Production Ceramicist & Studio Assistant
Resume:
Devon Eckert
Irvine, CA
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Me Gardener • Production ceramicist • Amateur botanist • Animal lover • Dirt enthusiast
Skills Hands-on physical work • Tool and space maintenance • Detail-oriented • Comfortable with repetitive, demanding tasks
Interests
Plant care & basic cultivation • Animal care • Community-facing work • Outdoor work
Work Experience
The Wheel – Production Ceramicist
May 2025 – September 2025
Produced functional ceramic wares for restaurant use at a high daily volume
Maintained focus and physical consistency while completing repetitive tasks for extended periods
Worked efficiently while meeting quality and production expectations
CCA Ceramics Studio – Studio Assistant
January 2025 – December 2025
Maintained cleanliness and organization of shared studio spaces
Assisted with kiln firing, basic maintenance, and rewiring
Supported a communal work environment by managing shared tools and materials
Good Together House – Consignment Artist
January 2024 – June 2025
Sold handmade ceramic vessels through a design-focused retail space
Managed inventory and presentation of work
Gained experience working with clients and understanding customer needs
Craft Fair Exhibiting – Independent Maker
June 2022 – present
Sold handmade work directly to the public
Communicated process, materials, and care to customers
Developed confidence in public-facing and community-oriented settings
Garden/Farm Experience
Intro to Ecology college course. September-December 2025
Ecological Design college course. May 2026-July 2026
September-December 2025
Volunteering on May 26 2026 at Renewable Farm. Pruning and bed cleaning
Volunteering from May 2026-now at Second Harvest Food banks Harvest Solutions Farms. Planting, harvesting, and weeding
Volunteering from June 12-now at Orange Home Grown. Planting, harvesting, pruning, and composting
Education
California College of the Arts (CCA)
BFA in Ceramics – Graduated 2026
Additional Experience
Assisted with planting and basic farm tasks at college-affiliated farm
Personal gardening and plant care projects
The Art Center Highland Park, Illinois — ceramics student 2015 – 2022
Teachers assistant at Allendale elementary fall 2025
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