Resumé
EDUCATION
M.F.A. in Sculpture - OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, OH (1999)Post Graduate Studies - SCOTTISH SCULPTURE WORKSHOP, Lundsen, Scotland (1997)
Post Graduate Studies - ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ (1995-1997)
Graduate Certificate in Arts Management - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC (1995)
B.A. in Art and English Literature - UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, Amherst, MA (1992)
Special Studies Program - LORENZO DE MEDICI INSTITUTE, Florence, Italy (1991)
EXPERIENCE
Educator – BRONZE INSTALLATION ARTIST (2005-2009)
Creating projects with Middle and High School students as visiting artist
Instructor – SALISH KOOTENAI COLLEGE, Pablo, MT (2003-2005)
Instructor for Bronze Sculpture Class
Instructor – BLACKTAIL MOUNTAIN, Lakeside, MT (2003-2005)
Certified Ski Instructor
Instructor – HOCKING COLLEGE, Nelsonville, OH (2002-2003)
Instructor for metal casting classes
Instructor – FOOTHILLS SCHOOL OF AMERICAN CRAFTS, Nelsonville, OH (2001-2002)
Instructor for metal casting classes
Artisan – JOHN EVANS PROFESSIONAL SCULPTOR, Nantucket, MA (2001-2003)
Translated wood sculptors' work into ceramic and bronze
Instructor – OHIO UNIVERSITY, School of Art, Athens, OH (1998-1999)
Instructor for 3-dimensional design courses
Teaching Assistant – OHIO UNIVERSITY, School of Art, Athens, OH (1997-1998)
Assisted in teaching two comprehensive foundry courses and two metal fabrication, assemblage and safety courses
Shop Supervisor – OHIO UNIVERSITY, School of Art, Athens, OH (1997-1998)
Supervised operations of wood shop and foundry
Student Supervisor – ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Tempe, AZ (1995-1997)
Guided students in use of all aspects of sculpture equipment and safety
Oversaw security of main shop
Enrolled in Bachelor of Fine Arts Program at Arizona State University as post graduate
Financial Aid Counselor – AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, Washington, DC (1993-1995)
Provided financial advice and counseling to students and parents regarding all aspects of federal and university aid
Solved disputes between students and school with a case load of 1,500 students
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