Chris is a multifaceted individual who relies on decades of experience in the arts, athletics, and teaching to ask questions and generate solutions through a holistic lens. He is perpetually curious with a passion for how people move, think, and interact with the world. Through his insights and ability to communicate visually, Chris can model various objectives, ideas, and processes. Whether through his art, design, or guidance, Chris’ goal is to inspire creativity and serve as a conduit for discovery.
Experience
ART TEACHER AUG 2022 - JUN 2023
CRYSTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Fairfield, CA
Construct art curriculum with minimal supplies or classroom resources.
Address student trauma and special needs through meditative exercises.
Emphasize social-emotional learning and student autonomy.
ART TEACHER AUG 2022 - JUN 2023
CRYSTAL MIDDLE SCHOOL Fairfield, CA
Construct art curriculum with minimal supplies or classroom resources.
Address student trauma and special needs through meditative exercises.
Emphasize social-emotional learning and student autonomy.
CRAFT INSTRUCTOR MAY 2021 - JUN 2023
THE CRUCIBLE Oakland, CA
Lead glass fusing program for summer youth camp.
Assist in jewelry classes through demos and technical illustration.
Teach wood-turning classes for adults.
THE CRUCIBLE Oakland, CA
Lead glass fusing program for summer youth camp.
Assist in jewelry classes through demos and technical illustration.
Teach wood-turning classes for adults.
SR. SALES ASSOCIATE/INSTRUCTOR OCT 2021 - AUG 2022
ROCKLER WOODWORKING Concord, CA
Assist customers with wood projects and product recommendations.
Organize product displays using visual hierarchy for efficient accessibility.
Discover a passion for wood-turning, and instruct classes.
ROCKLER WOODWORKING Concord, CA
Assist customers with wood projects and product recommendations.
Organize product displays using visual hierarchy for efficient accessibility.
Discover a passion for wood-turning, and instruct classes.
GLASS BLOWER/INSTRUCTOR DEC 2019 - MAR 2022
SLOW BURN GLASS Richmond, CA
Narrate processes and lead guests through hands-on instruction.
Provide insight into teaching methods and class management.
Fabricate glass components for architectural lighting.
SLOW BURN GLASS Richmond, CA
Narrate processes and lead guests through hands-on instruction.
Provide insight into teaching methods and class management.
Fabricate glass components for architectural lighting.
ENGINEERING DRAFTSMAN SEP - NOV 2018
MAGNUM CONSULTING Novi, MI
Draft, detail, and bill blueprints with AutoCAD.
Sketch and design large structural steel assemblies.
Prioritize assignments and develop time-saving practices.
3D-model large assemblies for client presentations.
MAGNUM CONSULTING Novi, MI
Draft, detail, and bill blueprints with AutoCAD.
Sketch and design large structural steel assemblies.
Prioritize assignments and develop time-saving practices.
3D-model large assemblies for client presentations.
ART TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE JAN 2017 - JUN 2018
PLEASANT LAKE ELEMENTARY West Bloomfield, MI
Promote an interdisciplinary and playful learning environment.
Design lessons using available resources and budget constraints.
Encourage creative thinking through design challenges.
Identify student interests and natural curiosities.
PLEASANT LAKE ELEMENTARY West Bloomfield, MI
Promote an interdisciplinary and playful learning environment.
Design lessons using available resources and budget constraints.
Encourage creative thinking through design challenges.
Identify student interests and natural curiosities.
INTERIOR DESIGN INTERN AUG 2016
PARTS AND LABOR DESIGN New York, NY
Design and model assets in Rhino3D, Keyshot, and AutoCAD.
Compile project samples and organize material libraries.
Inform FF&E aesthetics through glass and jewelry.
PARTS AND LABOR DESIGN New York, NY
Design and model assets in Rhino3D, Keyshot, and AutoCAD.
Compile project samples and organize material libraries.
Inform FF&E aesthetics through glass and jewelry.
VOLUNTEER/TEACHING ASSISTANT 2007 - 2018
PLYMOUTH CANTON MONTESSORI Canton, MI
Assist with lesson delivery and classroom management.
Encourage questions, and the use of logic and reasoning
Promote growth through social interactions and play.
PLYMOUTH CANTON MONTESSORI Canton, MI
Assist with lesson delivery and classroom management.
Encourage questions, and the use of logic and reasoning
Promote growth through social interactions and play.
Education
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS SEPT 2012 - DEC 2016
COLLEGE for CREATIVE STUDIES (CCS) Detroit, MI
Major in crafts and art education, minor in industrial design.
Develop an approach to design that merges engineering with art.
Experiment with textiles, ceramics, metals, jewelry, and glass.
Host sketch clubs and TA for visual communication classes.
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS SEPT 2012 - DEC 2016
COLLEGE for CREATIVE STUDIES (CCS) Detroit, MI
Major in crafts and art education, minor in industrial design.
Develop an approach to design that merges engineering with art.
Experiment with textiles, ceramics, metals, jewelry, and glass.
Host sketch clubs and TA for visual communication classes.
Achievements
TRANS-AMERICAN BICYCLE TOUR SEPT - NOV 2019
3200 mile, 8 week solo journey from Detroit to San Francisco
with stops in Kansas City, Zion, and Los Angeles.
TRANS-AMERICAN BICYCLE TOUR SEPT - NOV 2019
3200 mile, 8 week solo journey from Detroit to San Francisco
with stops in Kansas City, Zion, and Los Angeles.
TEACHING CERTIFICATION AUG 2017
Teaching license from Michigan’s Department of Education.
Teaching license from Michigan’s Department of Education.
CCS DEAN’S AWARD SEPT 2016
Scholarship awarded for academic success at CCS.
Scholarship awarded for academic success at CCS.
CCS MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2012 - 2016
Scholarship awarded to CCS students who demonstrate
academic success and promise in art and design.
Scholarship awarded to CCS students who demonstrate
academic success and promise in art and design.
Skills
sketching photoshopping designing teaching painting jewelrying sculpting
cycling rendering indesigning woodworking inventing autocading
swimming glassblowing weaving lessonplanning photographying glassfusing
woodturning c#coding ideating running publicspeaking camping unitying
mentoring fabricating parentteacherconferencing polevaulting illustrationing
sketching photoshopping designing teaching painting jewelrying sculpting
cycling rendering indesigning woodworking inventing autocading
swimming glassblowing weaving lessonplanning photographying glassfusing
woodturning c#coding ideating running publicspeaking camping unitying
mentoring fabricating parentteacherconferencing polevaulting illustrationing