A woman in safety glasses working with a piece of wood on a table saw in a workshop.

UD Woodshop

As a Studio Technician for the University of Dayton's Art Department, I supported the day-to-day operations of the woodshop and helped prepare materials and resources for classroom instruction. In this hands-on role, I gained experience working with a wide range of woodworking materials, tools, and equipment while developing a strong understanding of shop safety, tool maintenance, and inventory management.

Beyond the technical skills, the position strengthened my abilities in organization, space management, and problem-solving. Whether coordinating materials for student projects, maintaining an efficient workspace, or troubleshooting challenges as they arose, I learned the importance of adaptability and attention to detail. This experience provided a valuable foundation in both technical craftsmanship and operational support, and it remains one of the most rewarding learning opportunities of my career.

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY

Tasked with editing a room design for the UD Art Department that would allow for more flow inside the classroom considering the projects that students worked on were 3D and large

3D interior design of a modern room with glass walls, containing furniture such as tables, chairs, and storage cabinets, with measurements labeled in the image.
A digital design plan showing a 3D model of a small rectangular table with three legs, a floor plan with various rectangular and square sections, and an additional rectangular piece with a rectangular cutout in the center.
3D sketch of a shelving unit with measuring dimensions in SketchUp, including two vertical compartments and one horizontal shelf.
Top-down view of an office layout with two large desks, chairs, a round table, a seating sofa, cabinets, and a window, with measurements of the room.
3D rendering of a kitchen and dining area with dimensions marked. Features include cabinets, a cylinder-shaped appliance or structure, tables with chairs, and large glass clock walls.

Created a custom-built shelf, using Google Sketchup as a starting point, sourcing the wood for the project, assembling it, and staining the wood along with final touches.

Three different wooden shelves or storage units in various stages of construction.
Wooden bookshelf with three shelves and two open compartments, placed on a workbench in a woodworking shop.