Steven M. Donnelly
New Orleans,LA
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Metal Arts Teacher
Metairie Park Country Day School - MPCDS
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented metal arts curriculum across Middle School/Upper School Divisions.
- Organized successful art exhibitions of student work, raising community awareness of the arts program.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in classroom education, including a collaborative faculty engagement with MBE (Mind/Brain Education) theory supported by the newest researched-backed findings in the space of Educational Neuroscience.
- Participated in ISAS AI and Edtech Webinar series and roundtable discussions dealing with the emerging impact of Artificial Intelligence upon the Education landscape.
S.E.L. Program Facilitator
MPCDS Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Led stimulating group discussions to encourage deeper understanding of Social/Emotional Learning as a critical part of personal development and interpersonal navigation.
- Exercised the core values Social Emotional Learning by engaging the relevant conundrums, joys, demands, discoveries, frustrations, and complexities each student’s social and para-social landscape.
- Provided aid and counsel to Middle School students in their time of greatest adolescent need for a practical set of adaptive conceptual tools for forming their own emerging self-agency and integrated sense of community awareness.
Event Coordinator
Country Day Arts Fest
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Engaged in cross-divisional and interdepartmental collaboration to create inclusive programming for these All Community Events, brainstorming and implementing creative event concepts and themes.
- Enhanced the student, staff, and faculty festival experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics across multiple activity, exhibition, presentation, and performance locations throughout these full day campus-wide events.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed custom schedules, event maps, and providing clear communication to faculty, staff and students.
- Evaluated feedback from attendees after event, utilizing insights gained to inform improvements in subsequent festival endeavors.
Owner/Director/Instructor
New Orleans School Of Metalsmithing L.L.C.
09.2003 - Current
- Developed comprehensive studio program based on a “Three Principles” approach: Formal Craft Initiation, Understanding Visual Design Dynamics, and engaging with Art as Non-Verbal Communication.
- Offered expert guidance in the fluid interplay among these three principles, allowing a practical engagement of student’s diverse range of backgrounds, interests, skill levels, and creative aspirations.
- Offered 12-week sessions each Spring and Fall Teaching at the Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels, including Independent Studies.
- Managed comprehensive teaching studio facilitation and operating budget.
- Provided accommodation and instruction for 56 adult students across 4 classes held weekly.
Owner/Designer/Chief Fabricator
Metal One L.L.C.
09.2003 - Current
- Custom designed and fabricated Artisan Masterworks in Steel, Bronze, Brass, Copper, and Precious Metals for regional commercial and residential clients.
- Commissioned work in Applied Design from exterior and interior architectural elements, custom furniture and one-of-a-kind art jewelry.
- Managed all design consultancy, production timelines, meeting fabrication and installation deadlines across simultaneous project and commission engagements.
- Managed operating facility and project budgets.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Jewelry/Metals Instructor
Chula Vista Community College
10.2001 - 07.2003
- Four semesters teaching an integrated multi-level class with a 24-student maximum enrollment.
- Enjoyed Autonomy in Curriculum Development.
- Cultivated a dynamic and productive learning environment that led to a consistent and high level of student retention.
Graduate Teaching Associate
San Diego State University
10.1999 - 07.2001
- Provided two full semesters of Art Foundation instruction in 2-D Design and Color.
- Provided one full semester of Art Foundation instruction in Drawing and Composition.
- Enjoyed Autonomy in Lesson Planning.
- Organized informative field trips and guest speaker events to supplement classroom instruction and engage students in real-world applications of course material.
Education
MFA - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA2003
Post-Baccalaureate Studies - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA1999
BFA - Printmaking
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA1996
Organizational Activity
- PRESENTER, Educator’s Roundtable May 2017
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Annual Conference, New Orleans LA
- Organizational Volunteer and Member Attendee May 2016
Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Annual Conference, Asheville NC
NOTABLE EXHIBITIONS
- SURVIVING THE HURRICANE Katrina’s Impact on New Orleans Art 2006
Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans LA
- WORLD EXHIBITION OF ARTS AND CRAFTS 2001
Kanazawa, Japan
Book and Publication Features
- METALSMITH Art Design Jewelry Metal Vol.37 No.2, 2017
Society of North American Goldsmiths Publishing
- TEAPOTS Makers & Collectors Dona Z. Meilach, 2005
Schiffer Publishing ISBN 0-7643-2214-1
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Volunteer Head Coach for Boys Soccer, 2011-2016
Carrollton Boosters (U-8 through U-13)
Websites
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Country Day Arts Fest
04.2021 - 04.2022
S.E.L. Program Facilitator
MPCDS Middle School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Metal Arts Teacher
Metairie Park Country Day School - MPCDS
08.2017 - Current
Owner/Director/Instructor
New Orleans School Of Metalsmithing L.L.C.
09.2003 - Current
Owner/Designer/Chief Fabricator
Metal One L.L.C.
09.2003 - Current
Jewelry/Metals Instructor
Chula Vista Community College
10.2001 - 07.2003
Graduate Teaching Associate
San Diego State University
10.1999 - 07.2001
MFA - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
San Diego State University
Post-Baccalaureate Studies - Jewelry And Metalsmithing
Louisiana State University
BFA - Printmaking
Louisiana State University
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