AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
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Objective: Seek the Position of Craft Artist
SUMMARY: Immensely talented, creative and innovative Craft Artist with great experience creating or reproducing hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Summary of Qualifications
More than six years experience.
Strong ability to identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Great ability to identify and distinguish colors.
In-depth ability to recognize characteristics of metals and wood species.
Remarkable ability to understand artistic crafts production methods.
Immense ability to recognize characteristics of cloth or fabric
Sound ability to understand measuring devices.
Strong ability to understand design fundamentals including color theory, typography, composition, and photo retouching.
Uncommon ability to work well with design direction and execute tasks in alignment with chosen Style Guide.
Profound ability to be flexible, proactive and willing to learn in a fast paced environment.
Excellent team player.
Professional Experience
Royal Art Studio, Minneapolis 2002 - Present
Craft Artist
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
Set specifications for materials, dimensions, and finishes.
Sketch or draw objects to be crafted.
Develop designs using specialized computer software.
Create prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
Fabricate patterns or templates to guide craft production.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, and/or machinery.
Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
Research craft trends, venues, and customer buying patterns in order to inspire designs and marketing strategies.
Develop product packaging, display and pricing strategies.
Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
Attend craft shows to market products.
Confer with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
Royal Art Studio, Minneapolis 2000 - 2002
Craft Artist Intern (under supervision)
Fabricated, assembled, finished (polished, sand), and inspected quality of products including store fixtures, lab equipment, trade show exhibit components, aquariums, and other custom plastic products.
Followed detailed instructions
Education
Associate Degree in Graphic Design University of Minneapolis (2000)
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