Welcome to the blog of Emily Burkhart, art writer
Online Editorial Content Writer Intern
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 2021-January 2022
https://www.artshelp.net/
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Arts Help editorial page:
https://www.artshelp.net/tag/editorial/
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Author page:
https://www.artshelp.net/author/emily/
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Contributing writer for Arts Help, a Toronto-based nonprofit.
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Used art to promote sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Spotlighted the Michigan arts scene by focusing on our state's women artists, community activists, gallery exhibitions, art education organizations, and public art projects.
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Education
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Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Cum Laude
May 2021
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Oakland University Art and Art History Department Academic Honors Recipient, April 2020.
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Oakland University Matilda R. Wilson Scholarship Grant Recipient, November 2019.
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Oakland University Art and Art History Department Writing Excellence Award in the Research Paper Category, March 2019.
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Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, Michigan​
Associate in Liberal Arts and Sciences
May 2013
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Awards and Honors
Honorable Mention
Michigan Artist Series: Mary Chase Perry Stratton's Pewabic Pottery: A Detroit Legacy
Nonfiction Essay or Article Category
Writer's Digest 92nd Annual Writing Competition
August 2023
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Honorable Mention
Michigan Artist Series: Maija Grotell, The "Mother of American Studio Ceramics"
Nonfiction Essay or Article Category
Writer's Digest 92nd Annual Writing Competition
August 2023​
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Skills
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Reliable and Self-Motivated
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Teamwork and Collaboration
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​Analytical Thinking​
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Attention to Detail​
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Interpersonal Skills​
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Organizational Skills​
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Written Communication​
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Organized and Efficient​
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Deadline Adherence
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Professional Demeanor
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Resumé
Cat Volunteer
Genesee County Animal Control
Flint, MI
February 2024-Present
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Clean and sanitize kennels to promote health and wellbeing.
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Keep animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises.
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Provide companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
Blog Writer
Ramblings of a Restless Mind
Self-employed
Swartz Creek, MI
August 2022-Present
- Created and maintaining an art blog, Ramblings of a Restless Mind.
- Monitor website analytics to identify trends, make data-driven decisions, and improve user experience.
- Dedicated to spotlighting women artists and local artists and exhibitions to educate and inspire readers about art history and Michigan artists.
Freelance Blog Content Writer-Contract
Street Art Museum Tours
February 2022-May 2022
Washington, DC
https://streetartmuseumtours.com/
Visit the Street Art Museum Tours blog:
https://streetartmuseumtours.com/blog/
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​Contributing writer to the Street Art Museum Tours blog.
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Helped to fulfill their mission of ensuring art is accessible to everyone.
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Utilized writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.