My Resume
Technical Skills
Studio pottery, workshop education, community organization, fundraising efforts, Office suites
Professional Experience
Christi Becker Pottery
Personal Studio, Aug 2014 - Present
Wheel-thrown pottery collections, specializing in form and function.
- Design, curate, and create pottery from personal designs
Miranda Thomas Pottery, Bridgewater, VT
Studio Decorator and Production Potter Sept 2021 - Present
A traditional studio with a talented team dedicated to making pots using time-honored skills and techniques, and freehand decorating in a variety of styles and designs created by Miranda Thomas.
- Wheel-throw and finish pots, decorate slipware pottery, guide pottery through finishing process
Farmhouse Pottery, Woodstock, VT
Production Potter and Assistant Studio Lead, Jan 2018 - 2020
Old-world potters with simple tools and strong beliefs in process and authenticity.
- Wheel-throw and finish pots, teach private workshops, guide and educate studio-mates
Chestnut Studios, Lindsborg, KS
Co-Owner, Sept 2015 - Dec 2017
A retail store and studio that sells the works of local artists, makers and small business owners. Home to Christi Becker Ceramics.
- Bookkeeping, organize and promote events, curate, order and display handiworks
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS
Administrative Assistant for the Art Department, Sept 2014 - Dec 2017
- Host gallery and art department events, order classroom supplies and general bookkeeping, liaison for the staff, professors, students and the greater Lindsborg community
Server and Bartender, 2008 ~ 2018
- Provide customer service and experience, cash management
Committee and Volunteer Experience
Lindsborg Arts Council, Lindsborg, KS - Officer, Jun 2016 - Dec 2017
Chocolate Lovers Affair, a fundraiser for the Lindsborg, KS Arts Council - Committee Member
Merchant Holiday Open House, Lindsborg, KS - Committee Member
Makers Street: The Lindsborg Art Walk, Lindsborg, KS - Founding Member and Organizer
Education
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS - Bachelor of Arts, Visual Arts Administration (concentration in ceramics and painting), 2014
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS - non-degree seeking student focusing on Studio art and Business Administration classes (Glass Blowing)