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06-07-26
06-07-26
BFA – Entertainment Arts
2014
Henry Ford M-TEC
Industrial Sewing Certification
2015
Operations Assistant
05/2026 - Current
- Oversee the ‘Casual Safe’ harm reduction kit program by cataloging available supplies, assessing inventory gaps, managing volunteer based kit assembly events, and distributing completed kits to interested parties.
- Provide visitor services during gallery hours and special events by answering inquiries about the organization, artists, artwork, and facility layout.
- Index and organize facilities and operations inventory.
- Distribute promotional material for upcoming events.
Shinola Detroit
Repair Artisan – Leather Goods
03/2018 - 06/2025
- Launched and led repair operations for the full range of vendor-supplied leather goods, establishing a dedicated workshop alongside watch strap production.
- Developed and fulfilled restoration processes that upheld brand values by extending the lifespan of well-loved products; including mending or reconstructing zippers, stitching, edge-paint, fasteners (snaps, buckles, connectors), and exterior/interior textile components (straps, handles, attachments, pockets).
- Executed modifications tailored to client requests; including strap adjustments, exterior/interior patching, and fastener substitutions.
- Maintained a repair reoccurrence rate under 2%.
- Inspected cases to indicate proper services, associated charges, and catalog product details; maintained routine communication with retail, customer service, and processing teams to deliver efficient operations.
- Addressed client concerns by launching an online submission process, successfully improving user experience by controlling the flow of irreparable cases.
- Delivered custom sewing and fabrication services for specialized projects; including sample corrections, sample production, furniture repair, machine component construction, and handmade visual elements for advertising.
- Partnered with technical maintenance to engineer tools for resolving complex and recurring process challenges.
- Provided hands-on training to support department growth; authored detailed instructional documents to foster ongoing development.
- Operated Salesforce and Excel to manage case records, driving improved tracking and resolution.
- Designed processing forms to optimize changing workflows and provide team members with case details and key updates.
- Reported recurring issues to product development, operations, and engineering teams to support production improvements.
- Coordinated with product development and purchasing teams to identify materials required for ongoing repair operations.
Shinola Detroit
Production Artisan – Leather Goods
10/2016 - 03/2018
- Operated a variety of industrial manufacturing machines to produce leather goods, including bags, journal covers, keychains, tech sleeves, portfolios, wallets, and watch straps.
- Demonstrated proficiency across multiple leather goods production processes, including pattern cutting, adhesive application, precision hand assembly, hardware installation, edge finishing, and industrial sewing.
Shinola Detroit
Sample Studio Apprentice – Leather Goods
03/2016 - 10/2016
- Assisted studio sample makers in developing patterns from design team illustrations.
- Gained hands-on experience operating manufacturing machinery in compliance with established safety protocols.
- Developed foundational knowledge of leather goods production from concept to completion.
- Acquired hands-on skills in pattern-making, specialty sewing, and leather goods fabrication techniques.
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Intern – Exhibitions
2013 - 09/2014
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Assisted the construction, installation, painting, maintenance, and demolition of exhibitions.
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Researched materials and supply costs for displays.
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Organized department storage.
- Managed exhibition intern peers.
2026