CURRICULUM VITAE
Lauren Nelsen
Lauren is a fine artist with her BFA from University of Wisconsin-Stout. She has primarily worked as self-employed through her art commission business, LMN Fine Art, alongside doing college ministry. Lauren is a leader with a strong desire to help people grow and flourish, and she loves working with young people. She is skilled in fine arts and creative thinking, and can engage well with a large variety of people. She has had great experience in relationship building, teaching others, and working collaboratively with a team.
Exhibitions
2017 Artist in Residency, Children's Museum of Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
2016 Solo Artist Exhibition, Acoustic Cafe, Menomonie, WI
2013 Seeing God, St. Paul’s Monastery Gallery, St. Paul, MN
2012 Tension, Observed, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
Salon 300: State Fair Overflow Show, Hopkins Art Center, Hopkins, MN
Juried Student Exhibition, Furlong Gallery, Menomonie, WI
(Jurors: David Peterson, Crystal Quinn)
Drawing Blanks, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
Collaborative Drawing, Furlong Gallery, Menomonie, WI
2011 Take Root, Here’s Life Inner City Warehouse, Long Island City, NY
I Know What You Did Last Semester, Gallery 101, Menomonie, WI
It’s a Shame Someone Has to Lose This Game, Gallery 209, Menomonie, WI
2010 Prometheus, Furlong Gallery, Menomonie, WI
2009 End of the Year Student Exhibition, Furlong Gallery, Menomonie, WI
Dakota County Fair Fine Art Exhibit, Farmington, MN
2008 Valley Natural Foods Visual Arts Exhibition, Apple Valley, MN
2007 Congressional Art Competition: Artistic Discovery, Minnesota State
Capitol, St.Paul, MN
Publications
2013 “Brokenness and Transformation,” University of Wisconsin-Stout Journal of Student Research Volume XII, Peter Reim, ed., (Menomonie, WI, April 2013): 289-294.
Awards
2009 1st Place, Dakota County Fair Fine Art Exhibit, Farmington, MN
Award of Excellence, Dakota County Fair Fine Art Exhibit, Farmington, MN
2008 Award of Excellence, Valley Natural Foods Visual Arts Exhibition, Apple Valley, MN
Lectures
2013 Artist Talk, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, March 25.
Work Experience
Cru
Campus Field Staff
2013 - present
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Counsel individuals or groups concerning their spiritual needs.
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Prepare and deliver messages to large group meetings concerning spiritual ideas.
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Help schedule special events such as meetings, retreats or conferences.
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Work with students to guide and help their spiritual growth.
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Instruct students who seek conversion to the Christian faith.
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Collaborate with other ministry members to establish goals and objectives for developing and growing a Christian ministry on the college campus.
Water Park of America
Lifeguard
Jan 2011 - May 2013
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Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
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Monitor swimming areas.
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Provide First Aid assistance to those in need.
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Organize pool deck and swimming areas.
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Customer service.
Family Swim School
Lifeguard
Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
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Rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment.
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Monitor swimming areas.
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Provide First Aid assistance to those in need.
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Clean pool deck, swimming areas, and restrooms.
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art, concentration in drawing, 2012.
Skills
Drawing
Oil painting
Watercolor painting
Photography
Writing
Languages
English
Spanish