AI in College: Educating Future Jewelers - A Conversation with Vivienne Varay, Visual Artist and Lecturer
Episode Summary:
- Journey to Metalworking Artist: Vivienne Varay shares her path from photography and design to metalworking, leading to a Master of Fine Arts in jewelry from the University of Georgia.
- Sales Experience and Partnerships: Vivienne discusses her sales role with a company partnered with major retailers, focusing on customer engagement and sales analysis.
- Career Journey and Transition: Her career spans roles at Macy's, Nordstrom, and more, leading to her current position as a lecturer at Washington State University.
- Teaching Experiences and Courses: Vivienne teaches social media and 3D digital animation, sharing insights on incorporating AI into her curriculum.
- Comparing Corporations and Small Businesses: Insights on managing large vs. small businesses, emphasizing tailored processes and training for success.
- Sales Journey and Engagement Strategies: Highlights the importance of understanding products and customers, and engaging effectively through social media.
- Communication and Design Tools: Discusses using Adobe suite and other tools for inclusive learning and business communication.
- AI Journey and Legal Concerns: Explores the evolving role of AI in teaching and its potential legal challenges, emphasizing the need for quality data input.
- AI's Impact on Animation and Sora Feature: Talks about AI's transformative potential in animation and introduces the Sora feature for creating movie-style videos.
- Tips for Success and AI Training: Offers advice on staying open to learning and change, and highlights AI training resources for business success.
Links And Resources:
- Instagram: @viviennevaray
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