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Vex Rios

@vex_rios

Ceramicist and Art Teacher

United States
English, Spanish
About me
Here for small gigs and to build professional relationships with the creative community as well as community-focused organizations. I've dipped my toe into a lot of things in an attempt to become a well rounded individual, with that said I am interested in learning whatever you need me to. Reach out if you see a skill that I have that is useful to you! Hope to hear from you soon.... Read more

Skills

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Poster Design
I will create art studio signage unique to your organization
Poster Design
I will create customized educational posters

Work experience

California_State University System

Instructional Support Technician (Ceramics)

California State University System • Part-time

Mar 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 7 mos

Maintain studios, work environments, department equipment and machinery. Produce clay, glaze and other teaching materials, refill supplies, take inventory and inform faculty on material outages. Load electric and gas kilns to fire student work. Assist with wood firings and other large-scale projects. Conduct PPE, safety, and equipment training sessions for students. Assist students with technical questions and in artwork installation for educational events.

DAC

Ceramic Studio Manager

DAC • Part-time

Feb 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 8 mos

Davis Arts Center-davisartscenter.org Teach ceramic hand-building to youth and adults. Plan lessons, host workshops, create marketing media, and engage with the community. Coordinate with staff, admin and volunteers to organize, maintain, and improve studio spaces. Recycle clay, load and fire kilns, operate equipment, take inventory and order materials.

IMCO

Retail Associate, Web Content Developer, Bookkeeper, Laborer, Delivery Driver

IMCO • Full-time

Jun 2022 - Sep 2023 • 1 yr 3 mos

Industrial Minerals Company-Clayimco.com Provided customer service in person, over the phone, and online. Fulfilled online orders, facilitated sales, educated customers on the products and services offered. Coordinated with staff and management to organize, maintain, and improve the retail portion of the business. Took photos of products, organized and updated the website. Stocked shelves, received materials, took inventory and informed management of supply needs. Did book-keeping such as recording and cross-referencing transactions, managing documents, handling accounts receivable, and doing deposits. Assisted in commercial clay and glaze production. Delivered orders throughout Northern California and Nevada.