OBJECTIVE:

Ability to quickly learn and complete projects when given. Problem-solving in a fast working environment in a group setting or individually. Able to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently using time and resources. Wanting to create jewelry and accessories through stimulating association of ideas ultimately creating unique pieces for equally unique persons.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

CAD Administrator/Designer

Responsible for file CAD file reviewing to ensure manufacturability and production for both clients and in house designs that designers follow production specifications to ensure best quality casting, finishing, and stone setting for all CAD files. Extensive knowledge in the CAD design and modeling process and machines. Maintained CAD modeling equipment: Envisiontech Perfactory Machine, Solidscape wax printer, and CNC Milling, as well as setting up model builds daily. Knowledge and under-standing of the casting process in various metals including: Gold, Platinum, Palladium, silver and steel. Provided technical design sketches for trades shows, and aided in the design process and release of Casting House Private Collection.

Team Leader for Sales and Marketing Firm for Cosmetics

Marketing representative for Blush Promotions for their client, Victoria Jackson. Responsible for fully executing promotions for new cosmetic lines for the Victoria Jackson label. Leader roles: Managing warehouse inventory, training new recruits, scheduling and interviewing potential candidates on behalf of Blush Promotions.

Metals and Jewelry Studio Technician

- Compiled a complete and accurate inventory of studio equipment of tools and supplies.

- Assisted in creating displays for the 2008 Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference.

- Held responsibilities for jewelry studio and gallery maintenance, up keep and appearance.

- Provided customer service for potential students, artist in residency and visitors.

- Ability to balance multiple projects along with ensuring the completion of required daily studio tasks.

DESIGN SKILLS:

Tradition Media of jewelry design, Technical jewelry drawings, 2D and 3D modeling, Traditional jewelry hand rendering counter sketching, Digital and 3D Rhino/ Matrixs CAD modeling skills, including wax model making, traditional bench jewelry skills and stone setting skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, One Note, Microsoft Works, Word Processor, Task Launcher, Spreadsheet, Adobe CS3 (Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, Bridge), Rhino CAD/ Matrix, Solidworks, REVO, PerfactoryEtech, ShopKeeper.

WORK HISTORY:

- Casting House, CAD Administrator: November 2008-November 2009

- Target , Jewelry counter Representative, August 24 2008- November 2008

- Blush Promotions/ 312 Events, Chicago IL April 2008- July 2008

- Self-Employed Jewelry Design /Production, Savannah GA May 2005- 2008

- Jewelry and Accessory commission for SCAD Creature fashion show February 2007

- Fashion illustrator, pattern layout for Melissa Monster design 2005

- Studio Monitor, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA November 2005- March 2008

SHOWS:

- “LOLarts” group showing Varnish Gallery, San Francisco CA, 2008: “ Is Art?”, Acrylic on canvas, “Cheezburger….I Haz It”, Acrylic on canvas

- Design Under Fire, Fahm Hall Gallery, Savannah GA, 2007: “Koosh Anemone”, Sterling Silver mixed media, “Identification”, Sterling Silver mixed media

- “Atomic”, ShopSCAD, Savannah GA, 2007: Limited Production Jewelry Line

-“Deviations” Fahm Hall Gallery, Savannah GA, 2006: Senior Collection

EDUCATION:

Metals and Jewelry B.F.A, minor Sequential Arts, Photography, Fashion,

     -Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah GA, 2007

REFERENCE:

Upon Request

PORTFOLIO:

http://www.taboocreations.com