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Work Experience:
Freelance Glass Fabricator
New York, NY
October 2018 - Present
● Work with artists and designers to design and fabricate unique pieces of glass
● Projects have ranged from delicate leaf pendants and geissler style plasma lights, to 30” rectangular
spirals filled with running water, and assisting in the construction of a 9’ x 5"’ x 2.5’ tubing system that
maxed out the largest hotshop kiln at Urban Glass
Freelance Glass Instructor/Teacher’s Assistant
Urban Glass, Brooklyn, New York, Salem CC, Carneys Point, NJ and Scarsdale High School, Scarsdale, NY
July 2017 - Present
● Led several stock classes at Urban Glass, as well as one of my own design
● Educate students on basic principles of flameworking
● Coach students through the beginning of their education in the studio
● Provide resources for further self directed learning
● Artist in Residence/Flameworking instructor at Scarsdale High School Fall 2019
● Worked as a TA for Dennis Briening, Amy Lemaire, Carmen Lozar, and Kristin Deady
Flying Trapeze Instructor/Team Leader
Trapeze School New York (TSNY), New York, NY
June 2010/July 2011 – Present
● Responsible and liable for student safety
● General instruction, control of spotting lines, administration of safety equipment
● Opening and closing trapeze rig
● Determining a trick progression for individual students, discuss conditioning goals and plans
● Setting and maintaining pace and mood of class; managing customer expectations
● Instructor training: flying trapeze skills, coaching fundamentals, and customer relations
Chemistry/Mathematics Tutor
Salem Community College, Penns Grove, NJ
September 2016 - December 2017
●Tutor and advise students on an individual basis about classwork and organization
● Basic and organic chemistry, algebra, and precalculus
Facilities Management
TSNY, New York, NY
April 2013 – August 2013/May 2014 – August 2014
● Helped direct rig construction
● Turned metal frame into useable and safe flying trapeze rig
● Weekly cursory safety inspections and monthly in depth inspections
● Maintenance/General handyman
Education:
Associates in Applied Science,
Salem Community College, Carney’s Point, NJ
August/2016 – May/2018
● Major: Scientific Glass Technology
● GPA: 3.34
Accomplishments and Activities:
● Instructor and TA at Urban Glass (December 2018 - Present)
● Instructor for Intro to Scientific Glass at Urban Glass (February 2020)
● Artist in Residence at Scarsdale High School (October and November 2019)
● TA for Carmen Lozar “Go Figure” at Urban Glass (August 2019)
● TA for Amy Lemaire “Projects” at Urban Glass (March 2019)
● Led a glass figure-sculpting class at Urban Glass (February 2019)
● TA for Kristin Deady Boro Bootcamp at Urban Glass (December 2018)
● TA for Dennis Breining Scientific Glass Blowing for Artists at Urban Glass (July 2017)
● TA for Dennis Breining Scientific Glass Blowing for Scientists at Salem CC (June 2017)
● Flameworking Instructor during Ranch Hope week at Salem CC (June 2017)
● Flameworking/Fusing Instructor for 6 Weekend Workshops at Salem CC (April 2017 - Present)
● Salem Community College New Normal Student Show (November 2017)
● Salem Community College Drawing Student Show (January 2016)
● Salem Community College 2D Design Student Show (December 2015)
● Flying Trapeze Instructor-Trainer for Royal Caribbean International on Anthem of the Seas (April 2015)