Artist Resume
CALEB WILLIAMS
Education
2017 MFA summa cum laude, Studio Art, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2013 BA in Philosophy, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
Professional Experience
Jim Gallucci Sculpture Studio; Greensboro, NC
Studio Assistant/Project Coordinator 2017-2020
• All aspects of project management, coordination, and execution.
• Fabricate, deliver, and install public artworks from technical drawings and blueprints in coordination with artist, client, and fabrication team.
• Maintain machinery and tools to ensure safety and facility operations.
• Welding: MIG, TIG, Oxyacetylene.
• Metal cutting, forging, forming.
University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
Teaching Assistant 2014-2017
• Instructor of Record for one studio course per semester (3D Design, Drawing, Digital Space and Time)
• Technician/Assistant for advanced foundry and fabrication classes.
• Curriculum/syllabus development, project instruction, student assessment.
• Responsible for facilities management, maintenance, and safety of metal arts studios.
Best Buy; Lexington, KY
Sales Supervisor 2013-2014
• Apply extensive sales and marketing experience, knowledge, and expertise to act as product expert in each department. Validating or approving product pricing, signage, availability, and display functions of all advertised, clearance, and end-of-life items.
• Lead the sales staff by setting clear expectations, giving direction, mentoring, and providing development of department sales personnel. Revenue responsibilities of $17-$20 Million annually.
• Deliver optimal customer service by recruiting, training, scheduling, and retaining customer-focused full-time and part-time personnel.
• Resolve complex customer issues or escalations as needed while proactively equipping line-level associates with tools on addressing customer concerns.
Hibbett Sports; Atlanta, GA; Lexington, KY
General Manager 2007-2013
• Development and demonstration of the culture of the store in alignment with the Hibbett Sporting Goods corporation values and directives to employees, customers, and the community through appearance, attitude, and professionalism.
• Lead staff to ensure accountability for all responsibilities and standards storewide.
• Responsible for sales effort and financial results. Revenue responsibilities of $1.5-$2.5 Million annually.
• Anticipate customer needs and market trends to forecast maximally profitably product mix.
• Understand and execute initiatives that affect all aspects of the store including sales statistics, inventory, and expenses.
• Execute collaborative strategies to drive business by establishing and implementing policies, goals, and procedures.
• Attract, recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate staff performance.
• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures.
Applied Experience
2017-2020 Studio Assistant/Project Coordinator for Jim Gallucci Studios, Greensboro, NC
2017 Studio Assistant for Andrew Light, Lexington, KY
2016 Studio Director for Garry Bibbs on the project, Humanity Roll Left to Right, Lexington, KY
2015-2017 Gallery Assistant under Becky Alley at the University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies’ Bolivar Art Gallery, Lexington KY
2016-2017 Temporary Preparator at 21c Museum Hotel, Lexington, KY
Skills
• People and facilities management
• Reading technical drawings/blueprints
• Transport and installation of artworks from intimate to monumental scale in 2D and sculpture
• Exhibition design
• Exhibition lighting design
• Exhibition sound design
• General gallery handywork: minor electrical, drywall patching, painting, building systems maintenance, etc.
• Woodworking, carving, cabinetry, carpentry, frame building and matting
• Heavy industrial vehicle operation and safety: rigging, forklift, telehandler, scissor-lift, gantry, jib crane, bridge crane, knuckle boom, etc.
• Illustration and drafting (traditional, digital)
• 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros Version 5, and the Autodesk Suite
• Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere, InDesign, etc.
• Digital photography/videography and editing
• Audio recording and editing
• 3D Printing
• CNC Laser cutting/engraving
• CNC Routing
Exhibitions
2018 Transformed: Digital to Corporeal, International Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art, The Kresge Gallery, Scranton, PA
2017 Studio Open 2, The Carnegie, Covington, KY
2017 Antithesis, The Parachute Factory, Lexington, KY (Juror, James Wade Jr.)
2017 Solo Exhibition, Lossless Fidelity: MFA Thesis Exhibition, SAVS Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2017 NCCCIAP Student Show, Space One Eleven, Birmingham, AL
2016 Local Traces and Degraded Effects: The Aesthetics of Anthrocide, SAVS Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2016 The Drawing Show, Mill and Max Gallery, Lexington, KY (Juror: Travis Townshend)
2015 The Carrey Ellis Show, SAVS Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (Juror: Becky Alley)
2015 Innersexxion, Mill and Max Gallery, Lexington, KY.
2015 Midsouth Sculpture Alliance Indoor Show, Eyedrum Gallery, Atlanta, GA (Juror: Brent Oglesbee)
2014 The Carrey Ellis Show, Barnhard Gallery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (Juror: Stuart Horodner)
2013 Garry R. Bibbs: 25 Years of Sculptural Excellence Past, Present, and Future, The Lyric, Lexington, KY (Curator: Garry R. Bibbs)
2013 Try Us, The Studio on Vine, Lexington, KY (Curator: Elizabeth Carlisle)
Awards
2017 Best in Show, Antithesis, The Parachute Factory, Lexington, Kentucky
2017 Student’s Choice Award; Takyiah Jones, University of Kentucky Foundations Show, University of Kentucky School of Arts and Visual Studies, (Mentor)
2015 2nd Place: The Carry Ellis Show, University of Kentucky School of Arts and Visual Studies, (Juror: Becky Alley)
2015 1st Place Student Award; Jenny Gould, University of Kentucky Foundations Show, University of Kentucky School of Arts and Visual Studies, (Juror: Chris Kienke (IUC); (Mentor)
2014-2017 Teacher’s Assistantship, University of Kentucky School of Arts and Visual Studies
Teaching Experience
2015-2017 Instructor of Record, Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design and Introduction to Drawing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2014-2017 Teacher’s Assistant, Introduction to Three-Dimensional Design, Introduction to Digital Art, Space, and Time, Hot Metals (Casting), Hot Metals (Fabrication), Advanced Sculpture (Casting), Advanced Sculpture (Fabrication)
Workshops Presented
2019 “Improvisational Mold Making” National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art and Practices, Sloss Furnaces, Birmingham, AL, April 3-6
2017 “Cupola Construction and Operation for Casting Iron” University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, February 1- March 15
2017 “Digital to Analog Patternmaking, Mold Making, and Casting,” University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, October 31-November 4
2016 “Resin-Bonded Sand and Ceramic Shell Mold Making” University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, October 24-29
2016 “Traveling Foundry: Casting Aluminum” Sayre School, Lexington, KY, April 22
2016 “Large Mold Making for Casting Iron” University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, April 7-9
2015 “Traveling Foundry: Casting Aluminum” Sayre School, Lexington, KY, September 25
2015 “Resin-Bonded Sand and Ceramic Shell Mold Making” University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, October 27-31
2014 “Resin-Bonded Sand and Ceramic Shell Mold Making” University of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY, October 27- November 1
2014 “Traveling Foundry: Casting Aluminum” Christ the King School, Lexington, KY, July 25
Continuing Education
2021 “Building The Timber Frame,” North Wilkesboro, NC
2019 “Direct Carve Mold Making,” National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art & Practices, Birmingham AL
2017 “Greensand Workshop: Master Moldmaker Challenge,” Metal Museum, Memphis, TN
2017 “Alternative Surfaces and Coatings for Iron Castings,” National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art & Practices, Birmingham, AL
2015 “3D Printing for Casting Workshop,” National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art & Practices, Birmingham, AL
2013 National Conference on Contemporary Cast Iron Art & Practices, Birmingham, AL