RESUME' MAXINE G . GROSSMAN

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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.

RECENT EXPERIENCE:

   Trade Show Demonstrator:

          AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY: ACCI, June 1999 & 1998; HIA, February 1999

                            FIMO, FIMO Soft, Push Molds, Art Emboss, Rub-N-Buff, Country Garden Paper Shapes

    Consumer Show Representative:

          Artist Materials Expo sponsored by Artisans/Santa Fe; August 25-27, 2000

                            Alumicolor, AMACO, Excel and MidWest

    Field Demonstrator:

          AMERICAN ART CLAY COMPANY, since 1995;

                            FIMO, FIMO Soft, Millifiori Canes, Friendly Plastic, Push Molds, Cotton Press, Art Emboss

          STAMPIN' UP, January 1996 to January 1998; Rubber Stamps and Accessories

RECENT PUBLICATIONS:

              Soft Metal Embossing with Art Emboss, AMACO

                  "Cherub Clock" and "Antiqued Copper Switch Plate Cover"

              MEMORY MAGIC, Summer 2000; Krause Publications

                  "FRIENDSHIP ALBUM"; Country Garden Paper Shapes

              Jewelry Crafts Magazine, Spring 2000; Miller Magazines

                  "Humming Bird and Flowers Necklace and Earrings"; FIMO and bead sculpted jewelry

              Great American Crafts Magazine, December 1999; Krause Publications

                  "Etched Glass Snowman"; Hot Embossed Rubber Stamp Image on Etched Glass

                  "Peppermint Jewelry"; FIMO

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

                  ACCI         Association of Craft and Creative Industries,  

                                    Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce                    

                    HIA           Hobby Industry Association,

                 NPCG         National Polymer Clay Guild      

                NMEIA        National Machine Embellishment Instructors Association

AWARDS:

                              AMACO JETTING TO GERMANY FIMO CONTEST 1998, Runner Up

                              BUCILLA SILK RIBBON CONTEST 1998, Most Innovative Use of Silk Ribbon

CERTIFICATIONS:

                      Certified Professional Demonstrator, HIA

                      Sewing Arts Instructor, NMEIA

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