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Tyler Croston

Wichita,Kansas

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive and positive attitude, with the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team, support artistic freedoms, and advance people through the different stages of being an artist, all while ensuring safety.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Ceramist

Self Employed
Wichita, Kansas
06.2021 - Current
  • Maintain studio cleanliness by sweeping floors, cleaning equipment and tools between projects.
  • Managed multiple art projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and delivery.
  • Performed maintenance on kilns including replacing elements and adjusting temperatures.
  • Instructed people in basic pottery-making techniques such as wheel throwing.
  • Monitored temperature levels during firing process to ensure optimal results.
  • Glazed surfaces of ceramics with brush or sprayer according to desired finish.

Receiver

Whole Food Market
Wichita
04.2021 - Current
  • Receive products off the truck, take temperatures, and log data accurately.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas, equipment, and storage facilities as needed.
  • Process orders from vendors, and maintain accurate records.
  • Keep and organize many different types of logs, all related to the job.
  • Communicate with team members, team leaders, and store team leaders effectively.
  • Problem-solving errors in the process.
  • Ensure that all safety protocols are followed at all times while working in the back-of-house area.
  • Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
  • Train new team members.

Glass Artist

Self Employed
Wichita, KS
10.2020 - Current
  • Attended conferences and workshops related to glass artistry advancements.
  • Repair kilns, crucibles, and glory holes, which consist of replacing wires, rebuilding soft bricks, changing interfaces, replacing torch heads, and replacing fans.
  • Operating annealing kilns, furnaces, and glory holes.
  • Reloading furnaces with glass.
  • Teaching people to use equipment, as well as teaching them the beginnings of the craft.
  • Draw step-by-step illustrations to help with visual learning.
  • Provide demonstrations while giving clear, verbal descriptions of processes.
  • Maintained studio equipment, including grinders, saws, and torches.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Ensure studio safety and awareness at all times.
  • Assist other artists with their artwork.
  • Collaborate with other artists to help troubleshoot errors during processes.
  • Train individuals to assist other people in the craft.
  • Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
  • Actively participated in the artistic community, attending events and networking with other professionals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Andover Central Highschool
Andover, KS
05-2016

Skills

  • Listening and communication
  • Demonstration skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team building
  • Cultural awareness
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Safety Lead at WFM
  • Powered Industrial Truck Certified
  • AED and CPR trained

Accomplishments

  • Green Misson Ambassador at Whole Foods Market
  • Asset Protection Lead at Whole Foods Market
  • Level 2 Culture Champion at Whole Foods Market

Timeline

Ceramist

Self Employed
06.2021 - Current

Receiver

Whole Food Market
04.2021 - Current

Glass Artist

Self Employed
10.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Andover Central Highschool

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