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Susan Brooks Talbot

3170 Franklin St. Road, Auburn

Work History

Lead Interior Designer and Restoration Specialist

Self-employeed
Auburn
2003 - 2025
  • Sourced materials and furnishings that aligned with design themes and client budgets.
  • Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of design phases and installations.
  • Coordinated with contractors, architects, and vendors for seamless project execution.
  • Provided expert guidance on color schemes, furniture layouts, and space optimization strategies.
  • Developed interior design concepts and prepared interior systems and finishes.
  • Researched new products and materials available on the market to keep up-to-date with industry trends.
  • Supervised installation of materials such as flooring, paint, wallcoverings, lighting fixtures, window treatments and furniture.
  • Coordinated with contractors and other professionals in order to ensure efficient completion of projects.

Scene and Prop Painter

Rev Theatre/Merry-Go-Round
Auburn
2017 - 2020
  • Prepared surfaces by cleaning, sanding, and priming for painting tasks.
  • Applied paint using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment for various projects.
  • Collaborated with production teams to understand artistic requirements and timelines.
  • Conducted touch-ups and repairs on previously painted surfaces as needed.

Set and Prop Design

Syracuse City Balet (Youth)
Syracuse
2013 - 2013
  • Lead Designer set and prop design. Complete fabrication including carpentry and paint for "The Nutcracker" production including Mother Ginger, Transformation Box, Ballerina Stand and Mouse Trap

Contract Teaching Artist for Art camps and classes

Schweinfurth Art Center
Auburn
1999 - 2006
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse art techniques and mediums.
  • Facilitated hands-on workshops to encourage creativity in students of all ages.
  • Managed classroom supplies and maintained a positive, creative learning environment.
  • Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback on artistic development.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
  • Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.

Adjunct Painting Professor

Cayuga Community College
Auburn
  • Developed engaging curriculum for diverse student populations.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments and feedback.

Painting Instructor

Senneca/Cayuga ARC
Auburn
  • Designed engaging painting lessons for diverse groups of participants.
  • Demonstrated painting techniques using various mediums and tools.
  • Facilitated art workshops, promoting creativity and self-expression among attendees.
  • Provided constructive feedback to students on their artistic progress.

Art Teacher

St. Joseph's School
Auburn
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse art techniques and mediums.
  • Organized and curated student art exhibits within the community space.
  • Instructed students on art history and contemporary art movements.
  • Collaborated with fellow teachers to integrate arts into cross-curricular projects.
  • Managed classroom supplies and maintained a positive, creative learning environment.
  • Guided students in using various art tools and materials safely and effectively.
  • Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback on artistic development.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
  • Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art and Design with a concentration of painting

Division of Art And Design At Alfred University
Alfred, NY

Skills

  • Historic House Restoration including interior design, advanced carpentry and surface renewal

Accomplishments

Central New York Magazine - home featured, 2018
Direct Art International Magazine - "Zinnia" painting featured, 2006
Schweinfurth Art Center - "Made in New York" exhibit, Zinnia painting, 2007
Schweinfurth Art Center - "Roadside", solo show of rural photography, 2009

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS: President and Mrs. Edward Cole, "Still Life on Window Sill" oil on canvas
Mr and Mrs. Steven Moolin, "Wildflowers" acrylic on board

"Four Horse Inn" - Five star rated AirB&B 2020-2023

Timeline

Lead Interior Designer and Restoration Specialist

Self-employeed
2003 - 2025

Scene and Prop Painter

Rev Theatre/Merry-Go-Round
2017 - 2020

Set and Prop Design

Syracuse City Balet (Youth)
2013 - 2013

Contract Teaching Artist for Art camps and classes

Schweinfurth Art Center
1999 - 2006

Adjunct Painting Professor

Cayuga Community College

Painting Instructor

Senneca/Cayuga ARC

Art Teacher

St. Joseph's School

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art and Design with a concentration of painting

Division of Art And Design At Alfred University

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