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
    Various Restaurants, KS
    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)