My true resume exists in and on the city of Richmond and beyond. Nearly EVERY building in the museum district has a plaque that I screen printed. 80% of the buildings downtown have my work in them. From city hall, the court buildings (all of them), the police station, to the James Center and thousands of unmentioned clients. My favorite jobs I have done were for Carnegie Hall, The VMFA, and the Altria Theater. I take pride in knowing thousands of people see my work every day.

Experience

10/6/2006 – 2/22/2022

Shop Tech / Screen Printer / Fabricator, Acorn Sign Graphics

Job entailed:
Project management
Reading detailed work orders, Correcting bad drawings.
Screen printing and Hot-Stamping of ADA non ADA signage.
Paint retouching, surface refinishing.
Fabrication of signage from multiple materials (wood/metal/plastics) and in multiple scales.
Basic maintenance of shop and building equipment.
CNC cutting of materials.
Welding / Metal fabrication.
Extensive knowledge of color systems, color mixing.
Used laser to cut materials.
Designed countless shop tools.
Kept detailed spreadsheet of mixed ink color library, including color cross matches

Left because company went bankrupt

2004 – 2006

Shop Tech / TA, VCU Sculpture Department

Taught students how to use tools.
High focus on woodshop education, but also focus on metal shop, and welding methods.
Only undergrad in the department who was a TA

Left upon graduation (financial aid funded student work)

2001 – 2006

Ski & Snowboard Instructer, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and Spa

Instructed people ages 2 – 75 in skiing and snowboarding
Was lead instructor
Taught the other instructor’s techniques and teaching methods

Winter seasonal work over winter college break

Education

2001-2006

BFA Sculpture, VCU

Only undergrad to hold a TA title.
Also studied Photography and Art Education.
Heavy focus on woodworking.

1997-2001

Deploma, Uniontown highschool

AP Art, concentration in 3D works

Skills

Knowledge of Adobe software platform
30 years experience in a wood shop
Knowledge of advanced lathe techniques
Experience in metal fabrication
Experience in use of Arc, MIG, TIG, and torch welding
Knowledge in use of CNC machine
Adobe CS Suite
Over 15 years’ experience in multiple printing methods, specializing in screen printing

Extensive knowledge of materials and uses
Knowledgeable in ADA signage production
Extensive experience in Automotive repair
Skilled in tile installation
Ability to dance on stilts
Extensive knowledge of color systems and color matching
Experience in audio engineering
Experience in artist and venue relations
MS Office

Activities

2006

sculpture category, chow portfolio review

Selected winner by Jay Barrows (VMFA)

2005-2006

Art education student show, vcu commons

2005 Assisted in Curating
2006 Directed and Curated

2006

senior thesis show, vcu fine arts building

Prepared galleries and hung work

2006

grey, vcu fine arts building gallery

Summer practicum student show

2010 - 2022

audio engeneer, various venues

Worked for several local bands doing live sound