Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Activities
Collections And Gallery Representations
Awards
References
Timeline
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TAMA ROBERTS

Pryor,OK

Summary

Seasoned Artist with talents in ceramics, public art installations, stainless steel manufacturing, MIG welding, gourd pyrography, abstract paintings and some photography. Received numerous awards for producing high quality work. Innovative, resourceful and enthusiastic. Motivating and inspirational. Proven strengths in teaching and coaching artists to develop original style and passions. Published.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Bacone College-Adjunct Professor

  • Developed class syllabus for Ceramics II, and Sculpture 1 classes
  • Coordinated with department chair
  • Created lesson plans based upon the students needs and knowledge level, facilitated class instruction
  • Tracked student attendance, and evaluated performance
  • Submit grades for any assignments, discussion board exercises, and exams and course completion.

Professional Artist

Tama Roberts Art
01.2010 - Current
  • Sold art, including but not limited to: ceramic sculpture, stainless steel sculpture, pottery, and gourd pyrography at local and regional markets including SWAIA, Eiteljorg, NMAI in Washington, DC, and Cherokee Art Market
  • Established pricing based on raw material and labor costs and customer demand
  • Designed and fabricated custom ceramic pieces, engaging and unique mixed media pieces utilizing porcelain, earthenware, stoneware, raku, gourd pyrography, acrylics, and photography
  • Extensive knowledge of firing processes using commercial kilns, raku firing, and pit firing
  • Knowledge of glazes techniques, and glaze compositions
  • Developed thorough understanding of art pipelines and art integration
  • Successfully resolved range of complex artistic development issues
  • Drove business growth and community visibility through implementation of targeted marketing and sales strategies
  • Fostered productive, professional working relationships with fellow craftspeople, vendors and media representatives
  • Mentored artists on quality standards and improvements
  • Managed inventory and maintained supply of equipment and materials.

Producer/Account Manager

Brown and Brown of Oklahoma, Inc
07.2015 - 12.2020
  • Qualify various types of insurance policies for businesses and individuals on behalf of insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental insurance or specialized policies such as marine, farming operations, general liability, and commercial operations
  • Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs, the physical condition of the person or property to be insured, and to discuss any existing coverage
  • Explain policy language, insurance programs and suggest additions or changes needed for maximum asset protection
  • Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients
  • Ensure that policy requirements are fulfilled, including any necessary medical examinations and the completion of appropriate forms
  • Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks, and maximize asset protection.

Producer/Account Manager

Integrated Insurance Services, Inc
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Explain features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale of insurance plans
  • Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety of risks
  • Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy renewals
  • Contact underwriter and submit forms to obtain binder coverage
  • Confer with clients to obtain and provide information when claims are made on a policy
  • Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.

Group Sales Associate

Cherokee Nation Entertainment
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Contact organizations to explain services and facilities offered
  • Assemble and communicate with a strong, diverse coalition of organizations or public figures, securing their cooperation, support and action, to further campaign goals
  • Establish relationships to further Casino traffic and gaming opportunities.

Education

Completed coursework towards Criminal Justice Undergraduate Studies -

Northeastern State University
Broken Arrow, OK

Ceramic Art and Sculpture -

Cherokee National Treasure Mentorship Program -Troy Jackson, and Bill Glass, Jr Instructors
Tahlequah, OK
03.2024

Criminal Justice Undergraduate Studies -

University of Phoenix
01.2013

Art and Art History -

TTCC
Tulsa, OK
01.1990

Completed coursework towards Business Undergraduate Studies -

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
01.1987

Skills

  • Vast knowledge of ceramic art components

  • Knowledge of kiln usage

  • Welding

  • Marketing of completed projects

  • Visual product development

  • 3D design

  • Mentorship practices

  • Art conceptualization

  • Preparing exhibits

  • Creative design

  • Application and creation of ceramic glazes

Accomplishments

    Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Tulsa Jazz Hall of Fame Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Siloam Springs Casino, Siloam Springs AR

    First Americans Museum Oklahoma City, OK

    Wilma Mankiller Clinic Jay, Ok

    Exhibit C Oklahoma City, OK

    Spider Gallery Tahlequah, OK

    Cherokee Nation Welcome Center Vinita, OK

    Smithonian Museum New York, NY

    Atlanta Airport-The Land Calls Us Home

    Cultural Pathway Tahlequah, OK

    Tribes Gallery Norman, OK

Activities

  • Professional Artist
  • Licensed Insurance Agent Property and Casualty
  • Licensed Insurance Agent Life and Health
  • Steven Covey Certified Facilitator
  • Member of the American Society of Trainers and Developers

Collections And Gallery Representations

  • Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tulsa Oklahoma
  • Tulsa Jazz Hall of Fame
  • Siloam Springs Casino, Siloam Springs
  • First Americans Museum
  • Wilma Mankiller Clinic Jay, Ok
  • Exhibit C
  • Spider Gallery
  • Cherokee Nation Welcome Center-Vinita

Awards

See attached

References

  • Bill Glass, Jr. MFA IAIA Cherokee National Treasure, (918)479-8884
  • Troy Jackson MFA University of Arkansas, Cherokee National Treasure, (918)316-0187
  • Lisa Rutherford Cherokee National Treasure, (918)316-6431
  • Travis Owens VP of Cherokee Nation Culture Tourism, President of Board of Directors of AIANTA (918)513-1621

Timeline

Producer/Account Manager

Brown and Brown of Oklahoma, Inc
07.2015 - 12.2020

Producer/Account Manager

Integrated Insurance Services, Inc
08.2013 - 07.2015

Group Sales Associate

Cherokee Nation Entertainment
03.2013 - 08.2013

Professional Artist

Tama Roberts Art
01.2010 - Current

Bacone College-Adjunct Professor

Completed coursework towards Criminal Justice Undergraduate Studies -

Northeastern State University

Ceramic Art and Sculpture -

Cherokee National Treasure Mentorship Program -Troy Jackson, and Bill Glass, Jr Instructors

Criminal Justice Undergraduate Studies -

University of Phoenix

Art and Art History -

TTCC

Completed coursework towards Business Undergraduate Studies -

Oklahoma State University

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