Artwork - pen and ink; Mixed Media; photography and more. lettering, logo's, graphic design . . .

· Conduct marketing by proposing promotion of business and boosting distribution outlets for clients, enhancing visibility in the media/social media and business marketplace.· Secure contacts for clients (talent; business partnerships; media alliances) and manage communication between parties.For Spreety.com, introduced and negotiated the services of television and radio personality Wink Martindale, which led to interview with him on the company's website and valuable cross promotion opportunities for both parties.For It's A Visual, arranged introduction to, and membership of the Arts Council of the Conejo Valley, creating network and exposure opportunities in the organization's material in print and online. Researched, intoduced and secured new retail outlets for this clients products (greeting cards) in the local market successfully.Other clients include Asase Foods, Atmosphere church; photography and marketing plan and Yummers, product launch.

Write and edit material for publication in print and online, embracing Business; Arts/ Entertainment; Travel; Events; Health; Wellness; Design.Liaise with Media Outlets, print and electronic on behalf of clients, including Spreety.com, Studio 316 and It's A Visual.Freelance writer for magazines (including C-Suite Quarterly L.A. Uptown, and 805 Living); Whole Life Times and newspapers (Not Born Yesterday!) and internet outlets (The Hollywood Times;AOL Patch.com; Go Articles; Hub Pages). Assignments range from instigating a webinar for SCORE (counselors to America's small business) to researching and writing an article on an art museum project proposed for the San Fernando Valley, despite much opposition, to an interview with film and theatre director Garry Marshall about his life and work..

Co Producer, ACCV Film Studio: Screenings of cutting edge film and video at various locations in the region, including upcoming "Man on Wire" at Hillcrest Center for the Arts, July 14, 2012.Public Relations and Media Relations for activities of this 40 year non profit community arts organization., including writing media releases and alerts and follow up with publications; Posting event information online; Coordinating mailing campaigns; Organizing programs and entertainment for special events such as Art Bus (a traveling arts excursion visiting galleries in the Conejo art by double decker bus and experiencing music from didjeredoo to belly dancing, accompanied by food and wine at each venue, including the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza's Fred Kavli theatre lobby and Founders Room). Instigated a regular program screening new and popular films at client (and member')s venue, fearuring appearances by documentary filmmakers and entertainment by local performers.The Arts Council of Conejo Valley regularly mount visual art exhibitions at the Galleria, Hillcrest Center for the Arts, Thousand Oaks (with receptions for artists and the public); also sponsoring art exhibitions at the Thousand Oaks Community Gallery, Newbury Park and presenting special arts oriented events in the community.

Support and engagement of people with mental health challenges. Connecting them with Ventura County Behavioral Health, for services including treatment and peer Recovery Coaching/WRAP classes.

Mental Health Peer Support advocate. Facilitator of WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) classes and other group sessions (classes) including Recovery for the Lyrical Soul (music) and Take Back Your Space ("collecting" recovery term for hoarding) & one-on-one recovery coach.

Production - film; TV; video; commercials

Artistic Director: Selection of programs for presentation and production. Producer, "Poe in the Dark" (works of Edgar Allan Poe). October 2011: Calabasas Founders Hall, Calabasas City Library. Developed program with Director. Organized allocation of venue. Liaised with Director on program content and publicity. Result: Full-house, critically acclaimed production attended by, and introduced by Mayor of City of Calabasas.2012: California International Theatre Festival production ("The Bear Trap" by Daniel Lillford, Australian-Canadian playwright).Instigated proper licensing for use of new, original material (Script); Coordinated schedule for cast audition, rehearsals and crew production meetings.Contacted Publicity contacts for photographic and editorial coverage in print media.

Production Manager/Coordinator for television infommercials, featuring Lee Majors and other talent. Nationally aired. Coordination of crew, cast and liaison with vendors. Communication between production personnel and post production.

Coordination assistance with stage productions at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Bank of America Civic Arts Plaza. Also the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks.Duties include placement of properties ; setting lights and setting up orchestra pit requirements for visiting touring companies, Theatre League for the most part. Productions I have worked on include Les Miserables & Jesus Christ Superstar and performers including Chicago and Natalie Merchant.