This page is a work in progress, designed to frame my past 17 years of experience in a way that is compatible with the MET subcategories, with the goal of creating a plan for PLA credit towards my degree. I am interested to see how my professional and personal experience combined with my past bachelor’s degree might set me up for the BAS-META pathway. I have already submitted my BLA transcript to the college for credit transfer, but it is only able to show my in CTClink how those credits might transfer to my current pathway, which is the MET AAS program.
My ongoing goals are to add credibility to my resume for future work as an employee or in my personal business to continue to teach and create educational displays and interactive experiences for all ages.
Experience/projects
Resume
Categories
Digital Manufacturing
| CAD | Product Simulation | Lean/TPS/Six Sigma | |||
| MFG Hardware Development | System Simulation | MES | |||
| MFG Software Development | Process Simulation | PLM |
Job Title: Tool Maker C
- Employer: Boeing, Renton WA
- Duration: 03/04/2023–01/08/2024
- Description of Duties: Assist production by rigging tools for crane operators to lift and transport parts across factory floor. Attach slings to cranes, and specialty tools to airplane parts. Clear movement path for cranes on production floor and safely lift and land parts at multiple specialized workstations.
Relevant skills learned/used:
- Using photogrammetry software to photograph 737 wing parts and verify correct placement of drill holes and attachment hardware using digital analysis software
Duration of skills used: 3 weeks, 40 hours/week
Education
- 2010—2014
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
- Study Theme: Human Environmental Contexts
- Study Subjects: Studio Art, Anthropology, Environmental Design and Planning
- Coursework included sculpture-focused lost wax casting and fabrication, general visual arts, architecture and urban planning, visual presentation, ecological design, hand-built ceramics, and traditional and digital drafting.
- GPA: 3.73
Relevant skills learned/used:
- AutoCAD software–took dedicated civil engineering class with lab in AutoCAD including work in mapping 2D building plans from multiple perspectives
- Duration of skills used: 1 semester (16 wks)
- OpenGIS–took dedicated environmental planning/design GIS class, learning to import and utilize digital maps and databases in order to analyze real-world landscapes to output maps displaying real-space information, such as the intersection of geological deposits of clay-rich soil and public land access across the state as a harvesting tool for potters
- Duration of skills used: 1 semester (16 wks)
- Google Maps/Google Earth–took environmental art class where I learned to use Google Maps/Earth as a tool to create interactive maps using my original research (photos and pinned map locations) in combination with historical satellite imagery to note locations of fruit trees across a geographic area for future use by urban foragers
- Duration of skills used: 1 unit and project (15 hours)
Job Title: Volunteer
- Organization: Engineers Without Borders UNM, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 2012—2013
- Description of Duties: Assisted with drafting plans in AutoCAD of well projects for implementation in the Tsimane Development Project in Bolivia; participated in work days on the Navajo Reservation for the refurbishment of solar collectors for Navajo Solar Project (with Albuquerque EWB professional chapter); created etched-glass awards for fundraising 5K run; represented EWB at outreach and volunteer events.
Relevant skills learned/used:
- AutoCAD: used AutoCAD to create building plans from multiple angles of water filters and wells for student chapter’s project proposal for water access project in Bolivia
- Duration of skills used: 1 project (5 hours)
Job Title: Intern
- Organization: FabLabABQ, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 2010
- Description of Duties: Learned 3D modeling in Google Sketchup, principles of design for building with CNC machines, and assisted designers Kenji Kondo and Karole Mazeika with the research, development, and testing of the Villa Happy Hen House. Represented FabLabABQ at various community events.
Relevant skills learned/used:
- Google Sketchup: learned to draft 3D objects for future construction using mass produced products (dimensional lumber) and for CNC production (plywood using CNC wood router)
- Duration of skills used: 4 months (avg 6 hours/wk, total approx 100 hours)
Additive Manufacturing
| Print-from-Head | Print-from-Bed | ||
| Material Extrusion | Vat Photo-polymerization | ||
| Directed Energy Deposition | Powder Bed Fusion | ||
| Material Jetting | Binder Jetting | ||
| Hybrid (+/-) Manufacturing | Sheet Lamination | ||
Job Title: Outdoor Preschool Teacher
- Employer: Parks Tacoma
- Duration: 07/01/2025–02/06/2026
- Description of Duties: Planning and leading curriculum for students ages 4-5 in an entirely outdoor environment, with specializations in nature, STEM, and social-emotional development.
Relevant skills learned/used:
- 3D printing: printed custom learning tools in PLA and color-coded with acrylic paints, showing comparative anatomy in legs of multiple mammal species, to use in anatomy lesson
- Duration of skills used: 1 project, 5 hours
Job Title: Makerspace and STEAM Specialist
- Employer: Pierce College, Lakewood and Puyallup WA
- Duration: 6/1/2017—10/31/2022
- Description of Duties: Created makerspaces on 2 campuses, a pop-up makerspace at South Hill Mall with Puyallup Public Library, a Mobile Makerspace Outreach Program, and several pilot STEAM summer camp programs. Consulted on creation of a permanent FabLab in the new STEM building created on Puyallup campus. Operated the Lakewood Computer Clubhouse at Lochburn Middle School for 2 years. Management included conception of makerspaces from furnishing and equipment purchasing, through to developing curriculum and training student workers on a variety of hand and computer-controlled tools including 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC vinyl cutters, and others.
Job Title: Makerspace Manager
- Employer: City of Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation, Auburn WA
- Duration: 8/15/2016—8/24/2017
- Description of Duties: I opened the Auburn Makerspace as the first manager, developing from scratch curriculum for all ages using FDM and SLA 3d printers, laser cutters, cnc vinyl cutters, and many assorted hand tools. I developed a robust volunteer staffing program in order to host “open make” hours for the community, created awards and decorations for city functions on demand, created original activity kits for city events, and led the development of 21 STEM summer camps and 5 after-school camps, in addition to daily activities for the REC youth program. I developed all policies and procedures for equipment maintenance, volunteer training, machine and safety training, and pricing for materials and machine time.
Job Title: Instructor and Facilities Manager
- Employer: Fablab Tacoma, Tacoma WA
- Duration: 7/1/2015—5/31/2016
- Description of Duties: Taught intro to MIG welding, CNC plasma, vector design, laser cutting/engraving, and special classes 4-10 x/mo. Created commissioned steel artwork. Created new educational curriculum, including quarterly Designer Bootcamp program. Provided first contact with potential clients, including messaging, tours, and project consultation. Managed and trained temporary and junior staff. Organized, maintained, and managed supply ordering for the metal shop and other work areas as needed including creating safety plan and managing PPE for members and employees.
Robotic Manufacturing
| Robotic Direct Manufacturing | Robotic Material Handling | ||
| Robotic Welding | Robotic Pick & Place | ||
| Robotic Additive | Robotic Palletizing | ||
| Robotic Subtractive | Robotic Assembly | ||
| Robotic Inspection | Robotic Machine Tending | ||
Subtractive Manufacturing
| CNC Milling | CNC Turning | Multi-Axis CNC | |||
| 2.5-Axis Milling | 2-Axis Turning | 5-Axis Milling | |||
| 3-Axis Milling | 3-Axis Turning | Mill-Turn / Turn-Mill | |||
| 4-Axis Milling | Dual-Spindle Turning | Swiss Machining | |||
Automated Fabrication
| Cutting | Forming | Welding | |||
| Plasma Cutting | Bending | Arc Welding | |||
| Waterjet Cutting | Forming | Resistance Welding | |||
| Laser Cutting | Fabrication | Laser Welding | |||
Job Title: Owner, Artist and Designer
- Employer: Crackerdog LLC
- Duration: 01/08/2024–Present
- Description of Duties: I have started my own business, instructing all ages in industrial arts such as welding and metal sculpture, usage of power and hand tools, and digital design, as well as working as a consultant on light construction projects and as a handyman in general home renovation and improvement.
Job Title: Co-founder
- Employer: Yarvi LLC
- Duration: 02/01/2025–02/01/2026
- Description of Duties: I worked with my business partner on strategizing, promoting, and managing the day-to-day operations of our backyard glamping business Happy Yarvi as well as developing strategy for our upcoming land-use venture Yarvi in collaboration with land stewards.
Job Title: Makerspace and STEAM Specialist
- Employer: Pierce College, Lakewood and Puyallup WA
- Duration: 6/1/2017—10/31/2022
- Description of Duties: Created makerspaces on 2 campuses, a pop-up makerspace at South Hill Mall with Puyallup Public Library, a Mobile Makerspace Outreach Program, and several pilot STEAM summer camp programs. Consulted on creation of a permanent FabLab in the new STEM building created on Puyallup campus. Operated the Lakewood Computer Clubhouse at Lochburn Middle School for 2 years. Management included conception of makerspaces from furnishing and equipment purchasing, through to developing curriculum and training student workers on a variety of hand and computer-controlled tools including 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC vinyl cutters, and others.
Job Title: Makerspace Manager
- Employer: City of Auburn Parks, Arts, and Recreation, Auburn WA
- Duration: 8/15/2016—8/24/2017
- Description of Duties: I opened the Auburn Makerspace as the first manager, developing from scratch curriculum for all ages using FDM and SLA 3d printers, laser cutters, cnc vinyl cutters, and many assorted hand tools. I developed a robust volunteer staffing program in order to host “open make” hours for the community, created awards and decorations for city functions on demand, created original activity kits for city events, and led the development of 21 STEM summer camps and 5 after-school camps, in addition to daily activities for the REC youth program. I developed all policies and procedures for equipment maintenance, volunteer training, machine and safety training, and pricing for materials and machine time.
Job Title: CNC Router Specialist
- Employer: Image 360, Tacoma, WA
- Duration: 6/1/2016—1/31/2017
- Description of Duties: Operated CNC router and plasma cutter to cut and engrave 3-dimensional signage including lettering for display, including aluminum, PVC,
acrylic, wood, and specialist materials. Additionally trimmed, weeded, mounted, and laminated vinyl and aluminum signage. Solely responsible for maintaining the router and router room, including storing and managing materials, organizing and requesting tooling.
Job Title: Instructor and Facilities Manager
- Employer: Fablab Tacoma, Tacoma WA
- Duration: 7/1/2015—5/31/2016
- Description of Duties: Taught intro to MIG welding, CNC plasma, vector design, laser cutting/engraving, and special classes 4-10 x/mo. Created commissioned steel artwork. Created new educational curriculum, including quarterly Designer Bootcamp program. Provided first contact with potential clients, including messaging, tours, and project consultation. Managed and trained temporary and junior staff. Organized, maintained, and managed supply ordering for the metal shop and other work areas as needed including creating safety plan and managing PPE for members and employees.
Job Title: Owner
- Employer: Self-Employed, Tacoma WA
- Duration: 1/1/2015—3/31/2022
- Description of Duties: Taught art, craft, and design workshops in the South Sound community, with Coyote Central, Feast Art Center, the Tacoma Tool Library, the City of Auburn, FabLab Tacoma, Pierce College Continuing Education, and the Lacey Makerspace. Operated childrens’ summer art program with THA. Installed shows for local artists in galleries and public. Designed/created custom merchandise and gift products. Consulted and led classes for numerous makerspaces. Taught welding and basic woodworking and shop skills to students aged 6-90. Gave private lessons on assorted artistic and practical skills.
Job Title: Shop Assistant
- Employer: Art Schoenig Co, Austin TX
- Duration: 6/1/2005—12/31/2008
- Description of Duties: Fabricated steel sculpture, including: shaping sheet using cold-forging techniques by hand and machine, MIG welding, surface finishing, and color treatment. Also general shop maintenance; selling of art at shows.
Education
- 2010—2014
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
- Study Theme: Human Environmental Contexts
- Study Subjects: Studio Art, Anthropology, Environmental Design and Planning
- Coursework included sculpture-focused lost wax casting and fabrication, general visual arts, architecture and urban planning, visual presentation, ecological design, hand-built ceramics, and traditional and digital drafting.
- GPA: 3.73
- 2005—2008
- Art Metals, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
- (non-degree seeking; high school dual enrollment)
- Coursework included welded steel sculpture, MIG welding, SMAW welding, oxyacetylene welding, blacksmithing, coppersmithing, silversmithing, general metalworking, and lost wax casting.
- GPA: 3.357
Job Title: Volunteer Arts Coordinator
- Organization: Oasis Youth Center, Tacoma, WA
- Duration: 2016-2020
- Description of Duties: Create art workshops for LGBT* youth to develop their creativity, expression, and ties to queer art history.
Job Title: Intern
- Organization: FabLabABQ, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 2010
- Description of Duties: Learned 3D modeling in Google Sketchup, principles of design for building with CNC machines, and assisted designers Kenji Kondo and Karole Mazeika with the research, development, and testing of the Villa Happy Hen House. Represented FabLabABQ at various community events.
Tool and Die Manufacturing
| Tool & Die | Metallurgical MFG | Benchwork | |||
| Manual Machining | Heat Treatment | Assembly | |||
| Grinding | Casting | Composites | |||
| Tool Making | Hot Forming | Metrology | |||
Job Title: Owner, Artist and Designer
- Employer: Crackerdog LLC
- Duration: 01/08/2024–Present
- Description of Duties: I have started my own business, instructing all ages in industrial arts such as welding and metal sculpture, usage of power and hand tools, and digital design, as well as working as a consultant on light construction projects and as a handyman in general home renovation and improvement.
Job Title: Tool Maker C
- Employer: Boeing, Renton WA
- Duration: 03/04/2023–01/08/2024
- Description of Duties: Assist production by rigging tools for crane operators to lift and transport parts across factory floor. Attach slings to cranes, and specialty tools to airplane parts. Clear movement path for cranes on production floor and safely lift and land parts at multiple specialized workstations.
Job Title: Makerspace and STEAM Specialist
- Employer: Pierce College, Lakewood and Puyallup WA
- Duration: 6/1/2017—10/31/2022
- Description of Duties: Created makerspaces on 2 campuses, a pop-up makerspace at South Hill Mall with Puyallup Public Library, a Mobile Makerspace Outreach Program, and several pilot STEAM summer camp programs. Consulted on creation of a permanent FabLab in the new STEM building created on Puyallup campus. Operated the Lakewood Computer Clubhouse at Lochburn Middle School for 2 years. Management included conception of makerspaces from furnishing and equipment purchasing, through to developing curriculum and training student workers on a variety of hand and computer-controlled tools including 3d printers, laser cutters, CNC vinyl cutters, and others.
Job Title: CNC Router Specialist
- Employer: Image 360, Tacoma, WA
- Duration: 6/1/2016—1/31/2017
- Description of Duties: Operated CNC router and plasma cutter to cut and engrave 3-dimensional signage including lettering for display, including aluminum, PVC,
acrylic, wood, and specialist materials. Additionally trimmed, weeded, mounted, and laminated vinyl and aluminum signage. Solely responsible for maintaining the router and router room, including storing and managing materials, organizing and requesting tooling.
Job Title: Programs Coordinator
- Employer: Tacoma Tool Library, Tacoma WA
- Duration: 5/1/2016—9/30/2016
- Description of Duties: Created workshop programming for summer 2016, grew a membership and volunteer base, and implemented administrative systems. Taught shop skills to volunteer staff and workshops for TTL members on basic tools including carpentry, soldering, sewing, and home repair. Triaged donated tools for cataloguing, repair, or rehoming. Cleaned, repaired, and organized tools and accessories.
Job Title: Instructor and Facilities Manager
- Employer: Fablab Tacoma, Tacoma WA
- Duration: 7/1/2015—5/31/2016
- Description of Duties: Taught intro to MIG welding, CNC plasma, vector design, laser cutting/engraving, and special classes 4-10 x/mo. Created commissioned steel artwork. Created new educational curriculum, including quarterly Designer Bootcamp program. Provided first contact with potential clients, including messaging, tours, and project consultation. Managed and trained temporary and junior staff. Organized, maintained, and managed supply ordering for the metal shop and other work areas as needed including creating safety plan and managing PPE for members and employees.
Employer: Self-Employed, Tacoma WA
- Duration: 1/1/2015—3/31/2022
- Description of Duties: Taught art, craft, and design workshops in the South Sound community, with Coyote Central, Feast Art Center, the Tacoma Tool Library, the City of Auburn, FabLab Tacoma, Pierce College Continuing Education, and the Lacey Makerspace. Operated childrens’ summer art program with THA. Installed shows for local artists in galleries and public. Designed/created custom merchandise and gift products. Consulted and led classes for numerous makerspaces. Taught welding and basic woodworking and shop skills to students aged 6-90. Gave private lessons on assorted artistic and practical skills.
Job Title: Executive Director
- Employer: ASUNM Arts and Crafts Studio, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 5/1/2014—12/31/2014
- Description of Duties: Developed budget, managed staff duties and performance, trained staff, coordinated community outreach, resolved member and staff conflicts, planned calendar of workshops and events, designed promotional strategy and materials.
Job Title: Assistant Director
- Employer: ASUNM Arts and Crafts Studio, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 1/1/2013—5/31/2014
- Description of Duties: Assisted Director with all duties above, and in addition designing and implementing studio social media strategy and online profile; extensively teaching jewelry and general arts workshops; client communication.
Job Title: Jewelry Technician
- Employer: ASUNM Arts and Crafts Studio, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 3/1/2011—1/31/2013
- Description of Duties: Managed the development of jewelry workshops and educational materials; purchasing and maintaining jewelry equipment and supplies within budgetary restrictions; teaching introductory and project-based jewelry workshops; assisting
with studio events and outreach; general studio maintenance.
Job Title: Shop Assistant
- Employer: Art Schoenig Co, Austin TX
- Duration: 6/1/2005—12/31/2008
- Description of Duties: Fabricated steel sculpture, including: shaping sheet using cold-forging techniques by hand and machine, MIG welding, surface finishing, and color treatment. Also general shop maintenance; selling of art at shows.
Education
2010—2014
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
- Study Theme: Human Environmental Contexts
- Study Subjects: Studio Art, Anthropology, Environmental Design and Planning
- Coursework included sculpture-focused lost wax casting and fabrication, general visual arts, architecture and urban planning, visual presentation, ecological design, hand-built ceramics, and traditional and digital drafting.
- GPA: 3.73
2005—2008
- Art Metals, Austin Community College, Austin, TX
- (non-degree seeking; high school dual enrollment)
- Coursework included welded steel sculpture, MIG welding, SMAW welding, oxyacetylene welding, blacksmithing, coppersmithing, silversmithing, general metalworking, and lost wax casting.
- GPA: 3.357
Job Title: Volunteer
- Organization: Engineers Without Borders UNM, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 2012—2013
- Description of Duties: Assisted with drafting plans in AutoCAD of well projects for implementation in the Tsimane Development Project in Bolivia; participated in work days on the Navajo Reservation for the refurbishment of solar collectors for Navajo Solar Project (with Albuquerque EWB professional chapter); created etched-glass awards for fundraising 5K run; represented EWB at outreach and volunteer events.
Job Title: Intern
- Organization: FabLabABQ, Albuquerque, NM
- Duration: 2010
- Description of Duties: Learned 3D modeling in Google Sketchup, principles of design for building with CNC machines, and assisted designers Kenji Kondo and Karole Mazeika with the research, development, and testing of the Villa Happy Hen House. Represented FabLabABQ at various community events.
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Reason unknown: misc STEM education curriculum design and presented, youth mentored, not related to manu/fab
- Job Title: Outdoor Preschool Teacher
- Employer: Parks Tacoma
- Duration: 07/01/2025–02/06/2026
- Description of Duties: Planning and leading curriculum for students ages 4-5 in an entirely outdoor environment, with specializations in nature, STEM, and social-emotional development.
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