Kelly Nedderman

Online Coordinator
- Responsible for the development and/or authoring of a minimum of 4 new 15-week courses per semester for online
- Management of over 20 existing online courses with the goal of creating a unique and compelling online learning experience
- Mentoring of faculty during course builds Design of curriculum and content for intermediate and advanced online metalsmithing courses

Full Time Faculty
- Onsite and Online instruction of intermediate and advanced level courses in multiple topics including general metalsmithing, new technologies (laser cutting), and innovative materials.
- Skilled at identifying, nurturing, and leading talent
- Guided students with project development and time management skills
- Reinforce learning and classroom experience with constructive critiques and positive critical feedback
- Optimized ordering supplies and maintaining classroom equipment while addressing budget concerns

Social Media Manager
- Management and content creation for all forward facing social media for the School of Jewelry and Metal Arts
- Collaborated with Marketing Team to develop exciting copy and content for print, digital, and publishing needs

Design clients include: WallpaperCollective, I80 West, Lucy, Charlotte Russe, Levi’s Red Tab, Shade Clothing (Gymboree), Walmart.com, Gap Outlet-Kids, Old Navy (Mens, Womens, Maternity/Plus Size, Supply/Accessories, Boy, Toddler Girl and Newborn Boy and Girl), Old Navy Outlet (Kids/Baby), Simply Dog, Aqua Blues, and North Beach Industries

-CAD based textile and graphic design using Photoshop, Illustrator, NedGraphics, and U4IA
-Development of innovative, brand-right original patterns, and color, sometimes with limited information, and adaptation of existing artwork both purchased and vintage
-Hand painting and drawing in various mediums
-Free-hand and computer aided technical flats, specs and bodies
-Development of tech packs and mill sheets

- Curriculum and Marketing Development
- Management of studio and faculty
- Liaison to Executive Director and Board
- Metalsmithing and jewelry instruction. Classes include Intro. to Jewelry A and B (adult & youth)
- Instruction of Summer youth camps (ages 11-14) for Exploring Metal and Enameling on Metal

-Oversaw the development of innovative, brand-right patterns, and color for each three-month design cycle
-Synthesized trend research analysis with pattern and color ideation and delivery needs as well as production techniques
-Collaborated with counterparts in merchandising to effectively drive business strategy
-Management and supervision of freelance staff for newborn and toddler boy/girl teams
-Utilized CAD tools to develop artwork for textile designs and graphics for fabrics, screen prints, embroideries, appliqués, novelty embellishments, sweaters, wovens and trims in multiple sizes and color ways
-Actively research currents trends in color, textiles, and style
-Responsible for purchasing artwork from print vendors
-Responsible for data backups and maintenance of current digital seasonal network directories
-Color matching, creation of seasonal color palettes and maintenance of large format printers