EDUCATION

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN (RISD), Providence, RI - 2004-2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honors, Furniture Design, Textiles

ÖLANDS FOLKHÖGSKOLA, Öland, Sweden - 2003-2004
Form and Design Studies

LANGUAGE
EDUCATION

HARVARD EXTENSION SCHOOL, Cambridge, MA - 2002-2003
Swedish

BROWN UNIVERSITY, Providence, RI 2006
Swedish

SKILLS

3D: Skilled in the operation of a wide range of hand and power tools in wood and metal, experienced in traditional wood furniture construction (hand and machine cut joinery), TIG welding and a variety of finishing techniques. Proficient in upholstery and fabric pattern making skills.
2D: Excellent drafting, including hand rendering, model-making and presentation skills. Sewing, hand weaving, hand and machine knitting, silk screening, spinning and dye lab experience (natural, acid, mx, disperse dyes).
COMPUTER: Fluency in Macintosh. Programs: Graphite, Cobalt, Adobe Photoshop Suite, Microsoft Office.
PEOPLE: Strong presentation and leadership skills. Able to follow instruction and work well in groups. Organized and punctual.
LANGUAGES: Conversational Swedish and Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

ARTIST WEBSITES, Providence, RI - 2008
Freelance Web Designer

SPACES FOR PEACE, Providence, RI - 2008
Volunteer, www.spacesforpeace.org

KNITTING NATION PHASE 4: PRIDE, Providence, RI - 2008
Participated in public art performance by artist/designer Liz Collins, using 15 stitchers and machine-
knitters to recreate the original rainbow pride flag for Providence Pride Festival.

JUMP! DANCE COMPANY, Providence, RI - 2008
Collaborated with youth girls dance company, designing costumes to their choreography.

FURNITURE DESIGN DEPARTMENT, RISD, Providence, RI - 2006-2008
Wood and Metal Shop Monitor: Managed the safety and proper use of machinery by 90 
students of all skill levels. Assisted with shop and machine maintenance.

SUSAN FREDA, Providence, RI - 2007
Studio Assistant / Intern; www.susanfreda.com
	
DAVE COLE, Providence, RI - 2007	
Installation Artist Intern/ Assistant; Theknittingmachine.com	  

ALEC THIBODEAU, SILKSCREEN STUDIO, RISD, Providence, RI - 2007
Teaching Assistant

ROBIN MANDEL, CHAIR STUDIO, RISD, Providence, RI - 2007
Teaching Assistant: Oversaw the safe and proper use of machinery by students of all ages. 
Provided technical and design advice.

YURI KOBAYASHI, BEGINNING WOOD STUDIO, RISD, Providence, RI - 2006
Teaching Assistant:  Aided in instruction and familiarization of new students with hand and
power tools, as well as furniture-building techniques.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS, RISD, Providence, RI - 2006, 2007
Campus Guide: Led tours of campus for prospective students and other visitors.

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE, RISD, Providence, RI - 2005, 2006
Senior Orientation Leader: Assisted in organization of Orientation events, trained and
advised Orientation Leaders. Informed and supported incoming students.

AWARDS,
HONORS
& EXHIBITS

HABITAT VALENCIA, Valencia, Spain - Fall 2008
DINE ON DESIGN, Monkeytown, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY - 2008
PARTY OVER HERE, Furniture Senior Show, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence, RI - 2008
SIT DOWN, Gallery Z, Providence, RI - 2008
WORK FEATURED on various design blogs, including: Core77, Design Spotter, Design Centre, DVICE, Trendsiders, The Graffik, and Trend Hunter - 2008
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS, Costumes designed for JUMP! Dance Company, Performed at The Carriage House Theatre, Providence, RI - 2008
RHODE SHOW, CRYSTALLIZED MAGAZINE, Spring/Summer Issue, Published Internationally - 2008
REWIND: Fall Juried Show, Brown University Hillel Gallery Project, Providence, RI - 2007
FURNITURE DEPARTMENT TRIENNIAL, Woods-Gerry Gallery, Providence, RI - 2007
CRYSTALLIZED MAGAZINE, Autumn/Winter Issue 9, Published Internationally - 2007
CRYSTALLIZED, Student booth with Swarovski at International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), Javits Center, New York, NY - 2007
SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS SPONSORED STUDIO, RISD, Providence, RI - 2007
RISD SCHOLARSHIP AWARD - 2004-2007

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