some of what i DO & have done...

 

Freelance Artist & Designer

      1987-present                                                       

o   Photographer: digital and 35mm - portraits, events, landscapes, travel documentary  

o   Graphic Designer: business cards, CD art, flyers

o   Painter: watercolor, acrylic, mixed media on silk, landscapes, abstracts            

o   Children’s Art Teacher (summer camps and after school programs): responsible for creating curriculums

o   Photo Editor and Layout Designer: school yearbooks, print advertising

o   Art Editor: University of California Arts & Literature annual publication

Upstate Films Theater, Rhinebeck NY

Deputy Director/Manager 2007-2009

  • Determine weekly film timetable
  • Design print ads for weekly publication
  • Renew member subscriptions
  • Mail updates and renewal reminders to subscribers
  • Arrange theater repairs and renovations
  • Chief merchandiser
  • Encourage the sale of fair trade, local, and/or organic products
  • Special events coordinator
  • Press contact
  • Maintain stock of concessions, office products, printed materials, merchandise
  • Assist with scheduling
  • Make deposits
  • Oversee operations when Directors are away

Projectionist 2005-present

  • Make up (splice together) films from individual reels onto platters and break down after theater run
  • Make popcorn, coffee, cookies
  • Sell tickets and concessions
  • Create signage, rotate merchandise and literature
  • Track inventory and order concessions and paper goods for theater
  • Make theater announcements to guests prior to beginning of film
  • Monkshood Nursery, Rhinebeck NY

Farmer's Market Vendor 2006-present

  • Set up and break down farm stand
  • Share knowledge about herbs and vegetables with customers

Anthropologie Catalog, On-Location

Location Manager 2004-2006

  • Negotiated with potential location owners and local businesses affected by shoot
  • Arranged for parking, maps, and directions
  • Found & set up catering spaces and holding areas 
  • Acquired permits, negotiated deals, and created daily schedules

Location Scout 2003-2006

  • Discussed “story” themes with Art Director and Catalog Merchandiser
  • Researched architectural styles and geographical areas in US and Mexico
  • Researched accommodations and services near locations for crew use
  • Cold called private residences, restaurants, federal property, markets, museums, hotels, etc.
  • Made preliminary contact with owners, authorities, and local film commissions
  • Found multiple options for each story 
  • Took photographs and organized them into an artistic and functional reports for the Art Director
  • Created easy to follow commercial and non-commercial route maps and directions to locations

Producer 2004-2006

  • Managed all crew requests on location
  • Coordinated daily scheduling between studio or residence and crew
  • Oversaw all deliveries to and shipments from locations
  • Secured catering and other craft services
  • Coordinated movement of product and props through ongoing communication with Art Director and PA

Assistant Home and Fashion Stylist 2003-2004

  • Shopped with stylist for accessories
  • Packed for photo shoot and created itemized Carne for customs on international photo shoots
  • Prepped and maintained inventory of all clothing and accessories during shoot
  • Dressed models
  • Returned accessories to prop shops after shoot

Production Assistant 2003-2004

  • Loaded product onto truck in Philadelphia and drove to photo shoot location
  • Unpacked and packed props and product for shoot
  • Painted, repaired and/or refinished props
  • Shopped for crew snacks, prepared meals, general craft services
  • Ran miscellaneous errands
  • Assisted any and all crew where needed

Martha Stewart Weddings Magazine, NY NY

Location Scout  2004

  • Discussed story with Art Director
  • Researched several locations in NYC
  • Arranged to photograph location in Staten Island
  • Cataloged all photos in a descriptive presentation for Art Director
  • Researched all catering and shipping services around location

WHO MADE WHO, NYU Student Film, On-Location

Producer 2001

  • Acquired permits and permissions
  • Organized and maintained craft services
  • Managed crew needs on location
  • Dressed sets
  • Created props

Rose and Radish Florist, SF CA

      Customer Service Staff  2005

o   Assisted walk in clients in making arrangements, and making purchases

o   Took phone orders for delivery arrangements

o   Maintained flowers throughout the day

o   Made deliveries all around the SF Bay area

Levi’s & Sure Fit, NY  NY

      Stylist, Assistant stylist, Photo Assistant  2000-2004

o   Worked with photographers to prepare sets for shooting

o   Shopped for accessories and props

o   Dressed mannequins and sets to further stylistic goals of clients.

Cassiday Studios, NY NJ & CT    

      School Portrait Photographer/Photo Assistant  2003

o   Photographed individual students

o   Arranged sudents for class portraits

o   Edited and organized digital files

o   Set up shooting locations and oversaw equipment

Stone Kelly Florist, NY NY          

      Assistant Floral Designer  2003

o   Assembled bouquets

o   Prepped cut flowers for bouquets

Catalina Island Performing Arts Camp, Catalina CA

      Art Director & Art Teacher 2002-2003

o   Created curriculum of art courses for the camp

o   Hired and trained art teachers

o   Ordered materials within budget

o   Taught batik to campers

o   Oversaw art department

Clouds Hill Farm, Portland OR

      Art Teacher 2000

o   Worked with camp director to come up with a curriculum which fit into the “appreciation of the outdoors” theme of her camp.

o   Created project plans for five age groups.

o   Instructed classes which led to the completion of several garden craft projects which campers could take with them and utilize in their gardens at home.

Twin Ponds Nursery, Rhinebeck NY  

      Assistant Horticulturist  1999-2008

o   Assisted with annual inventory in nursery and updated files.

o   Planted and maintained private and public gardens

o   Cared for perennials, shrubs, and trees grown at Twin Ponds Nursery

o   Learned landscape design fundamentals as well as essential small business practices

 

The Black Swan :: Stoney Creek :: Santa Fe :: The Albatross :: Kate’s Joint :: Bulls Texas Café, NY & SF Bay Area 

      Bartender  1998-2008

o   Maintained composure and humor in high volume, high stress environments

o   Trained new staff

o   Opened and closed establishments alone

o   Balanced registers accurately at beginning and end of shifts

o   Oversaw inventory

Best Beverage Catering, SF Bay Area

      On-site Manager and Bartender  1998-1999                     

o   Managed crews for set-up, operation, and clean-up of events with 40-300 guests

o   Trained new staff

o   Worked concurrently with clients, guests, and staff to ensure smooth events

The New Yorker Magazine, NY NY

      Intern 1997        

o   Responsible for creating weekly mock-up of magazine

o   Conducted photo research in the New York Public Library Photo Archives and at the magazine

o   Cross checked cartoon and written content to ensure appropriate autonomy of segments of the magazine

o   Filed cartoons and prose into the New Yorker Library for easy reference by employees and interested readers

o   Received telephone inquiries regarding various segments from back issues and researched response

DeCordova Cultural Arts Camp, Lincoln MA

      Camp Counselor 1988-1990        

o   Facilitated camp projects by mediating between rotating art instructors and my assigned group of children.

o   Encouraged creativity and boosted confidence through attention and caring.

 

Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center, NY NY  2003

  • Freelance Journalism

Cooper Union College, NY NY  2003

  • 35 mm photography

 

Traveled around the world 2000-2001

  • Created a 10 month itinerary, focusing on countries with rich textile history
  • Embarked intending to travel solo and met traveling companions along the way
  • Studied and interacted with cultures in the South Pacific, South Asia, and the UK
  • Planned itineraries en-route through 13 countries
  • Became an experienced, self-sufficient, and confident traveler
  • Managed challenges: financial, cultural, political, etc...

California School of Professional Fabric Design, Berkeley CA  1998-1999

  • Studied color theory, painting technique, designing in repeat, computer-aided design, creating coordinates, critical analysis of student work, historic reference in textiles, portfolio building, and business aspects of textile design.

California College of Arts & Crafts, Oakland CA 1997

  • Unconventional Printmaking

National Bartending School, SF CA  1997

  • Certified mixologist

University of California, Santa Cruz CA  1992-1996

  • Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art, Cum Laude
  • Coursework included photography, painting, drawing, costume and lighting design, bronze sculpture and clay modeling, and computer generated artwork.

Studio Art Centers International, Florence Italy  1994-1995

o   Coursework included graphic design, painting, batik and textile painting, lithography, jewelry-making, and Italian design.

Rhinebeck Central High School, Rhinebeck NY  1990-1992

Cambridge Rindge & Latin High School, Cambridge MA 1989-1990

American International School, Florence Italy 1988-1989

Buckingham Browne & Nichols Jr. High, Cambridge MA 1986-1988

Phillips Elementary School, Watertown, MA 1979-1986

        

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