MAC is a designer with a specific interest in public spaces and educational programs. Their practice is rooted in observation, analysis, and visual communication to improve the environments around us and create meaningful and efficient interactions with communal spaces. They are drawn to purpose-driven positions that contribute positively to the world we all share.
MAC is looking to be involved in public education, curricular visualization, and community development projects. They love infographics, organizational systems, and integrating visual identity throughout physical spaces. MAC has vast material knowledge and the project management skills to go from prototyping through product development.
MAC has spent over a decade in world class educational spaces learning arts and engineering skills that inform their work.
Fine Art and Fabrication
3D Printing (Expert)
Laser Cutting (Advanced)
CNC Milling (Advanced)
Graphic Design (Advanced)
Wood Working (Advanced)
Digital Embroidery
Sewing
Mold Making
Casting
Prototyping
Painting and Finishing
Reused and Recycled Materials
Crating and Shipping
Software
Adobe Illustrator (Expert)
Adobe Photoshop (Advanced)
Universal Control Panel (Advanced)
Rhino & Grasshopper (Advanced)
VCarve
Solidworks
PrusaSlicer
Ultimaker Cura
Simplify 3D
TinkerCAD
Microsoft Office
Google Suite
Installation & Configuration
Education and Instruction
Intergenerational Workshops
Reclaimed Materials
On-site/Outside the Classroom Instruction
Hands-on Equipment Training
Safety Training
Instructional Documents
Visual Aids (Posters, Diagrams, Infographics, Worksheets, Etc.)
Digital trainings for a variety of softwares and systems
Project Management
Client Management
Managing Student Workers, Interns, and Volunteers
Developing Community Partnerships
Creating Project Briefs
Timeline Visualizion
Budget Proposals
Capital Requests
Purchasing Systems
WebCheckout
Inventory
Resource Management
Zero-waste Strategies
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA)
2014-2024
Workshop Instructor
The RoboDawgs · 3D Printing · Contract
2025 - Present
The Sticks · Stained Glass ·Contract
2025 - Present
Rebuilding Exchange · Stained Glass · Contract
2023 - 2025
Digital Fabrication Lab Manager
College of DuPage · Part-time
2023 - 2026
Digital Fabrication Specialist
Advanced Instructional Assistant
School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
Sharp Instructional Shops · Digital Fab Lab · 280 DFS
2014 ~ 2024
Communications Assistant
2023
Laser Cutter Technician
Petersen Brothers Plastics · Part-time
2023
Prototyping Shop Technician
mHUB · Full-time
2022 - 2023
Fabricator
Vector Custom Fabricating · Part-time
2022
Graphic Designer
Hepfer & Associates, PLLC · Freelance
2021 - 2022
Facilities Coordinator
WNDR Museum · Full-time
2019 - 2020