E d u c a t i o n 2 0 0 9 R h o d e I s l a n d S c h o o l o f D e s i g n Master of Fine Arts, Furniture Design Providence, Rhode Island 2 0 0 7 S a v a n n a h C o l l e g e o f A r t a n d D e s i g n Bachelor of Fine Arts, Furniture Design Savannah, Georgia 2 0 0 6 H a y s t a c k S c h o o l o f C r a f t s Blacksmithing Studio Deer Isle, MaineW o r k E x p e r i e n c e 2 0 1 1 R u t h F o r e D e s i g n S t u d i o Bradenton, Florida Owner and Designer2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 R i n g l i n g C o l l e g e o f A r t a n d D e s i g n Sarasota, Florida Visiting Full Time Professor 2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 M i s s i s s i p p i G u l f C o a s t C o m m u n i t y C o l l e g e Perkinston, Mississippi Visual Arts Adjucnt Faculty 3-Dimensional Design Introduced the fundamental concepts of understanding spatial form in three dimensions through the use of applied design elements and principles. Drawing 1 Introduced the fundamental concepts of drawing emphasizing basic aesthetic and technical drawing skills that enabled students to represent three-dimensional objects in an environment. Art Appreciation Introduced students to the visual arts so they may acquire a conceptual understanding of multiple artworks and artists. 2 0 1 0 S t o n e C o u n t y S c h o o l S y s t e m Wiggins, Mississippi Substitute Teacher On call substitute teacher for Stone Elementary School, Stone Middle School, and Stone High School. 2 0 0 7 - 2 0 0 9 R I S D T e a c h e r s A s s i s t a n t 2-D Drawing for Furniture: From Sketches to Working Drawings Introduced techniques for evolving conceptual three dimensional sketches into two dimensional working drawings. Introduction to Woodworking Techniques for Furniture Design Introduced students to basic hand tool techniques and solid wood construction through in class demonstrations. Established design principles through model making and construction of full scale mock ups. CAD Modeling for Furniture Design Introduced fundamental concepts and technologies of CAD using SolidWorks 3D modeling software to create rapid prototype models. 2 0 0 8 S h o w t i m e Designed and outsourced fabrication of earrings inspired by the original hit series Dexter for limited promotional production. 2 0 0 8 R I S D F u r n i t u r e D e p a r t m e n t A s s i s t a n t Updated, organized, and catalogued departmental material in order to maintain current records. 2 0 0 7 W o r k i n g C l a s s S t u d i o Savannah, Georgia Design Internship Collaborated with artists and designers from different disciplines to provide professional designs for companies such as Blik and Coca-Cola. 2 0 0 5 F u r n i t u r e A s s i s t a n t s h i p San Diego, California Assisted professional craftsmen with demonstrations during the Furniture Society Conference.2 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 5 T r o p i l o o k N u r s e r y Perkinston, Mississippi Nursery Assistant, Seasonal Employment Created exhibition designs for horticultural expos, assisted with sales, and maintained plant life.P r o f e s s i o n a l C o l l a b o r a t i o n s 2 0 0 9 G - S p e a k w i t h O b l o n g www.oblong.com Company base: Los Angeles, California Collaboratively designed and prototyped objects to enhance the physical interaction of the G-Speak system. 2 0 0 7 B l i k www.whatisblik.com Collaboratively designed 2-D graphics for decorative vinyl wall decals for mass production. 2 0 0 7 C o c a - C o l a Company base: Atlanta, Georgia Collaboratively designed and prototyped accessories for a new product line containing signature Coca-Cola graphics. 2 0 0 7 B a r n e s a n d N o b l e s Researched and developed 2-D graphic concepts for a specific demographic of women ages 35 to 45. 2 0 0 6 C i v v i e s Company base: Savannah, Georgia Designed seating and apparel displays for a hipster retail clothing store. 2 0 0 6 W i l s o n A r t L a m i n a t e Company base: Texas Designed and produced seating for a juried national advertising campaign. 2 0 0 6 S m a l t o Company base: France Designed a series of seating for a couture men's fashion clothing store. 2 0 0 6 H i c k o r y B u s i n e s s F u r n i t u r e Company base: Hickory, North Carolina Designed mass producible contract seating.A c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s 2 0 0 9 T h e C h a r l o t t e P e r r i a n d A w a r d Presented by the Furniture Department at Rhode Island School of Design for emulating the high ideals and standards of Madame Perriand, and demonstrating a virtuosity in bringing ideas for furniture alive and out of the blank page. 2 0 0 9 T h e B e s t o f 2 0 0 9 S t u d e n t D e s i g n Presented by Elle Décor and Metropolitan Homes online blog, recognizing the nations top design schools and the students that push the limits of material, form, function, and beauty.P u b l i c a t i o n s 2 0 1 0 T i m e s P i c a y u n n e I n s i d e O u t ( F r o n t C o v e r ) New Orleans, Louisiana Featured Design: Bracts 2 0 1 0 C h a i r s : S t u d i o S e r i e s Lark Books Publication Featured Design: Vroom 2 0 0 9 M i x M a g a z i n e : I s s u e 1 8 United Kingdom Featured Design: Parasites 2 0 0 9 O n l i n e D e s i g n B l o g s Featured Design: Crochet Crochet Contemporist.com Fastcompany.com Designboom.com Design-klub.com Inhabitat.com Core77.com Elledecor.com 2 0 0 8 5 0 0 C h a i r s Lark Books Publications Featured Design: VroomB r o a d c a s t s 2 0 0 9 B l o o m b e r g T e l e v i s i o n Innovation Series Broadcast: October 30, 2009 Featured the G-Speak system and explained how both students and professionals are using this interactive interface to enhance future technologies.E x h i b i t i o n s 2 0 1 1 R i n g l i n g F a c u l t y E x h i b i t i o n Selby Gallery Sarasota, Florida2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 N e w O r l e a n s B o t a n i c a l G a r d e n s Art and Garden Festival New Orleans, Louisiana 2 0 0 9 P a r a s i t i c M u t a t i o n s Solo MFA Thesis Exhibition Providence, Rhode Island 2 0 0 9 R I S D G r a d u a t e T h e s i s S h o w Providence, Rhode Island 2 0 0 9 I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o n t e m p o r a r y F u r n i t u r e F a i r Immaterialize Jacob Javits Center New York City 2 0 0 9 K n o l l S h o w r o o m Furniture Honoring John Maeda (President of Rhode Island School of Design) Boston, Massachusetts 2 0 0 8 M e t r o p o l i t a n H o m e ' s S h o w t i m e H o u s e Dexter Showroom New York 2 0 0 8 F u r n D e p t Juried Exhibition Providence, Rhode Island 2 0 0 7 S C A D S e n i o r S h o w Juried Exhibition Savannah, Georgia 2 0 0 6 G a l l e r y 1 6 0 0 : F u r n i t u r e E x h i b i t i on Juried Exhibition Atlanta, GeorgiaC o m m u n i t y O u t r e a c h2 0 1 0 - 2 0 1 1 P e r f o r m i n g a n d A r t s W o r k s h o p Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, Mississippi Taught K-12 students how to create sculptures using wire. Projects included both freeform sculpture and crocheting wire jewelry. 2 0 1 0 C a r e e r D a y S p e a k e r Stone Middle School Wiggins, Mississippi Presented a collection of artwork to students and spoke with them about my individual experience as a designer. Provided students with information about art and design colleges as well as future career opportunities.S k i l l sD e s i g n Sketching 3D Computer Modeling / Rendering Scale Model Construction Full Scale Prototyping Understanding of Ergonomics / Universal Design Presentation Skills Collaboration Skills Curatorial / Exhibition Design SkillsF a b r i c a t i o n Metal Fabrication / Welding / Machining Blacksmithing Bronze Casting Wood Working Wood Bending Wood Turning Ceramics: Hand building / Wheel Throwing / Glazing / FiringP r o d u c t i o n P r o c e s s e s Rubber Casting / Fabrication Plastic Thermo Forming / Thermo Set Casting Mold Construction Laser Cut Technology Water Jet Technology CNC Technology Rapid Prototyping S o f t w a r eF l u e n t K n o w l e d g e SolidWorks Adobe Suite Microsoft Office iWork G - SpeakC o m p r e h e n s i v e K n o w l e d g e AutoCad Maya Rhino Graphite Sketch Up-
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