We recruit, train, and create processes to teach design organizations across North America on managing their dream teams to streamline costs, improve productivity, and create a #Rockstar culture to DRIVE SUCCESS! Our hands-on, online approach works directly with your team to get them moving and shaking so Owners/Managers can spend their time being the visionaries of their next move.

I am the co-founder of this Chicago based theatre that’s mission is to provide a creative outlet for local artists, and aide in community outreach, growth, and education by bringing awareness to the organizations and individuals that have inspired these artistic works. My responsibilities include directing, stage and production management, and marketing for each of the shows. With my partners, we collaborate on outreach opportunities and providing value to our community and local organizations through the power of theatre, art, and music.Company OverviewBenevolent Theatre was developed by three simple ideas: Collaboration, Truth, and Awareness.Collaboration: This company mirrors the work performed on stage with the work that needs to be done on the streets, and in our local communities. Based on an annual theme, we are committing ourselves to collaborating with local organizations and charities to help raise awareness, and add benefit to their existing programs.Truth: We’re not about creating spectacle, but rather telling simple stories about real people and real social issues. Awareness: We cannot forget about who and what these stories are about. We have to think about our audience experience, and about paying homage to the people who live out these stories each and every day.

I create custom portraits from your photographs, and turn them into beautiful artistic handmade one-of-a-kind drawings. It is perfect gift idea for...Family, Spouse, Friends, Business. I've won Local, Regional, and National Awards for portraits that have been donated to the Highland Park Botanical Gardens, Rush Hospital, and Children's Memorial. Works include portraits for wedding anniversary's, birthdays, theatre lobby's, etc. Mediums used are: Pencil, Colored Pencil, and Mixed Media.

My goal is to help develop strong and long time relationships personally with my passion and knowledge of the window treatment industry. I champion Drapery Connection's exciting culture. In People Operations I "find the talent, grow them, and keep them." Whether recruiting the next great designer, refining our core programs, developing talent or simply looking for ways to inject more fun into the lives of our employees, I make sure every employee and client feels like their voice is heard.I believe the most important part of an organization is the creative team of employees that make up the company. I have a talent for motivating, training, and innovating new systems and plans for expanding growth and creativity amongst the people I work with. Most importantly, I provide a platform to voice concerns, challenges, and successes that will make them strengthen as individuals. I believe that trust, confidence, and most importantly a smile, is essential in any relationship, and strives to provide that for every person she meets.

Managing Event Staffing and Setup for National Warehouse locations

OVERVIEWThe mission of the Partinglass Theatre Co. is to explore the influence of music in the telling of dramatic works, and in doing so, instill musical expression as an invaluable element of every production, as well as create an evocative experience for both the artists and the audience. Partinglass is committed to developing innovative ways to use music in traditional theatre by:1. Encouraging all members to experiment with the use and interpretation of art 2. Creating theatrical experiences which stimulate discussion and deepen the appreciation of art and music in the audience 3. Striving to evolve the perception of musical theatre 4. Collaboratively producing at least one original or adapted work featuring music as well as literature, story-telling, dance, movement, and experimental elements. HISTORYThe Partinglass Theatre Co. got its name from one of the first shows founder, Jessica Harling, created and directed. Comhcheol: Harmony was a show that was dedicated to the exploration of song and literature from Ireland. Writers James Joyce, William Butler Yeats, and Samuel Beckett were among the artists that were highlighted, as well as traditional Irish songs, including A Stor Mo Chroi, She Moved through the Faire, and The Parting Glass. Traditionally, The Parting Glass is sung as a farewell from friends and lovers. It recalls fond memories, laughs, and a welcoming to one day meet again. These attributes poinently describe the foundation of the Partinglass Theatre Co. Laughs will be had with friends and family, only to meet again at another production.Partinglass Theatre Co. is currently re-structuring with a hope to return for more shows soon.

I taught art and theatre to the kindergarten through 8th students at the first elementary performing arts school in the Midwest.

I managed the counter, assisted clients with makeup and skin care issues, provided expert makeovers, and received top sales for the Cosmetic department on a consistent basis.