Cathy Rice

Ambitious college student committed to academic excellence and continuous learning, seeking to enhance artistic skills through the MFA program at Burren College of Art. Demonstrates strong proficiency in time management, collaboration, and problem-solving in dynamic academic environments. Eager to contribute creativity and enthusiasm to diverse projects.

• DoDEA Pacific South District SY 2024-2025 Third Annual Parent Academy, Consulted and collaborated with members of the Parent Academy Leadership Team to create and design an original multi-media work aligned with the theme: 'Fully Engaged'. I made a captivating flyer and poster that engaged the participants and increased the enrollment for the event.
• SY 2024-2025 Kadena Elementary School, Collaborate with MLP Specialist to design the Digital Logo for the Multilingual Learners Program.
• SY 2022-2023 U.S. State Department: U.S. Consulate General Naha, Collaborated and Consulted with Regional English Language Coordinator to design and create original multimedia works to support 'The English Resources on Wheels' $20,000 Grant with the U.S. State Department. The digital binder assisted local Japanese teachers in 8 districts throughout Okinawa. It was rewarding to see my designs used in training at a rural remote island 2 flights away from Naha.
• Yearbook Staff 2022-2023, Designed page layouts, took photos, organized and edited pages using InDesign and Photoshop software.
• Digital Publishing 2022-2023, Okinawa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Designed and revised logo.
• Digital Art Club 2022, Enhanced digital art skills to produce multi-media artwork for school displays.

• Governor Zell Miller Scholarship, 2023-2025
• U.S. Consulate General Naha Special Recognition of Service
• 3.913 GPA High Honor Roll Award
• 4.0 GPA President’s List Scholar MGA
• James T. Bass Memorial Scholarship
• AOSHS- Dr. Drysdale Scholarship
• Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship
• Okinawa Enlisted Spouse’s Club Scholarship
• Kadena Officer’s Spouse’s Club Scholarship
• Serena Swanland Memorial Scholarship
• Sigma Gamma Gamma Scholarship
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
• Pacific Okinawa Players Scholarship
• Tennis Athletic Award Lettered, 2023

Applying for MFA program at Burren College of Art