Experience

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  Open Letter Collective

  • Co-Founder

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  Boise State University

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Adjunct Faculty

    • Aug 2020 - Present

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    • Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

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  Wheelhouse Press

  • Proprietor

    • May 2015 - Present

    Own and operate a small press providing paper goods and custom printing services. Wheelhouse Press is a traditional letterpress studio printing meaningful messages for people who value craftsmanship.

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  Boise Art Museum

  • Boise, Idaho, United States

  • Community Education Instructor

    • Apr 2018 - Present
    • Boise, Idaho, United States

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  Oregon College of Art and Craft

  • Studio School Instructor

    • Jul 2016 - Present

    Teach Introductory Letterpress classes for OCAC Community Programs.

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  INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING RESOURCE CENTER

  • Letterpress Instructor

    • Jun 2013 - Present

    Teach an introductory workshop on the fundamentals of typesetting and printing. Empower individuals with the skills necessary to create quality letterpress projects. Educate people about the history of the craft and the importance of preserving the tradition. Encourage participants to experiment and expand the use of letterpress printing.

  • Studio Manager

    • Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Letterpress Shop Steward

    • Sep 2013 - Apr 2016

    Maintained all press equipment and supplies. Organized press materials so they could be easily utilized by beginning printers. Managed staff of open studio supervisors and instructors. Coordinated community events and collaborated with other departments at the IPRC. Fostered a community of creative individuals and helped them to realize their ideas through the art of letterpress printing.

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  Portland Letterpress Printers Fair 2016

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Co Coordinator

    • Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Collaborated with a small team to organize the Portland Letterpress Printers Fair in 2016 and 2017.

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  Waterknot Press

  • Portland, Oregon Area

  • Production Letterpress Printer

    • Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Portland, Oregon Area

    Operated a Heidelberg Windmill press to produce custom stationery and greeting cards. Assisted with project management and production workflow.

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  Wieden + Kennedy

  • Contract Letterpress Instructor

    • Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

    Trained W+K Studio Staff to operate letterpress equipment to safely produce high quality printed goods.

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  Oblation Papers & Press

  • Printshop Manager

    • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

    Managed staff of skilled printers in a safe, enthusiastic, and efficient working environment. Planned and coordinated printing projects to meet deadlines and detailed quality standards. Contributed to the development and creation of new designs and products.

  • Letterpress Printer

    • Jul 2011 - Apr 2014

    Efficiently produced beautiful wedding stationery and correspondence pieces in a high production environment. Maintained quality and attention to detail on all printed pieces. Operated and maintained motorized Chandler & Price presses as well as a Heidelberg Windmill press. Created embossed and hot foil stamped designs. Fulfilled wholesale orders and assisted with production flow. Contributed designs to new wedding albums and shared creative ideas to enhance Oblation's product designs.

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  Springtide Press

  • www.springtidepress.com

  • Studio Assistant

    • Oct 2009 - Aug 2011
    • www.springtidepress.com

    Assisted in typesetting, printing and finishing of letterpress projects. Organized and maintained press equipment and supplies. Led community workshops.

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  Elliott Press, Pacific Lutheran University

  • Elliott Press Assistant

    • Feb 2009 - Sep 2010

    Managed open studio sessions and assisted students using letterpress equipment. Organized type collection and performed press maintenance. Designed and produced letterpress printed pieces for the University.

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  Campus Ministry, PLU

  • Contract Designer

    • Jun 2008 - Sep 2010

    Designed and coordinated the production of all promotional material for the Campus Ministry organization.

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  FedEx Office & Print Center

  • Lead Project Coordinator

    • Jun 2006 - Nov 2009

    Managed print projects to meet deadlines and quality standards. Consulted with customers to deliver materials that met their unique needs. Provided leadership and direction to team members.

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  Impact Creative Advertising and Design

  • Impact Production Director

    • Aug 2006 - May 2007

    Managed student designers and oversaw the design and production of promotional material for campus organizations.

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  Paguirigan Branding & Design

  • Design Intern

    • Jan 2005 - May 2005

    Assisted staff with projects in progress, file preparation, and mock-up production.