Michael Loop Email & Phone Number

Morgantown, West Virginia, United States

Oversee daily operations and maintenance in the LIH Makerspace Rapid Prototyping Lab. Main tasks include training and supervising trained users to ensure the safety of the user, occupants, and equipment.Oversee daily operations and maintenance in the LIH Makerspace Rapid Prototyping Lab.Manage, maintain, and operate a variety of LIH Makerspace fabrication.

Morgantown, WV

 Participates in exhibition planning and program development, including shipping logistics, budgeting, and coordination of installations.  Work as part of the arts administration to develop, collaborate, and support curricula in cross-disciplinary educational opportunities across campus Contributes to museum programming providing lectures and tours.

Morgantown, WV

Teach one studio course per semester in the evening in addition to my full time status at the Art Museum of WVU. Foundations courses taught: Drawing 1 Drawing 2 Foundations 1: 2D Design Foundations 2: 3D Design Upper Level courses taught: Intro. to Sculpture Multi-Media

 Worked directly with the curator to ensure the academic year art exhibitions were installed properly on a rotating basis. Approximately 16 exhibitions per academic year.  Maintained the visual appearance of the galleries. Set up lighting, applied vinyl and signage where applicable, painted, installed and uninstalled artworks.  Worked with visiting.

Morgantown, WV

I have been exhibiting and/or assisting other artists show their work in galleries and publicly since 1998. Around 2012 I started exhibiting my own work.

I teach Foundations and Drawing classes.

Managed day to day operations. Hired to improve profit and brand recognition through the sales and service of Vespa, Aprilia, and Piaggio motorscooters. Worked with customers, sales staff and mechanics to promote a comfortable and fun work environment while becoming a national top 10 dealer.

Assisted in start-up operations of this small business entity by planning floor space and inventory, establishing vendor relations, and creating an enjoyable work and sales environment with high expectations for values in customer care and service. Developed the marketing and advertising strategies to target the five product lines and an average of 35.

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Sculpture

Activities and Societies: Southeastern College Art Conference Member Creative Arts Association

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Sculpture

Activities and Societies: DJ U92 College Radio Arts & Entertainment Writer for The Daily Atheneum International Sculpture Conference Member