Resume

 

education

2006

Associates Degree in Professional Crafts: Woodworking
Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC

2003

Woodworking Classes
with Michael Joerling Chapel Hill, NC

2002

Woodworking and woodturning classes Alamance
Community College, Graham, NC

2000

BS Journalism and Public Relations
West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

work experience

Current
Kamp Studio, Furniture Maker in Asheville, NC:
designing and producing commission and speculative furniture, sculpture, kitchens and built-ins.

2009

Assistant to Jonathan Wainscott and Wainscott Design Works with Sensibilities and Sparrow Spa projects in Asheville, NC

2007

Assistant to Reid Carlson, Builder in Asheville, NC

2006

Assistant to Brian Wurst, Studio Furniture Maker in Asheville, NC

2004

Assistant to Randy Shull, Furniture Artist in Asheville, NC

2000

Assistant to Marty Celum-Biernbaum, Clay Artist in Charleston, SC

scholarships & awards

2010

NICHE Awards Professional Finalist, Philadelphia, PA
Wood: Traditional Joinery

2006

Niche Awards Student Finalist Philadelphia, PA
Flyswatters in the Mixed and Miscellaneous Media Category

2006

3rd place in Seating with Lotus Meditation Chair
Design Emphasis Awards, International Woodworking Fair
Atlanta, GA

publications

2009

Asheville, NC: Lark Books "500 Tables: Inspiring Interpretations of Function and Style"

2008

Asheville, NC: Lark Books “500 Chairs: Celebrating Traditional and Innovative Designs” Craig Nutt, Editor.

Asheville, NC: Lark Books “The Art of Jewelry: WOOD” By Terry Taylor

2007

Asheville, NC: Lark Books “Men Who Knit and the Dogs Who Love Them:
30 Great Looking Designs for Man and his Best Friend” By Annie Modesitt and Drew Emborsky

2006

Asheville, NC: Lark Books "Doggie Homes: Barkitecture for Your Best Friend" (DIY Network) by Matthew Klarich and Jeff Woods

commissions

2009

James Helmkamp, Crum sidetables, Lakewood, CO

Benno Groeneveld, Entertainment Center, Asheville, NC

Mobilia/Four Corners Home, custom cash register wrap, Asheville, NC

Vue Wine Bar, Ash Bar Table, Hendersonville, NC

Barbara Weissharr, Maple bed and side table, Clyde, NC

James Helmkamp, Crum Queen bed and bookcase, Lakewood, CO

Lotus Wine Bar, Wine Flight Trays, Gastonia, NC

Jennifer Jensen, Custom Oak Kitchen and Bath Cabinets, Arden, NC

Kozik, Maple Cutting Slab, Athens GA

Chip and Marty Biernbaum, Jewelry Armoire, Charleston, SC

The Venue, Mobile Bar Units, Asheville, NC

2008

Deborah Moeller, Entertainment center, bookcases, benches, dish rack, kitchen shelving and newel posts, Weaverville, NC

Corner Kitchen Restaurant, Custom Bar System, Asheville, NC

Desk and File Drawer components for Vivian Beer, Penland, NC

CD Shelving for KC Kology and Gavin Conner, Asheville, NC

2007

Book Shelving units for Al and Nancy Long, Asheville, NC

Huge Red Handrails for Kristi Pheiffer, Asheville, NC

2006

Virginia Bower, Breakfast Nook, Asheville, NC

2005

Jen Charlton, Maple “Sliver” Mantle, Asheville, NC

exhibitions and shows

2009

To Scale: “Design in Miniature,” The Looking Glass Gallery, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina, 2009 Furniture Society Conference.

“Focus on Furniture” Featuring the work of 19 furniture makers living primarily in Western NC at Handmade in America, Asheville, NC

"Are Chairs Just for Sitting?," at The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design curated by Wayne Raab, Hendersonville, NC

2008

"Past and Present: Celebrating Two Centuries of North Carolina Decorative Arts" Barton Art Galleries of Wilson, NC and Hobson Pittman Memorial Gallery of Tarrboro, NC

2006

Design Emphasis Awards, International Woodworking Fair, Atlanta, GA

HGTV Home and Garden Television show "That's Clever." Featured in a segment demonstrating the making of various Flyswatters.

Southern Highland Craft Fair, Asheville, NC

Grove Arcade Arts and Heritage Gallery, Asheville, NC
Haywood Community College Professional Crafts Graduate Show

Niche Awards Student Competition, Philadelphia, PA

2005

Southern Highland Craft Fair, Asheville, NC

Church St. Art and Crafts Fair, Waynesville, NC

Christmas Show at Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC

galleries

Current

Nest Organics, Asheville, NC
Breadboards and accessories

2006 - Current

New Morning Gallery, Asheville, NC
Flyswatters

The Common Housefly, Black Mountain, NC
Flyswatters

2005 - 06

Asheville Art Museum Retail Shop, Asheville, NC

Flyswatters