Resume

CRYSTAL ROETHLISBERGER

Long Beach, California

SKILLS

- Textile print design from concept to pre-production

- Understanding of fabric structures: weaving, machine and hand knitting

- Knowledge of printing procedures and dye processes

- Repeat patterns: two-way, all-over, placement, and engineered prints

- Color and trend research

- Line development

- Experience with a variety of 2D media including acrylic paint, watercolor, dyes, gouache, drawing (graphite, charcoal, etc.), collage
- Experience with a variety of printmaking processes including relief, stamping, screenprint, intaglio, lithography, monotype/monoprint

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

- Adobe Photoshop: color adjustment, color reduction (index), layer styles, layer masking, filters

- Adobe Illustrator: drawing, rendering, repeat patterns

- Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

- Adobe Acrobat

EDUCATION

FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising), Los Angeles, CA, 2017 

  Associates of Arts, Professional Designation: Textile and Surface Design

University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2009/2010

  Master of Fine Arts, Master of Arts: Printmaking

California State University, Long Beach, Long Beach, CA, 2005 

  Bachelor of Fine Arts: Printmaking

EXPERIENCE

Art Center Program Supervisor, 2015-present

Exceptional Children’s Foundation, San Pedro, CA

- Oversee the production of artwork by the students at the Art Center.

- Supervise Art Center staff including instructors, volunteers, and student workers.

- Responsible for management reports including expenses, billing, payroll, attendance, and evaluations.

- Manage daily operations of the art studios including inventory, budget, safety, and maintenance.

- Act as public relations/community outreach spokesperson for the Art Center.

Art Instructor (Printmaking), 2010-2015

Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Downtown LA/Culver City/San Pedro, CA

- Taught adult artists with developmental disabilities including drawing, painting, and printmaking.

- Managed the printmaking studio including maintenance, inventory, and purchasing.

- Created lesson plans and behavioral plans for students.

- Evaluated the progress of students by submitting monthly progress reports.

- Curated exhibitions of artwork created by Art Center students and community artists.

Lab Technician, Printmaking Studios, 2007-2010

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

- Maintained the space, equipment, tools, and inventory of the printmaking studios.

- Oversaw the department budget through purchasing, collecting lab fees, and tracking receipts.

- Monitored the safe use of chemicals, tools, and equipment in the printmaking studios.

- Wrote health/safety (MSDS) manuals to be utilized by the printmaking department.

Teaching Assistant, Printmaking, 2007-2010

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

- Instructed classes within the printmaking department.

- Wrote course materials and lab manuals to be implemented in the department curriculum.
- Facilitated large-scale projects, critiques, and demonstrations for faculty members and visiting artists.