ISABELLE SIMPSON

SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Highly organized
Photoshop, Excel, and more Detail oriented
Expert level Mac computers Hard worker
Social media management Collaborative
Project management Problem solver
Strong verbal and written Critical thinker
communications Adaptive

EDUCATION
Animas High School (AHS), 2014 2018
20091 U.S. 160
Durango, CO 81301
GPA 3.9 unweighted

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR, American Health and Safety Institute, Telluride CO, 2016
AED, AHSI, Telluride CO, 2016
Avalanche, AIARE Level 1, San Juan Mountain School, Silverton CO, 2016

HEALTH CARE EXPERIENCE

Emory University, Research Intern, Atlanta GA, July 2017
Accepted as an intern to conduct laboratory research on mice in nephrology,
diabetes, and cardiology with Dr. Brandi Wynne

Orthopedic Associates, Intern, Denver CO, June 2017

Accepted as an intern at private clinic that specializes in surgery and treatment;
Will shadow all six physicians and will observe multiple surgeries

McCaw Banks Veterinary Clinic, Intern, Nicholasville KY, May 2017

Assisted in opening a new veterinary clinic for pets, farm livestock, and exotic
animals; Entered more than 100,000 codes into new admin system; Analyzed
blood work with physicians; Shadowed five surgeries and other procedures

United Blood Services, Durango CO, Volunteer, 2016 Present

Assist in organizing multiple public blood drives held at AHS; Work includes PR,
email communication, handing out flyers, donor registration, set-up and break-
down

University of Colorado - Denver, Mini Med, Student, Fall 2016

Completed survey course live-streamed at Pueblo Community College in Durango
(non-accredited course)

Jenkins Eye Care, Honolulu HI, Shadower, Summer 2016

Shadowed 10 surgeries over the course of some days with Tyrie Lee Jenkins,
MD, including cataract removal and astigmatism surgery
WORK EXPERIENCE
Fastsigns, Durango CO, Part-Time Employee, September 2016 May 2017
Solely responsible for managing two prime tourist locations at Durango Airport &
Durango Visitor Center; Weekly responsibilities include filling brochure stands,
monitoring video ads, and inspecting damage

Independent Tutor, Telluride CO, Tutor to Dyslexic Students, May 2013 Present
On weekends and in summer, plan and teach lessons to three dyslexic children
in elementary and middle schools using methods learned as a dyslexic tutee

ART INTERNSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS

Ah Haa School for the Arts, Telluride CO, Intern, June 2016 August 2016
Accepted as the youngest intern in non-profits 40-year history; Served as
designated assistant teacher for autistic student in ceramics class; Taught youth
painting classes to 4-to-6 year olds; Served as assistant teacher in adult
painting, paper marbling, jewelry, and ceramics courses; Assisted in planning
events and programming; Scrubbed studios and organized supplies; Awarded
surprise $1,000 stipend

Studio 21 Design and Advertising, Durango CO, Apprentice, August 2014 Present
Work alongside graphic designer to learn design skills to create logos, websites,
PR, signage, etc., for Durango business; Personally created four logos for four
different clients

Elis World Faux Finishing, Telluride CO, Apprentice, 2013 Present

Work alongside artist with expertise in faux finishes to create trompe loeil and
murals for private clients in homes and businesses; Clean and organize studio

Durango Discovery Museum, Durango CO, Senior Intern, January 2013 May
2015
Collaborated with other interns to organize temporary, interactive exhibits;
Conducted experiments and dissections for young visitors; Led tours for families
and children; Assisted in planning, organizing, and running summer camps for
kids

Get Fused Art Studio, Durango CO, Intern, November 2013 August 2014
Led customers of all ages, in groups and individually, through the entire glass
making process, consulting on composition, color, and design techniques as
requested; Managed social media publicity; Packed and shipped art work to out
of town customers

Telluride Academy, Mudd Butts Theatre, Telluride CO, Apprentice, Summer

2013
Worked alongside artist to build giant props for theater productions using papier-
mch, cardboard, and paint
ART AWARDS & EXHIBITIONS
Invited Artist 2017, AHS Senior Art Exhibit, Durango Art Center
Wearable Art Designer 2017 & 2016, Competitively selected and only high
school designer, Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show, Telluride CO
1st-Place 2016 All ages Call for Artists Regional Art Competition, Ah
Haa School for the Arts, Telluride CO
1st-Place 2015 Youth Award Beyond the Landscape Regional Art
Competition, Ah Haa School for the Arts, Telluride CO
1st-Place Best-in-Show 2015 & 2013, Telluride Fourth of July Parade
Solo Show 2014, Get Fused Art Gallery, Izzy Simpson Fused Glass, Durango
CO

STUDENT GOVERNMENT, ANIMAS HIGH SCHOOL

Student Council Co-President, 2016 Present
Transformed the Student Council to a more issues-oriented organization,
addressing handicap accessibility, dress code, student handbook, off-campus
access, and more

AHS Student Ambassador, 2015 Present

Promote Animas High School by attending local events, organizing community
outreach, leading tours at the schools for prospective families, and attending
events at local educational organizations

Student Council Student Body Representative, 2013 2016

Organized culture-building activities like picnics, competitions, and fundraisers;
Conducted opinion surveys of student body to effect positive change

TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

AHS Mountain Bike Team, 2015 & 2016
Mountaineering, 2013 Present
Rock Climbing, 2010 Present
Hiking, 2005 Present
Skiing, 2003 Present