I am an experienced artist and designer with a strong background in graphic design, education, and nonprofit management. I hold an MFA in Painting and a BS in Graphic Design, and I am currently advancing my skills with an MBA and a Graphic Design Certificate. My passion lies in creating innovative visual art and educational programs that inspire learning and creativity. I currently serve as Treasurer for the Millcreek Arts Council, where I manage finances and support grant funding efforts. Throughout my career, I have taught art to K-6 students, collaborated on educational facility designs, and developed inclusive, standards-based curricula. I am eager to transition into a graphic design role with opportunities for growth into marketing or managerial positions.

Julie Dunker

I am an experienced artist and designer with a strong background in graphic design, education, and nonprofit management. I hold an MFA in Painting and a BS in Graphic Design, and I am currently advancing my skills with an MBA and a Graphic Design Certificate. My passion lies in creating innovative visual art and educational programs that inspire learning and creativity. I currently serve as Treasurer for the Millcreek Arts Council, where I manage finances and support grant funding efforts. Throughout my career, I have taught art to K-6 students, collaborated on educational facility designs, and developed inclusive, standards-based curricula. I am eager to transition into a graphic design role with opportunities for growth into marketing or managerial positions.

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I am an experienced artist and designer with a strong background in graphic design, education, and nonprofit management. I hold an MFA in Painting and a BS in Graphic Design, and I am currently advancing my skills with an MBA and a Graphic Design Certificate. My passion lies in creating innovative visual art and educational programs that inspire learning and creativity.

I currently serve as Treasurer for the Millcreek Arts Council, where I manage finances and support grant funding efforts. Throughout my career, I have taught art to K-6 students, collaborated on educational facility designs, and developed inclusive, standards-based curricula. I am eager to transition into a graphic design role with opportunities for growth into marketing or managerial positions.

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Work Experience

Treasurer at Millcreek Arts Council
January 1, 2024 - Present
Volunteer representative attending ZAP training events required for grant funding. Attended courses in Marketing, Non-Profit structuring, Finance, and Fundraising. Responsible for updating accounting records, consolidating expenses and revenue using Excel pivot charts to create Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
Associate Art Instructor at University of Utah Continuing Education
December 31, 2015 - August 22, 2025
Taught art courses as an associate instructor.
Art Teacher- K-6 at Salt Lake City School District
December 31, 2025 - July 15, 2025
Taught art and planned inclusive lessons for K-6 students at Meadowlark Elementary School integrating Utah State Core Requirements. Program supported by Beverly Taylor Sorenson Grant. Played key role in the transition and design of a new building including collaboration with teachers, administrators, and architects to develop a premier visual art classroom.

Education

MEd at University of Utah
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
MFA - Painting at Claremont Graduate University
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
BS - Graphic Design at California Polytechnic State University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1996

Qualifications

MBA - Marketing Emphasis
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2027
Graphic Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2027

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    uniE621 Logo for a an Arts Council
    I created this logo for an Arts Council.
    uniE621 Logo for Art Gallery
    I owned and operated an Art Gallery and I designed this logo.