EDUCATION
1995-1999Bachelors degree in art, southern illinois university at carbondale.
summer 1999art in residency, hospitalfield house, Scotland.
EMPLOYMENT
2009-2010jewelry designer, lydell inc. new york, ny
-designing fashion jewelry for major distribution.
anthropologie
ann taylor loft
bebe
urban outfitters
banana republic
-producing CAD designs for the overseas development of unique metal castings, findings, and styles.
-researching latest fashion trends to insure a competitive edge in the industry.
-developing statement pieces that represent the aesthetic philosophy of current clients.
-correspond with overseas vendors to insure quality and timely delivery of product.
2008-2009 jewelry designer, kenneth cole license, -
haskell jewels llc. new york, ny
-designing fashion jewelry for kenneth vole license.
-meet with kenneth cole accessories team to roadmap future development.
-CAD designs for overseas development.
-communicate with overseas vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of product.
-design fashion jewelry groups that consistently sell and become basic replenishment.
2006-2007 artist assistant/ glass fabricator,
lenehen architectural glass
san francisco, ca
-assistant to glass artist, dorothy lenehan.
-Design and fabrication of glass architectural projects.
2005-2008 operations manager, public glass
-managed operations of a non-profit glass studio.
-administrative duties
-technician scheduling.
-created and implemented glass education program.
-responsible for efficient studio function.
-work closely with board of directors to develop organizational goals and structure.
-teach levels I, II, III beginners glass blowing courses and workshops.
2004-present owner/artist, mora architectural glass
-design and fabrication of architectural glass for commercial and residential spaces.
-hand blown glass
-slump/fuse glass
-glass casting
-glass Etching/sandblasting
-glass Printing
-meeting with interior designers and architects in order to create Glass installation that compliments overall design aesthetic.
-create bodies of work to be shown in various domestic and international art markets.
-gallery representation by stychnin, gallery, berlin.
2003-2004 lighting technician, ballet classics & entertainment -germany
-Assistant to head lighting technician, richard oBriens rocky horror european tour.
2000-2002production designer, fire roads production co. Austin, tx
-conceptual design for independent award winning film, triple threat.
-design and fabrication of all set designs for independent award winning film, triple threat.