Coroflot

Resume

EDUCATION

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Jewelry and Metalsmithing

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 2002
Pre-college, Ceramics

SKILLS

Jewelry: Bench: Sterling, Gold, & Platinum Fabrication, Soldering, Polishing, Wax Carving, Casting, Mold Making, Enameling, Resins, Stone Setting, Ring Resizing, Jewelry Repairwork
Machinery: Laser Welder, Flex Shaft, Polishing Wheel, Drill Press, Band Saw, Sandblaster, Modelmaster CNC Machine, "Sparkie" II Mini Fusion Welder

Fine Arts: Knowledge of Wide Variety of Painting/Drawing, Woodworking, Ceramics Handbuilding & Potter's Wheel, Polymer Clay, Calligraphy, Stained Glass Windows

Computer: PC: ArtCAM JewelSmith 8.1, Digital Photography, Adobe CS2 Illustrator & Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, & Excel

EXPERIENCE

Designs by S & R, Orleans, MA Jul 2007 - Sept 2007, Feb 2009 - Present
Production Assistant: Clean castings, resize rings, work on minor repairs, and assist in the production of large quantities of various designs using gold and silver. Carve wax & clay for pieces later to be cast in gold or silver. Assist customers in the store and help maintain a clean work environment.

Pearson Studios, Orleans, MA Aug 2005 - Oct 2007, July 2009 - Sept 2009
Shop Assistant: Studio designs and creates stained glass windows. Work closely with the designer to construct his stained glass designs. Setup the cut and taped pieces of glass and solder. Finish pieces with applying patina and framing.

R. W. Wise Goldsmiths, Lenox, MA Nov 2007 - Dec 2008
Apprentice Goldsmith: Created high quality, one of a kind jewelry pieces from start to finish using precious metals and rare gemstones. Photographed gemstones and jewelry pieces. Edited images using Photoshop and uploaded them to the company website. Assisted with the set-up and take down of displays at the beginning and end of each day.

RISD Student & Alumni Art Sales, Providence, RI Apr 2007, Oct 2008
Vender: Created, priced, and sold jewelry pieces, paintings, and drawings.

Staples, Orleans, MA Summer 2005
Cashier/Customer Service: Handled sales and returns, answered the telephone. Restocked the shelves and organized the customer service desk.

Gotta Dance, Basking Ridge, NJ Sept 2002 - Jun 2003
Office/Sales Assistant: Answered telephone calls and parents' questions and worked in the boutique. Organized the merchandise inventory and restocked the boutique as needed.

AWARDS/EXHIBITIONS/PUBLICATIONS

500 Gemstone Jewels Book, Lark Books, To Be Published in Spring 2010
Featuring the "18K Lacy Dendritic Agate Pendant"

Jewelry and Metalsmithing Senior Exhibition
Woods Gerry Gallery, RISD, Providence, RI May 2007

Jewelry and Metalsmithing Triennial Exhibition
Woods Gerry Gallery, RISD, Providence, RI November 2006

Girl Scout Gold Award, NJ June 2003
Award given for painting a jungle scene mural on a climbing wall used by a high school gym class that promotes the development of teamwork and leadership.