RESUME'								MAXINE G GROSSMAN

CAREER GOALS: 
  Publication of project designs in the form of pattern books, articles, technique instruction or kits. 
  Presentation of product demonstrations, technique classes and other consumer education activities. 

EXPERIENCE:    
Trade Show Demonstrator: 
	 AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY; HIA, February 1999; 
		FIMO, Country Garden Paper Shapes
	AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY; ACCI, June 1998; FIMO, 
		What-A-Character Push Molds
	AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY; HIA, January 1998; FIMO, 
		Designer Squares

Field Demonstrator:
	 AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY, since 1995:
		 FIMO, Millifiori Canes, Friendly Plastic, Push Molds, Cotton Press
	 STAMPIN' UP, January 1996 to January 1998; Rubber Stamps and Accessories 
			
RECENT PUBLICATIONS:
	CRAFTS MAGAZINE:   
		  "TWINKLE-TOES FROG", July 1998, Woodsies 
		  COUNTRY CRAFTS: "FOR THE BIRDS" Spring 1996, Friendly Plastic
	CRAFTS 'N THINGS: "SPARKLING JEWELRY SET", July 1995 Friendly Plastic
	JEWELRY CRAFTS: Friendly Plastic   
		  "SPRING FLOWERS", April 1996
		  "CHRISTMAS TREE PINS", December 1995
	McCALL'S CREATES: "CRITTER CLIP UPS #16248, December 1997, Woodsies

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
	Association of Craft and Creative Industries,                         
	Hobby Industry Association, 
	National Polymer Clay Guild,       
	National Machine Embellishment Instructors Association,
	Society of Craft Designers

AWARDS          AMACO JETTING TO GERMANY FIMO CONTEST 1998, Runner Up

CERTIFICATIONS:  	
	Certified Professional Demonstrator, HIA ,  June 1998
	Sewing Arts Instructor; NMEIA; March, 1990

PROFICIENCIES AND PROFESSIONAL COMPETANCIES:
	Basic Craft Techniques including cutting tools, glues, rubber stamping 	and stenciling;
	Color Application in various media with various techniques;
	Conception and Design of Consumer Projects in various media;
	Design and Construction of 3D Projects in various media;
	Development and Execution of Consumer Education Programs including                	Product Demonstrations,  Make-N-Take Events and Classes;
	Manipulation of Clays and other Modeling Compounds	
	Machine Embellishment Techniques including applique, embroidery,                          	lace making and quilting 

	
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