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- Education:
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Textile Design, February 2008
- Skills
Design:
Design for jacquard, floor and dobby looms and single and double bed knitting machines; understanding of color and design issues, particularly as applied to continuous pattern; silkscreen for fabric; dyeing and finishing techniquesSoftware: Macintosh and Windows platforms; NedGraphics Design and Repeat, Pointcarre; WeavePoint; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver; basic web design; Microsoft Office
- Experience:
International Fashion Machines Seattle, WA
Intern, 2007
Hand-wove and assisted in the design of color changing and touch sensitive electronic textile
artwork, as well as other production tasks, including hand tufting, that also required precision and
attention to detail. Maintained weaving equipment and inventory of yarns and other supplies.
Developed new techniques that expanded upon an existing body of work, most significantly a type
of touch sensor that utilizes loom-controlled pile structures.
RISD Office of Information Technology Providence, RI
Student Computing Consultant, 2005-2006
Student Computing Supervisor, 2006-2008
Offered in-person troubleshooting in computer labs and walk-in and phone support for the campus residential network. As supervisor, trained and oversaw other student employees and assisted in maintenance of labs.Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts Nantucket, MA
Intern, 2006
Assisted with youth classes. Designed and taught projects inspired by specific art movements and cultures. Responsible for creating the schedule for other interns, organizing mailings and registering students.