Katharine Klein
P E R S O N A L D E TA I L S
Katharine Klein
Residential Address: 2040 W 19th St Chicago, IL 60608
Mobile: 630-***-****
Email: *********.*****@****.*****.***
E D U C AT I O N
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
Focus:
Digital practices, contemporary issues in new media and printmaking, printmaking techniques and copper
plate photogravure
Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove, IL
2011
Certificate in Audio Production Technology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 – 2014 Victoria Amplifiers, Naperville IL
Makers of world renowned hand crafted musical electronics
Artisan
Hand assembly of tube amplifiers
Component fabrication
Disiplined testing and quality control
Customer facing design consulting
2011 – 2014 Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
Printmaking workshop senior assistant
Managed all aspects of workshop operations
Provided student guidance to students in the areas of operation,
troubleshooting, design and technique
Responsible for operation, safety and maintenance of takach etching and
litho presses, vacum bed exposure screen prininting, software and
various support systems.
Worked both independently and as part of a team
SKILLS
Technical Proficiency:
Platforms: Mac and Windows
Applications:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
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Proficient in the use of shop power and hand tools
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Creative Experience in:
Printmaking Techniques
Screen printing, copperplate etching, photogravure, photo plate lithography
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Sculpture
Foam, plaster, wood
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Personal Attributes:
Disciplined, reliable, hardworking with creative talent dedicated to high quality exceptional work.
REFERENCES
Available on request
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Drawing, painting, music production, illustration, gardening