Ian Hall

• Operated and maintained various ceramic kilns to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborated with artists to develop custom glazes and clay bodies for diverse projects.
• Facilitated studio organization by managing inventory of materials and tools effectively.
• Trained and mentored new technicians in safety protocols and equipment handling.
• Implemented preventative maintenance procedures, prolonging the lifespan of valuable studio equipment.

• Supervised daily operations, ensuring high-quality beverage preparation and customer satisfaction.
• Trained and mentored new baristas in coffee brewing techniques and customer service standards.
• Developed and implemented efficient inventory management processes to minimize waste.
• Coordinated staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours and maintain service quality.
• Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
• Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.

Organized events and venue set up for first friday showings. I also presented ceramic demonstrations and held one-on-one intro level ceramics classes while also acting as a curator for the displayed work for both sale and show.

Assisting in studio operations like making clay, glaze, and studio upkeep for the artists on membership while continuing my own development in work while learning woodfire ceramics and the processes that follow.

As studio Tech I made clay and glaze for students, as well as maintained the studio in both preparations for visiting artists and students alike.