Resume

Victoria B. Schmidlapp
85 Cove Neck R.D, Oyster Bay. NY, 11771
vschmidlapp@mica.edu
http://sexypots.blogspot.com/
516.835.9355

Educational Background:

Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Bachelors in Fine Arts, Major Ceramics, June 2010
MICA talent grant 2007-2009

Work Experience:

Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Bayville, NY June-August 2002-04
• Sports Director for the annual summer camp program
• Organized all daily activities for the children, and supervised the staff’s performance
• Resolved internal issues between staff and management
• Filled in as the alternate sailing instructor as needed
Harper’s Magazine New York, NY June-August 2006
• Personal Assistant to a member of the Harper’s Magazine Board of Directors
• Assisted in the day to day operations of the executive’s responsibilities
• Ran errands in Manhattan and surrounding boroughs as directed
Baltimore Clayworks Baltimore, MD July-August 2009
• Camp counselor assisting with day to day camp functions
• Unloading, loading and firing kilns
• Glazing campers work
• Assistant teacher
Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, MD January- May 2010
• Teaching assistant for Adelaide Paul
• Doing demo's for the class on wheel and glazing methods
• Assisting students with basic wheel throwing and glazing techniques
Exhibition Record:

• Juried Exhibition by Nicholas Kripal, Middenorf Gallery, April 15, 2009
• B.A.M.F: Senior ceramic exhibition, Middenorf Gallery, October 1, 2009
• Juried Exhibition by Marek Cecula, Middendorf Gallery, April 13, 2010
Conferences:
National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) Spring 2007
NCECA Spring 2010

Organizations:
NCECA

Skills: Intermediate/ Advanced knowledge of: Adobe Creative Suite 3, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver and Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in firing of electric, raku, woodfire and gas kilns, and general ceramic studio maintenance such as mixing clay and glaze. Advanced knowledge in wheel throwing, trimming, spray booth and pressurized extruding.