CV – Thomas R Griffith

Areas of Expertise

Technical Proficiencies

Education

Professional Experience

Grants and Awards

Exhibitions

Publications

Print/Download

• 2D Design and Layout

• Web Site Design

• User Accessibility Design

• Image Manipulation

• Virtual World Content Creation

• 3D Design and Modeling

• Virtual World Content Creation

• 2D and 3D Animation and Rigging

• Audio/Video Editing & Mixing

• Proofing and Quality Control

• Exemplary Customer Service

• Project Management

University of Maine, New Media, Orono, Maine 2021 – 2023

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Conducted New Media Capstone classes of 20 + student in conjunction with instructor and coordinated one on one meetings with each student via Zoom and physical meetings using Google Sheets and calendly.com.
Coordinated with instructor to deliver detailed feedback to 25+ students on projects, focusing on enhancing the impact of presentations, message clarity, and the overall visual design; instrumental in fostering continuous improvement and achieving project excellence.
Acted as instructor of record for one month managing entire class while instructor was away for illness.

Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono, Maine 2021 – 2023

Audio Video Technician

Managed and operated audio and video of Sunday services for in person guest and remote quest via Zoom for an audience of 60 to 100 congregation members.
Developed new digital based audio and video equipment and software configuration that works effectively with a preexisting audio system while staying within a designated tight $6,000 budget.

University of Maine, Printmaking Studio Tech, Orono, Maine 2016 – 2020

Printmaking Studio Technician

Guided students in managing printmaking projects, leading to exceptional project outcomes and positive feedback.
Prepared and presented lessons for 15 to 20 students each semester on combining digital tools such as Illustrator, Photoshop, laser cutters and inkjet printers with traditional analog printmaking techniques.
Supervised 3-5 work-study students in daily tasks and scheduling.
Adhered to OSHA regulations for hazardous material list and disposal by collaborating with university health and safety and achieved 100% compliance and ensuring factually and student safety throughout all semesters.
Optimized supply and tool inventories through retail merchandising expertise, resulting in nearly 100% availability of supplies and tools.

Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono, Maine 2013 – 2016

Care Taker

Managed and improved equipment and property care for a large hybrid historical-modern building, enhancing member experiences in a multi-use facility hosting weekly community and church events.
Advised property committee and trustees on critical maintenance initiatives and projects.

LL Bean Outlet Store, Ellsworth, Maine 2007 – 2013

Assistant Store Manager

Orchestrated operations and staffing with a leadership team of 4-5 and associate team of 25-40 in a tourist driven market of $4M+ a year.
Steered the store to extraordinary results as interim manager, achieving record-breaking sales performance, maintaining strict budgetary control, and garnering a record breaking 100% employee satisfaction rating.

Additional Experience

Graduate Assistant

University of Maine, COUGAR, Maine, 2022

Graduate Assistant

University of Maine, IMRC, Orono, Maine, 2018 – 2019

General Manager

Salmon Hills, Redfield, New York, 2005 – 2007

Managing Director and Graphic Artist

American Screen Printing, Cicero, New York, 2001 – 2005

Career Note

Graphic Artist

Promotion Products, Cicero, New York • 4 years

Graphic Artist

Eagle Newspaper, Syracuse, New York • 2 years

Graphic Artist

Champion Products, Perry, New York • 3 years

All Smalls Group Exhibition

Group Exhibition - Rock and Art Shop - Bangor, Maine - 2014 - 2022

Graduate Symposium: Juried Exhibition

University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2019 and 2021

Light Bright

University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2020

Encased

Group Exhibition - University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2020

Multifarious with Parameters

Group Exhibition - Top of the Nine /University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2019

In the Studio as in Life

Group Exhibition - Danforth Gallery, University of Maine - Augusta, Maine - 2019

Domestisty Exhibition

Group Exhibition - COESPACE / University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - 2018

Dean of Students’ Exhibition

University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2018

Senior Exhibition

Group Exhibition - University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2017

Student Exhibition: Juried

Group Exhibition - University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2015, 2016, 2017

Art Haus Gallery

Group Exhibition - Bangor, Maine - 2013, 2014

The Story of the Creative International Juried Exhibition

See| Exhibition Space - Long Island City - New York - 2013

Waterfalls Art Center

Group Exhibition - Belfast, Maine - 2010

The University of Maine Printmaking Program Student Example Collection

2016 and 2018

The University of Maine Printmaking Program National Association of Schools of Art and Design Presentation

2019

Creative Quarterly

Issue 28 - page 27 Fall 2012

The OCD Foundation of Michigan

Newsletter - Summer 2011

ISSUU Avenue Magazine

October 2011 pages 226 - 237 under pseudonym Alexx Fenstalker

Art and design is an exercise in problem-solving and I feel grateful for the way that my varied professional experiences and education have given me a broad perspective on solving problems.