Brett Gottdener
Email: Brett.Gottdener@colorado.edu ~ Website: gottdenerdesigns.com
963 Marine Street #4 • Boulder, CO 80302 • Tel 310-418-2002
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Objective
· To utilize my skills and education in a career that will permit me to further explore my creative talents.
Education
University of Colorado, Boulder: December 2006
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Science in Geography
Business Certificate in Leeds School of Business
Pilchuck School of Glass Art and Design, Washington: Summer Program 2003
Studied the techniques of Venetian-style glass blowing, art philosophy/history, and completed a glass sculpture portfolio
Experience
Designer/Artist, Gottdener Designs, Boulder, CO, September 2004-Present
Creates hand-blown glass art including: platters, vases, dishware, installations
Constructs furniture comprised of original steel frames and natural shaped rocks
Produces nature inspired steel art for inside or outside use
Designs and manages the website that sells the artwork: gottdenerdesigns.com
Architect/Kitchen Planner, Independent Contractor for Phillips’ Residence, Santa Cruz, CA, Summer 2006
Drafted blueprints for the upscale residential kitchen remodel
Integrated the style of the 1930’s era cabin with modern appliances
Planned, purchased, and managed the equipment, materials, appliances and construction workers
Environmental Landscaper, Independent Contractor for Phillips’ Residence, Santa Cruz, CA, Summer 2006
Conceptualized initial layout and for landscape remodel, with the environmental impact as main concern
Operated heavy equipment to grade hillside for more effective drainage
Controlled erosion and sliding through netting, composting,, and replanting native vegetation
Projects Manager, Cruz LLC, San Francisco, CA, Summer 2005
Met with tenants to address their concerns
Preserved the overall maintenance of the properties
Ranch-hand, Circle A Ranch, Stanley, ID, May-June 2005
Identified deficient sections of irrigation system on the 500 acre ranch
Repaired and installed the irrigation system through the use of tractors, backhoe, and other heavy equipment
Managed grazing of cattle and livestock
Removed disease-stricken trees for the Forest Service
Achievements/Skills:
1st in Honorable Mention (of 7000 applicants) for National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
7th in the National Climbing Competition Association, 18-19 age division, difficulty level
50+ hours of work for Los Hermanos volunteering group
Computer: MS programs, aperture, macromedia 8/website design
6 years experience with ceramic design and production
Clubs and Organizations:
· University of Colorado Alpine Club, board member/trip leader for 5 years
· The Access Fund
· Tread Lightly!
· Southern California Land Rover
· Solihull Society