Emma Knowles
Trafford
Summary
An aspiring artist with a rich background in both creative and operational roles, notably as the Small Business Owner of Spring Rain Studio. Emma specializes in traditional fine art and looks for ways to incorporate her other interests with this passion. She has a business mindset and the drive to make things happen.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Spring Rain Studio
03.2020 - Current
*creates original paintings
*designs and executes murals
*manages website
*fulfills orders
*sells at art festivals
*interacts with customers
*handles taxes
*runs social media
Order Filler
Jonak Toys
05.2020 - Current
*fulfills orders
*organizes inventory
*odd jobs
Program Staff Member
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
05.2023 - 07.2023
*provided clear goals for staff members while offering guidance
*went through lifeguard training and CPR
*led nature activities
*managed the camp store
*designed a weekly newspaper for campers
*filled in for sick counselors
Student Worker
Gore Galleries
02.2022 - 05.2023
*took and followed detailed directions from others.
*worked in team environment
*welcomed patrons
*hung shows
*hosted receptions
*answered phone
*dusted and leveled artwork
*demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
Camp Counselor
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
05.2022 - 07.2022
*worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
*ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
*led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
*acted as a positive role model
*oversaw a mural
Piano Teacher
Emma Knowles
01.2019 - 05.2021
*introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
*communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
*held recitals
*provided constructive feedback on technique, expression, posture, rhythm-reading skills during weekly private lessons.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05-2025
Skills
*traditional fine art skills
*organization
*business sense
*problem solver
Awards
- The Arrowhead Arts & Literary Magazine first place in 2D art category (and magazine cover), recipient, 2025
- The Arrowhead Arts & Literary Magazine second place in digital illustration, recipient, 2025
- The Pacesetter Gallery Plein Air Competition, participant, 2024
- Mississippi College Undergraduate Art Major of the Year, recipient, 2024
- Undergraduate Scholarship Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase President’s Choice Award, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase first place in oils, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase first place in watercolor, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase first place in printmaking, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase first place in photography (collaborative piece), recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase second place in oils, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase third place in oils, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase third place in photography, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase honorable mention in 3D art, recipient, 2024
- The Arrowhead Arts & Literary Magazine first place in photography, recipient, 2024
- Mississippi College’s Gore Galleries permanent collection, “faithful,” 36”x36”, donated
- Pacesetter Gallery Plein Air Competition second place in oils, recipient, oct. 2023
- Mississippi College Studio Art Student of the Year, recipient, 2023
- Undergraduate Scholarship Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase, recipient, 2023
- Mississippi College Student Competitive Showcase honorable mention in acrylics, recipient (x2), 2023
- The Arrowhead Arts & Literary Magazine, third place in 2D art category, recipient, 2023
- Friends of the Locust Fork River Art Contest first place, recipient, 2021
Timeline
Program Staff Member
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
05.2023 - 07.2023
Camp Counselor
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp
05.2022 - 07.2022
Student Worker
Gore Galleries
02.2022 - 05.2023
Order Filler
Jonak Toys
05.2020 - Current
Small Business Owner
Spring Rain Studio
03.2020 - Current
Piano Teacher
Emma Knowles
01.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Mississippi College
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