Resume
Education
Master of Science, Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship- 2019, Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO
Gemological Institute of America- Accredited Jewelry Professional 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude- 1991, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Paris Fashion Institute, Paris France- Fashion Design Emphasis Summer 1991
University of Georgia, Cortona, Italy- Art and Art History Summer 1987
Parsons School of Design, New York, NY 1987-1989
Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY 1986-1987
Advanced Training
Metalsmithing in Precious Metals
Product Development/Design
Fabrication
Finishing
Stone-setting
Fashion Design
Product Development/Design
Clothing Construction
Draping
Pattern-making
Alterations
Fashion Illustration, Jewelry Rendering and Life Drawing
Textile Design, expertise in Japanese Arashi Shibori dyeing techniques
Business and Entrepreneurship
Market Analysis
Budget Building
Sales Analysis
Fluent speaker of Italian language; ongoing student of Italian culture
Select Professional Experience
Uncommon Threads Jewelry, Saint Louis, MO, 1991-Present
Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO, Adjunct Professor & Guest Critic, 2016- Present
Nordstrom Stores, Tailor Shop/Alterations Department, Team Administrator. St, Louis Galleria, 2015- 2018
Curator, Contemporary Israeli Craft, Craft Alliance Center for Arts & Design, 2004
Curator, Nature of Craft, Craft Alliance Center for Arts & Design, 1999
Craft Alliance Center for Arts & Design, Shop Buyer/Manager; Gallery Director, 1999-2004
Teaching Experience
Lindenwood University Adjunct Professor & Guest Critic
Introduction to the Fashion Industry
Fashion Accessories Design
Fundamentals of Sewing
Jewish Federation of Saint Louis: Arts & Soul Project:
Japanese Shibori Techniques for Shabbat
Japanese Shibori Techniques for Passover
Craft Alliance Center for Arts & Design, Saint Louis, MO
Workshop: Uncommon Threads’ Fiber Techniques in Metal, Levels 1 & 2
Metalsmithing, Ages 10-15
Canadian Consulate Trade Missions in Chicago, Toronto and Montreal
Guest Presenter: Selling Your Art to US Galleries and Museum Stores