Ryan Jones
Dracut,MA
Summary
Woodworking is my passion and I hope to continue to improve upon my current skills and solidify a personal style. I enjoy experimenting with multiple species of wood, styles of furniture and combining aspects of styles with each other. Ultimately, I hope to cement myself as a furniture maker and sell custom furniture. Seeking opportunities that blend hands-on woodworking skills with a deep love for 3D art mediums. Eager to merge artistic passion with technical woodworking expertise to contribute innovative designs to creative projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
Sprague Woodworking
Harvard, MA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Help with the fabrication of custom wood countertops
- Work independently to include the cutting, planning, straightening, gluing, sanding, sizing, routing, and finishing of wood countertops, tabletops and shelves.
- Miscellaneous shop duties to include maintaining machinery, unloading and inventorying materials, and day to day organizing and cleaning of the shop space
Summer Intern
Moonbox Productions
Cambridge, MA
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted with set design and prop design for two productions
- Painting and carpentry
- Provided needed support to production in a variety of areas depending on daily needs
Caterer
Lenzis Catering
Dracut, MA
03.2021 - 05.2025
- Deliver catering services for various events
- Manage food preparation and presentation while ensuring client satisfaction
- Worked as a team player in a fast-paced environment
Art Studio Intern
Refuge Art School
Lowell, MA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Studio maintenance
- Managed supply orders, and classroom supplies
- Assisted in building a studio for ceramicist Yary Livan
Farm Worker
Pumpkin Patch, Pleasant Valley Gardens
Methuen, MA
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted with the daily operations of a pumpkin patch
- Gained hands-on experience in agricultural work, including planting, harvesting, and maintenance
- Adapted to a dynamic work environment where tasks were completed efficiently
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Woodworking and Furniture design
Maine College of Art and Design
01-2027
Skills
- Woodworking
- Digital Furniture Design and Fabrication
- 3D Art
- Prop Design
- Set Design
- Artistic Versatility
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Websites
Timeline
Summer Intern
Sprague Woodworking
07.2025 - 08.2025
Summer Intern
Moonbox Productions
06.2025 - 07.2025
Art Studio Intern
Refuge Art School
09.2022 - 05.2023
Caterer
Lenzis Catering
03.2021 - 05.2025
Farm Worker
Pumpkin Patch, Pleasant Valley Gardens
09.2020 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Woodworking and Furniture design
Maine College of Art and Design
Awards
Original postcard design selected out of 30 participants to be sold at Refuge Art School.
During my freshman year at Maine College of Art, I created a personal series of paintings that were selected to be shown at the BFA show.
Received an award from the art department my senior year of high school for outstanding achievement.
Training
- Intro to Woodworking
- Digital Furniture Design and Fabrication
- Wood and Furniture Design Major Studio
- Painting from perception to imagination
- Research and Inquiry (worked in 3D)
- Color and Drawing, Mixed Media
- 4D Mediums (video, sound, performance)