about the handout

The attached sample resumes and cover letters are intended to give you a general sense of the
content and format for a standard, traditional resume or cover letter. Depending on your year
in school, or years out as an alumni, your field of interest and other factors, it is possible that
none of these look or sound exactly like you. They will, however, give you a place to begin
constructing one of your own.

a resume is a professional

statement

A resume is a professional way to describe yourself in a variety of situations from applying for a job or an
internship to introducing yourself to a gallery dealer or graduate school admissions committee. Resumes
can be created as traditional text on paper, or be presented in other formats: on a diskette, CD-ROM,
reel or in another creative 3-D presentation. Regardless of the format you choose, always have a paper
version available to send quickly by fax if necessary.
Typically all resumes include the same basic information: name, current address, telephone number, email
address, educational credentials, experience (paid and unpaid), skills and awards/honors. The organization of this information on the page will vary according to your individual situation, the position you are
applying for, and who will be receiving it.

a cover letter puts your resume

in context

A cover letter should accompany your resume and include the following information: introduction of
yourself, how you learned about the person you are writing to and why you are contacting them at
this time, a statement about what you could bring to the situation (experience/skills, personal abilities/
knowledge, etc.) and your beliefs about the area of art or design that you seek to be engaged in. And in
closing, a statement of thanks for the persons time and attention for reviewing your resume and indication of when you will follow up with them.

who is your

audience?

Presentation: How your letter and resume look together in terms of presentation are as important as the
content. In most cases your audience will be a visually sensitive one and will respond well to a resume and
letter that are designed pieces creating a strong visual statement. How the pieces look together says a lot
about who you are as a creative person and your personal aesthetic.

what to do if you have questions

or get stuck?

Alumni and Career Services can provide you with individual assistance on organizing your resume from
helping you get started to reviewing your final drafts. Appointments with counselors are available in the
office or by phone (resumes and letters can be faxed for review and ease of phone appointments).
We are happy to discuss all questions and concerns related to this area and other aspects of your professional development. Let us know how we can help! We can be reached at 401.454.6620 Monday through
Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

what about a business

card?

A business card is another useful piece of information to have available to give to people that you meet or
are contacting about a job, freelance work, or internship. A well designed card can also serve as a reminder
of who you are and the type of work you do. It can also be included with a letter, resume, and work sample
packet that you send to a prospective employer, freelance client, or jury reviewing competition entries.
Below are samples to give you an idea of the ways artists and designers present themselves. Business cards
can be standard card size, or not. Some can be printed on standard card stock, others on more unique
papers. Some are printed in black ink, others in colored ink. There is no right way to create a business card.
Use the design that works best for you and works well with your letterhead and resume and paper stock
if you intend to send it with these pieces.

NATALIE DARMOHRAJ
BRIGIT RASMUSSEN

A S T I TCH A B OV E
190 WAYLAND AVENUE

PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

401 455-0269

sara young
glass accessories

21 holden street
providence rhode island
02908 401 751 5397

resume guidelines + suggestions

think about overall

style

Avoid designer doodads like lines, circles and triangles.

(They distract from content).
Keep the structure and typographic style of your cover letter similar to your resume.
Use the white of the page. Negative space within and around the page should be varied and fluid.
(Negative space is just as important as positive space).
Use a plain white or off-white color paper for your resume.
(Linen stationary paper and envelope would be preferable).

address issues of content

Include your name, address, telephone number and email address.
(Include an alternative address if you plan to move ).
Keep the length of your resume, if possible, to one page.
(A resume should be seen as a quick guide or list, not an autobiography).
Possible topics for your resume may include: Objective (This may be redundant if you are including a
cover letter), Education, Work Experience, Organizations and Affiliations, Community Service, Awards,
Skills, Hobbies, Interests and References.
Dates on your resume should be listed from the most current to experiences that may be applicable to
the job you are applying for.
Use proper English and avoid hyphenations and contractions.
Avoid spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.
Do not forget to put periods after sentences.

what are issues in structure?

Create a hierarchy for your resume.
(How is the information sequenced?)
Keep line lengths from 45-75 characters. A 66 character-line is regarded as optimal.
(This includes letters and spaces).
Maintain a level of consistency throughout your design.

pay attention to typography

Choose a type face that is legible and does not distract from the content of your resume.
(Avoid decorative fonts).
Limit your font usage to two type faces and try to choose fonts that complement each other well.
(Look at the structure of letters. For example, the differences between one type of g to another g).
You can add diversity and color to your resume by using light, regular, semibold, bold, bold italic, black
and italic variations of a font. Try to avoid underlining. (Make an effort to use authentic variations of
fonts in your font library, avoiding type style options in most word processing programs).
Type size for text should range from 8-11 point.
(Seven point text is too small and twelve point text is often considered poster size for text).
Type in all C A P I TA L S should be spaced out to appear more legible.
The space between lines of type should be large enough for viewing ease but tight enough for informational cohesion within your resume.
This is an example of bad spacing
between a line of text.
Keep spacing between words and between lines of words consistent.
Make sure to look for extra

blank spaces within your lines of text.

Add one space, not two spaces, after a period.

Identations may help to organize information.
Avoid creating lines of text that end a sentence with one word. This is often called a widow.

here are more

suggestions

Print out draft copies of your resume, read it out loud and mark any corrections to be made.
Take your resume to the RISD Writing Center or have someone else read it.
Look at a faxed copy of your resume to see how it might look.
(Most companies and individuals ask to have resumes faxed to them).
Update your resume throughout your working career.

good luck!

LUCY WINTERSON
99 East Street
Providence, RI 02903
401.454.9967

35 Cherry Lane
Lancaster, PA 17803
315.989.0023

September 17, 1999

Ms. May Hire, Director
Phillips Collection
1600 21st Street
Washington, DC 20009

Dear Ms. Hire:

I was excited to learn of an internship in the Museum Education Department of the Phillips Collection
in ArtCalendar. I am currently in my Sophomore year working toward a BFA in Painting at the Rhode
Island School of Design. I am interested in obtaining an internship (in the area of arts administration)
for our Wintersession from January 2 - February 12, 1999.
The intimate size of the Phillips Collection and its community outreach through a lunchtime concert
series are of interest to me. As you can see from the enclosed resume, I have taught art classes to
young children and worked in the administrative area of the slide library. I pride myself in using art
history as a teaching tool for studio art. However, I am most interested in broadening my experience
in the area of arts administration and community programming and feel that the Phillips Collection
would afford me this opportunity through the internship program.
I will be in the Washington, DC area on October 16th and 17th and would welcome the opportunity
to meet with you and learn more about your internship program at that time. I will give you a call
next week to arrange a possible appointment at your convenience. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Sincerely,

Lucy Winterson

LUCY WINTERSON
99 East Street
Providence, RI 02903
401.454.9967

OBJECTIVE:

EDUCATION:

SKILLS:

35 Cherry Lane
Lancaster, PA 17803
315.989.0023

Position as an intern in gallery or museum providing hands-on experience in arts

administration and/or teaching.
BFA Painting, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI 2001
Liberal Arts courses, Brown University, Providence, RI 1999
Organizational: Created cataloguing system for slide library containing over 150 slides; set up
data base to manage collection and circulation; detail oriented, capable of handling many tasks at
one time.
Computer: Macintosh: Microsoft Word, Datebook & Touchbase Pro.
Teaching: Taught art classes to children ages 4 to 10 in extended-day after school program.
Developed classes based on seasonal themes and related them to art historical references; i.e., used
Van Goghs Starry Night to develop theme on winter solstice. Introduced oil pastel, watercolor, and
collage mediums, made own clay and paint mediums with children.
Art and Design: Knowledge of wide variety of painting/drawing mediums and photographic
supplies/equipment; able to mount, mat, and frame two dimensional and relief pieces; knowledge of
wide variety of unique machine made and handmade papers.
People: Able to communicate clearly and effectively and work well as a member of team working
to accomplish a common goal.

EXPERIENCE:

AWARDS:

Lancaster Friends School, Lancaster, PA Fall 1996, Summer 1997

Mayos Art Supply, Lancaster, PA Fall 1997
Lancaster Art Association,
Outstanding Young Artist Achievement Award 1997

Alex Winslow
100 Pine Avenue
Longview CT 90541
203.876.3350

15 April 1998
Mr. David Thompson, AIA
Creative Director
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
155 West 15th Street #21
New York, NY 10011

Dear Mr. Thompson:

Currently I am a senior majoring in Architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design. I am
interested in finding a position at an architectural firm working in the area of urban rehabilitation. The internships I have had over the past two years have provided me with working knowledge of building codes. In all three internships I was an effective project manager and worked
well with both design teams and clients, often under very tight time constraints.
I will be in New York in May and would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss
any current or future positions at SOM. I will give you a call next week to confirm your receipt
of this material. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Alex Winslow
Enc.

Alex Winslow
100 Pine Avenue
Longview CT 90541
203.876.3350

Education
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
1998
1997

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Architecture

European Honors Program, Rome Italy

Experience
1997

Harrison & Associates, Architects, AIA Worcester MA

Architecture Intern: Produced schematic drawings and construction details, fabricated models
for low-rise apartment buildings and contributed to design development and modifications.

1996

Urban Freedom Housing Organization (UFHO), Boston MA

Site Advisor: Consulted on appropriateness of urban sites for residential development and
created presentation drawings illustrating development options.

1995

Morimoto Environment Designers, Chicago IL

Design Intern: Constructed models as member of design team for Laeshore mail project,
assisted with site measurements and specifications and assisted with day to day office
operations: filed drawings, made blue prints.

Freelance
1998

Mayhew Residence, Providence RI

Designed garage expansion; drafted plans for zoning review.

1998

Savage Residence, Braintree MA

Designed proposal for sunroom and deck addition featuring solar heating.

Skills
Computer: Macintosh and PC platforms: Auto CADD and word processing
Excellent drafting and presentation ability
Knowledge of commercial and residential building codes
Presentation of public speaking skills

ROBIN STONE

400 Benefit Street, Apt. #4

Providence, RI 02903
401.454.9811

May 1, 1999
The New York Public Library
Ms. Marilan Lund, Graphics Office
Fifth Avenue & 42nd Street
New York, New York 10018

Dear Ms. Lund:

I am writing in response to your advertisement in the April 28th issue of ArtWorks. I am currently a third year
student at the Rhode Island School of Design in the Graphic Design Department and would like you to accept this
letter as an expression of my interest in the Graphic Design Assistant position.
I understand that you are seeking a designer with strong Macintosh skills, who can work on all phases of the
design process and who can collaborate well with other members of a design team. I believe the combination of
my freelance experience, internships and education have provided me with a solid foundation that would enable
me to successfully meet these requirements. I have worked on signage, stationary and logo design projects that
have given me an opportunity to manage design issues from start to finish. I have also worked as an intern at
The Atlantic Monthly magazine where I participated as a member of the design team assisting in all phases of
magazine production.
I would be pleased to work as a member of your staff. My love for design is a direct result of my love for beautifully
illustrated and designed books and I understand The New York Public Library has some of the richest and most
unique collections of rare and antique books in the world. I am also aware that The New York Public Library has
gallery space for exhibiting books and related objects and would be excited to work on projects that promote and
support an institution that holds such wonderful cultural treasures.
I have enclosed my resume and samples of my design work for your review. I would be happy to meet for an
interview at your earliest convenience. I will be finsihing the spring semester on May 16th and would be available
to meet with you any time after that date. I would welcome an interview by phone in the meantime if you prefer.
I will be in touch with you in the next several days to follow-up on this matter. If you need to contact me I can be
reached at my address above or by phone at 401.454.9811. Thank you for your time and consideration and I will
look forward to talking with you.

Sincerely,

Robin Stone

ROBIN STONE

400 Benefit Street, Apt. #4

Providence, RI 02903
401.454.9811

OBJECTIVE:

EDUCATION:

Dynamic, hands-on, multi-faceted experience in innovative graphic

design studio for creative and energetic graphic design student seeking
summer employment.

Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI 2000

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Brown University, Providence RI 1998
Liberal Arts Studies

ART & DESIGN:

Freelance Projects
Supercuts Hair Salon, Providence, RI 1999
Designed new signage for menu of services based on owners
specifications, redesigned stationary and business card introducing new
type and color, provided services from concept to completion, managed
pre-press through printing.
The Atlantic Monthly, Boston MA 1998
Created pen and ink illustrations for July issue.
Villa Capri, Westerly MA 1998
Redesigned logo for use in newspaper ads, menus and signage, created
illustrations for use in ads, menus and T-shirts.
Design Intern
The Atlantic Monthly, Boston MA 1998
Assisted in all phases of magazine production and design of three issues;
responsible for paste-ups, page design, photo research, pre-press, 4 color
separations, color matching and Photoshop production of images; art
directed in October issue.

COMPUTER:

Macintosh: Familiar with most desk top publishing programs, proficient in

QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Illustrator & PageMaker.

Maura Saunders

486 Pawtucket Avenue, Apt 4B

Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02810
4012441774

May 26, 1999

Massachusetts College of Art
Program of Continuing Education
Ms. Diana Sanborn
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Dear Ms. Sanborn:

I was referred to you by Professor James Finn who teaches in the graduate program at
Massachusetts College of Art. I have enjoyed working with him since 1997 as a guest critic
reviewing the work of his senior thesis students. He suggested I send you a letter expressing my
interest in teaching a painting course in the Continuing Education Program as he is aware that
you may have a need to fill such a position for the 99-00 year.
I have been an adjunct faculty member in the Painting Department at Monserrat College of Art
since 1995 and have instructed Freshman and Sophomore students on the basic principles of
light, color and design and the incorporation of them into their work. I have been actively exhibiting my paintings since 1992 and have received numerous mural commissions since 1987.
Light and color have always played a primary role in the development of my work. Currently
studies of the summer light of the New England coast have provided the primary source for
the inspiration and content of my painting. During the summer of 1994, painted on location
in Northern Italy which afforded new opportunities to explore light, color and shadow. As a
teacher I bring a unique sensitivity to the issues of light and color and incorporation of them
into images because of my own work and experiences. As an educator I also firmly believe that
it is important to nurture each student as an individual artist by helping them to understand
the process and approach they use in creating their work.
I would be pleased to arrange a time to meet with you to discuss the nature of your teaching
needs. Through June 6th my work is on exhibition at the South Shore Art Center in Cohasset,
MA, if you have time or would care to see the actual pieces. I have enclosed slides of my work
and my students work for your review and file as well as my teaching philosophy. I will contact
you in the next week to see if there is a time that we might be able to meet at your convenience
to discuss teaching possibilities further. Thank you for your time and consideration in reviewing
these materials.

Sincerely,

Maura Saunders
Enc.

Maura Saunders

486 Pawtucket Avenue, Apt 4B

Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02810
4012441774

Education
Haystack School of Arts and Crafts, Deer Isle ME
Summer Session - The Artists Book 1995
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence RI
Master of Fine Arts, Painting 1994
California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting 1989

Professional Teaching Experience

Monserrat College of Art, Beverly MA
Adjunct Faculty - Light, Color, Design, and Painting I 1995-99
Massachusetts College of Art, Boston MA
Guest Critic, Graduate Painting Studio 1997-99
Mural Painting, CA, RI & MA
Created murals for private residences, schools & businesses

Professional Teaching Experience

MCA Faculty Works on Paper, Boston MA 1997
South Shore Art Center, Light and Air, Cohasset MA 1996
Confluence 1994, Hill County Arts Foundation, Ingram TX 1995
45th Art of the Northeast, Silvermore Guild Arts Center, New Cannan CT 1995
Summer Books, Haystack School of Arts & Crafts, Deer Isle ME 1995
Beauty and Biology, Minneapolis MN 1991
Covering/Uncovering, Penney Art Center, Buffalo NY 1990

Other Experience
Administrative Assistant, McNeil Arts, Oakland CA
Creative Growth Art Center, 1990-92
Gallery Intern, Oliver Arts Center, Oakland CA
California College of Arts & Crafts, 1990

K YL E MERCER
1010 PACIFIC AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 22479 (415)714-9887

Ms. Vivian Monroe

Falling Rock Publications
24 Mountain Avenue
Hidden Valley, VT 12550
January 13, 1999

Dear Ms. Monroe:

I am writing in response to your advertisement for a Graphic Designer/Illustrator that appeared in the
January 12, 1999 issue of Rhode Island School of Design, Career Services publication Art Works. I am
currently a senior in the Illustration Department and anticipate graduating in 1999. I am a versatile illustrator and designer and believe that my design sensibilities would bring a distinctive look to your publication.
As you can see from the enclosed samples of my work, I use a variety of media in creating my images. I am
acquainted with the distinctive illustrations you use to complement the editorial pieces in your publication
and feel that my work is ideally suited to this format.
Attached you will find my resume and several samples of my work for your review. Although I will not be
available for full-time work until June, I would appreciate this opportunity to meet with you sometime within
the next few weeks to discuss any possibilities for employment with your company.
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Kyle Mercer
enc.

K YL E MERCER
1010 PACIFIC AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 22479 (415)714-9887

EDUCATION
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence RI
Bay Area Art School
San Francisco CA

BFA - Illustration, June, 1999

Cumulative GPA 3.85
Drawing courses, Fall 1993 and 1994

EMPLOYMENT
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
Teaching Assistant - Computer for Illustrators.
Provided technical assistance and instruction to students
using Mac. Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress

1997

Giant Comix
Providence, RI
Intern, Assistant to Zot Master Comic Strip.
Contributed to development of story line, illustrated
concepts incorporating new characters

1996

Moria Design, Inc.

San Francisco, CA
Intern, Graphic Design
Assisted Senior Designer with Swatch account, did
paste-ups and layouts using traditional methods
and QuarkXpress

1994

Ajax Photo Studios

Providence, RI
Photo Technician
Assisted with printing black and white & color prints,
assisted customers

1994

San Francisco Camera Work Inc.

San Francisco, CA
Museum Intern
Organized and filed still photo lending collection
answered phone calls, assisted patrons

1993

AWARDS
CIGNA Scholar
for outstanding academic performance

1995-1997

Illustration Department Two Person Show

1997

Illustration Department Open Juried Exhibition

1996

Paxton Sanders Award

for outstanding artistic achievement

1993

National Art Honor Society

for outstanding commitment to the arts

1993

ZACK LINDEN
123 WICKENDEN STREET, APT. 1 / PROVIDENCE RI 02903 / 401.458.6903

12 January 1999

Mr. Hue Mann

Design Director
Fitch Inc.
PO Box 360
10350 Olentangy River Road
Worthington OH 43085

Dear Mr. Mann:

I was excited to learn of an opening for a Junior Designer in your company in the January issue of Design Perspectives.
Fitch, Inc. is of particular interest to me because of the innovative team approach used to resolve design challenges. I was
also impressed by your award-winning identity design work for the Motorola Company featured in ID magazine last
month.
I am a Senior majoring in Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design and will graduate in June. I am interested
in obtaining a full-time product design position in which my knowledge of diverse materials, fabrication techniques and
innovative problem-solving can be used to create outstanding design solutions.
As you can see from the enclosed resume I have had the opportunity to work as a design intern in the fields of educational
exhibit design and product development. I have excellent manual and computer drafting skills. This work experience,
combined with my education, strong visual presentation skills and sound modelmaking ability have provided me with a
solid industrial design foundation and valuable skills I can bring to this position.
I would welcome the opportunity to work in the dynamic environment of Fitch, Inc. I will call next week to confirm your
receipt of the enclosed material and I look forward to speaking with you in greater detail about the position at that time.
Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Zack Linden
enc.

ZACK LINDEN
123 WICKENDEN STREET, APT. 1 / PROVIDENCE RI 02903 / 401.458.6903

OBJECTIVE
Product design position in which knowledge of diverse materials, fabrication techniques and innovative
problem-solving can be used to create outstanding design solutions.

EDUCATION
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN, PROVIDENCE RI
1999 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Industrial Design
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN, EUROPEAN HONORS PROGRAM
1998 Rome, Italy, Art and Design Classes

DESIGN EXPERIENCE
ANACONA 2 DESIGNERS, INC. NEW YORK, NY
1999 Intern: Assisted consumer products consultant with design of upscale housewares, redesigned modular
counter-top storage units, created models to spec for new garlic press and drafted redesign of interior door
shelving unit.
THE CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF RHODE ISLAND, PAWTUCKET, RI
1998 Intern: Design team member on project Bats & Cats. Contributed to exhibition concept design, created
mock-ups to explore possible interactive features for users, assisted with design of signage for displays.
ACME MODELMAKERS, INC., SAN FRANCISCO, CA
1997 Shop Assistant: Assisted with prototype fabrication for Streetsmartz bike helmet, prepared molds, did
clean-up work on models, general shop maintenance and ordered materials.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN, PROVIDENCE, RI
1999 Teaching Assistant, Presentation I: Co-taught introductory presentation course (desk top modelmaking,
quick sketching, and communication skills), provided weekly critiques of student work, met with students weekly
to discuss progress in course, questions, etc., and assisted instructor with demonstrations.

SKILL S
COMPUTER: MACINTOSH
Auto CADD, Vellum, Illustrator & Photoshop
Languages: Conversational Italian
Excellent drafting and presentation drawing ability
Ability to operate wide range of shop tools: wood, metal, plastic

Over $2,400,000 of design product sold in the last year

RICHARD
CHALMERS

First Place in the National Percent-for-Art Competition

Rhode Island School of Design Graduate

Award winning design published in National Exhibition Record

Designed 2nd Best Seller in Fall 1995 line for HB, Inc.

DESIGNER

HB GROUP, INC. Product Designer. 1995-present. Developed product lines for

promotional, moderate fashion and mass markets. Coordinated with marketing to forecast market trends. Designed products for production in wood, metal, plastic, and resin.
Executed sketches, renderings, and models for both in-house and outside presentation.
Provided graphic support in a PC environment using Adobe Illustrator, QuarkXpress and
Auto CAD. Supervised draftsman on execution of working drawings. Developed extensive
color library in stained woods. Maintained model shop.
FETCO, INC. Picture frame designer and model maker. Freelance, 1993-95. Worked
with Head of Design to refine products. Executed appearance of models out of wood and
balsa foam.
FURNITURE ARTIST/DESIGNER. Freelance. 1985-present. Designed and built
furniture for gallery sales and private commission. Worked in traditional, arts & crafts and
avante garde styles. Fabrication expertise with wood, fabric, plastic, non-ferrous metals and
finishing. Nationwide exhibition record.

ARTIST

ARTIST 1985-present. Primary interest is in drawing. Expertise with graphite and

pastels. Fluent in color abstract work and technical/realistic black and white drawings.
Fluent with colored pencil work.
ART NEW ENGLAND. Authored A Converation with John Marcoux, published in
May 1992. Researched, conducted, and wrote an article based on an interview with nationally known furniture artist and craftsman John Marcoux.
PM DESIGNS, INC. Design assistant. 1991-94. Assisted with design and fabrication of
exhibits and signage. Provided graphic support.
THE RIVERS SCHOOL. Art teacher, 1988-89. Taught 3D Art/Wood. Developed
curriculum and taught fundamentals of 3D design. Trained students in shop techniques.
Students work was awarded First Place in National Scholastic Art Awards and displayed
at Cooper-Hewitt Gallery, in Washington DC.

TEACHER

RISD PRE-COLLEGE FACULTY. Drawing Instructor 1993. Taught Foundation

Drawing to high school Seniors.
MIDDLESEX SCHOOL SUMMER ARTS. Art teacher. 1992 & 94. Taught woodworking to students ages 8 to 14.
SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS UNIVERSITY. Instructor 2D design.
1989. Instructed Foundation of 2D Design to college Freshmen.

Rhode Island School of Design, MAT, 1990, Awarded full graduate scholarship

RICHARD
CHALMERS

University of Oregon, BS 1985

Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Monitor Grant 1986

Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Scholarship Winner 1985

EXHIBITION RECORD

RISD SUMMER FACULTY SHOW, Woods Gerry Gallery, Providence, RI 1993

LAMPS AND MIRRORS, Nemasket Gallery, Fairhaven, MA 1993
MULTIPLES, Limited editions in art furniture, Meredity Gallery, Baltimore, MD
1992
RIVERS SCHOOL FACULTY SHOW, Weston, MA 1992-93
FURNITURE LOCAL 10, Furniture by local artists, Dartmouth Gallery, North
Dartmouth, MA 1992
FURNITURE BY DESIGN, Gallery artist in Wichita, KS crafts gallery, 1992
GEOMETRIE, Gallery artist in Minneapolis, MN, crafts gallery, 1992
PREFERRED SEATING, The Janis Westman Collection, Farmington, MI 1991
ARTISTS FURNITURE, Meredity Gallery, Baltimore, MD 1991
THE WICHITA NATIONAL, Wichita Center for the Arts, Wichita, KS 1991
NATIONAL JURIED CRAFTS EXHIBITION, Second place winner, Mari Gallery,
Mamaroneck, NY 1991
WOODWORK MAGAZINE, Work published in fall 1991 edition
BALLROOM DOORS FOR OREGON CONVENTION CENTER, Winner of
national art competition for ballroom doors design. Sponsored by Metropolitan Service
District, Portland, OR 1988
FINE WOODWORKING: DESIGN BOOK 5, The Taunton Press 1989
FINE WOODWORKING: DESIGN BOOK 4, The Taunton Press 1988
1982 MID-AMERICA BIENNIAL, Owensboro Museum, Owensboro, KY 1982
34th ANNUAL MID-STATES ART EXHIBITION, Evansville Museum of Art &
Science, Evansville, IN 1981

MARTIN BROOKS
68 Windward Way, Farmington, RI 02646
hm: 401.989.7489 / wk: 508.636.5566

February 1, 1999
Ms.Valerie Gusto
Director of Human Resources
World Lighting, Inc.
675 South Avenue
Miami, Florida 33014

Dear Ms. Gusto:

I am interested in the Product Development Engineer postion that was advertised in the January 1999 issue of Light Design
Magazine. I am a career lighting professional and have always admired the products and consistent design philosophy of World
Lighting, Inc.
I believe that my experience as a product designer, architectural lighting consultant, and lighting educator has given me a diverse
background which uniquely qualifies me for this position with World Lighting, Inc. I am well acquainted with the business of
architectural lighting from the duel perspective of a lighting manufacturer and lighting specifier.
I have enclosed my curriculum vitae, with references for your review. I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about
this exciting position at World Lighting, Inc. Please feel free to contact me during business hours, it is a private line, or during
evening hours at my residence.Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,

Martin Brooks

MARTIN BROOKS
68 Windward Way, Farmington, RI 02646
hm: 401.989.7489 / wk: 508.636.5566

CREATIVE LIGHTING PROFESSIONAL with excellent design and communication skills. Inspired
by the very nature of light and motivated by the importance of quality illumination and energy conservation in
the built environment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Light, Inc.,Taunton, MA 1990-present
Senior Designer, Architectural Decorative Products and Special Projects 1994-present
Architectural Decorative: Develop new concepts for large scale luminaries, utilizing state-of-the-art light sources, materials, and manufacturing
processes. Rationalize existing product line. Responsibilities include:
Market survey / analysis
Developing business plans
Luminaire design concepts
Design management
Developing marketing plans
New product presentations, nationwide
Special Projects: Architectural lighting designs for the following New Light projects:
New Light Showroom and Training Center,Taunton, MA
Frank Triano Associates, Inc. Architect, New York, NY
New Light Corporate Headquarters office and site lighting,Taunton, MA
William Harris Architects, Inc., Boston, MA
The Gonzalez Foundation Museum,Tijuana, Mexico
Gonzalez Partners, Mexico City, Mexico
Technical Project Manager: Premium Downlighting Products 1993-1994
Coordinated new product realization with design, manufacturing, and marketing departments.
Rationalized existing product line. Responsibilities included:
Developed specifier friendly catalogue numbers and product literature
Technical development of three Calculite Downlighting product brochures
New product presentations, nationwide

Senior Designer: Custom Products 1990-1993

Serviced the demand for custom lighting in major architectural projects.Worked directly with specifiers and sales reps to evaluate the feasibility of
proposed designs. Coordinated the design with the engineering and manufacturing. Responsbilities include:
Designed presentations and detail recommendations
Preparation of submittal and working drawings
Approved pilot sample and production runs

PARTIAL PROJECT LIST:

Mega City Convention Center, Mega City, NJ
Bryce Associates, Inc.
Public Zoo, Jungle World Exhibit, Marion, NY
State Zoological Society
Xavier Auction House, New York, NY
Stein Architects, Inc.
Grand Supermarkets, regional locations
Milton Frazier, Inc.
International Design Center, Houston,TX
Sven Knud Associates, Inc.
Morris Furniture, Soho-Showroom, New York, NY
Morris International, Inc.
Museum of the Borough of Manhattan, New York, NY
Kaplan Architects
Investment Bank Corporate Headquarters, New York, NY
Greco Design Group, Inc.
Kronin Corporate Headquarters, Gothenburg, Sweden
Nu Tek Architects, Inc.

EDUCATION:
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
BFA Interior Design, with Honors
Studied abroad at DIS University of Copenhagen, Denmark
1978-1982

RELEVANT SKILLS:
Apple, Macintosh literate: Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and Microsoft Word.Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Hewlett Packard
Solid Design programs.