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Carol Adams

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist Assistant

DeDecker Sculpture INC
06.2001 - Current
  • Mold making, Wax chasing, Metal chasing.
  • Performed flatting, lighting and shading and assisted with 3D modeling, background creation and storyboarding.
  • Cleaned and maintained completed sculptures.
  • Made shipping arrangements for life-size artwork to both clients and galleries.
  • Wrapped and boxed smaller artwork for shipping to clients and galleries.
  • Sculpture data entry.
  • Scheduling the creation of artwork to be completed for both gallery inventory and studio sales.
  • Composing and responding to requests for proposals for artwork.
  • Ordering and gathering the supplies needed for the production of artwork.
  • Supported sales and marketing of artistic works to general public and to art institutions.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with galleries and other art venues.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and emails to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided childcare and completed household chores for artist when needed.
  • Supported the artist in the creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.

Elementary School Teacher

Saint Joseph Catholic School
08.1985 - 06.2001
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level and state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
  • Taught core subjects of math, science, grammar, spelling, and writing skills, and history, religious history and doctrine,
  • Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
  • Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education / Elementary Education

University of Northern CO
Greeley, CO
05.1981

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Ability to Be Flexible
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Childcare and Performing Household Duties
  • Materials Organization and Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Assisting Artist in sculpture design and production of artwork
  • Writing, Typing and Transcription Skills
  • Research and Development Skills

References

Jane DeDecker

Owner/Artist of DeDecker Sculpture INC

Loveland, CO

970-215-9601


Jo DeDecker

Owner of Sculpture Services of Colorado, LLC

Loveland, CO

970-214-5060


Chris Gugelman

Owner of Madd Castings

Berthoud, CO

970-290-1565



Timeline

Artist Assistant

DeDecker Sculpture INC
06.2001 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Saint Joseph Catholic School
08.1985 - 06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education / Elementary Education

University of Northern CO

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