Education

1975                 University of Connecticut                               Storrs, CT

B.A. with majors in psychology philosophy and anthropology; minor in art

2005                   Syracuse University                               Syracuse, NY

M.A. in Fashion and Textile

Business Experience

1976 –1987        
Jewels Verne Jewelers Owner and designer  Willimantic, CT.

1989 – present   
New York Renaissance Faire  Retail sales  Tuxedo, NY.

2001-present:    
Reyen Design Studios  Partner and designer   Baldwinsville, NY

Teaching Experience

1976-1998:   Classes, apprenticeship and mentorship programs in metalsmithing and jewelry making; Inner College, Experimental College, University of Connecticut  and  Jewels Verne Willimantic, CT

1998-2002:    Textiles, felting, accessory design, apparel design;   Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

Summary of qualifications

Experience and proficiency in:

All aspects of jewelry design construction and repair.

Starting up, managing and operating a small business.

Designing and creating art and craft studios and workspaces.

Designing and constructing retail sales spaces.

Designing and constructing display cases and windows.

Engineering and constructing textile processing equipment.

Researching, drafting and constructing historically accurate buildings.

Developing new dyeing techniques.

Designing and developing new textile products.

Constructing, networking and trouble shooting computers.