Recent Exhibitions
2006 Arkansas Arts Center, Little Rock, Arkansas
34th Annual Toys Designed By Artists
Jack-n-Iraq, kinetic sculpture
Prescott Fine Arts Association, Prescott, Arizona
Functional and Kinetic Art Decor
Mission End Table, honorable mention
Jack-n-Iraq, kinetic sculpture, honorable mention
Cherry Bookcase
Yavapai College, Prescott, Arizona
Spring Student Juried Art Exhibition
Compass Box, honorable mention
Related Employment
Woodlife Pine Lumber Sales - Millwork Specialist
495 E-Z St.
Prescott, AZ 86301
January 2006 - present
Responsible for projects ranging from fabrication of custom orders including doors,
gates, furniture, interior and exterior architectural moldings, mantels, etc. to
operation of a commercial saw mill in creating rough sawn lumber of many varieties.
Scenic View, Inc. - Carpenter
2120 S. Peoria St.
Chicago, IL 60608
August 2003 - April 2004
Employed as a freelance carpenter working in the wood shop of an exhibits manufacturing
company. Responsible for the fabrication of scenic displays for shopping malls,
restaurants, museums, businesses, etc. Assisted in problem solving with the head carpenter
to create products that have structural integrity and aesthetic appeal, while completing
projects on schedule.
The Field Museum of Natural History - Exhibits Preparator II
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
February 2001 - July 2003
Responsible for the production and fabrication of exhibit cases, case furniture, and the
general construction of exhibit galleries in preparation for temporary and permanent exhibits.
Promoted to Preparator II, (July 2001), and responsibilities expanded to include: assisting
the wood shop supervisor in maintaining equipment, advising preparators on woodworking
techniques and use of equipment, providing leadership within various exhibit crews throughout
production schedules, and working directly with production supervisors and designers to
create feasible production solutions.
Shiani Furniture, Inc. - Production Assistant
735 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60610
July 1999 - January 2001
Produced handmade, custom furniture designed by the owner/designer. Used primarily woodworking
equipment and tools to create modern, sophisticated furniture involving the use of wood veneers
in addition to hard woods.