David Grossman
Newton,NJ
Summary
I'm a knowledgeable craftsman with many years of working in the workshop and out in the field. From my early years I've been exposed and trained in art by my father and at Masta Displays, his printing and display manufacturing business. I've attended the Museum of Modern Art children's art classes, also the Art Students League. University of Wisconsin and Pratt Institute. My career has focused on making things, art, sculpture, models, small machines and film making.
Overview
58
58
years of professional experience
Work History
Installer Service Specialist
Sparta Trades Kitchen & Bath
10.2004 - Current
Constructed Kitchens and Bathrooms, Serviced & adjusted details and additions. Lately only performed service calls and repairs.
Owner of Stillwater Workshop
Self-employeed
10.2003 - Current
Artist/Craftsman: built models and furniture, designed and carved signs, repaired and restored antique objects, paintings and furniture,
Installer
Bathfitter
09.2003 - 08.2004
"One Man, One Bathroom, One day." A job includes Demo, Plumbing, Installation of new Plumbing Fixtures, Walls and Tub, All done single handed.
Artist, Illustrator, Animator, Film Director
Grossman Bros.
01.1980 - 06.1988
Animated Stop Motion TV ads, Sculpted and constructed figures, animals and models for film and TV, air brush illustration and fine art.
Machine Shop Assistant
Hodgeton Prototypes
03.1987 - 06.1987
Assisted in Creating Designs and plans for various prototypes. Shop assistant clean up and maintenance.
Owner
Self Employed, Cloud Screen
02.1977 - 03.1986
Silk Screen Printing Shop producing Fine Art Prints, Point of Purchase signs and Tee Shirts.
Craftsman
Spaeth Design
10.1978 - 02.1980
Constructed Fifth Avenue Christmas Displays. Carpentry and Model constructions.
Art Teacher
New York Board Of Education
09.1969 - 01.1970
High School art Teacher, full time
Artist, Pressman, and Photographer
Masta Displays
12.1965 - 01.1969
Worked in the Art Department, Photography lab. and Silk Screen Printing Equipment. Designed and Constructed Motion Displays.
Education
No Degree - Astronomy And Biology
Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ2007
Master of Arts - Fine Art, Lithography And Serigraphy
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY1970
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Art Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI06.1969
Skills
Custom model maker, Skilled with wood, metal, plastic, paint, sculpture Also a capable photographer, good at drawing and drafting and assembly, and following instructions I'm a hard worker and have high standards of accuracy and neatness
Timeline
Installer Service Specialist
Sparta Trades Kitchen & Bath
10.2004 - Current
Owner of Stillwater Workshop
Self-employeed
10.2003 - Current
Installer
Bathfitter
09.2003 - 08.2004
Machine Shop Assistant
Hodgeton Prototypes
03.1987 - 06.1987
Artist, Illustrator, Animator, Film Director
Grossman Bros.
01.1980 - 06.1988
Craftsman
Spaeth Design
10.1978 - 02.1980
Owner
Self Employed, Cloud Screen
02.1977 - 03.1986
No Degree - Astronomy And Biology
Sussex County Community College
Master of Arts - Fine Art, Lithography And Serigraphy
Pratt Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Art And Art Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Art Teacher
New York Board Of Education
09.1969 - 01.1970
Artist, Pressman, and Photographer
Masta Displays
12.1965 - 01.1969