Rie Dion
Richmond,CA
Summary
Resourceful educator experienced in teaching people with disabilities. Organized and systematic, with natural relationship-building and leadership talents, and a team-oriented mentality.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist
Kala Art Institute
Berkeley, California
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging art programs for diverse community groups.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance creative skills in participants.
- Assisted in managing supplies and resources for art classes.
- Provided individualized instruction to assist students with varying levels of artistic ability.
Adjunct Professor
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
- Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
Dion Ceramics Owner
Myself
Richmond, CA
03.2011 - Current
- Team and project management
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Managing studio workflow and time management to efficiently work with clay throughout all stages handling.
- Perform all stages of production while monitoring output closely to meet deadlines and demand.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Work closely with designers and clients to review designs, monitor inventory and adapt to increasing demand.
- Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and communicating.
Product Development Glaze Specialist
Heath Ceramics
Sausalito, CA
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Supported efforts to develop and launch new product offerings and enhancements for existing products.
- Led and contributed to product development brainstorming sessions and ideation.
- Monitored progress and completion to propel department commitment to on-time delivery and quality.
- Reviewed designs to determine compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Oversaw testing and developed engineering standards for quality and productivity yields.
- Offered direction, performance feedback and training to staff throughout projects.
- Studied and used knowledge of industry-specific production tools, machinery and equipment.
Heath Clay Studio Associate
Heath Ceramics
Los Angeles, CA
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Perform all stages of production while monitoring output closely to meet deadlines and demand.
- Slip cast forms with consistency and cleanliness.
- Throw forms to specifications.
- Maintain tools, equipment, kilns and work area.
- Maintain material and supplies inventory.
- Load, program, and operate electric kiln.
Ceramic Studio Facilitator
Creative Growth Art Center
Oakland, CA
06.2010 - 01.2013
- Worked with students with specialized needs to accomplish tasks and build practical skills.
- Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students to increase engagement.
- Delivered specialized classroom instruction to students with developmental disorders.
- responsible for maintaining a clean, well organized and safe studio environment for ceramic department
- Maintained student records as required by administrative policy.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts / Ceramics
California College of The Art
San Francisco, CA05.2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Ceramics
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2008
Skills
- Ceramics techniques
- Glaze formulation
- Kiln operation
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Community engagement
- Product development
- Studio management
Languages
Japanese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Artist
Kala Art Institute
08.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor
California College of the Arts
08.2023 - Current
Product Development Glaze Specialist
Heath Ceramics
05.2022 - 10.2023
Heath Clay Studio Associate
Heath Ceramics
07.2019 - 05.2022
Dion Ceramics Owner
Myself
03.2011 - Current
Ceramic Studio Facilitator
Creative Growth Art Center
06.2010 - 01.2013
Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts / Ceramics
California College of The Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Ceramics
California State University - Fullerton