Kirk Mattana
Harrison Township,MI
Summary
Positive, Proactive Team Leader working to build strong rapport, inspiring trust and guiding clay teams toward achievement of on time, high fidelity models for Senior Leadership. Strong, flexible facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership from sculpting, design and engineering.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Clay Sculptor
General Motors Co
Warren, MI
09.2019 - Current
- Built strong relationships between clay and digital teams as well as design and engineering teams through positive attitude and ability to adapt to changes in
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with General Motors core values.
- Implemented our new safety working practices to deliver multiple improvements in areas that could potentially be considered dangerous
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to cultivate positive, progressive environment in studio
Lead Creative Sculptor
General Motors Co
Warren, MI
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Mentored new employees and interns while delivering on time, high quality models on a consistent basis
- Partnered closely with design and clay leadership to accumulate and disseminate best practices.
- Coordinated with wood and metal shop to assist with armature set up/adjustments
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions to improve model quality
Creative Sculptor
General Motors
Warren, MI
12.2006 - 09.2016
- Sculpted full size and 3rd scale clay models from 2D renderings and design direction
- Adhered to General Motors best practices to create high fidelity models in timely fashion
- Collaborated with clay teams to deliver models for Senior Leadership Team Reviews
Associate Clay Sculptor
Global Technology Associates
Warren, MI
07.2002 - 12.2006
- Sculpted aero clay models during wind tunnel testing
- Assisted in show prep for various studios
- Adhered to GMs best milling practices for high fidelity clay models
Education
Professional Clay Modeling Certification -
College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI05.2002
Skills
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Problem Resolution
- Team Communication and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Work Availability
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Timeline
Senior Lead Clay Sculptor
General Motors Co
09.2019 - Current
Lead Creative Sculptor
General Motors Co
09.2016 - 09.2019
Creative Sculptor
General Motors
12.2006 - 09.2016
Associate Clay Sculptor
Global Technology Associates
07.2002 - 12.2006
Professional Clay Modeling Certification -
College For Creative Studies
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