Vin Arora
Calgary,AB
Summary
Enthusiastic and highly effective technician with excellent troubleshooting skills and adept at finding effective solutions. Demonstrated responsibility in complying with safety requirements, resulting in zero work loss days. Possesses broad skills in studio and equipment maintenance with over 20 years of experience. Offers a respectful, inclusive, engaging, and pleasant personality with expertise in building customer relationships, as well as collaborating with fellow staff and clients/members. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/ Operator
Vin Arora Ceramics
09.2001 - Current
- Technician Services
- Studio Manager
- Consultancy
- Educator
- Potter
- Sculptor
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
Ceramics Instructor
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Taught Ceramic Technology and glaze chemistry, Ceramics Design, and Foundation Ceramics to groups of approximately 12-20 adult students.
Co-founder and Instructor
Mudlab.ca
01.2021 - 08.2024
- Developed and launched Mudlab Pottery Studio from beginning stages to profitable private pottery studio that provides group lessons, glaze workshops, and studio space rentals
On-Screen Technician
CBC/Frantic Films/Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Consulted and aided development, acquisitions and building of sets for the show
- Consulted production in development and testing of competitions
- Performed all technician duties on and off screen, including installation and firing kilns, glaze development, design and oversight of set construction i.e. infrared drying room, spraying equipment, workstations etc.
- Managed and co-lead the ceramics team in day to day operations of ceramic studio and film sets
- Performed prevention maintenance and emergency repairs to keep studio equipment in perfect, camera-ready, competition ready, working order.
Ceramics Instructor and Studio Technician
Place des Arts
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Taught multi-level wheel throwing and handbuilding classes and special topics workshops for adult groups of up to 12 students.
- Managed and Maintained all studio equipment including pugmills and fired multiple kilns including manual gas kilns
- Oversaw and assisted rebuild of gas kiln
- Maintained and developed Glaze lab and taught glaze chemistry
- Collaborated with professional artists to bring them into the institution and provide students with opportunities for learning and growth.
Instructor and Technician
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Designed and instructed ceramics courses for adults, youth, and various school programs
Ceramics Lab Technician
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for all operations and maintenance of studios including Raku, gas and electric kilns, oversaw firings, glaze mixing, and safety.
- Maintained documentation on studio procedures and protocols.
- Tracked and maintained collected inventories
- Maintained safe, tidy and organized glaze laboratory environment.
- Operated and performed preventative maintenance on studio equipment and tools.
Instructor
The ACT Arts Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Taught mixed level pottery courses to adult groups of 10
Tile Maker
Andy Blick Ceramics
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Produced Tiles from various mechanized processes including: Hydrostone flush mold/ ram pressing, Vacuum pug extrusion profiling, jig finishing
Sculpture
Koala Play
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Designed/Built and 'themed' theme park equipment for client: 6 Flags
- Created paintings, sculptures and illustrations for variety of exhibitions and shows.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design (ECUAD)
Vancouver, BC07-2002
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Educator, Program Administration
- Studio Equipment acquisition, operation, maintenance and repair
- Materials prep and Development ie Clay and Glaze
- Inventory Maintenance
- Budget Development
- Trades Liasing
- Personnel training and Management
Projectsandpresentations
- Pottery Demonstrator/Guest lecturer, Emily Carr University of Art & Design, Vancouver, BC, 2023, 2024
- Pottery Demonstrator/Guest lecturer, Tricity Potters Guild, Port Moody, BC, 2007, 2022
- Pottery Demonstrator/Guest lecturer, Semiahmoo Potters Society, Delta, BC, 2016
- Pottery Demonstrator/Guest lecturer, Richmond Potters guild, Richmond, BC, 2015
- Pottery Demonstrator/Guest lecturer, West Point Grey Potters association, Vancouver, BC, 2010
Exhibitions
- Core Member and exhibiting artist, Fired Up!, Metchosin, BC, 2014-01-01, present
- Solo Show, Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, BC, 2013-01-01, 2013-12-31
- Brief Encounters, Collaboration, Vancouver, BC, 2012-01-01, 2012-12-31
- Annual Faculty Exhibition, Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, BC, 2009-01-01, 2018-12-31
- Positively Petit Annual Miniatures show, Place Des Arts, Coquitlam, BC, 2009-01-01, 2018-12-31
References
- Robin DuPont, 250-551-4094, robin_dup@yahoo.ca
- Leon Popik, 604-816-2568, 604-844-3821, lpopik@ecuad.ca
- Brendan Tang, 778-837-8264, brendantang@ecuad.ca
- D'Arcy Margesson, 604-886-6670, darcymar@telus.net
- Gordon Hutchens, 250-218-2409, gordonhutchenspottery@gmail.com
Professional Development
- Printmaking skills training, Kwantlen Polytechninc University, 2014
- Artist-in-Residence, Medalta, Medicine Hat, 2002
- Adobe Photoshop, Continuing Education Course, ECUAD, Vancouver, BC, 2009
- Glaze Technology with D'Arcy Margesson, Continuing Education Course, ECUAD, 2010
- Art Education, Continuing Education Course, ECUAD, 2000
Languages
English
French
Timeline
On-Screen Technician
CBC/Frantic Films/Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown
06.2023 - 10.2023
Ceramics Instructor
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
01.2022 - 08.2024
Co-founder and Instructor
Mudlab.ca
01.2021 - 08.2024
Ceramics Lab Technician
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instructor
The ACT Arts Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Instructor and Technician
Shadbolt Centre for the Arts
01.2011 - 01.2016
Ceramics Instructor and Studio Technician
Place des Arts
01.2007 - 01.2021
Sculpture
Koala Play
01.2006 - 01.2009
Tile Maker
Andy Blick Ceramics
01.2006 - 01.2009
Owner/ Operator
Vin Arora Ceramics
09.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Emily Carr Institute of Art + Design (ECUAD)
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