Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
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Jenelle Giordano

Portland,OR

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Framing Guild Leader

Past Lives Makerspace
11.2023 - Current

Brandon Morlock (Guild Executor, Director) 503.741.5459

  • Designed and grew Art Framing studio to make it functional for artist's projects and classes
  • Acquired and maintain equipment (guillotine chopper, vnailer, Fletcher cutter, mat cutters)
  • Train members to use the equipment, work with beginning to advanced skillsets.
  • Design art framing with members and clients to fit budget and skills
  • Developing special interest curriculum-restoration, specialized presentations, custom woodworking.

Set Decorator

Freelance
01.2005 - Current
  • Contributed to visually appealing productions through meticulous attention to detail in set decoration tasks
  • Successfully sourced unique and authentic props for specific film periods and locations.
  • Managed teams of Set Dressers to delegate tasks efficiently while maintaining close supervision over quality standards.
  • Assisted in achieving on-time production schedules through effective collaboration with other departments.
  • Fostered positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and rental companies to secure necessary materials.
  • Streamlined the set decorating process by efficiently managing budgets, resources, and timelines.

Custom Framer

Commercial Frame and Art
09.2002 - 07.2007

Rebecca Turner (Owner) 503.349.3368

  • Delivered exceptional craftsmanship in custom framing projects, resulting in repeat business from satisfied customers.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment through regular equipment maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.

Custom Art Framer

Frame Central Macadam
07.2000 - 01.2001
  • Utilized precision tools to ensure accurate measurements and cuts in matting and frame components
  • Educated customers about various framing options available based on their specific needs, guiding them towards the best-suited solution for their artwork or memorabilia.
  • Guided customers in the DIY framing studio to complete their projects.

Education

BFA - Visual Arts

Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, OR
05.2001

Skills

  • Custom Framing
  • Material Selection
  • Mounting Techniques
  • Design Consultation
      • Attention to Detail
      • Team Collaboration
      • Customer Service
      • Quality Control

    Affiliations

    Set Decorator's Society of America, Board Member

    Past Lives Makerspace, Board Member

    Timeline

    Art Framing Guild Leader

    Past Lives Makerspace
    11.2023 - Current

    Set Decorator

    Freelance
    01.2005 - Current

    Custom Framer

    Commercial Frame and Art
    09.2002 - 07.2007

    Custom Art Framer

    Frame Central Macadam
    07.2000 - 01.2001

    BFA - Visual Arts

    Pacific Northwest College of Art
    Jenelle Giordano