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AlexCFriend ♂️ [597315] [2003-12-09 03:04:04 +0000 UTC] "Alex Friend" (United States)

# Statistics

Favourites: 91; Deviations: 113; Watchers: 126

Watching: 12; Pageviews: 38899; Comments Made: 363; Friends: 12

# Interests

Favorite movies: Braveheart
Favorite books: Game of Thrones, Stranger in a Strange Land
Favorite games: Starcraft 2, DOTA 2
Tools of the Trade: Calcium deposit on right thumb, clay tools, trackball

# About me

Alex Friend
734-260-9528
Lake Orion, MI
alexcfriend@gmail.com
www.alexcfriend.deviantart.com
Education:
-University of Michigan September 2005 – April 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts
-Washtenaw Community College September 2009 – December 2011
3D Animation Associate in Applied Science


Professional Experience:
Project Manager Museum Group at Exhibit Concepts Vandalia, OH
Dec 2015 - Present
-Oversaw projects from design to final installation.
-Collaborated with the client throughout the project
-Directed work in house to keep projects on time and within budget


Museum Group Fabricator/Site Lead at Exhibit Concepts Vandalia, OH
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
-Solved issues on site
-Maintained the company’s reputation with strong craftsmanship and people skills
-Organized the crews, materials, and plans for exhibit installation jobs


Operations Agent at Best Buy Dayton, OH
Nov 2013- Jan 2014
-Assisted customers with a variety of computer issues over the phone
-Tracked each product that came in and out of the store for repairs
-Provided support to other employees with system and inventory issues


Sculptor at Tfreshcoln Inc in Springfield, OH
May 2013-August 2013
-Actively worked from the provided reference material to meet deadlines
-Worked independently on a wide variety of products
-Aided in the design process


Exhibit Artist Taylor Studios in Rantoul IL
Feb 2012-May 2013
-Utilized skills such as model making, sculpting, carpentry, mold making, casting, metalsmithing, and fiberglassing to complete a wide range of exhibits.
-Managed time efficiently to keep jobs on budget
-Actively solved issues with jobs by carefully considering the plans and improving upon them when necessary


Major Projects with Exhibit Concepts
National Navy Seal and UDT Museum in Fort Pierce, FL
Brukner Nature Center in Troy, OH
The Chuck and Kim Watson Museum of Sigma Chi in Evanston, IL
Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA
Red River Valley Museum in Vernon, TX
Stony Brook Watershed Center in Pennington, NJ
Fort Griffin Historic Site in Albany, TX
The Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum in Oklahoma City, OK
Ecoland Early Learning Center in Kilgore, TX


Major Projects with Taylor Studios
The Wildlife Center at Sinnemahoning State Park in Austin, PA
The Watershed Stewardship Center in Parma, OH
Wickiup Learning Center in Toddville, IA


Hobbies
Dayton Eagles Lacrosse Team, Fantasy Football, Reading, Woodworking

# Comments

Comments: 25

seanarooney [2021-05-19 10:44:16 +0000 UTC]

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AlexCFriend In reply to seanarooney [2021-06-28 03:29:29 +0000 UTC]

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Skeya [2020-03-08 12:03:04 +0000 UTC]

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Starcobra [2020-03-07 22:47:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the fav.

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Fiction-Art-Author [2020-03-07 03:17:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav.

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woodcarve [2016-09-08 18:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav.

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AlexCFriend In reply to woodcarve [2016-09-10 17:55:13 +0000 UTC]

You bet!  Inspiring work 

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aplastalimon [2013-08-27 00:59:08 +0000 UTC]

amazing!

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AlexCFriend In reply to aplastalimon [2013-08-27 12:27:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm glad you like my work.

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rosveluz [2011-07-05 17:21:11 +0000 UTC]

wicked!

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AlexCFriend In reply to rosveluz [2011-07-06 15:08:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Spanglerart [2011-07-04 16:48:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the watch!

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AlexCFriend In reply to Spanglerart [2011-07-06 15:09:36 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing! I look forward to seeing you new projects.

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MonsterBrand [2011-02-02 08:29:18 +0000 UTC]

you've been featured, here: [link]

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LabyrinthCreations [2011-02-01 22:21:50 +0000 UTC]

your work featured here [link]

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Eniat [2011-01-15 07:05:44 +0000 UTC]

How many languages do you speak? Genuinely curious.
I hope I can build up a repertoire as grand as yours.

That octopus looks amazing! Congrats on the DD

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AlexCFriend In reply to Eniat [2011-01-15 08:28:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I'm so happy to have a DD!

I only speak English. The time I spent in Korea I was on a college campus so most of the students spoke excellent English. It was a good thing too because I doubt I would have had time to teach them anything otherwise. In Senegal we went out into the desert so the main language there is Wolof. Fortunately the Senegalese people are very friendly and we had little difficulty working together. I'm so glad I went to big university that offered opportunities like that.

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Eniat In reply to AlexCFriend [2011-01-15 08:38:45 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing! Ensconcing ones self into other cultures seems like the most fun/educating experience ever. May you continue to have a wonderful journey.

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Keeri-chan [2011-01-15 06:50:13 +0000 UTC]

Nice username

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AlexCFriend In reply to Keeri-chan [2011-01-15 08:28:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks I thought it was clever.

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psycobelic-delight [2011-01-15 01:12:49 +0000 UTC]

Congrats for the DD, totally deserved. I'm so amazed by that table, trully.. if I had the money I would buy it right now. But since I'm from south america.. even if I had it, that would remain a dream.

I wish you the best at forging, it's impressive what you can achieve.

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AlexCFriend In reply to psycobelic-delight [2011-01-15 06:20:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much! Ive always wanted a DD so this is an exciting day!

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AlejandroSandoval [2010-06-29 14:27:26 +0000 UTC]

Great work, Interesant.

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Shoot-2-Thrill [2008-12-09 13:38:32 +0000 UTC]

WASSUP!!!

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Leigne [2008-03-18 12:19:23 +0000 UTC]

Your sculptures are pretty awesome

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