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EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) | Providence, RI
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honors, Jewelry and Metalsmithing
RISD Study Abroad Travel Course | La Paz, Bolivia 2008
Studied Bolivian culture through traveling and working with local handicraft artisans
WORK
EXPERIENCE
IAD Jewellery Ltd. | Hong Kong, China 2008
Jewelry Designer
Contributed to upcoming collection with research images, sketches, and ideas. Conducted research on new products.
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) | Providence, RI
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Department 2007- 2008
Studio Technician
Assisted students with technical problems on projects. Enforced safe use of tools and machinery.
Registrar’s Office 2004 - 2007
Clerical Assistant
Maintained orderly records of student’s files. Administered data entry information.
Foundation Studies 2005
Teacher Assistant
Aided professor in a three dimensional design class for first year students by offering advice and
criticism on projects. Encouraged students to explore alternative materials and unconventional
ideas.
Chinese American Planning Council | Flushing, NY 2006
Summer counselor
Oversaw and organized 5th grade students’ daily activities.
INTERNSHIPS
J. Han Design | New York, NY 2007
Studio Intern
Collaborated with chief designer and jeweler on all aspects of design development and production.
Maintained records of daily transactions.
Nathanael Greene Middle School | Providence, RI 2005
Teacher Assistant
Created art projects for 7th grade students. Assisted students with technical drawing skills.
NYArts Magazine | New York, NY 2005
Research Assistant
Investigated ways to promote magazine through internet research and direct contact of galleries.
Provided information on future art events in the NYC area.
EXHIBITION
AND AWARDS
Up and Coming and Going | RISD Works | Providence, RI 2008
Ring Around & RISD Light Metals | Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery | Newport, RI
2008
Senior Invitational Show | Woods Gerry Gallery | Providence, RI 2008
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Degree Show | Woods Gerry Gallery | Providence, RI 2008
Jewelry and Metalsmithing Department Triennal Show | Woods Gerry Gallery | 2006
Providence, RI
Royal Marcher Scholarship 2006 - 2008
Rhode Island School of Design Scholarship Program 2005 - 2008
SKILLS
Jewelry
Silver fabrication, Enameling, Casting, Rendering, CAD/CAM
Computer
Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop, Art Cam
Language
Fluent in English, knowledgeable in Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
hong kong, hong kong
Jewelry Designer
IAD Jewellery Ltd.
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2004 - 2008
Bachelor's
- Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)