Professional Experience
Fall 2023 – Spring 2025 GA-Instructor of Record 3D Design, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Summer 2024 Graduate Student Assistant, Fabricator for Parks Project Tuscaloosa, AL
Summer 2023 Instructor of Record 3D Design, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
August 2019 – June 2021 Art Teacher Warhill High School Williamsburg, VA
August 2013- May 2019 Art Teacher Riverdale Middle School Jefferson, La
Education
Master of Fine Arts, Sculpture, 2025
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Teacher Education Certification Program, Alternative Certification Art K-12, 2012
Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sculpture, 2010
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
Certifications, Awards & Professional Development
2024 Nominated for Dedalus Foundation MFA Fellowship, University of Alabama
2024 Awarded Full Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Alabama
2023 Awarded Full Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Alabama
2023 Award of Distinction -Susan Nomberg McCollough Fine Arts Biennial
2022 Honorable Mention from the West Alabama Juried Art show, The Arts Council Gallery
2022 Awarded Full Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Alabama
2021 Honorable Mention from “Opening Up” Show at Rawls Museum
2019 Virginia K-12 Teaching Certificate
2019 American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification
2019 Suicide Prevention Training
2012 Louisiana Teacher Certification, K-12 Art
2012 Completed “Stewards of Children” Training at SELU w/ Child Advocacy Services
2010 LAMA Scholarship to attend “Banging on the Bayou” Blacksmithing Conference
2004 Masonic Award for Honesty and Integrity
2002-2003 Apprenticeship/Internship with Tom Lorio, Baton Rouge Artist and Metalsmith
Art Shows & Events
2025 “Loquens Annulos” Solo Exhibition, University of Alabamam Gallery Tuscaloosa, AL
2024 Karate Recital, Group show, Invitational at Harrison Gallery Tuscaloosa, AL
2024 Kentuck Juried Art Market Tuscaloosa, AL
2024 “Materiae Sanctus” Solo Exhibition, Sella-Granata Art Gallery Tuscaloosa, AL
2023 Susan Nomberg McCollough Fine Arts Biennial Juried show , UA Gallery Tuscaloosa, AL
2023 HOTTER ‘N HELL 2023 Juried show – NSU’s Orville Hanchey Gallery Natchitoches, LA
2023 Baggage Claim Juried show at Staffordshire St Gallery London, UK
2022 West Alabama Juried Art show, The Arts Council Gallery Tuscaloosa, AL
2022 Annual Graduate Student Showcase Exhibition, Sella-Granata Art Gallery Tuscaloosa AL
2021 “Opening Up” Juried show at Rawls Museum Courtland, VA
2018 Baton Rouge Mini Maker Faire Demonstrator Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Mid-city Rising at the Radio Bar, Juried show Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Smoke and Boil: The one at Southern Craft, Culinary and Art event Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Stabbed in the Art Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Smoke and Boil: The one at Southern Craft, Culinary and Art event Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Smoke and Boil: The one at Tin Roof, Culinary and Art event Baton Rouge, LA
2017 Pop-up artisans 2 art show Baton Rouge, LA
2017 Pop-up artisans art show Baton Rouge, LA
2017 Smoke and Boil, Culinary and Art event Baton Rouge, LA
2012 Aaron’s Beard Gallery, Fall Gallery Show Baton Rouge, LA
2012 Spontaneous Combustion, March/August Shows Baton Rouge, LA
2010-2012 Participated in Baton Rouge Arts Market, Juried Baton Rouge, LA
2010 LSU BFA Senior Art Show Baton Rouge, LA
2008 Moving Metal, Kinetic Art show, LSU Baton Rouge, LA
Commissions
2024 Private art commission, Sculpture for University of Alabama College of Arts and Sciences,, Bronze Sculpture (18x8x8 inches) Tuscaloosa, AL
2020 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Stainless Steel Necklace (.05x2x.75 inches) Baton Rouge, LA
2020 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Leather and Stainless Steel Necklace(5x5x0.5 inches) Covington, LA
2020 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Leather and Stainless Steel Necklace(5x5x0.5 inches) Baton Rouge, LA
2018 Ritual Tools Commission for private collection, Aluminum Coins (Various dimensions)Baton Rouge, LA
2013 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Copper Necklace (2x3x0.5 inches) Irving, TX
2013 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Bronze Necklace (2x3x0.5 inches) Irving, TX
2012 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Copper Necklace (2x3x0.5 inches) Irving, TX
2011 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Silver Ring (1x1x0.5 inches) Baton Rouge, LA
2011 Jewelry Commission for private collection, Silver Ring (1x1x0.5 inches) Baton Rouge, LA
Technical Background
Software- Microsoft Office products, Adobe Illustrator, Basic Adobe Photoshop, Digital Fabrication tools, basic trouble shooting and computer hardware repair, Canvas, Blackboard, Zoom.
Foundry- Bronze and Aluminum casting, Ceramic Shell, Investment, Green Sand, Resin-bonded sand, wax working and mold making, chasing, Patina use and Finishing. Maintenance and Repair of equipment, Safety Procedures
Metal Fabrication- arc/stick electrode, MIG. TIG, oxy-acetylene, spot, plasma torch, rollers, shears, vertical/horizontal band-saws, chop/miter saws, all power & hand tools used in the fabrication, chasing, & finishing of aluminum, bronze, iron, steel, and stainless steel, forging, tool and jig making, hot raising
Wood Fabrication- table/chop/miter/band/radial arm saws, vertical/horizontal/ reciprocal and disc sanders, carving, finishing, lamination, bending, all power & hand tools. Maintenance and Repair of equipment, Safety Procedures
Metalsmithing Studio- Small scall casting – all varieties, Soldering, Small scale Fabrication, Chasing, Repousse, Raising, Finishing, Enameling, Stone setting, Chain making, Tool making, Forging, Etching, Maintenance and Repair of equipment, Safety Procedures
Ceramics Studio- Glaze mixing and development, Hand building, Slip casting, Mold making, Throwing, Functional and sculptural production, Electric and Gas Kiln operation, Maintenance and Repair of equipment, Safety Procedures
Fibers- Hand sewing, Machine sewing, Embroidery, Pattern making, Tablet weaving, Soft Sculpture construction, Leathercraft, Maintenance and Repair of equipment, Safety Procedures
Two Dimensional- Acrylic painting, Watercolor, Pen and ink Drawing, Graphite, Relief Printmaking, Project Design
University Service
2024 University of Alabama Art and Art History Summer camp instructor Tuscaloosa, AL
2022 – 2024 Al’s pals Sculpture Foundry Assistant Tuscaloosa, AL
2009-2011 Student Workshop Instructor, Blacksmithing/Fabrication LSU, Baton Rouge, LA
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