Education
Alfred University • Ceramic Chemistry for the Artist, June 2017 • Alfred, NY
University of Washington • Certificate in Business Administration, June 2017 • Seattle, WA
Pratt Fine Art Center • Sculptural Metalsmithing, October 2014 • Seattle, WA
Corning Museum of Glass • Daniel Clayman, Moldmaking/Kilncasting, January 2014 • Corning, NY
Makerhaus • Rhino CAD & 3D printing, January/February 2014 • Seattle, WA
Pittsburgh Glass Center • Michael Schunke, Glass Blowing, July 2008 • Pittsburgh, PA
University of Miami • Post-Baccalaureate Studies, Sculpture / Glass, 2007 – 2008 • Miami, FL
Pilchuck Glass School • Vittorio Costantini, flameworking, August 2005 • Stanwood, WA
Jacksonville University • BFA in sculpture with a focus in glass, April 2005 • Jacksonville, FL
Purchase College, SUNY • Undergraduate Studies, Painting, 1999-2002 • Purchase, NY
Group Exhibitions
Vetri Gallery • On Point: Good Design in 2017, Seattle, WA August 2017
Studio 211 • Hollow Lines and Sculpted Form, Seattle, WA August 2017
Marta Hewett Gallery • Glass exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, October 2011
The Vatican • Painting exhibition, Newport, KY, December, 2010
The Mockbee • Painting and sculpture exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, August 2009
Roho Gallery • Photography, jewelry and sculpture exhibit, Cincinnati, OH, May 2009
Master Craftsmen Studios • Fire Arts on Gaines, Tallahassee, FL, November 7, 2008
Wynwood Project space • Palm Kalmr, Miami, FL March 21-23, 2008
Deluxe Arts Gallery • MIX, Art Basel-Miami Beach, FL Dec 4-9 2007
Eclectic Galleries • 5 to Grow With, Jacksonville Beach, FL Oct. 1 – Oct. 27, 2007
Wynwood Project Space • Phantasm: South Fla MFA Showcase, Miami, FL Oct 13 – Nov. 2, 2007
2007 CAS Gallery • Teapot: Form, Function, and Metaphor, Miami, FL. Oct 2006
Lowe Museum • Spring into Art, University of Miami, Miami, FL. Oct 2006
Florida Theater • Art After Dark, Jacksonville, FL. Apr. 2005
Publications
New Glass Review 28 • International juried publication. Published by the Corning Museum of Glass, 2007
Sun Times Weekly • Publication of Beaches Leader/Ponte Vedra Leader, October 12, 2007
Arbus • North Florida’s Arts and Business Magazine, September/October 2007
NCUR • Juried publication, National Conference for Undergraduate Research, Thesis accepted for publication 2005
Awards
Corning Museum of Glass • Full class scholarship, January 2014
Pittsburgh Glass School • Full Partner Scholarship - University of Miami, 2007
Pilchuck Glass School • Full Partner Scholarship - University of Miami, 2006
Professional Experience
2016 - 2017
Artist / Designer, Glass • Amanda McDonald Stern, Seattle, WA
General Manager, Ceramics • Status Ceramics, Seattle, WA
2015
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald Stern, Seattle, WA
Teaching Assistant, Glass • Ethan Stern, Aya Glass Studio, Kawasaki, Japan
Operations Manager, Textiles • Diamond Life Studio, Seattle, WA
Glassblower, Glass • Glassybaby, Seattle, WA
2014
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald, Seattle, WA
Artist Assistant, Glass • Ethan Stern Design, Ethan Stern, Seattle, WA
Studio Assistant, Textiles • Diamond Life Studio, Seattle, WA
Studio Manager, Glass • Benjamin Moore Inc., Seattle, WA
2013
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald Stern, Seattle, WA
Instructor, Welding and Metal Fabrication • Makerhaus, Seattle, WA
Artist Assistant, Glass • Ethan Stern Design, Ethan Stern, Seattle, WA
Mill Team, Wood • Dusty Strings, Harp and Dulcimer Manufacturer, Seattle, WA
Studio Assistant, Textiles • Diamond Life Studio, Seattle, WA
Studio Manager, Glass • Benjamin Moore Inc., Seattle, WA
Artist Assistant, Glass & Public Projects • NYC Inc., Norman Courtney, Seattle, WA
Teaching Assistant, Glass • Ethan Stern, Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY
2012
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald, Seattle, WA
Studio Coordinator, Wood and Metal • Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
Artist Assistant, Glass • Ana MaCarthur, Pilchuck Glass School Standwood, WA
Artist Assistant, Glass & Public Projects • NYC Inc., Norman Courtney, Seattle, WA
Youth Art Instructor 2D & 3D, Mixed Media • Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Operations Manager, Ceramics • Rookwood Pottery Company, Cincinnati, OH
2011
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald, Cincinnati, OH
Assistant to Production Manager, Ceramics • Rookwood Pottery Company, Cincinnati, OH
2009-2010
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald, Cincinnati, OH
Samples Department Manager, Ceramics • Rookwood Pottery Company, Cincinnati, OH
Teaching Assistant, Glass • River City Works, Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Artist/Designer/Instructor, Glass • Neusole Glassworks, Cincinnati, OH
Studio Assistant/Technician, Iron, Steel, Concrete, Bronze, Glass, Wood • Master Craftsman Program, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
2005-2008
Artist / Designer, Glass / Mixed Media • Amanda McDonald, Miami, FL
Artist in Residence, Glass • University of Miami, Miami, FL
Artist Assistant, Glass • Carlson Studios Inc., William Carlson, Miami, FL
Assistant Studio Technician, Glass • Glass Program, University of Miami, Miami, FL
Flat Shop Coordinator, Glass • Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA
Teaching Assistant, Glass • University of Miami, Miami, FL
Studio Assistant, Glass • Terje Lundaas Hot Glass Design, Miami, FL
2001-2004
Production Assistant, Glass • Jonathan Christie & Kiki Smith, Jacksonville, FL
Artist/Designer/Artist Assistant, Glass • Creative Studio’s Inc., Saint Augustine, FL
Youth Art Instructor, Mixed Media • Kids Bridge, Saint Augustine, FL