1. CARRIE LEE WENDT
ARTIST/ADVOCATE/EDUCATOR
1821 53rd Ave N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218)790-6659
carrie.artnerd@outlook.com
www.rockpaperscissors.strikingly.com
PROFILE
As the single mother of three amazing kids, I wear many hats. I
have lived in Moorhead, MN, since 1995. I have worked as a
professional artist and advocate in the Fargo/Moorhead
community for over 20 years. Some of my experiences include;
educator, fine artist, non-profit founder and coordinator, social
media marketer, curator, blogger, and general geek sometimes
moonlighting as a freelance web and graphic designer. Also, in
2013, I returned to college, attending MSUM as a full-time student
where I am pursuing 2 degrees; Art Education and Ceramics.
EDUCATION
Minnesota State University Moorhead , MN (enrolled)
WORK EXPERIENCE
I have been a professional artist working in the community
for over 20 years. My interests are mixed media,
Scherenscnitte (art of paper cutting), ceramics, and
printmaking. Some of my experiences include; teaching art
courses for Governor's School at NDSU, multiple showings
at the Plains Art Museum, curating 'Beyond the Veil' at the
Spirit Room and working in collaboration with the PEARS
studio at NDSU.
Fine Artist, 1for1 Art Studio; Moorhead, MN
1996 to Present
Directing Art Club, Tutoring Art students
Art Instructor/Art Club Director for Ben Franklin Middle
School; Fargo, ND - August 2016 - Present
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Fine Artist
Social Media Marketing
Non- Profit Coordinator
Educator
I am skilled in the following areas; fine
art, advocacy, education, graphic
design, organization, pc, mac, word,
pages, photoshop, google docs, social
media, public relations

2. STEAM Programming/Curriculum Creator, and Marketing
Director for Inspire Innovation Lab; Moorhead, MN
March 2014 - August 2016
I had a wonderful opportunity to help build this non-profit
reach out to the community. The Inspire Lab helps make
learning fun and creative! Teaching science, technology,
engineering, art and math. My role was to help build the
non-profit from the ground up, working on everything from
logo design, to curriculum creation.
Founder of the 1for1 Project; Moorhead, MN
April 2013 - Present
A personal project I created to give back to local non-profits
who have graphic and marketing needs yet are unable to
afford it. Every paid project helps benefit a non-profit that
can not afford; website design, logo design, social media
marketing or other multimedia needs.
Project Coordinator for Wildfire Youth Venture;
Moorhead, MN
November 2013 - May 2014
Project/Youth Coordinator; blog/website design, logo
design, social media marketing or other multimedia needs.
Project Coordinator for Mindset Go!; Moorhead, MN
November 2013 - May 2014
Project/Youth Coordinator; mentoring youth, public
relations, social media marketing and event coordinator.
VOLUNTEER WORK
1for1 Project
Plants for Patients (P4P)
Legacy Children's Foundation
MSUM Ceramic Guild
Wildfire Youth Venture
Inspire Innovation Lab
Churches United for the Homeless
FMVA
NAEA
THANK YOU!
I look forward to hearing
from you soon!
“I HAVE ONE LIFE AND ONE
CHANCE TO MAKE IT
COUNT FOR SOMETHING...
MY FAITH DEMANDS THAT I
DO WHATEVER I CAN,
WHEREVER I AM,
WHENEVER I CAN, FOR AS
LONG AS I CAN WITH
WHATEVER I HAVE TO TRY
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.”
― JIMMY CARTER
*A Little About me:
I am a passionate hardworking woman with a big heart. My
family is my first priority, being a good example to my children
motivates me to be good, do good and work hard. When I am
not working, I spend time with my friends and family. I love
making art and crafts, cooking, gardening, visiting the lakes,
and traveling.