John Clark
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Machinist
Schindler Spring Company
03.2025 - Current
- Weld, form, and machine parts for oil, transportation, plumbing, & infrastructure industries.
- Produce 20-400 parts while adhering to strict engineer requirements.
Photo Assistant
Mateo & Co
02.2024 - Current
- Produce event photography.
- Organize still-lives an action scenes based on desired shots.
- Operate based on strict and detailed schedule to execute numerous goals each day.
Apprentice
Rustic Restorations
01.2024 - Current
- Restore and install residential wood flooring & cabinets for up to 3 projects at a time between $20-60k.
- Developed knowledge of oil, wax, and stain finishes and construction techniques.
Design Assistant
Porter Lyons Jewelry
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created sketches based on themed prompts for utensil designs.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, clients, and designers to successfully evolve concepts
- Project commissioned by a fine-dining institution.
Designer / Digital Print Operator
Completeful
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Designed graphics and utilized UV printers to create personalized objects.
- Operated a variety of machinery to complete over 100 orders daily.
Farmer
southern city farm
04.2016 - 08.2021
- Grew micro-greens, sprouts, and edible flowers.
- Assisted in the design of aquaponics systems.
- Trimmed, packaged, and delivered product to restaurants around the New Orleans area.
Manager
Liberty Gases & Welding Supply
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Routed and dispatched 3-5 CDL drivers through the five boroughs.
- Consulted 20-50 clients per day on required gases for MIG TIG and Arc welding processes.
- Processed incoming and outgoing orders for large-scale construction, event planning, sculptural art, and public transportation industries.
Photographer / caretaker
barn hill preserve
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Managed photography sessions with students and animals
- Performed live educational presentations for junior students on exotic animals around the South Eastern U.S.
- Provided care to animals on the preserve.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Design -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA05-2024
Visual Arts -
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
New Orleans, LA08-2015
Skills
- Sketching
- Metal / Wood Work
- Wiring & Soldering
- Machinery
- Casts & Molds
- Prototyping
- Research
- 3D Modeling / Printing
- Rendering
- Adobe Suite
- Digital / Film Photography
- AI image & text generation
Timeline
Machinist
Schindler Spring Company
03.2025 - Current
Design Assistant
Porter Lyons Jewelry
05.2024 - 08.2024
Photo Assistant
Mateo & Co
02.2024 - Current
Apprentice
Rustic Restorations
01.2024 - Current
Designer / Digital Print Operator
Completeful
11.2022 - 01.2023
Manager
Liberty Gases & Welding Supply
01.2017 - 12.2019
Farmer
southern city farm
04.2016 - 08.2021
Photographer / caretaker
barn hill preserve
01.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Industrial Design -
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Visual Arts -
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts