Resumé

Skills and Talents

  • Experience using a variety of materials including: Clay, Metal, Fabric, Paint, Leather, Wood, Silicone, Found Objects.
  • Technical skills: Sculpting, Sewing, Painting, Life Casting, Mask Making, Mold Making, Welding, Carpentry, Photoshop.
  • Accurate translation of concept drawings into three-dimensional objects.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to multi-task effectively.

Job Experience

  • 2007–Present  ACT Theatre – Staff Scenic Carpenter
    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Scenic Carpentry: Construct and install theatrical sets under direction of Master Carpenter, assist Lead Carpenter in rigging duties.
      • Stage Carpentry: Maintain and repair sets during the run of shows, perform scene changes during shows.
  • 2007–Present  International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 15 Stagehand
    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Scenic Carpentry: Construct and install theatrical sets under direction of Master Carpenter, assist Lead Carpenter in rigging duties.
      • Stage Carpentry: Maintain and repair sets during the run of shows, perform scene changes during shows.
      • Grip: Install lighting instruments, run and dress electrical cable.
  • 2002–2007  Q5 Designs – Artistic Design and Creation
    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Design and construct one-of-a-kind art objects and apparel.
      • Provide customer service both in person and via the Internet.
      • Create promotional materials in both print and virtual mediums; includes scanning and optimization of product images.
    • Achievements
      • Designed and produced a line of clothing for an annual fashion show and charity auction.
      • Created a one-of-a-kind doll based on “Dream of the Endless” for an auction benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
  • 2001-2007 University of Washington Libraries – Circulation Department Library Technician III
    • Primary Responsibilities
      • Perform daily scheduled retrieval and delivery of patron requested materials between offsite and main campus locations using University provided van.
      • Hire, train, and direct student workers.Maintain large collection of library materials in call number order, including spatial reorganization as collection growth demands.
      • Repair library materials as needed, assess materials for rebinding
    • Achievements
      • Assessed and streamlined retrieval procedures for large offsite storage facility, clarified existing procedures and created new procedures where none existed.

Education & Awards

  • 2009 International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 15 Apprentice
  • 2001 B.S. Sculpture – Portland State University, Portland, OR
  • 2000 Portland State University Art Department Scholarship Recipient
  • 1997 Marlboro College, Marlboro, VT, Puppetry and Mask Making

Exhibitions, Installations & Performances

  • Sculpture/Installation
    • 2010 Featured Artist September 29th – November 17th, Paxton Gate Curiosities for Kids, San Francisco, CA
    • 2009 Featured Artist for December 2009, Monster Art and Clothing, Seattle, WA
    • 2007 Group Show “Bring Your Own Art”, Seattle Outsider Art Project, Youngstown Cultural Art Center, Seattle, WA
    • 2004 “Fiddler’s Green” A Sandman convention, Minneapolis, MN.
      Created a one-of-a-kind doll based on “Dream of the Endless” for a charity auction benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
    • 2003 “Orange Monk Traveling Shrine” Burning Man Arts Festival, Black Rock City, NV.
      Designed, built, and presented an interactive installation on the theme of taste.
    • 2002 “5ive Senses” Capitol Hill Arts Center, Seattle, WA.
      Designed, built, and presented an interactive installation on the theme of touch.
    • 2001 Solo Show “Toys in the Attic” Littman Gallery, Portland State University, Portland OR.
  • Apparel/Costume/Properties
    • 2005 “Cirque du Noc” – Fashion show and charity auction – Seattle WA.
      Designed, constructed, and presented a line of clothing.
    • 2003 “The Wild Hunt” – Guerilla Art Procession – Seattle WA.
      Organized and art directed a guerilla performance art piece based on the mythology of the Wild Hunt.
      Designed and built costumes and leather masks in collaboration with the performers.
    • 1997 “Midsummer Night’s Dream” Marlboro College Marlboro VT.
      Puppet builder – Collaborated in the production of twelve modified rod puppets complete with costumes.
  • Performance
    • 2006 Primary Element, Seattle, WA.Stilt walking – roaming costumed performance with audience interaction.Bed of nails act – wielded the sledgehammer during the block breaking portion of the act.
    • 2006 PURE Cirkus, Seattle, WA.Bed of nails act – wielded the sledgehammer during the block breaking portion of the act.
    • 2004 “The Rise and Return” A fire based dance performance at the Burning Man Arts Festival, Black Rock City NV.Performed as “The Old Phoenix” in a flaming costume.
    • 2003 “The Wild Hunt” Guerilla Art Procession, Seattle, WA.Costumed performer – roaming costumed performance with audience interaction on the streets of Seattle.
    • 2002, 2003, 2004 “Fire Conclave” Burning Man Arts Festival, Black Rock City, NV.Fire meteor.
    • 2003 Northwest Fire Conclave Video Project, Seattle, WA.Fire meteor, fire eating/transfer.
    • 2001 Ignis Devoco Industrial Fire Circus, Seattle, WA.Fire fan dance, fire eating/transfer.
  • Backstage
    • 2007, 2008, 2010 “A Christmas Carol” ACT Theatre, Seattle, WA.
      Stage Carpenter – operated hydraulic lift carrying an actor, operated pneumatic  trap door scenery.
    • 2007 “The Women” ACT Theatre, Seattle, WA.
      Stage Carpenter – operated flying scenery, assisted with actor entrances and exits, assisted with an a vista scene shift.
    • 2006 Primary Element, Seattle, WA.
      Stage manager – Organized and scheduled rehearsals, assisted in choreographing the performance to best provide technical support.
      Fire safety – Supervised performers during lit performances and provided fire suppression as needed.
    • 2006 PURE Cirkus, Seattle, WA.
      Fire safety – Supervised performers during lit performances and provided fire suppression as needed.