Landon Crowell
Dayton,OH
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Fine Arts Technician/Preparator/Gallery Technician
Wright State University
07.2007 - Current
- Responsible for the maintenance and overseeing of safe operation / instituting safety procedures of all studio equipment at Wright State University Sculpture Department and Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries
- Design, build and maintain gallery fixtures
- Hang Art/vinyl, light, and prep Robert Elaine stein Galleries for visiting artists, curators and permanent collection
- Responsible for Robert and Elaine Stein galleries collection management; storage, maintained, installation needs, damage assessments/recommendations, safe movement, and security
- Work closely with Environmental Health and safety, campus facilities, custodians, outside contractors, and Computer services to maintain a safe, clean, organized inclusive studio spaces, gallery and common areas in the CAC, and Fine Arts Building
- Instructor of record Welding for theater technical design program
- Complete understanding of gallery spaces i.e., humidity monitoring/hvac issues, electrical needs, grid system hanging loads, video room equipment, security cameras, alarms, where the floor is 6” lower in one corner, best visual sight lines, traffic patterns, lighting hot spots/ black holes
- Managing/training gallery staff, students, of safe efficient handling/install of art work, with a focus on clear concise communication while handling work
- Started and maintained a Fine Arts/Gallery Technician Internship
- Always researching, practicing new art/non-art techniques, materials, equipment, tools and technology, that can be used in the many areas in the Art department/gallery
- Wear many hats when needed
- Asses sculpture class tools/material/supply needs, maintain inventory, find best prices, combine supply orders with theater, and other art disciplines in program
- Consult on up keep of campus public sculpture
Fabrication Consultant
Montgomery county Peace officer Memorial
01.2018 - Current
- Learned metal weaving fabrication technique in Los Angles
- Work with Memorial foundation, local fabricators, local architect to maintain the artist’s vision
- Work with Artist to trouble shoot design issues
- Built maquette
- Designing donation/funding recognition, “garden”
Artist
Self
01.1993 - Current
- Sculpture, public works, curate
Project Manager/Restoration/ Consultant
Linda Cunninham
01.2012 - 03.2024
- Managed students, trouble shoot materials, assisted Linda Cunningham in restoration of “Divisions” wood and steel public sculpture on Wright state campus in 2012
- May 2018 Documented sculpture lay out, conditions of sculpture, labeled, dismantled, directed crane operator and riggers, designed cribbage for transport
- Directed, crane and riggers in the unloading and storage in Hamilton, Ohio
- March 2024 Assessed damage, needs materials, tracked down parts of sculpture that were misplaced by the entity in control of piece, hired crew, transportation, to move
- Directed loading, packing
- Sent to sculpture park in Rome, New York
- June 2024 traveled to Rome New York, helped Linda Cunningham refurbish steel beams/wood walls, researched new coatings for wood/metal elements rebuilt walls directed Crane/riggers, assisted in new design of sculpture layout
Museum Installer
Exhibit Concepts
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Construct, transport, install display fixtures, facades, interactive experiences (B.B
- King Museum, Indianola MS)
Teacher
Cimarron High School
08.2002 - 06.2007
- Supervise and maintain 10,000 square foot industrial arts building housing photo darkroom, Laser Engraving Shop, ceramics studio, metal shop, foundry, and art studio in an educational setting
- Maintain inventory and repair three hundred thousand dollars worth of tools and equipment
- Work closely with electricians, contractors and maintenance personnel on capital improvements to industrial arts building
- Work closely with other faculty district wide on special projects
- Maintain a safe healthy working environment
- Order and maintain all consumables in the art and industrial arts disciplines
- Researched, organized and began The CHS Laser Shop as part of the New Mexico Rural Revitalization Project
- Responsible for the instruction of studio art, wood shop, metal shop, photography, and laser technology
- Spoke to the New Mexico State legislature Lobbying for Rural Revitalization Project
- Organized and displayed student exhibitions
Glazer/Studio Technician
Lasser Ceramics
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Maintained and fired gas kilns
- Built studio fixtures
- Production ceramics glazer
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06.2002
Summer Concentration
Penland School of Crafts
Penland, NC07.1993
Focused Studies in Metalsmithing
The University of Akron
Akron, OH01.1993
Skills
- Multiple metal working processes
- Power tool repair
- Multiple wood working processes
- Basic electrical
- Basic mechanics
- Basic plumbing
- 3D modeling software( solidworks, sketch up)
- 3D printing
- Laser cutting/engraving
- Mac/PC
- Word/excel
- Adobe Suite
- CNC routers
- Jigs
- Material handling
- Issue resolution
- Client engagement
- Project leadership
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Integrity and honesty
- Disaster recovery planning
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Fabrication Consultant
Montgomery county Peace officer Memorial
01.2018 - Current
Project Manager/Restoration/ Consultant
Linda Cunninham
01.2012 - 03.2024
Museum Installer
Exhibit Concepts
06.2008 - 08.2008
Fine Arts Technician/Preparator/Gallery Technician
Wright State University
07.2007 - Current
Teacher
Cimarron High School
08.2002 - 06.2007
Glazer/Studio Technician
Lasser Ceramics
02.1998 - 01.2000
Artist
Self
01.1993 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Wright State University
Summer Concentration
Penland School of Crafts
Focused Studies in Metalsmithing
The University of Akron
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