Work History

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center Birmingham, MI, United States Sep 2008 - Present

Painting and Sculpture Instructor Instruct students in the art of mixed media painting and sculpture. Students experiment with a variety of paint application and sculpture techniques. Alternative medias encouraged. Contemporary and Modern artists are introduced and studied. Intensive courses involving conceptual ideas and advanced methods and techniques of painting and sculpture. Design and implement art lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials for advanced learning. Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Novi and West Bloomfield Community Education Novi and West Bloomfield, MI, United States Dec 2007 - Present

Art Teacher Teach adult students the art of abstract painting. Students experiment with a variety of paint application techniques utilizing different tools to manipulate acrylic paint on canvas. Alternative medias encouraged. Contemporary and Modern artists are introduced and studied. Color theory presented. Students learn how to create an interesting composition using color, line, form, and various textures.Design and implement art lesson plans, assignments, and instructional materials for advanced learning. Maintain order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning and take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

Park West Gallery Southfield, MI, United States Nov 2006 - Present

Restoration and Conservation Artist Employ numerous professional cleaning, retouching and repair techniques to works on paper and canvas by world-famous artists such as Picasso, Chagall, Dali, Miro, Lautrec, and Rembrandt, et al; assist with gallery curation, art handling and installation, framing, packaging, shipping/receiving and inventory.

Li'l Martians Playcare Southfield, MI, United States Jan 2005 - Nov 2006

Preschool Teacher Supervised the creative and intellectual development of children ages 1 to 6; prepared lesson plans and educational materials. Designed, compiled, typed, edited and printed activities workbook for employee childcare center.

T.G.I. Friday's and California Pizza Kitchen Troy, MI, United States May 2002 - Nov 2006

Server Multi-task duties in high-energy, efficient, and demanding restaurant environments. Observed hospitality industry standards of conduct, etiquette and service focused on customer satisfaction; emphasis on teamwork; bartender training and service.

Tangent Gallery Detroit, MI, United States Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

Director's Assistant Completed administrative tasks as needed including mailing lists, data entry, and accounting ledgers. National and international biographical research on artists including public relations for Tangent Gallery exhibitions; designed and produced promotional post cards for exhibiting artists. Reviewed artist slides, organized exhibition dates, and assisted with gallery installations; prepared for openings and assisted with sales.

College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI, United States Sep 2002 - Jun 2003

Chair Assistant, Fine Arts Department Performed administrative tasks as assigned including typing letters, data entry, photocopying, writing and sending faxes and emails, answered telephones. Kept track of Chairman’s appointments and ran errands. Assisted art students with photographic slide documentation, film, digital photography, graphic design and business card design; canvas stretching and priming.

Temps Total Graphics Livonia, MI, United States Jun 2000 - Jun 2001

Graphic Artist Assistant Utilized digital photography, photographic retouching and computer input and output skills for t-shirts, banners, brochures, signs and promotional merchandise. Fulfilled clerical tasks as needed including data entry, bookkeeping and receptionist duties.