Education:
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Providence, RI, Bachelor of Fine Arts 2007
Skills:
Painting and Fine Arts: Extensive knowledge of oils, acrylics, watercolors, and ink wash.
Experience in faux painting, decorative painting, printmaking, and Chinese brush painting. Took classes in pottery and jewelry.
Computer: Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Act, Quickbooks.
People: Able to communicate clearly and effectively and work well as a member of a team working to accomplish a common goal.
Related Experience:
Dover Studio Inc., Dover, MA, June 2007-Present
Painting assistant to a Decorative Painter/ Interior Designer.
Painted specialized finishes on interior spaces and furniture.
Worked on scaffolding and ladders, and in small spaces.
Lampscapes, White River Junction, VT, Summer 2006
Artist Assistant. Hand-painted lampshades for retail sale, worked closely with clients to ensure custom designs.
Freelance, Vermont, New Hampshire, 2003-present
Loewen Windows and Doors, White River Junction, VT, 2006
Painted faux window on showroom wall.
Paintings of houses, landscapes, and wedding portraits
Junction Frame Shop, White River Junction, VT, Summer 2004
Assistant Framer.
Learned the craft of framing, including assemblage, cleaning, cutting mats, and preservation techniques.
Other Experience:
Academic Affairs, (RISD), Providence, RI, Winter 2006-Spring 2007
Office Assistant. Worked with department secretary. Tasks include filing, shredding, mailing, copying, organizing, and sorting.
The Baker’s Studio, White River Junction, VT, Summer 2005
Counter help. Interacted with public and efficiently completed orders.
Tecnica USA, West Lebanon, NH, T Winters 2002-2006
Office Assistant. Filed, organized, and cataloged in a busy ski company’s promotions department.
