PAMELA LAYTON MCMURTRY
EDUCATION
BFA 2015, University of Utah
AA, Honors; Liberal Arts; Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA. May 2007
Palomar College; Interior Design; Dean’s List, San Marcos, CA,
AA, Honors; Liberal Arts; Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA. May 2007
Palomar College; Interior Design; Dean’s List, San Marcos, CA,
Interior Design
Watercolor
Drawing and Composition
Drawing and Composition
Heads, Hands and Faces
Design and Composition
Design and Composition
Printmaking
Oil Painting
Oil Painting
Tole Painting
Floral Design
Floral Design
Gourmet Catering
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
EXHIBITIONS & AWARDS
Art Club Exhibit, Mira Costa College, Blue Gate Gallery, Oceanside, CA
President’s List, Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Juried Student Art Show, “Dreams and Visions,” Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Printmaking Exhibition, Mira Costa College, Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA
President’s List, Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Juried Student Art Show, “Dreams and Visions,” Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Printmaking Exhibition, Mira Costa College, Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA
Juried Student Art Show, Mira Costa College, Kruglak Gallery, Oceanside, CA
Portrait Exhibition, Mira Costa College, Student Center, Oceanside, CA
Water Base Media Exhibit, Mira Costa College Theater, Oceanside, CA
Scholarship, Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Portrait Exhibition, Mira Costa College, Student Center, Oceanside, CA
Water Base Media Exhibit, Mira Costa College Theater, Oceanside, CA
Scholarship, Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA
Dean’s List, Interior Design, Palomar College, San Marcos, CA
Children’s Costumes; Fallbrook Fabrics, Fallbrook, CA
Children’s Costumes; Fallbrook Fabrics, Fallbrook, CA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2015 and earlier
Graduated from the University of Utah with a BFA in Art teaching with a drawing and painting emphasis
BYU Sirius XM 143 Radio holiday broadcasts on Kim Power Stilson’s Talkworthy show
Considered for a BBC reality broadcast
Contributes content to Deseret News and syndicated partners: over 50,000 views
Authored and illustrated A CHRISTMAS HANDBOOK
2013 – Macy’s holiday windows; City Creek SLC Macy’s
2010 – Present
Writing A HOLIDAY HANDBOOK 1 and 2
2008
2008
Graphic Art; greeting cards
2004 – Present
2004 – Present
Authored and illustrated A HARVEST & HALLOWEEN HANDBOOK1982 – 2007
Hosted Halloween carnivals for 100 – 200 children at Carlsbad and Fallbrook, CA
Christmas, St. Patrick’s, pioneer parties for 300 at Carlsbad, CA
Children’s activities for 40 – 100 Carlsbad, Fallbrook and Newport Beach, CA
1990 – Present
1990 – Present
Taught classes in cooking, entertaining, party planning
1988 – Present
1988 – Present
151 events; Wedding reception design, parties, catering and floral arranging
Designed wedding reception template used for 10 years in the industry
2001 – 2004
2001 – 2004
Authored A CATERER’S HANDBOOKEarlier
Retail display, holiday boutiques, Bakersfield, CA
Created and sold patterns to Design Originals, Fort Worth TX
Teacher’s Aid; second grade and special education
Created and taught Folk Art classes, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Created and sold patterns to Design Originals, Fort Worth TX
Teacher’s Aid; second grade and special education
Created and taught Folk Art classes, Moorpark College, Moorpark, CA
Employed by Lace Apron Catering; Fallbrook, CA
Provided licensed day care; Fallbrook, CA
Designed Patient Areas for Dr. Thomas Carter, Fallbrook, CA
Parent ; 7 children
Graphic Design for Carlsbad Unified School District, Carlsbad, CA
Designed teaching aids and handouts
Designed Patient Areas for Dr. Thomas Carter, Fallbrook, CA
Parent ; 7 children
Graphic Design for Carlsbad Unified School District, Carlsbad, CA
Designed teaching aids and handouts
Designed greeting cards and home decor
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Classroom Volunteer: Carlsbad, CA; Newport Beach, CA;Fallbrook, CA
Children’s Organizations; administered, taught and planned activities for groups
10 – 200 children, Carlsbad, Fallbrook and Newport Beach, CA
Young women’s camp, taught environmental and survival skills and organized activities for
Children’s Organizations; administered, taught and planned activities for groups
10 – 200 children, Carlsbad, Fallbrook and Newport Beach, CA
Young women’s camp, taught environmental and survival skills and organized activities for
100 girls, Carlsbad and Fallbrook, CA
Boy Scouts of America, teacher and leader, Fallbrook, Newport Beach, CA
Mercy Hospital, auxiliary volunteer, Bakersfield, CA,
Women’s Groups; taught skills, provided transportation, meals, enrichment activities in
Boy Scouts of America, teacher and leader, Fallbrook, Newport Beach, CA
Mercy Hospital, auxiliary volunteer, Bakersfield, CA,
Women’s Groups; taught skills, provided transportation, meals, enrichment activities in
Carlsbad, Bakersfield, Fallbrook, Newport Beach, CA
Northridge Earthquake Assistance, Bakersfield, CA
Northridge Earthquake Assistance, Bakersfield, CA
Assistant Coordinator Children’s Humanitarian Service Project, Carlsbad, CA
Contributor to Hurricane Katrina Relief Art Auction
Humanitarian Relief; food preparation and quilts, Deseret Industries, Salt Lake City, UT
Contributor to Hurricane Katrina Relief Art Auction
Humanitarian Relief; food preparation and quilts, Deseret Industries, Salt Lake City, UT
