I feel grateful for the way that my varied professional experiences and education have given me a broad perspective on solving problems.
Art and design is very much an exercise in problem-solving.
MFA Intermedia
University of Maine, Orono Maine - presently enrolled
BFA - Concentration in Sculpture and Printmaking
Minor Art History
University of Maine, Orono Maine - 2018
AAS - Advertising & Commercial Art
Genesee Community College, Batavia New York - 1991
• Multifarious with Parameters
Top of the Nine /University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - December 2019
• In the Studio as in Life
Danforth Gallery, University of Maine - Augusta, Maine - September 2019
• Domestisty Exhibition
COESPACE / University of Maine - Bangor, Maine - December 2018
• Dean of Students’ Exhibition
The University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2018
• Senior Exhibition
The University of Maine - Orono, Maine - December 2017
• Student Exhibition: Juried
University of Maine - Orono, Maine - 2015, 2016, 2017
• All Smalls Group Exhibition
Rock and Art Shop - Bangor, Maine - 2014 - 2019
• 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
• University of Maine Printmaking Program Student Example Collection - 2016 and 2018
• University of Maine Printmaking Program National Association of Schools of Art and Design Presentation - 2019
• The OCD Foundation of Michigan - Newsletter - Summer 2011
• ISSUU Avenue Magazine - October 2011 pages 226 - 237 under pseudonym Alexx Fenstalker
• The University of Maine MFA Grant - Fall 2018, Spring 2019, Fall 2019, Fall 2020
• The University of Maine Exhibition - Dean’s Award 2018
• CQ29 Competition Winners - Creative Quarterly - Issue 29
• Elizabeth Graves Fine Arts Award - 2016, 2017, 2018
General
2D and 3D design • Advertising • Marketing • Prototype Design and Production • Liaising with External Services
Training/Teaching • Working with Clients/Customers • Production Management • Staff Management
Mac and Microsoft Computer Operation • Mac Computer Repair and Servicing • Second Life Virtual Content Creation
Software
Illustrator • Photoshop • Lightroom • WordPress • Blender • Maya • Final Cut Pro • Excel • Word
Autodesk Sketchbook • Word Press • Logic Pro • Fusion 360
Other
Laser Cutter Operation • 3D Printer Operation and Maintenance • Wide-format Inkjet Printer Operation and Maintenance
Painting - Acrylic - Gouache - Water Color • Drawing - Graphite - Pen, Brush, and Ink
Sculpture • Traditional and Non Tradition Printmaking • Photography
Art-Related
University of Maine, New Media, Orono, Maine - 2021 - present
Worked with students one on one, helping bring their NMD capstone projects to fruition
Provided software lessons and guidance on materials and tools.
University of Maine, Printmaking Studio Tech, Orono, Maine - 2016 - 2020
Assisted students with their various printmaking projects.
Conducted presentations for students on using digital tools to combine with traditional printmaking techniques, including using Photoshop and Illustrator
Instructed students on the use of the universal laser cutter for creating woodcut printing blocks
University of Maine, IMRC, Orono, Maine - 2018 - 2019
Conducted safety and equipment operation training with IMRC Lab Users
Designed and created prototypes for IMRC clients and in house needs
Maintained equipment and solved issues related to equipment reliability
Designed Graphic for event promotional material
American Screen Printing, Owner, Cicero, New York - 2001-2005
Managed all aspects of the company including art creation and processing for production,
customer service, sales, stock, production, and financial operations, hired and trained staff
Promotion Products, Graphic Artist, Cicero, New York - 1998-2001
Created Art on an Apple computer for screen printing
Maintained software and computers as manager of art services
Eagle Newspaper, Graphic Artist, Syracuse, New York - 1997-1998
Created Art on an Apple computer for newspaper Ads
Resolved software issues on Apple Computer Systems
Champion Products, Computer Graphic Artist, Perry, New York - 1991-1993
Created art for printing with traditional drawing board techniques and Apple Computers.
Trained artists who with no computer experience how to create computer art successfully
TBF Signs, Artist and Installer, Batavia, New York - 1990 - 1991
Created signs using hand lettering techniques and vinyl cutter lettering
Other
Church of Universal Fellowship, Care Taker, Orono, Maine - 2013-2017
Cleaning and Maintenance of Facilitates and grounds
Managed caretaker supplies, cleaning schedule, and maintenance schedule
LL Bean Outlet Store, Assistant Store Manager, Ellsworth, Maine - 2007-2013
Hired full time and seasonal staff to meet business needs
Oversaw staff development and training
Coordinated staff schedule in correlation with business needs and budget
Conducted yearly physical inventory
Gander Mountain, Sales Associate, Cicero, New York - 2005-2007
Provided customer service in the camping/paddling department.
Regularly merchandised and stocked the camping/paddling department.
Salmon Hills, General Manager, Redfield, New York - 2005-2007
Maintenance and repair of the entire resort including:
Hotel Rooms, Lodge, Grooming equipment, and Kitchen.
Whitewater Challengers, River Guide, Dexter, New York - 1998-2008
Responsible for the safety of up to 7 customers in a raft
Taught customers safety and paddling techniques
Functioned as a trip leader, overseeing several rafts of customers and guides
United States Army, Infantryman, Schofield, Hawaii - 1993-1997
Served in Guam - Operation: Safe Haven providing security and safety for refugees
Participated in international training with the militaries of France and Japan