Joshua Maxwell

Small Organization Solutions

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Timeline
Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
Scientific Illustrator
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
Marine Biology Researcher
Sea Education Association
Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
Design and Art production
National Geographic
Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
Exhibit Production Artist
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Sept 2013 - Sept 2014
Graphics Specialist
Morino Ventures LLC
Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
Educational media assistant
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Oct 2014 - Jun 2019
Interpretive Experiences Designer
Cleveland Metroparks
Current Company
Jan 2015 - now
Creative Director
Small Organization Solutions
About me
Artist | Designer | Storyteller | Strategist Integrating art and science solutions for a socially conscious and environmentally connected future
Education
- Case western reserve university
  2010 - 2011
  Cross registered student
- Cleveland institute of art
  2009 - 2013
  Bachelor of fine arts (bfa) biomedical art/ sculpture
- Cleveland state university
  2010 - 2011
  Cross registered student
Experience
- Cleveland museum of natural history
  Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
  Scientific illustrator
  •Collaborated with researchers and exhibit designers for fabrication of educational materials•Created over 100 illustrations for journal publication in 2011- 2013•Stimulated institutional connections between CMA and CIA for future projects
- Sea education association
  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
  Marine biology researcher
  •Implemented scientific field research on Copepod pigmentation• Directed a 12 member crew for ship navigation/ research while at sea•Field research and illustrations added to SEA’s open access archive for community education
- National geographic
  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012
  Design and art production
  •Collaborated with graphic artists, illustrators, photographers and cartographers on publishing and special events •Developed layouts for Banff Magazine and Banff events•Four original illustrations selected for magazine publication in 2012- 2013
- Cleveland museum of natural history
  Apr 2013 - Jan 2014
  Exhibit production artist
  •Consulted with researchers and exhibit designers for fabrication of educational materials•Assisted with updating current exhibit designs•Integrated original designs into 3 new museum exhibits
- Morino ventures llc
  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014
  Graphics specialist
- Cleveland metroparks zoo
  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014
  Educational media assistant
- Cleveland metroparks
  Oct 2014 - Jun 2019
  Interpretive experiences designer
- Small organization solutions
  Jan 2015 - now
  Creative director
Licenses & Certifications
- Crucial conversation
  Crucial learning
  May 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  2013 Gertrude Hornung Traveling Scholarship Cleveland Institute of Art May 2013
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  2013 Student Independent Exhibition President’s Choice The Cleveland Institute of Art Feb 2013
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  Gertrude Hornung Award of Excellence in Biomedical Illustration 2012 Cleveland Institute of Art May 2012 Awarded to student displaying strongest portfolio and skills in biomedical art. Judged by faculty in the biomedical department at Cleveland Institute of Art.
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  George Clements Scholarship Fund for International Travel Cleveland Institute of Art May 2011 Awarded to current students seeking to study for a semester or year abroad in an approved international program during the third year.
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  Gertrude Hornung Award for Excellence in Biomedical Illustration 2011 Cleveland Institute of Art May 2011 Awarded to student displaying strongest portfolio and skills in biomedical art. Judged by faculty in the biomedical department at Cleveland Institute of Art.
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  Honorary Award Scholarship Cleveland Institute of Art May 2010 Awarded to student with exemplary portfolio and educational drive in and out of class. Judged by faculty from the Cleveland Institute of Art
- Awarded to Joshua Maxwell
  Creative Impact Grant Assembly For The Arts The Creative Impact fund, supporting sixteen artists, art collectives, and informal groups, is designed to provide flexible funding for projects aimed at redlined communities, developing areas with significant arts activity, and promoting increased walkability. This aligns perfectly with my passion for creating art that resonates with and uplifts communities. The fund plays a crucial role in laying the groundwork for the City of Cleveland’s Rescue & Transformation Plan, placing a spotlight on… Show more The Creative Impact fund, supporting sixteen artists, art collectives, and informal groups, is designed to provide flexible funding for projects aimed at redlined communities, developing areas with significant arts activity, and promoting increased walkability. This aligns perfectly with my passion for creating art that resonates with and uplifts communities. The fund plays a crucial role in laying the groundwork for the City of Cleveland’s Rescue & Transformation Plan, placing a spotlight on arts and neighborhood amenities. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Marketing Committee Member
  Issued by Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation on Apr 2018
  Associated with Joshua Maxwell
- Public Realm and Placemaking Committee Member
  Issued by Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation on May 2018
  Associated with Joshua Maxwell