fl
Reviewed and Accepted Portfolio Review & Scholarship Winner, Florida State Fair, Tampa, Fl
Honorable Mention, Art Beat Competition, Brooksville, Fl
2003-2004 Pride Award, Excellence in Visual Arts, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl
2003 First Place, Side Walk Chalk, Zephyrhills High School, Zephyrhills, Fl

Publications, Presentations, and Coverage
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2008 [upcoming] "A Return/Reaction to Greenbergian Formalism and Defining Success in Diran Lyons," writings hosted on Diran Lyons' website, http://www.diranlyons.com/
2008 Rising and Falling: How We Walk in Tampa, limited edition publication covering performative artworks, venues, and relevant interviews
Screening of video work in collaborative project "Neighborhood Watch: Projection Walk," in the April presentation by Chelsea Goodwin, Version 8 Festival 08,Chicago, IL
"Seminole Heights to hone the art of mingling" St. Pete Times, interview and project coverage
RIOT! At the Factory, University of South Florida, Senior Thesis class and exhibition publication
"The way we walk in Tampa: At USF, students consider walking as performance art." Creative Loafing, interview, performance review and image
"The Fine Art of Walking: artists aim to turn a routine action into a masterpiece" The Oracle, University of South Florida, interview, exhibition review and image
"'Elusive' explores serious topics through playful media," The Oracle, University of South Florida, interview, exhibition review and image
2007 Tampa Bay and Beyond, "DÉRIVE: Paris 2007 Exhibition," exhibition coverage
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
"Show Will Be 'Glorious'," Article in Tampa Tribune, coverage of the North Tampa Arts League's Glorious exhibition
Art Limited, Art Limited is an elegant high-featured community for artists sharing works, dialogue and collaborative projects, profile for Desiree D'Alessandro
"USF: Study Abroad Paris 2007 Program Photo Album," Featured in photographs featured on the USF International Studies Academic Program website
"USF: School of Art and Art History," Featured artwork among random backdrops in Electronic Media and in the 2006-2007 Printmaking Gallery
"Arts League Books Event To Help Library," Article in Tampa Tribune, coverage of the North Tampa Arts League's endeavors
North Tampa Arts League, Active member Biography and Gallery listing
Thread: An Undergraduate Journal for Literary Inquiry, University of South Florida, “Gee-wiz, that’s Swell!”: Elements of Camp and Kitsch in Pleasantville
"Brush strokes, hip folks and a pot-bellied pig" The Oracle, University of South Florida, exhibition & submission review and image
Tampa Bay Online [TBO.com], Bay Area Artist Database Listing for Desiree D'Alessandro
Fox 13 News, "Good Day Tampa Bay: Love, Straight From the 'Art,'" coverage on work displayed at the Art of Love 2007 exhibition
Tampa Bay and Beyond, "Salon des Filberts," exhibition coverage
Tampa Bay and Beyond, Online Artist Profile for Desiree D'Alessandro, "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
Fox 13 News, "What's Right With Tampa Bay: 'Visions' Exhibit," coverage on work displayed at the Visions exhibition
Tampa Bay and Beyond, "Braving the Storm," exhibition coverage
Tampa Bay and Beyond, "Summer Fun," exhibition coverage
Galleria and Triad, Hillsborough Community College's Award-Winning Publications, 2006 Edition, Feature Artist, Artworks and Writings covered
Various coverage of artistic endeavors on professor Diran Lyons' Blog, http://livinnthebigtime.blogspot.com/
Zephyrhills Chalk Art Festival, exhibited photos on the Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce website
The Chancellor's List, 2005 – 2006, personal biography
2005 28th Edition of the National Dean's List, personal biography
2004 High School Prom, Duct Tape Prom Attire, University of South Florida Activity Center
"Couple 'Stick' Together to Make Prom Memorable," Photo and Article, Zephyrhills News, journalists Jonathan David and Desiree D’Alessandro
"Stickin' Together," journalists Desiree D'Alessandro and Jonathan David, online article
Ducktape Prom Contestant Photo, http://www.ducktapeclub.com/contests/
"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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2007-2008The Filberts, USF's Painting and Drawing Club, Secretary, Webmaster, Active Member
Art History Association, Active Member
University Film & Video Association, Active Member
2005-2008 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
  • Website Design
    for individuals & affiliations


  • Print Publication Designer
    catalogues, playbills, flyers, etc
  • Decor Designer
    Festival of the Moving Image


  • Set Design & Construction
    High School theatre productions

  • Mentors
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    2006-2008 Wendy Babcox, Area Coordinator - Photography, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Robert Lawrence, Associate Professor - Electronic Media, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Anat Pollack, Assistant Professor - Electronic Media, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Rozalinda Borcila, Associate Professor - 3-D Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Neil Bender, Assistant Professor - Painting/Drawing, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Bradley Nickels, Professor - Art History, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Derek Murray, Assistant Professor - Critical Theory, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    Soraya Murray, Assistant Professor - Art History, University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl
    2005-2006 Diran Lyons, Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl
    Tracy Midulla, Visual Arts Instructor, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fl
    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]