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Exhibit Technician at Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Adam Burkett
Dallas, TX
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About
A results focused creative professional with in depth experience in the product design industry as a creator, developer and marketer of innovative designs. Passionate, visionary who maintains a sound understanding of the fabrication principles and techniques utilized in sculpture, exhibit design and carpentry. Established artist who strives to deliver the best in quality and visual aesthetic in all creative endeavors.
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Education
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BFA SculptureUniversity of North Texas2004 - 2008• Developed skills in woodworking, welding, bronze and resin casting, electro-mechanical systems, reverse engineering, art installation, videography, video editing, sound editing, and various other traditional and non-traditional techniques. • Advance problem solving skills by working with concepts and materials that are out of my element. • Matured experience in design, drawing, watercolor, jewelry making, and ceramics. • Assisted Professor Andy Holtin with the fabrication of his art work.
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Art Teacher EducationDel Mar College2002 - 2003
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Experience
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Exhibit TechnicianPerot Museum of Nature and ScienceOct 2012 - Present (13 years 8 months)Help maintain 290 exhibits with different components including micro-controllers, circuitry, AC, DC and servo motors, sensors, robotics, touchscreen monitors, interactive software, dmx lighting controllers, lighting and media players.
Fabrication and design of exhibit components using hand tools, power tools, 3-D printing and laser cutting. -
Freelance Artist/DesignerAdam Burkett DesignDec 2009 - Present (16 years 6 months)• Conceptualize, design, promote and manufacture original artwork from a variety of media including kinetic and interactive sculpture, hand screen printed art, mixed media and watercolor
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Designer/Production ManagerBunnies and BowsJan 2006 - Oct 2012 (6 years 9 months)• Conceptualize and design new products and create custom
designs for clients.
• Responsible for product photography, photo enhancement,
layouts, ads.
• Design ads for print and web.
• Create production artwork for purchased art and custom
designs for customers.
• Design trade show displays and physical floor plans
customized for various venues.
• Manage all aspects of screen printing production including 5
employees.
• Responsible for print production of over 150 different niche
market retail goods. -
Freelance designerSweet and SassyDec 2011 - Feb 2012 (2 months)• Conceptualize and design icons for web and print.
• Increase brand awareness by incorporating the companies
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Teaching AssistantUniversity of North TexasAug 2008 - Dec 2008 (4 months)• Promoted the development of analytical skills and creativity
among students through the conceptualization of non-
traditional art projects.
• Composed inspirational lectures to foster a rich platform for
developing original works of art.
• Facilitated in the comprehension and expansion of design
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Gallery Owner and OperatorBOMA (Barn of Modern Art)Mar 2003 - Sep 2008 (5 years 6 months)• Collaborated with over 50 regional and nationally recognized visual artist to design, curate, fabricate and assemble various exhibitions.
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Sculpture Assistant/ Installation TechnicianCausality Labs/Professor Andy HoltinJan 2007 - Dec 2007 (11 months)• Assisted in the fabrication, assembly and installation of interactive kinetic sculptures by Andy Holtin and Causality Labs.
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