Breese DeVinney
Philadelphia
Summary
Accomplished lead glassblower responsibilities with expertise and skill. Proven track record in enhancing production quality and quantity through innovative methods, new tool design, and meticulous adherence to tolerance specifications. Using deductive reasoning, I can analyze almost any piece of glass and reverse engineer its design. Strong collaborator with a commitment to safety. Lover of everything glass!
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Oasis Glassworks, LLC
Philadelphia
07.2023 - Current
- Developed a shared creative space for glass artists to produce their work as efficiently and cleanly as possible.
- Constructed tables and ventilation systems for hotwork and coldworking setups, installed manifold gas lines, and ran electrical wiring to establish a safe and effective work environment.
- Trained and mentored glassblowers on operational and safety procedures.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow; inventory and ordering of gas/glasses.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the smooth operation of the business.
- Maintained financial records and managed budgeting for operational expenses.
Lead Glass Blower / Latheworker
Small Werld Glass, LLC
Glenside
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Operated lathes, lapidary wheels, grinders, saws, torches, and other machinery to shape glass into desired forms.
- Specializations in fabrication of Soft Glass, Borosilicate Glass, and Quartz Glass designs.
- Developed new glass-blowing methods; created new tools and tooling procedures to enhance production quality and output.
- Adhered to strict production specifications by measuring exact dimensions of each tolerance point during fabrication. Ensuring precision.
- Collaborated with team members on production schedules, optimizing throughput.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Performed daily maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure reliability.
Lead Glass Blower / Latheworker
Prism Water Pipes, LLC
Philadelphia
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Inventoried and ordered glass to match production to ensure smooth working schedule.
- Operated lathes, saws, and torches, to shape glass into desired forms.
- Specialized in Borosilicate Glass Fabrication.
- Assisted in developing new glass-blowing methods; created new tools and tooling procedures to enhance production quality and output.
- Adhered to strict production specifications by measuring exact dimensions of each tolerance point during fabrication. Ensuring precision.
- Collaborated with team members on production schedules, optimizing throughput.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Performed daily maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure reliability.
Education
Life Forms - Glass Blowing
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh, PA02-2019
Hollow Forms - Glass Blowing
Robert Mickelsen Glass Art
Ocala, FL06-2018
High School Diploma -
Pikesville High School
Pikesville, MD06-2011
Skills
- Glass Design and Fabrication (Hot/Cold)
- Precision Execution
- 1mm - 2mm Eyeball Tolerance on lathe
- Tool Designer
- Equipment Maintenance
- Safety Compliance
- Production Scheduling
- Inventory and Purchasing of Stock Materials
- Deductive reasoning The ability to look at almost any piece of glass and being able to reverse engineer it Scientific or artistic
- Lover of Glass
Affiliations
- Love to go fishing. Proudest catch was a 20 pound golden carp!
- Making T-Shirts. Assist a great friend with his screen printing business, whenever I can find the extra time.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Oasis Glassworks, LLC
07.2023 - Current
Lead Glass Blower / Latheworker
Small Werld Glass, LLC
04.2023 - 01.2025
Lead Glass Blower / Latheworker
Prism Water Pipes, LLC
04.2021 - 05.2023
Life Forms - Glass Blowing
Pittsburgh Glass Center
Hollow Forms - Glass Blowing
Robert Mickelsen Glass Art
High School Diploma -
Pikesville High School