HGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Accomplished craft artist and writer. Artwork, jewelry designs and tutorials featured in over 50 publications by Lark Crafts, Art Jewelry Magazine, Metalsmith, Lapidary Journal/Jewelry Artist, Rock and Gem, Art Doll Quarterly, The Crafts Report and Creative Home Arts
* Extensive exhibition record. Work displayed in over 100 shows including solo exhibitions, juried regional and national exhibits, faculty exhibits, invitational group exhibitions, and galleries
* Sound experience in teaching, non-profit management, event development, strategic planning, marketing and academic advising
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Broad educational credentials in visual arts, humanities and economics
* Self-motivated, creative, professional. Able to work well independently, as a team member and with people from a variety of professional and ethnic backgrounds
* Detail oriented, strong organizational skills, work efficiently and on deadline Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
TEACHING AND ADVISING
* Taught studio art courses at the college level including: Three Dimensional Design, Two Dimensional Design, Art Appreciation, Metalsmithing and Jewelry Making and Art for Elementary Education (Art Methods)
* Taught Art for Elementary Education as a lecture / studio combination class with over 135 Students enrolled each semester. Responsibilities included developing the curriculum, designing studio projects, supervising and training graduate students, downloading images, and organizing Power Point presentations
* During advising appointments, assisted students with course selection, graduation requirements, long range planning, and other topics as their needs dictated
* Supervised, instructed and mentored numerous Kansas State University public relations interns and monitored their progress
ADMINISTRATIVE AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
* Served on several committees within the Art Department including Course & Curriculum Committee, Art Recognition Banquet Committee (Chair), Open House Committee (Chair), and regularly participated in departmental staff meetings
* Gained public speaking experience through group presentations, radio and television interviews and introducing lecturers and performers
* Wrote grants and worked in cooperation with other agencies in developing grant proposals
* Developed and promoted successful new programs, classes, and activities Organized visual arts exhibitions and a wide variety of performing arts activities as coordinator of publicity, installation and ticket sales
* Arranged, coordinated and conducted educational visitations and tours of the facilities Organized numerous receptions and fund raising events, many for over 200 people, which involved arranging the location, refreshments, invitations, publicity, and accessibility
* Coordinated and developed youth through adult classes recruited and trained a diverse group of volunteers expanded the volunteer base of an active arts center by over 15% in a one year period
MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
* Interviewed, hired, trained and evaluated support staff
* Monitored daily work flow and allocated clerical tasks as business office manager* Developed, implemented and administered the budget
* Analyzed, interpreted and applied policies, procedures, and regulations
EDUCATION
MFA Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making
BFA Metalsmithing & Jewelry Making
BS Economics
CHT Registered / Certified Hypnotherapist
* Attended workshops and seminars at Penland School of Arts & Crafts the University of Georgia, Cortona, Italy the University of Louisiana, and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
* Studied studio art with over 15 distinguished jewelry artists including Elliott Pujol, Heikki Seppa, Chuck Evans, Helen Shirk, Thomas Mann, Marjorie Schick, Deb Stoner, Kate Wagle, Christine Clark, Jim Cotter, Deborah Aguado, and Nelda Getty
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
* 2003-Present Self employed Artist, Designer and Free Lance Writer Silver City, NM
* 2009-2011 Silver City Arts and Cultural District Coordinator Silver City, NM
* 2000-2003 Instructor of Art for Elementary Education (Art Methods) Kansas State University
* 1998-2000 Instructor & Academic Advisor Kansas State University
* 1996-1998 Interim Executive Director/Program Director Manhattan Center for the Arts, Manhattan, KS
* 1994-1996 Instructor / Cloud County Community College Junction City, KS
* 1981-1993 Branch Office Administrator / Edward Jones Company Junction City, KS
* 1970-1981 Marketing Service Representative / SW Bell Telephone Company Kansas City, MO
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Traveled extensively including visits to China, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, Kenya, England, Germany, France, Switzerland, Finland, Austria, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Bahamas, Alaska, Hawaii, Honduras, Belize and Canada
