John Mark Baker
Glenwood,AR
Summary
Dynamic and innovative Owner/Operator at Baker's Fabrication & Welding, Inc., adept at custom fabrication and artistic development. Successfully led a team to enhance productivity while creating unique metal designs for exhibitions. Known for creative problem-solving and fostering strong relationships, delivering exceptional results that resonate with clients and peers alike.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Baker's Fabrication & Welding, Inc.
Glenwood, AR
01.2005 - Current
- Provided art consultations and recommendations to clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Fostered productive, professional working relationships with fellow craftspeople, vendors and media representatives.
- Conferred with clients and other interested parties regarding nature and content of artwork produced.
- Applied protective coatings such as waxes or varnishes to finished works.
- Developed and conceptualized unique artistic pieces for various exhibitions and clients.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Received and incorporated feedback from clients and peers to improve artistic outcomes.
- Assisted with the installation of fabricated items at customer sites.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for welding operations by grinding, sanding, or polishing as needed.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
Supervisor
Prospect Steel
Little Rock, AR
03.1999 - 01.2005
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
- Read technical drawings and blueprints to determine the specific assembly requirements.
- Fit and fabricated columns, trusses, and components for bridges, airports, and hospitals.
Education
Welding Certification -
Quapaw Tech
Hot Springs05-1997
Owner/ Operator of Custom Metal Design Shop
Baker's Fabrication & Welding, Inc.
GlenwoodSkills
- Artistic development
- Custom fabrication
- Metal Design
- Installation procedures
- Creative problem solving
- Gallery exhibition experience
- Flexible artistic style
Accomplishments
- 1996 V.I.C.A. Pipe welding Competition Winner
- Accepted into the 9th Annual Arkansas Sculpture and Invitational Show at the Argenta, North Little Rock, AR.
- Accepted into the 10th Annual Sculpture Show at The River Market, Little Rock, AR.
- Air Waves Call for art Hot Springs Fine Art Center
- Winner of the UpCycle Arts Festival Competition Hot Springs AR.
- Accepted into the Art On The Creeks Art Show, Rogers, AR
- Judge SkillsUSA Arkansas Welded Sculpture Competition from 2014 to present.
- Host field days for local high school Art and Agri students.
- Interview with Ashley Cambell for Discovering Arkansas segment on The Vine, Channel 11 morning news segment.
- Interview with blogger Sara Heer with Arky Travels
Installations and Exhibits
I have developed great relations with the City of Hot Springs Advisory Committee and Hot Springs Parks and Trails. They currently have seven of my sculptures along the Greenway Trail, with the latest installations completed in February 2025.
Gallery Exhibits include Hot Springs Fine Arts, Whittington Gallery, Esther's Gallery, all of Hot Springs, Arkansas. I also have pieces in Town Square Gallery and an Installation at Ka do ha Indian Village, located in Murfreesboro Arkansas.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Baker's Fabrication & Welding, Inc.
01.2005 - Current
Supervisor
Prospect Steel
03.1999 - 01.2005
Welding Certification -
Quapaw Tech
Owner/ Operator of Custom Metal Design Shop
Baker's Fabrication & Welding, Inc.
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