Artist CV
Professional Statement
I currently operate my own business Stamp Your Feet. A role that provides exciting and challenging work along with a stable income and the necessary degree of flexibility that enables me to get creative when the time is right.
My working life has provided me with broad knowledge, skills and experience in various industries, predominantly in ceramics and pottery. For the past ten years I have worked as a freelance professional potter and ceramic artist as well as being employed by Nob Creek Pottery, Byfield as workshop and gallery manager. My work has been exhibited in private collections and public area displays consistently for the past four years and my domestic ware range continues to be a top selling line in the gallery.
In 2010 I started Stamp Your Feet, producing ceramic artworks for the baby market, and more recently an art school facilitating workshops for both children and adults. As a practising ceramic artist and potter, I am aware of the need to promote the arts in our community. I enjoy working on collaborative community events and arts projects for which I have received various grants to facilitate. It has always been my goal to compliment and build on the creative arts culture in my region.
In 2008 I founded the community organisation Committed 2 Change with a vision to bring about positive change in the community. I developed, established and coordinated a three day music and arts festival that was held in Byfield on the Capricorn Coast in 2009. This event was reviewed as been a resounding success.
Beyond my experience as a potter I have travelled extensively throughout the world, and worked on various luxury yachts, and in many ski resorts within the hospitality industry
I currently operate my own business Stamp Your Feet. A role that provides exciting and challenging work along with a stable income and the necessary degree of flexibility that enables me to get creative when the time is right.
My working life has provided me with broad knowledge, skills and experience in various industries, predominantly in ceramics and pottery. For the past ten years I have worked as a freelance professional potter and ceramic artist as well as being employed by Nob Creek Pottery, Byfield as workshop and gallery manager. My work has been exhibited in private collections and public area displays consistently for the past four years and my domestic ware range continues to be a top selling line in the gallery.
In 2010 I started Stamp Your Feet, producing ceramic artworks for the baby market, and more recently an art school facilitating workshops for both children and adults. As a practising ceramic artist and potter, I am aware of the need to promote the arts in our community. I enjoy working on collaborative community events and arts projects for which I have received various grants to facilitate. It has always been my goal to compliment and build on the creative arts culture in my region.
In 2008 I founded the community organisation Committed 2 Change with a vision to bring about positive change in the community. I developed, established and coordinated a three day music and arts festival that was held in Byfield on the Capricorn Coast in 2009. This event was reviewed as been a resounding success.
Beyond my experience as a potter I have travelled extensively throughout the world, and worked on various luxury yachts, and in many ski resorts within the hospitality industry
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Key Strengths
▫ Advanced communication and interpersonal skills ▫ Self directed and organised, good time management skills ▫ Excellent literacy, grammatical and writing skills ▫ Liaising and involvement with local media |
▫ Experienced in events management; site management, marketing, media and logistics ▫ Proficient computer literacy skills, website development & management, social media and office applications ▫ Long term involvement in community arts and events |
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Skills & Qualifications
▫ Owner / Director of ‘Stamp Your Feet’ ▫ Practicing ceramic artist ▫ Production potter / thrower ▫ Customer service and people management |
▫ Cash and budget accountability ▫ Open Queensland drivers license ▫ Community worker & volunteer ▫ Senior first aid qualified |
Education & Training
▫ March 2013 ‘Arts as Business’ & ‘How to plan and facilitate Arts Workshops’ - Flying Arts facilitated workshops
▫ October 2012 ‘Hyperclay - Clay at the Edges’ teachers training workshop - Jam Factory, Adelaide.
▫ 2008 – 2013 Various short courses and independent study in workshop facilitation, marketing, computing and web design, accounts management and other aspects of small business operations.
▫ 2001 – 2005 Skills based training; Production Potter and Ceramics Technician (Nob Creek Pottery).
▫ 2005 - 2007 Various International maritime licenses, certificates & qualifications
▫ 1998 Senior Schooling Certificate accreditation with High achievement at Yeppoon State High School.
Exhibitions & Product Development
▫ 2013 'The Delta Series' - Collaborated exhibition with Photographer Tom Hearn and Artist Jet James as a part of the Delta Festival
▫ 2012 'Salty Creations' - Collaborated Exhibition with Matt Griffiths and Steve Bishopric, Nob Creek Pottery
▫ 2011 Collaborated woodfired works exhibition with Steve Bishopric & Sue McBurnie, Nob Creek Pottery
▫ 2010 'Desert Eclipse' - Domestic ware range development and exhibition, Nob Creek Pottery'
▫ 2009 'Bons-eye' - Experimentation and development of a range of bonsai pots
'Mixing Bowls' - Collaboration with artist & partner Clare Botfield developing a unique range of retro inspired mixing bowls
▫ 2008 'Cafe series' - Development of a range of cafe style coffee cups for a commission
Events and Arts Industry Experience
Stamp Your Feet - Owner / Director / Education Facilitator Founded Nov 2010
▫ Owner / operator of ceramic tile business, specialising in unique handmade tiles targeting the baby market ▫ Responsible for all areas of business management including artistic design, studio production, marketing, accounting, website development & management, data base and mailing list management, liaison with designers and printers, importing products, studio & machinery maintenance.
▫ Diversified Stamp Your Feet in 2011 to include an art school component (mobile and studio based) involving a range of programs and student age groups, both privately funded and RADF funded projects.
▫ Production of a ceramic domestic ware range for wholesale supply to Nob Creek Pottery.
Village Festival - Site Coordinator March - August 2011
▫ Paid position as site coordinator of three day arts and music festival run by the Keppel Coast Arts Council ▫ Responsible for all elements of site infrastructure ▫ Equipment sourcing & hire ▫ Site layout and setup / breakdown ▫ Event safety management ▫ Budget responsibility ▫ Communicating with sponsors and industry businesses ▫ Team and volunteer coordination ▫ Input and guidance of community committee
Nob Creek Pottery - Ceramics Production & Workshop/Retail Manager 2001- 2005 / 2008-2011
▫ Ceramics production, glazing, firing of kilns ▫ Workshop maintenance and construction of gallery fittings/displays ▫ Exhibition coordination and retail sales ▫ Staff management, rosters, payroll, and recruitment ▫ Safety management and implementation of safe workshop practices. ▫ Cash accountability
Committed 2 Change - Director / Festival Event Coordinator June 2008 – 2010
▫ Director/Event Coordinator of community organisation Committed 2 Change involved in youth motivation and awareness ▫ Coordination of 3 day art and music festival in July 2009 ▫ Organisation of fundraising events, concerts and youth activities ▫ Budget accountability ▫ Public relations and marketing ▫ Web design and social media ▫ Team and volunteer coordination.
Committed 2 Change Bamboo Workshop - Project Coordinator June/July 2009
▫ Coordinator of bamboo construction workshop funded by RADF involving Japanese visiting artist employed to provide locals with skills in the traditional uses of bamboo. This was run in conjunction with the Committed 2 Change Expo in June/July 2009.
Yachting Industry Experience
M/Y ROYAL EAGLE (40Mtr Pacific based yacht) - Bosun Feb 2008 – Nov 2008
▫ Bosun on charter yacht with duties for the management of exterior maintenance and upkeep ▫ Supervision of deck crew ▫ Engine room servicing & engineering duties ▫ Anchoring and mooring maneuvers ▫ Bunkering and davit operations ▫ Radio operations
M/Y CHEVY TOY (45Mtr Caribbean based yacht) - Bosun Aug 2006 – Nov 2007
▫ Bosun on charter yacht with management duties of exterior maintenance and upkeep ▫ Supervision of deck crew ▫ Guest relations and activities ▫ General maintenance and repairs of ancillary equipment ▫ Polishing, detailing and wash downs
M/Y CHEETAH MOON (38Mtr Mediterranean based yacht) - Deckhand Apr 2005 - May 2006
▫ Responsible for Deck Maintenance and Exterior Upkeep on busy charter yacht ▫ Guest relations and activities ▫ Watch-Keeping ▫ Tender operations extensive deck duties
Referees and References (Please contact me directly for contact details of references)
Leanne Smith - President Keppel Coast Arts Council
Jason Pfingst - Village Festival Coordinator
Sue McBurnie - Business Partner of Nob Creek Pottery
For information on Stamp Your Feet please visit - www.stampyourfeet.com
▫ March 2013 ‘Arts as Business’ & ‘How to plan and facilitate Arts Workshops’ - Flying Arts facilitated workshops
▫ October 2012 ‘Hyperclay - Clay at the Edges’ teachers training workshop - Jam Factory, Adelaide.
▫ 2008 – 2013 Various short courses and independent study in workshop facilitation, marketing, computing and web design, accounts management and other aspects of small business operations.
▫ 2001 – 2005 Skills based training; Production Potter and Ceramics Technician (Nob Creek Pottery).
▫ 2005 - 2007 Various International maritime licenses, certificates & qualifications
▫ 1998 Senior Schooling Certificate accreditation with High achievement at Yeppoon State High School.
Exhibitions & Product Development
▫ 2013 'The Delta Series' - Collaborated exhibition with Photographer Tom Hearn and Artist Jet James as a part of the Delta Festival
▫ 2012 'Salty Creations' - Collaborated Exhibition with Matt Griffiths and Steve Bishopric, Nob Creek Pottery
▫ 2011 Collaborated woodfired works exhibition with Steve Bishopric & Sue McBurnie, Nob Creek Pottery
▫ 2010 'Desert Eclipse' - Domestic ware range development and exhibition, Nob Creek Pottery'
▫ 2009 'Bons-eye' - Experimentation and development of a range of bonsai pots
'Mixing Bowls' - Collaboration with artist & partner Clare Botfield developing a unique range of retro inspired mixing bowls
▫ 2008 'Cafe series' - Development of a range of cafe style coffee cups for a commission
Events and Arts Industry Experience
Stamp Your Feet - Owner / Director / Education Facilitator Founded Nov 2010
▫ Owner / operator of ceramic tile business, specialising in unique handmade tiles targeting the baby market ▫ Responsible for all areas of business management including artistic design, studio production, marketing, accounting, website development & management, data base and mailing list management, liaison with designers and printers, importing products, studio & machinery maintenance.
▫ Diversified Stamp Your Feet in 2011 to include an art school component (mobile and studio based) involving a range of programs and student age groups, both privately funded and RADF funded projects.
▫ Production of a ceramic domestic ware range for wholesale supply to Nob Creek Pottery.
Village Festival - Site Coordinator March - August 2011
▫ Paid position as site coordinator of three day arts and music festival run by the Keppel Coast Arts Council ▫ Responsible for all elements of site infrastructure ▫ Equipment sourcing & hire ▫ Site layout and setup / breakdown ▫ Event safety management ▫ Budget responsibility ▫ Communicating with sponsors and industry businesses ▫ Team and volunteer coordination ▫ Input and guidance of community committee
Nob Creek Pottery - Ceramics Production & Workshop/Retail Manager 2001- 2005 / 2008-2011
▫ Ceramics production, glazing, firing of kilns ▫ Workshop maintenance and construction of gallery fittings/displays ▫ Exhibition coordination and retail sales ▫ Staff management, rosters, payroll, and recruitment ▫ Safety management and implementation of safe workshop practices. ▫ Cash accountability
Committed 2 Change - Director / Festival Event Coordinator June 2008 – 2010
▫ Director/Event Coordinator of community organisation Committed 2 Change involved in youth motivation and awareness ▫ Coordination of 3 day art and music festival in July 2009 ▫ Organisation of fundraising events, concerts and youth activities ▫ Budget accountability ▫ Public relations and marketing ▫ Web design and social media ▫ Team and volunteer coordination.
Committed 2 Change Bamboo Workshop - Project Coordinator June/July 2009
▫ Coordinator of bamboo construction workshop funded by RADF involving Japanese visiting artist employed to provide locals with skills in the traditional uses of bamboo. This was run in conjunction with the Committed 2 Change Expo in June/July 2009.
Yachting Industry Experience
M/Y ROYAL EAGLE (40Mtr Pacific based yacht) - Bosun Feb 2008 – Nov 2008
▫ Bosun on charter yacht with duties for the management of exterior maintenance and upkeep ▫ Supervision of deck crew ▫ Engine room servicing & engineering duties ▫ Anchoring and mooring maneuvers ▫ Bunkering and davit operations ▫ Radio operations
M/Y CHEVY TOY (45Mtr Caribbean based yacht) - Bosun Aug 2006 – Nov 2007
▫ Bosun on charter yacht with management duties of exterior maintenance and upkeep ▫ Supervision of deck crew ▫ Guest relations and activities ▫ General maintenance and repairs of ancillary equipment ▫ Polishing, detailing and wash downs
M/Y CHEETAH MOON (38Mtr Mediterranean based yacht) - Deckhand Apr 2005 - May 2006
▫ Responsible for Deck Maintenance and Exterior Upkeep on busy charter yacht ▫ Guest relations and activities ▫ Watch-Keeping ▫ Tender operations extensive deck duties
Referees and References (Please contact me directly for contact details of references)
Leanne Smith - President Keppel Coast Arts Council
Jason Pfingst - Village Festival Coordinator
Sue McBurnie - Business Partner of Nob Creek Pottery
For information on Stamp Your Feet please visit - www.stampyourfeet.com
