Resume
Education
2021 - Present
University of Arkansas Little Rock
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B.F.A. in Metalsmithing and Jewelry (in progress)
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Expected graduation date - May 2024
Experience
2021 - Present
Metalsmithing and Jewelry Classes
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Introduction to Metalsmithing and Jewelry - August 2021 - December 2021
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fundamental techniques such as sawing, filing , soldering, cold connections, bezel setting, chain making, hollow form fabrication, tumbler
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Advanced Metalsmithing and Jewelry I - January 2022 - May 2022
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hydraulic press, cones, cylinders, small scale forming, pin stem mechanisms (drawing down wire and tube), tube setting, alternative materials, alternative stones setting techniques, non-wearables, hinges, advanced soldering techniques, findings, polishing, tool making
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Small Metal Casting - August 2022 - December 2022
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wax carving, vacuum casting in sterling silver and bronze, silicone mold making, wax injecting, cast in place stone, fabricating on cast pieces
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Advanced Metalsmithing and Jewelry II - January 2023 - May 2023
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large scale vessel forming, sinking, angle raising, chasing tools, chasing and repousse, flush setting, hot and cold forging, pouring ingots, alloys, hammer and stake refinishing
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2021 - Present
Studio Assistant - UALR
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Description: General studio upkeep, Repair and maintenance of tools and equipment, Open studio monitoring (safety of other students and helping however needed when the instructor is not present).
2022
Experimental Joinery In Jewelry -
Cathy Jasterbszki
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Joining with the Orion Pulse Arc Welding System, repairs on jewelry, soldering steel, sawing steel, forming steel
2019
Intermediate Blacksmithing -
Jim Masterson
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(End Product: Window grill) Forge welding, reverse twisting square bar, reverse tapers, making leaves and organic shapes in steel, larger scale metals
2019
Annual Holiday Craft Sale - UALR
2019
Centennial Gala - UALR
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An Event for donors of UALR, Including an exhibition where I put work in
2018
Beginner Blacksmithing -
Elizebeth Belz
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(End Product: Small Coat Rack) Coal Forge, tapers, hooks, cold connections, scrolling, hot cutting, twisting square bar
Skills
& Expertise
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Proficient in the use of the orion micro tig welder
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Knowledge of multiple crafts and trades (welding, woodworking, general construction techniques in a variety of materials)
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Sales experience
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Hospitality and customer service experience