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EDUCATION: UNDERGRADUATE

James Madison University

Bachelor of Art

History with a minor in Religion

GPA: 3.45Graduated: May 2011

EDUCATION: GRADUATE

James Madison University

Master of Science in EducationAdult Education/Human Resource

DevelopmentConcentration in Higher EducationExpected graduation: May 2013

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Internships:

Virginia Quilt Museum, Harrisonburg, Va

As a guest curator, I designed, researched and installed an original historical exhibit called "Popular Trends in American Quilting: 1900-1910" using quilts from the VQM’s Permanent Collection. May-August 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE

Internships:

Virginia Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, Va

Curatorial intern: I inventoried the collection, updated electronic records in PastPerfect and helped accession new items. June-August 2010

US Marine Corps History Division, MCB Quantico, Va

Reference Branch intern: I assisted in answering inquires, filing, updating and maintaining the working files of the History Division. May-August 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE

Jobs:

James Madison University Office of Advancement Gifts and Records, Harrisonburg, Va

Student employee: data entry specialist involved in maintaining the in-house database. September 2011-present

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CAKE DECORATING TUTORIAL

This tutorial is designed to inspire creative cake decorating that involves more than simple frosting. I will be using a Wilton cake pan mold called “Animal Crackers” to demonstrate different decorating techniques, however you may use any cake mold or pan you desire. By incorporating these skills, you will be able to create fun, new cakes.

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STEP 1- BAKING

A. Select cake pan and cake recipe, it does not matter if the recipe is from a box or grandma as long as it fills your pan and is able to be frosted.

B. Bake the cake as the recipe directs, but make sure the cake pan is greased well enough so that parts of your cake do not stick to the pan. If this happens with a mold, gently remove the stuck portion of cake from pan and using frosting as “glue,” reattach the piece to the cake after the cake cools.

C. Let cake cool the appropriate time on cooling rack before frosting.

STEP 2- FROSTING

Choose frosting not only based on the desired appearance of cake, but also keep in mind the flavor preference for whom you are making the cake. If you are making an orange cat, for example, you could find store bought orange frosting or dye white/vanilla frosting orange with icing coloring or food coloring. My preference is to use store bought frosting already in my needed color. Also keep in mind you can use a basic frosting and cover the cake with a topping like coconut or sprinkles to achieve your desired color.

Do you want to smooth on frosting or use tips to create textured frosting? Both?

STEP 2- FROSTING: SMOOTH ON FROSTING

Spread the frosting in even strokes using a broad, flat instrument like a butter knife or offset spatula. Be careful not to use a back and forth motion because this often removes pieces of the cake, especially if you have a very stiff frosting. Your frosting will then have crumbs in it that are hard to remove and will not look as smooth. If you plan on covering the frosting with a topping it does not have to be perfect, just make sure the whole area is covered with frosting and it has approximately even levels of frosting everywhere.

See how to frost using tips or continue to the next step.

STEP 2- FROSTING: USING TIPS

You will need to already own icing tips to do this step or buy frosting from a can with tips. I prefer piping with a bag instead of using a can. If you use metal or plastic tips you can use a professional icing bag or just use a plastic zipper storage bag. Cut the end of one corner of the plastic bag that is big enough for your tip to rest in, but not fall through or easily be pushed out of the bag.

To watch a video on filling a piping bag click here

STEP 2- FROSTING: USING TIPS CONTINUED

Try different tips to find the one that best fits your cake. Think about where you want textured frosting on the cake. Do you just want fluffy ears? Do you want the entire cake textured? Remember that frosting a cake this way is a lot harder on hands than the smooth on method. Always practice on a plate or some other even surface before you frost your cake.

See the smooth on method or go to the next step.

STEP 3- CREATIVE TOPPINGS

By using toppings you can create texture and bring realism to your cake.

Suggested toppings include: sprinkles (sugar and other), coconut flakes (toasted or untoasted), crushed or chopped nuts, crushed hard candies such as lifesavers, candies like M&Ms for eyes or noses, & plastic googley eyes (make sure no one eats them). Make sure to apply these before the frosting sets. Sprinkle toppings over cake while on cooling rack for easy clean up, then transfer cake to plate.

Do not forgot, different colored frosting can be piped out in circles for eyes or lines/zig-zags for stripes.

Piped frosting with a star tip to create textured

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Piped frosting with a star tip to create textured

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Black sugar sprinkles on chocolate frosting

Smoothing on the frosting with a rubber scraper, plastic googly eyes and chocolate chips for the nostrils

Photo Courtesy of Rosie Grant

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Vintage Halloween Clip Art- Spooky Trees. Retrieved from http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2010/10/vintage-halloween-clip-art-spooky-trees.html

Letters & Arts. (2004). Autumn Save the Date Card. Retrieved from http://www.weddingclipart.com/Fall-Leaf-Monogram-Set.html

University Events. (2011). James Madison University Commencement. Retrieved from http://www.jmu.edu/commencement/official_seal.jpg

How To Fill A Pastry Bag [Video File]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHKR_nMNwsA