Experience

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  City of Auburn (Washington)

  • Auburn, Washington

  • Makerspace Manager

    • Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
    • Auburn, Washington

    I managed the Makerspace in the City of Auburn's new Rec center, under the Parks and Recreation Department. I taught classes and developed curriculum for participants of all ages on using the CNC laser, 3D printers, and various design software. I also ran the Maker's Room during the 11 yr...

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  Image360

  • Tacoma, Washington

  • Router Technician

    • Jun 2016 - Feb 2017
    • Tacoma, Washington

    I operated the CNC router for Image 360, building signs in materials ranging from aluminum to PVC for a diverse local clientele.

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  FabLab Tacoma

  • Welding, CNC Plasma, and Laser Engraver Instructor

    • Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

    I taught Intro to MIG Welding, CNC Plasma Cutting, and Intro to Laser at FabLab Tacoma, Tacoma's premier makerspace. In addition, I designed and instructed Designer Bootcamp, amonth-long intensive program designed to get beginners a headstart in everything CNC, from 3D printing to laser engraving and much more.

  • Facilities Manager/Metal Shop Instructor

    • Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

    In addition to teaching MIG welding, CNC plasma cutting, and design, I oversaw volunteers/interns and workshops in FabLab's facilities, monitored member work hours, organized and staffed public outreach events, developed educational curricula and safety protocols, and built custom projects for clients. In October of 2016 I founded Designer Bootcamp at FabLab Tacoma, a quarterly intensive that jumpstarts the training of anyone interested in design and CNC machines.

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  Tacoma Tool Library

  • Tacoma, Washington

  • Programs Coordinator

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    • Tacoma, Washington

    I was engaged with a number of goal-driven, short- and long-term projects for the Tacoma Tool Library including organizing and promoting their first Summer Workshop Series from June-September 2016; overseeing streamlining of processes and building layout; and volunteer training and recruitment.

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  ASUNM Arts and Crafts Studio

  • Executive Director

    • Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

    -Managing community arts space, including hiring and management of studio employees, creating and implementing an annual budget, ordering equipment and supplies, and finding new paths to fulfilling studio mission.-Studio member recruitment and coordination, including conflict resolution, and community outreach.-Events planning and management, including coordinating a 70+ vendor annual craft fair in addition to planning and implementing a workshop schedule each semester.-Promotion of studio and events, including designing printed materials (studio brochures, event flyers, etc) and managing social media to promote studio and events.-Leading workshop events educating members in art skills and studio safety procedures.-Maintaining employee training in art-related skills, safety procedures, and customer service including issues around conflict resolution, accessibility, scheduling, and communication with both membership and management.

  • Assistant Director

    • Jan 2013 - May 2014

    Assisted Executive Director with all duties, particularly events planning and promotion, social media management, conflict resolution with employees and members of studio, and making hiring decisions.

  • Jewelry Technician

    • Mar 2011 - Jan 2013

    Managed all of jewelry fabrication equipment, education, and workshops for Craft Studio. Created weekly calendar of jewelry-focused workshops for studio members, including basic lapidary work, setting stones, making rings, making chains, and introduction to foundational jewelry-making techniques.Taught individual project-based lessons in jewelry fabrication.Ordered, maintained, and refurbished equipment and supplies as necessary.Built library of high-quality educational materials for use of members and future staff.Increased member interest in jewelry equipment by 500% by end of position.

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  Mission Achievement Success Charter School

  • Albuquerque, NM

  • Before - School Monitor

    • Mar 2014 - May 2014
    • Albuquerque, NM
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  Skarsgard Organics

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Farm Intern

    • May 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Albuquerque, New Mexico

    Organic planting, maintenance, and harvesting processes. Also included marketing and sale of produce at weekly farmer's market, packing CSA boxes, and operating CSA 'build your box' storefront.

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  Brookline College

  • Albuquerque, NM

  • Evening Receptionist

    • Mar 2009 - Nov 2011
    • Albuquerque, NM

    General office work, answering phones, directing calls and appointments, assisting with student communications.

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  Art Schoenig Company

  • Austin, TX

  • Shop Assistant

    • Jun 2005 - Dec 2008
    • Austin, TX

    Assisting with the fabrication of steel garden sculptures. Duties included shaping sheet steel templates using pneumatic presses and traditional cold-forging methods, constructing sculptures using MIG welding, applying decorative finishes with grinders, ornamental welds in steel and brass, and he...