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Unveiled

Spring 2017

My senior project, Unveiled , aims to engage with the presence of mental health issues on the St. Olaf campus. After private interviews regarding their experiences with mental health, I collaborated with participants to best represent an aspect of their story in photographic form, accompanied by text describing each individual's unique insights. Individuals (with permission) have intentionally been identified as a first step in allowing them to own their experience, by depicting this aspect of their lives as meaningful and nothing to be ashamed of. I chose to represent these stories in the format of an Instagram post to extend this work and examine how our carefully crafted social media personas –– as expressed by our tendency to primarily portray the highlight-reel of our lives –– play a role in the stigmatization of mental health issues; Does expressing mental health issues via social media broaden the scope of this platform? Does it spoil the intentions of this platform? Are expressing mental health issues via social media an effective way to begin destigmatizing individual’s struggles?

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Shalee Rose Murphy is graduating from St. Olaf College with a B.A. in Studio Art and Psychology. She is originally from Seattle, Washington and will be returning home for the year to work and gain experience before applying to M.A. programs in Art Therapy. She primarily works with two-dimensional art mediums, namely, watercolor painting, graphite drawing, and photography (both digital and film). She hopes to continue creating as a means to grapple with life's ups and downs through artistic expression. In her free time, Shalee enjoys drinking tea, listening to music, rock climbing, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with friends, family, and her two Carine Terrier pups, Daisy and Mozart.

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Shalee Murphy

1500 St. Olaf Avenue, Northfield, MN 55057 –– (206) 669-7992 –– murphy@stolaf.edu

EDUCATION

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Bachelor of Arts Studio Art and Psychology, St. Olaf College: Northfield, MN Anticipated graduation May 2017

Cumulative GPA: 3.72
Relevant coursework: Abnormal Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Ceramics I, Introduction to Drawing, New Media Studies in Art, Three Dimensional Art

International Study, St. Olaf College: Florence, Italy & London, England January to May 2016

Relevant coursework: Italian Language, History of Italian Opera, Sight Sized Tradition; drawing and portraiture, London as a Visual Text, Theatre, and Theatricality

International Study, St. Olaf College: San Salvador, Bahamas January 2014

Relevant coursework: Drawing from Nature in the Bahamas

RELATED SKILLS

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Experience working with children; infants through adolescents
Experience working with young adults on the Autism spectrum
Cooperative and works well in group settings
Responsible, able to improvise and stay calm when problem-solving, proficient in managing self and others

INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE

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Reverse Job Fair Intern, Laura Baker Services Association: Northfield, MN January to February 2017

Conducted outreach to prospective employers and job fair participants and their families to foster gainful employment and community involvement for young adults with disabilities
Determined the logistics of the event – location, timeframe, date
Reviewed and implemented the planned structure of the event

ADDITIONAL WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE

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Climbing Wall Staff, St. Olaf College: Northfield, MN September 2014 to Present

Belaying climbing patrons and advising on proper climbing techniques
Performing belay certifications
Teach safety regulations and maintain a safe environment

Information Desk Worker, St. Olaf College: Northfield, MN September 2015 to Present

Answer phone and refer patrons to the proper extension or provide accurate information regarding their inquiries
Check equipment in and out of the Buntrock Commons storage space to student organizations and staff
Set up rooms in Buntrock Commons for hosted events
Direct visitors to varying locations and services on campus
Perform building lock-ups and manage facility lost and found

Manitou Messenger Illustrator, St. Olaf College: Northfield, MN September 2015 to Present

Read assigned news stories and design a relevant illustration to enhance the meaning of the article

Private Nanny: Seattle, WA Summers 2015 to 2016

Cared for two young boys, aged 5 and 8 at the start of the position
Facilitated chore completion, managed meal preparation, organized playdates
Mediated and reconciled sibling disputes and encouraged cooperation when issues arose
Worked on art projects, engaged in play and game creation

Set Design, St. Olaf College Theatre: Northfield, MN September 2013 to December 2015

Constructed and painted sets for St. Olaf Theatre productions
Worked with power tools and adhered to safety regulations
Aided in bringing the set designers visualization to life

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

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A+ Autism and the Arts: Northfield, MN September 2015 to Present

Work with young adults on the Autism spectrum from the Northfield community and surrounding areas
Collaborate on artworks, facilitate group interactions, encourage artistic exploration and freedom of expression
Help members of A+ work through artistic and social barriers to develop an inclusive and productive community

Middle School Youth Center: Northfield, MN April 2017 to May 2017

Aided in homework completion with middle schoolers attending the afterschool program
Helped facilitate group games and positive peer interactions
Taught groups of middle schoolers about the nuances of stress, positive stress coping strategies, and stress as a motivator

CO-CURRICULAR AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

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Gospel Choir, St. Olaf College September 2014 to December 2016