David Clay Bridges Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

- Primary Hiring Manager, Management Leader, and Administrative Leader for all art departments at the recreation center.- Coordinate vendors (including evaluation and budgeting) for maintenance, camps, events. As well as help manage day-of.- Develop facility safety/emergency plans.- Create a diverse and inclusive team where all members feel they have a voice and are welcome.- Ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and to jump between tasks with ease.- Anticipation and situational awareness to solve challenges before they become problems.- Clear, concise communication skills – phone and written contact with customers, campers and parents, and close teamwork with Rec Center Staff.

Goodson Recreation Center

- Provided curriculum-based Beginning Classes for adults, teens, and children, focused on skill building, creativity, and technical proficiency in a fun and recreational environment.- Provided structure and guidance for Adult Intermediate and Advanced independent study classes and labs.- Tracked and organized student work through Greenware, bisque and glaze firing stages.- Operated and maintained a safe, inclusive, and cooperative studio environment in accordance with the Goodson Recreation Center Guidelines and COVID related health and safety guidelines, like disinfecting work surfaces after class.- Daily studio clean-up and organization.- Maintained program records including accurate class and workshop attendance through our recreation software.- Assist in loading & unloading gas and electric kilns, pugging & bagging recycled clay, glaze mixing as needed and studio cleaning.- Communicate regularly with other Instructors, Studio Coordinators, and the Arts & Enrichment Manager regarding studio operations, planning and other issues.

Denver

- Engaged in frequent and open collaboration and communication with colleagues.- Consistently enforced and upheld The Art Garage’s values, policies and culture.- Built strong relationships and communicate effectively with students, families and colleagues.- Modeled the behavior and excellence we expect from our students.- Directed educational assistants and volunteers for the purpose of providing an effective classroom culture and addressing needs of individual students.- Participated in ARK (Art Reaching Kids) community outreach and art therapy classes for children, young adults, and adults with disabilities.

Greater Denver Area

- Developed age-appropriate curriculums for children grades K-5 to foster a love for art while advancing fine motor skills.- Ensured all required program documentation was completed accurately andsubmitted in a timely manner.- Participated in recruitment efforts of program participants to help maintainfull program enrollment.- Observed, assessed and documented each child’s skills, behavior, growthand development.

Boulder

- Trained students in shop safety covering best practices and general protection guidelines when using heavy machinery.- Responsible for the basic maintenance of the space, tools and equipment. Signed students in and out of these spaces, and monitored their use of equipment, helping with technical issues when necessary.