Education
The University of Southern California -- Los Angeles, California
Graduate work in the School of Fine Arts, Public Art Studies program, 2003
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, BFA May 1999
Bachelor of fine arts degree with focus on sculpture and printmaking, BFA May 1999
The University of Michigan -- Ann Arbor, Michigan
Summer printmaking workshop, August 1994
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
"Focus On Flight," Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles, CA, 2004
"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 for Tenacre residents
April 2020 - Present
Creating and implementing educational and enrichment programs for Tenacre residents
Christian Science Nursing Assistant -- Tenacre Foundation, Princeton, NJ
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
| lester_johnson_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |
| ursula_von_rydingsvard_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |
| dennis_galffy_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |
| patricia_tibbetts_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |
| barbara_mcclanaghan_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |
| barbara_newcommer_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |
| robert_landry_letter_of_recommendation.pdf |