# Chau-Marie Griffiths > Artist-Organizer-Teacher Location: San Rafael, California, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/chaumarie I consider my creative and analytical skill sets from creating and instructing art, design projects, manufacturing, sourcing, customer service, branding and developing a baking company as an eclectic collection of qualifications. ## Work Experience ### Adjunct Professor @ Modesto Junior College Jan 2015 – Present | Modesto, California Area ### Owner @ Pure Love Baking Jan 2010 – Present | Modesto, California Area Pure Love Baking studio services local cafes and health food stores. Founded in 2010 by myself and another fellow artist to fulfill our desire to offer natural organic baked and raw desserts as an alternative to those who are sugar challenged such as diabetics, people suffering with IBS and generally health conscience individuals. Since 2011, I have been the sole proprietor and only employee responsible for baking, delivering, scheduling, catering, billing, marketing, and everything else that comes along with running your own business. It has been an endeavor of love and a learning adventure. ### Owner @ CM Griffiths - Photographer Jan 2004 – Present Proficient in traditional and digital photography practices Darkroom processes and Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Macromedia Flash. Work produced for the University Art Gallery, visiting artists, C.S.U., Stanislaus, brochures and publications. ### Adjunct Lecturer @ California State University, Stanislaus Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 Art 1040 Foundation Digital ### Lecturer @ California State University, Stanislaus Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 Course taught: Art 1040 Foundation Digital Art 3510 Web Based Environments Art 3640 Digital Photography ### University Teaching Associate @ UC Santa Cruz Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 Assist professor in course lectures throughout the quarter Responsible for teaching and facilitating weekly section meetings with students Work as a liaison between University professors and students ### University Student Union Art Coordinator @ California State University, Stanislaus Jan 2004 – Jan 2006 | Turlock, CA Organize and curate all Student Union Art Gallery exhibitions through the year. Develop procedure and process for position and write specifications; keep accurate records and maintain mailing list. Work as a liaison between University Program Board, Student Union, and the public. ### Purchasing Agent @ Monschein Industries, Inc., Jan 2000 – Jan 2003 | Riverbank, CA Purchase all raw materials, supplies, and equipment needed for large production facility manufacturers of kitchen and bath cabinetry. Developed procedure and process to analyze needs; develop and write specifications; keep accurate records; negotiate with vendors, sales personnel and contractors. Inventory control; comparative buying; supply sources. OSAS experience. ### Product Design and Development / Brand Management Coordinator @ Mallards Food Products- A Division of Prepared Foods Group of Tyson, Inc. Jan 1999 – Jan 2000 Coordinate all research and development projects from conception to production. Managing and scheduling staff of salaried and hourly chefs, food technologists, and administrative support personnel. Maintained vendor relationships, coordinated with purchasing to insure accurate forecasting. Liaison for my department with other departments, as well as the Tyson corporate offices in Arkansas. ### Sole Proprietor @ Freedominion Jan 1998 – Jan 1999 An organizational business to assist the Artist/business owner. ### Design Coordinator @ Leavitt/Weaver Inc. Jan 1997 – Jan 1998 Created and kept current design resources. Researched and developed new sources. Expedited purchases and production orders. Liaison for Leavitt/Weaver to clients and vendors Organized presentations. Scheduling, facilitating deadlines. ### General Manager / Customer Service @ Deva Café Jan 1994 – Jan 1997 Managed all purchasing. Maintained and created good relationships with vendors. Enforced safe food handling practices. Created excellent team management staff Organized and created new products. Coordinated all special events. Maintained integrity of restaurant and its proprietors. ### Purchasing Agent / Buyer @ Eurosytems Montgomery Co. Jan 1990 – Jan 1992 Buy merchandise, materials, supplies, and equipment needed to fulfill company function as distributors for the woodworking industry. Analyze needs; develop and write specifications; negotiate with sales personnel and customers. Inventory control; comparative buying; supply sources. ### Customer Service / Inside Sales @ Eurosytems Montgomery Co. Jan 1988 – Jan 1990 Process customer orders either via phone and/or through inside sales Checking status through inventory, shipping, expediting special orders Handling all customer service questions and claims Promoted from secretarial to inside sales to purchasing. ## Education ### Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) in Digital Art and New Media University of California, Santa Cruz ### Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Mixed media California State University, Stanislaus ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/cmgreatest - Portfolio: http://cmgreatest.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/chaumarie JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/chaumarie/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-13