Education
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals and Jewelry: May 2010
Cum Laude
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Metals and Jewelry: May 2010
Cum Laude
Work and Intern Experience
Julia Failey (March 2011-Present)
Intern, Polish and finish cast piece, small soldering jobs, put together pieces of jewelry, store research, Art show research, record inventory, help prepare for shows and overall organization.
Blue Buddha Boutique, Consignment Contractor (September 2010-Present)
Allison Schiller, Jewelry Designer (December 2008-May 2011)
Intern/ Assistant, reset stones in prong settings, created and repaired various necklaces, bracelets and earrings from precious stones, dealt with showrooms and made sure jewelry was sent and received in a timely manner
Blue Buddha Boutique (April 2006-May 2006)
Intern, learned how to open and close rings properly, create many chainmaille patterns, how to clean rings and made various pattern samples.
Entrepreneur (June 2003- present)
Make and sell jewelry at craft and art shows
Lehman’s School of Dance (September 2003- July 2006)
Teacher’s Assistant and Camp Counselor, taught girls how to make jewelry.
Blue Buddha Boutique, Consignment Contractor (September 2010-Present)
Allison Schiller, Jewelry Designer (December 2008-May 2011)
Intern/ Assistant, reset stones in prong settings, created and repaired various necklaces, bracelets and earrings from precious stones, dealt with showrooms and made sure jewelry was sent and received in a timely manner
Blue Buddha Boutique (April 2006-May 2006)
Intern, learned how to open and close rings properly, create many chainmaille patterns, how to clean rings and made various pattern samples.
Entrepreneur (June 2003- present)
Make and sell jewelry at craft and art shows
Lehman’s School of Dance (September 2003- July 2006)
Teacher’s Assistant and Camp Counselor, taught girls how to make jewelry.
Awards
- Junior Artist Honorable Mention, Port Clinton Art Festival (August 2009
- Junior Artist Honorable Mention, Port Clinton Art Festival (August 2008)
- Savannah College of Art and Design, Dean’s List (March 2008- March 2010)
- Honorable Mention Art Award , Wilmette Art s Guild, Necklace (May 2006)
- George E. Noyes Community Spirit Award (April 2006)
- Girl Scout Gold Award (April 2006)
Professional Skills
- Metalsmithing Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Photoshop
- Chainmaille Fine Art
- Enameling, Chasing, Repousse, Keum Boo, Reticulation Fibers: Crochet, Knitting, Felting
Exhibitions
. “Explorations: New Works by New Artists” Aug.-Sept 2011
The Art Center, Highland Park, IL
. Accepted “Fine Fiber Exhibition”, Midwest Fiber and June 2011
Folk Art Fair, Grayslake, IL
. “Fluxuation”, SNAG Student Juried Show, May 2011
Seattle, WA
· Savannah College of Art and Design, style week May 2010
show at Alexander Hall, Savannah GA
· “Bijoux in Bloom, Metals and Jewelry department May 2010
trunk show, Kennedy Pharmacy, Savannah GA
· SCAD, Exhibit in Taiwan, to recruit future students May 2010
· SCAD, School of Design Show, River Club, May 2010
Savannah, GA
. "Eclectic” Senior Show, Fahm Hall, Savannah GA April 2010
· Juried Show, Fahm Hall, Savannah GA April 2010
. SJTA student competition and exhibition February 2010
Atlanta Jewelry Trade Show, Atlanta GA
The Art Center, Highland Park, IL
. Accepted “Fine Fiber Exhibition”, Midwest Fiber and June 2011
Folk Art Fair, Grayslake, IL
. “Fluxuation”, SNAG Student Juried Show, May 2011
Seattle, WA
· Savannah College of Art and Design, style week May 2010
show at Alexander Hall, Savannah GA
· “Bijoux in Bloom, Metals and Jewelry department May 2010
trunk show, Kennedy Pharmacy, Savannah GA
· SCAD, Exhibit in Taiwan, to recruit future students May 2010
· SCAD, School of Design Show, River Club, May 2010
. "Eclectic” Senior Show, Fahm Hall, Savannah GA April 2010
· Juried Show, Fahm Hall, Savannah GA April 2010
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Atlanta Jewelry Trade Show, Atlanta GA
Organizations and Activities
Special Topics Fossil Watch Project November 2009
Designed watch and presented to Fossil
Chicago Metal Arts Guild Member (CMAG) June 2009-Present
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Member January 2008-Present
SNAG Conference March 2008
Volunteered at the Wedding Ritual Exhibition, sold programs
of the exhibition and greeted guests
SCAD Metals and Jewelry Student Association (MJSA) September 2008-present
The Art Center Member (TAC), Highland Park IL) June 2005- Present
Designed watch and presented to Fossil
Chicago Metal Arts Guild Member (CMAG) June 2009-Present
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Member January 2008-Present
SNAG Conference March 2008
Volunteered at the Wedding Ritual Exhibition, sold programs
of the exhibition and greeted guests
SCAD Metals and Jewelry Student Association (MJSA) September 2008-present
The Art Center Member (TAC), Highland Park IL) June 2005- Present
