Eric M Tollefson

2007 - Present: Studio Director
Gill & Lagodich
108 Reade Street
New York, NY 10013

2006 - 2007: Production Supervisor
Rhonda Feinman Custom Frames
10-40 45th Ave. 3rd Floor
Long Island City, NY 11101



1999 - Present: Instructor, Event Coordinating Assistant, Contributing Writer
Picture Framing Magazine & PFM Seminars

-Production Assistant, Coordinating Assistant
-Compose and instruct courses in: frame finishing, gilding, ornament
     application, frame restoration and conservation
-Assist in coordinating PFM seminar events;
     WCAF PFM Seminars Las Vegas 2002 -2006
     Decor Atlanta PFM Seminars 2002, 2003
     ECAF Art Philadelphia 2003, 2004
-Materials Coordinator for all related courses



1990 - 2005: Chief Frame-maker & Finisher
Master Framers Inc.

-Produce custom closed corner picture frames for high end clients. Skills included;
     Milling, carving, wood lamination,
     Traditional joining methods including through mortise,
     Pegged, and split tenon
     Use of various finishing techniques including:
     Traditional water gilding, oil gilding, faux finishing
     Hinge mounting, laminating, mat cutting and art assembly
-Frame design, sales and storage handling for a variety of art media
-Restoration & Conservation of Antique frames and objects
-Special Projects Coordinator
-Customer relations
-Installations and site specific work environment coordinator
-IT and IS manager for company computers and network
-Multiple graphics, office, and CAD software experience
-Train and manage staff in-
     Pre-finished frame production
     Custom frame production
     Frame restoration and conservation
Clients included; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Muskegon Museum of Art,
Des Moines Art Center, Curtis Centennial Project, Minnesota Historical Society



2000 - Present: Owner
rE-design studio 

Independent Design/Build Studio   
   - Exhibitor -2002/2003 Arts and Crafts Show Saint Paul, MN
   - September 2003 - 2004 Renovation of 1000 square foot loft space
          Using timber framing methods with modern materials to create
          an open yet space efficient living environment
   - April 2004 "Saint Paul Art Crawl" Produce and host photo exhibition of regional artists
   - June 2005 "The Art of the Frame" concept show at Gallery 360 Minneapolis, MN
   - September 2007 "Momar Grand Opening" Design custom art frames for artists works
   - April 2008 Bridges Gallery "What About Paris" Ray Henders Photography. Exhibition light box



2003 - 2005: General Carpenter, Custom Finisher
3 Ring Scenic Minneapolis based Design and Build Firm

   - Construct scenic background and props for commercial/film productions
   - Produce customized faux finishes on various props, large format application
   - Cabinet builder for residential build outs
   - On site set construction and demolition. Art department assistant.




2001-2003: General woodworking assistant/IT
Anderson Millwork Inc.

Assist in making custom cabinets and furniture for high end clients/contractors
   through the use of the following skills and/or equipment.
   - mortise and tenon construction
   - face frame cabinet construction
   - drawer box building
   - clamping techniques
   - stroke sander/ wide belt sander/joiner/shaper
   - various routers and hand tools
Set up company network, manage OS and system software

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