Michael O'Brien
San Antonio,TX
Summary
I’m a creative thinker and problem solver with an underlying work ethic that is centered on efficiency and high quality. I can work well independently or in a team environment. I find motivation in new challenges and great reward in working with my hands.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self-employed Artist, Carpenter, Welder/fabricator
Self-employeed
07.2008 - Current
- Create commissioned bronze sculpture for private collections throughout the United States.
- Design, build and install outdoor sculpture for commercial clients, private collectors and municipalities.
- Partner with art galleries and provide their collectors with fine art and high end service.
Foreman, Carpenter/Fabricator
Bonedoggle LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Build-out of steel shipping containers to convert into livable homes.
- Design, build and install one of a kind functional furniture pieces, sliding barn doors, window frames, HDPE shower walls, and lavatory furniture.
- Quote individual projects with timeline and budget for materials and labor.
- Coordinate with trades crews (electrical, plumbing, stucco, paint, glass) and suppliers.
- Regular travel to west Texas for completion of current construction projects, working unsupervised for several days while regularly meeting and exceeding employer’s expectations.
Route Sales Representative
Purafilter2000
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Deliver product to HEB stores in a timely fashion while adhering to store receiving hours and receivers’ specific requests.
- Maintain good rapport with store receivers and managers.
- Adhere to company and DOT policies regarding pre-trip inspection and DVIR logs.
Route Sales Representative
Sparkletts Water
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Safely operate an air brake equipped, Class B bay truck.
- Adhere to company and DOT policies regarding pre-trip inspection and DVIR logs.
- Daily use of electric and manual pallet jack to maneuver up to 2000 lbs.
- Of water through grocery store aisles and among store customers.
- Deliver product to HEB, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Lowes stores in a timely fashion while adhering to store receiving hours and receivers’ specific requests.
- Maintain good rapport with store receivers.
- Manage and deliver products to over 900 home and office water delivery accounts.
Building and Events Coordinator
Artpace
10.2012 - 01.2014
- First on call list for burglar and fire alarm companies.
- Maintained building systems including HVAC, burglar alarms, fire alarm systems, and preventative maintenance on properties and company vehicles.
- Performed regular maintenance on woodshop, woodworking tools, high output air compressor.
- Assisted International Artist in Residences with their exhibits.
- Including carpentry, metal fabrication and mold making.
- Coordinated special events and managed building rentals and company events.
Wax department Manager
Deep in the Heart Art Foundry
10.2005 - 07.2011
- Managed wax, mold making, jewelry casting departments.
- Warehoused and organized over 200 clients artwork and plaster molds used in the bronze casting process.
- Responsible for assigning daily tasks to 12-15 employees and regularly exceeded weekly production goals of $60,000.
- Trained workers on proper techniques for pouring, chasing and spruing wax sculpture based on client’s needs and company’s required timelines.
- Advised artist clients with aesthetic decisions for best casting quality and turnaround time.
- Led 3-4 man mold crews on labor intensive monumental sculpture mold trips.
- Implemented regular cost cutting practices within own department by keeping to strict quality control standards
- Encouraged cross-departmental communications in order to create the best product in the most efficient ways possible.
- Cross-trained and became proficient in every department in order to have working knowledge of all aspects of fine art casting.
Designer/Production manager
Magik Man Creations
02.2001 - 10.2005
- Designed custom themed décor for special events company specializing in bar and bat mitzvahs.
- Expedited production of themed artwork.
- Production lead with 2-3 production assistants.
- Installed and de-installed party décor in venues around Chicago area.
Freelance art gallery preparator
Self-employeed
08.2000 - 02.2001
- Installed, de-installed and packaged for shipment high end art works for Richard Gray Gallery and Allan Koppel Gallery.
- Transported and installed artwork in art collectors homes.
Preparator/Driver
The Icon Group
01.2000 - 02.2001
- Packaged, delivered and installed high-end artwork to clients in Chicago, IL area and New York, NY.
- Licensed CDL driver operated straight truck and with lift gate and refrigeration unit on 5 day Interstate runs.
- Responsible for proper handling, labeling and warehousing of artworks in climate controlled conditions.
- Professional packaging and installation/de-installation of high priced art works in clients’ homes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01.2000
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01.1998
Skills
- Long history of artistic expression and professionalism with goal-centered value system steeped in production efficiency and quality
- Highly-skilled woodworker competent with all manner of power tools including CNC routers and software
- Highly-skilled welder and metalworker, proficient in MIG and TIG processes for steel, stainless steel and bronze
- Self starter, able to work unsupervised or easily within group dynamic
Certification
- Class B commercial drivers license (Texas)
- AGC Ladder Safety Training certification
- Forklift and Skytrack certified with Deep in the Heart Art Foundry
References
Riley Robinson, (210) 867-0183, rrobinson@artpace.org
Mary Heathcott, (210) 227-6960, mary@bluestarcontemporary.org
Ray Ybarra, (210) 284-0662, rybarra@artpace.org
www.michaelobrienart.com
My art website for examples of my current body of work.
Timeline
Foreman, Carpenter/Fabricator
Bonedoggle LLC
01.2021 - 01.2022
Route Sales Representative
Purafilter2000
10.2017 - 02.2020
Route Sales Representative
Sparkletts Water
10.2014 - 10.2017
Building and Events Coordinator
Artpace
10.2012 - 01.2014
Self-employed Artist, Carpenter, Welder/fabricator
Self-employeed
07.2008 - Current
Wax department Manager
Deep in the Heart Art Foundry
10.2005 - 07.2011
Designer/Production manager
Magik Man Creations
02.2001 - 10.2005
Freelance art gallery preparator
Self-employeed
08.2000 - 02.2001
Preparator/Driver
The Icon Group
01.2000 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture
Texas State University
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
San Antonio College
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