WORK EXPERIENCE

Highland Studio and Gallery: Owner and Gallery Coordinator, South Bend, IN
June 2023 - Present

• Operated in-store and online retail platforms, including POS systems and e-commerce management.

• Managed shipping, receiving, and safe handling of artwork from over 20 national artists.

• Curated and coordinated group and solo exhibitions, working closely with artists to support logistics, promotion, and installation.

• Oversaw social media strategy and content creation to promote exhibitions, events, and retail offerings.

• Ran a community clay studio, including scheduling, coordinating, and teaching ceramics classes for various skill levels.

Rothshank Artworks, Independant Contractor, Goshen, IN
November 2018 - Present

• Throwing and firing mugs for Justin Rothshank.

MudLOVE, Clay Specialis, Warsaw, IN April 2016 - September 2018

• Managed clay processing area, including mixing, recycling, and maintaining materials.

• Performed routine maintenance on studio equipment, including pugmills, kilns, and pottery wheels.

• Assisted in production of ceramic ware as part of a studio line, maintaining consistency and quality.

• Loaded and fired electric and gas kilns, ensuring proper firing schedules and glaze results.

• Provided technical support for studio operations and equipment repairs as needed.

VOLUNTEER

The Ballroom Gallery, Warsaw, IN March 2017 - September 2017

• Led a team of artists in the transformation of an abandoned ballroom into a functional gallery space.

• Oversaw renovation planning, design, and execution to create a venue for exhibitions and community connection.

• Fostered a collaborative environment that provided artists with opportunities to showcase work and engage with new audiences.

The Michiana Pottery Tour, Host, South Bend, IN
September 2021 - 2024

• Coordinated a group of artists to participate in a regional tour, providing opportunities to exhibit and sell their work.

• Managed centralized sales and checkout operations to streamline transactions across multiple vendors.

• Partnered with local food vendors to enhance the event experience and support community collaboration.

EDUCATION

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science, Ceramics April 2016

PUBLICATIONS

Pottery Making Illustrated, USA, Published May/June 2025, Flared Rim Bowls

Pottery Making Illustrated, USA, Published January/February 2024, Set the Table

Edible Michiana, USA, Published August/September 2024, Birds, Flowers, Clouds and Clay

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2024 In Memoriam… | Highland Studio & Gallery, South Bend, IN

2020 Homage | 1920 Gallery, Marion, IN

2014 Broken Not Useless | The Abbey Coffee
Co., Marion, IN