Profile

a person with drive
to work in an environment that is exciting, challenging, and open to ideas.

Experience    

Studio Artist   Kloote Studios Grand Rapids, MI    2001-Present

• Recipient of Gilmore Emerging Artist Grant 2004
• Installation of art for self and other artists
• Commission work includes pottery, jewelry, drawing, painting, and sculpture
• Display and participate in exhibitions in the Kalamazoo-Grand Rapids area

Preparator   Grand Valley State University Art Galleries   Allendale, MI    
2010 - May 2014

• Art handling and installation 
• Mount making 
• General construction and preparation       

Collections Technician   Grand Rapids Public Museum  Grand Rapids, MI     2008 - 2010

• Work with artifacts
• Conservation and preparation of artifacts for loans
• Preparing and documenting final product for shipment

Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor   Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Kirk Newman Art School 2008-2009

• Taught basic to advanced welding and fabrication technics for three-dimensional sculpture.
• Community based learning. The class was open to all skill levels, ages ranged from 10 to 65.
• Fixed and maintained equipment
• Enforced proper safety procedures and tool handling        

Art Outreach Delivery & Installation   Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts  Kalamazoo, MI    2005-2006

• Installation of artwork at Michigan schools and businesses
• Working directly with the Museum facility contact personnel to meet display needs
• Confirming art is in a safe and secure location        

Education   

Western Michigan University   Kalamazoo, MI — Bachelor of Fine Art    2001

Skills    

Ceramics, Metal Work, Fine Jewelry, Welding, Sculpture, Woodworking, Picture Framing, Mold Making, Casting, Home Restoration