Denise Ritz Email & Phone Number

Provide visual art lessons to a student body of 600 K-5 grade students that comply with the NC state curriculum, from 2012 to the present

Professional national exhibiting & award winning artist2- Dimensional media: drawing techniques, painting, printmaking, textile arts-silkscreen, batik, silk painting, papermaking, and photography. 3-Dimensional media: sculptural techniques in wood, plastics, mold making, clay, glass engraving

Presented initial design concepts via web and in person with follow up collaborative meetings with the Set Designer, Production Manager Chair, Theatrical committee, Custom Shop Manager and University Finance Office the designs via the web, coordinate and procure materials and supplies for the construction of all costumes for the theatrical production of “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”

Planned events including Art Trade Shows, both wholesale and retail, Art Galleries, and private Studio Galleries•Managing the marketing, coordination and presentation of merchandise at Trade Shows and through direct mailings.•Scheduled and handled the logistics of twenty two sales events per year arranging client meetings to conserve on expenditures •Project Manager successfully initiated, executed numerous commissions for residential, corporate and commercial environments •Responsible for the creation and execution of promotional Director of Westport Library Preschool Program, 2005Related Work Experience•2012-15 Spring Art Show coordinator for PTA fundraiser•2011-12 PHS Stem Initiative Committee •2010-12 Science Fair Coordinator for PHS- Developed, organized, and executed all aspects of the PHS Science Fair insuring compliance with Chatham County and NC State Fair protocols for student participation.• Liaison with Research Scientists from Glaxo Smith Kline to judge and conduct interview with students.

Masters Of Science, Teaching –Elementary Ed. / Visual Arts

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