Lillian Frazer
Chicago,IL
Summary
Lillian Frazer is the metalsmithing artist in residence at Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago. Her artistic practice is an examination of the world through the lens of science and mystery in order to connect humanity to something greater than themselves. The music industry has shown Lillian what it means to connect others through vibration, which her work seeks to expand upon by bringing frequency into visual language. Alongside her artistic practice, she is centered in the humanistic approach of cultivating and facilitating spaces to gift impactful experiences to others. The service industry proves to be central to her development into the sensitive and efficient person that she is today.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Metalsmithing Educator
Lillstreet Art Center
2025.09 - Current
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to share basic and advanced topics in the art of Metalsmithing.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Server
Uptown Cafe
2023.06 - 2025.07
- Provided efficient and tailored customer service to enhance guest experiences.
- Offered direction and enthusiasm to the service team in order to increase productivity and morale.
Jewler
Midwest Jewelers and Estate Buyers
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Aided the experienced jewelers with tasks such as polishing, clean up and stone setting.
- Created a custom piece based on a stone a customer brought in.
- Created a custom piece to go up for sale.
3D Monitor
Creative Core
2022.01 - 2023.11
- Supervised over students using power tools to ensure their safety.
- Helped students talk through creative ideas and problem solving.
- Completed hands-on projects to help maintain the shop.
Host/Server
Yatagarasu, Japanese Restaurant
2023.05 - 2023.07
- Provided excellent customer experience.
- Waited many nights alone accompanied by the Bartender.
Research Assistant
Flood Lab
2022.10 - 2023.05
- Ran solvent columns in order to isolate certain organic chemicals with fluorescent properties, which have not been explored before.
Assistant Manager
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2020.05 - 2021.07
- Directed staff on the tasks of importance pre and post shift in order to excel at the standards that the restaurant held.
- Ensured smooth customer service throughout shift, providing staff the help they needed in order to have a successful night, while also providing my own table service.
- Completed weekly inventory.
- Helped to open and close the restaurant, ensuring security and safety.
- Completed odd jobs to maintain restaurant ordinance.
Server
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2019.07 - 2020.05
- Provided extremely knowledgeable and tailored customer service.
- Provided staff enthusiasm and direction in order to have great shifts.
Kitchen Manager
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2019.02 - 2019.07
- Ran the expo line in three different areas to ensure that sushi and line food came out at the same time.
- Ran and helped direct food to correct corresponding tables in a timely fashion.
- Provided effective communication to kitchen staff so that orders would come out timely and correctly.
Busser
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2018.06 - 2019.02
- Offered service to tables by clearing finished plates and refilling waters.
- Maintained the clearing of tables so that servers could turn tables faster.
- Took care of bus tubs and other cleaning tasks that need to be accomplished.
Education
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana01.2025
Core 40 with Academic Honors - undefined
Westfield High School
Westfield, Indiana01.2020
Skills
- Ability to adapt to new learning and working environments
- Emotional sensitivity
- Interpersonal communication
- Research
- Creative Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Phi Beta Kappa Inductee, Hudson and Holland Scholar
- Founders Scholar
- Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design President (2023-2025)
- Deans List (2020-2025)
- Bloomington Artist Grant Recipient (2024)
- Pocosin Arts Scholarship Recipient (2023)
- NHS (2018-2020)
- Varsity Color Guard Captain (2016-2020)
- Low Brass Section Leader (2018)
HOBBIES AND INTEREST
Event DJ, Event Planning, Holography/Laser science
WEBSITES AND SOCIAL LINKS
Art Instagram: @frazer_designs_
Timeline
Metalsmithing Educator
Lillstreet Art Center
2025.09 - Current
Jewler
Midwest Jewelers and Estate Buyers
2024.06 - 2024.08
Server
Uptown Cafe
2023.06 - 2025.07
Host/Server
Yatagarasu, Japanese Restaurant
2023.05 - 2023.07
Research Assistant
Flood Lab
2022.10 - 2023.05
3D Monitor
Creative Core
2022.01 - 2023.11
Assistant Manager
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2020.05 - 2021.07
Server
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2019.07 - 2020.05
Kitchen Manager
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2019.02 - 2019.07
Busser
Chiba, Japanese Restaurant
2018.06 - 2019.02
Core 40 with Academic Honors - undefined
Westfield High School
Bachelor's of Fine Arts - Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design
Indiana University Bloomington