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Auburn, Wa

In other words, a Taxi Driver. A great way to re-patriate and get to know America.

Seattle, Wa

Volunteer ham radio operator (A-RADO) and member of the leadership team assisting the community with emergency communications. I also serve as Public Information Officer, and Communications Academy Coordinator.

Nairobi, Kenya

Advisor to two media development projects, assisted with close-out of one of those projects. Assisted with development of new proposal.

Juba, South Sudan And Nairobi, Kenya

Managed two projects: Sudan Radio Service, and the Darfur News and Information Service funded by US Agency for International Development (USAID) and US Department of State respectively. Both projects broadcast news and information to Sudan via daily shortwave broadcasts. Built $2,000,000 facility and FM radio station in Juba, South Sudan. Responsible for all operational, programmatic, financial, and administrative aspects of the projects, including liaison with the USAID/Sudan and USAID/South Sudan. Oversaw a total staff of 85 and a budget of over $28 Million.

Consulting in journalism training, international media development, and grant writing

Production Coordinator (Theatre Specialist) for Carter Baron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park, Washington DC.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Finding and cataloging appropriate training opportunities for people working overseas in Complex Operations.

Kabul, Afghanistan

Managed a media development project in Afghanistan funded by USAID and the European Commission. The project focused on building and nurturing of independent radio stations as the most effective mass communication system in a country plagued with war and illiteracy. The project also produced and distributed a daily news magazine broadcast by the radio stations. Direct supervision of the project, which spent about $2 million per year, employed 151 Afghans and four international staff, and numerous consultants. Responsibilities included proper administration of federal and EC funds, security, procurement, broadcast technology, personnel management, the training of journalists and radio station managers.

Took over a project in serious jeopardy, turned it around by returning the focus to our objectives, restructuring financial systems, hiring appropriate staff, moving to more functional workspace and reporting on our results. Responsible for disbursement of over four million dollars in program funds. Developed local partnerships and formal broadcasting associations, built television network linking seven local TV stations via fiber optics, and built radio network in conjunction with the BBC World Service. Wrote major report on reform of Croatian State Television and Radio (HRT), which was presented to the Croatian Deputy Prime Minister.

Juneau, Alaska

Collaborated with, poked and prodded five public radio stations to work together as they underwent difficult changes to survive and thrive after major budget cuts. Oversaw the planning and implementation of the consolidation of these stations in business management, administration, regional news and programming. This led to a new corporation with IRS 501 (c) (3) status, and consolidation of all financial affairs. Wrote major grants to receive funds from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting ($385,000), The National Telecommunication Information Agency ($165,000), and annual operating grant to the Alaska Public Broadcasting Commission ($980,000 and $900,000).

Juneau, Alaska

Developed fundraising plan for six public radio stations in Alaska.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

Responsible for facility management of main stage and black box theatres as well as the scene shop. Improved lighting systems with major re-wiring (code compliance). Instituted safety systems in both theatres and scene shop

The Nutcracker 1992 Tour

For two seasons responsible for production planning for half of 90 shows presented in a 7,000 seat indoor/outdoor venue with a performance-a-day schedule for the entire summer.

Intiman Playhouse, Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington

Took over production management of the 1988 season under emergency conditions, a week before the rehearsals of Hamlet. Stage Managed (AEA) Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead briefly. Supervised all production departments including electrics, technical direction, sound, props, costumes, stage management, and facility management. Collaborated with Pacific Northwest Ballet in world premier of Peter Beagle’s The Last Unicorn.

Juneau, Alaska

Sitka, Alaska

Mfa, Drama - Technical Design And Production

Activities and Societies: President of Graduate and Professional Schools Students Association.Production Management

Bfa, Performance Production, Magna Cum Laude

Technical Direction and Lighting Design Major