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Education

The University of Southern California -- Los Angeles, California
Graduate work in the School of Fine Arts, Public Art Studies program, 2003
The College for Creative Studies -- Detroit, Michigan
Bachelor of fine arts degree with focus on sculpture and printmaking, B.F.A. May 1999

The University of Michigan -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
Summer printmaking workshop, August 1994

Outdoor Sculptures, Commissions, and Exhibitions

"Through the Lens of The Christian Science Monitor: Then and Now," Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Reading Room, Los Angeles, CA, 2014
Bible Timeline and Maps, Tenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Los Angeles, CA, 2012
"Focus On Flight," Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles, CA, 2004
"Heather," Florence and Dugan Savoye, St. Louis, Missouri, 2006
"The Honeycomb Project," Swords Into Plowshares Gallery, Detroit, MI, 2002
"Windmill," Golightly Educational Center, Detroit, MI, 2000
"Working Through Changes," Marcia and Gerry Danner, Bloomfield Hills, MI, 2000
"How Suite It Is," U245 Gallery, Detroit, MI, 1998
Michigan Fine Arts Competition, Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham, MI, 1995

Professional Experience

Christian Science Nursing Activities Team -- Tenacre Foundation, Princeton, New Jersey
April 2020 - Present
Creating and implementing educational and enrichment programs, in line with –
the Church Manual of The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts
Christian Science Nursing Assistant -- Tenacre Foundation​, Princeton, New Jersey
April 2017 - April 2020
Supporting Christian Science nursing care for those residing at Tenacre
Actively involved in training and mentoring new Christian Science nursing assistants
Manager of the Christian Science Reading Room in Brentwood -- Los Angeles, CA
A franchise of The Christian Science Publishing Society
January 2014 - March 2017

Community outreach, responding to questions from the public about Christian Science
Supported the sale of all publications and products from the Christian Science Publishing Society
Head of sales and bookkeeping, responsible for maintaining sales stock 

Research librarian, responsible for reference and lending libraries      
Responsible for updating and maintaining exhibits, window and retail displays
Manager of volunteer staff and volunteer scheduling
   
Co-Chair of The Christian Science Monitor current event series

Innovation Lab Instructor -- Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles, CA
November 2015 - June 2016
Responsible for working with the graduating class to design and build a coat of arms to represent the graduates
Created and taught a "Difference Maker" elective for 7th and 8th graders

Design, Production and General Manager -- Santa Monica Plastics LLC, Santa Monica, CA
June 2012 - April 2015
Involved in company development and advancement
Manager of design team for custom acrylic fabrication, meeting with clients regularly
Production manager, frequently reviewing efficiency of company facilities and fabrication
Involved in management of company inventory
Office manager
involved in hiring new staff and maintaining office organization
Editor of internal and external office communications
Full oversight of customer and vendor relations, working out solutions where needed
Responsible for gifts-in-kind to 501(c)3 corporations

Responsible for oversight of interns

Community Outreach and Design -- Christian Science Reading Rooms -- Greater Los Angeles, CA
March 2010 - May 2013

Supported the sale of The Christian Science Monitor -- a global news organization with multiple Pulitzer Prizes

Supported the sale of the writings of Mary Baker Eddy and all other products from CSPS
Responded to questions from the public about Christian Science
Maintained appropriate up-to-date library and retail displays

Woodshop Director, Art Instructor -- Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles, CA
July 2003 - September 2009
Woodshop instruction for 1st - 8th grades 2003 - 2009
Involved in extensive development of woodshop curriculum for 1st - 8th grades
Responsible for safety of students while in the woodshop
Responsible for maintaining woodshop facility including all hand tools, stationary power tools, and equipment
Responsible for all purchasing needed for the woodshop and the woodshop curriculum
Responsible for keeping all purchasing within a budget
Responsible for working with graduating classes to design and build a coat of arms to represent the graduates
Art instruction for 1st - 8th grades 2007 - 2009
Responsible for developing visual art curriculum for 1st - 8th grades

Artist Educator -- Greater Detroit Area and Greater Los Angeles Area
May 1999 - December 2008
Art instruction for elementary school children, including the construction of installations and outdoor sculptures

Faculty Member -- The Japhet School, Madison Heights campus, MI
May 1999 - July 2002
Artist-in-residence sponsored by the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, 2000
1st and 2nd grade support teacher, 2000 - 2001
Summer preschool director, 2001
Physical education instructor for 1st - 4th grades
, 2000 - 2002
After school care, 1999 - 2000

Art Instructor -- Community Arts Partnerships -- The College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI
October 2001 - June 2002
After school art instructor at Bellevue Elementary School, Detroit, MI

Studio Assistant -- Richard Gage Design Studio, Royal Oak, MI
May 1995 - May 2000
Fabricated residential and commercial metal furniture, staircase railings, and fixtures
Administrative assistant - involved in editing business correspondence
Responsible for writing OSHA approved safety program for RGDS

Internship with Sculptor -- Ursula von Rydingsvard -- New York, New York
October - December 2000
Involved in building sculptures with the artist and her crew
Involved in woodshop maintenance
Administrative and personal assistant

Woodshop and Metal Shop Technician -- The College for Creative Studies -- Detroit, MI
September 1995 - May 1999
Supervised student use of tools and gave instruction when needed
Responsible for tools being checked in and out of tool crib when on duty
Responsible for safety, organization and cleanliness of facility while on duty
Involved in production of pedestals and other preparation for annual student exhibition

Art Director, Xenolith Magazine -- Kimball High School -- Royal Oak, MI
September 1992 - June 1995
Four semesters studying magazine publishing, 1993 - 1995
Responsible for cover design, magazine layout and selection of student art for publication, 1994 - 1995
Resident artist, 1993 - 1994
Involved in selecting and editing written student submissions for publication, 1992 - 1994    

Artist Talks, Publications, and Workshops

"Heavenly Rest -- Here and Now," The Christian Science Journal, December 2011
"Prayer Brings Healing and Harmony," The Christian Science Sentinel, December 27th, 2010
"The Creative Type -- On Motive," The Christian Science Journal, May 2005
"Focus On Flight," Artist Talk, Berkeley Hall School, May 16th, 2004
Drawing and Collage Workshop, Santa Monica Museum of Art, June 28th, 2003
Lecture / Workshop, Golightly Educational Center, Detroit, MI, October, 1999

Awards

Professional Development grant for studying sustainability in Costa Rica
Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles, CA, summer 2005

The University of Southern California, scholarship awarded for Leadership in Community Art Making
USC -- Master of Public Art Studies, Los Angeles, CA,  fall 2003

Michigan Fine Arts Competition, Second Place prize winner
Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham, MI, summer 1995

National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, National Gold Key winner -- awarded scholarship to The University of Michigan two-week summer printmaking workshop, Ann Arbor, MI, summer 1994

Early Career Letters of Recommendation

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ursula_von_rydingsvard_letter_of_recommendation.pdf
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barbara_newcommer_letter_of_recommendation.pdf
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