• Principal Graphic Designer of Kate Paulson Creative• Specializing in Wedding Stationery, Small Business/ Non-profit promotion & marketing • Published in The Knot, Inside Weddings, Martha Stewart, and Destination I Do magazines• Featured on Martha Stewart Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Grey Likes, 100 Layer Cake wedding websites

• Worked with the education department and docents to plan new educational school tours.• Designed & produced educational materials and activities to engage children & adults visiting the museum.• Gave educational tours to groups of students grade K-8.• Participated in docent workshops, trainings & presentations.• Updated & organized the entire docent website to better reflect the Museum’s collections.• Volunteered at Museum fundraisers and events like Art After Dark, August Moon and Kama’aina Christmas.

• Oversaw all aspects of special events held at the Aquarium - from arrival of first vendorto departure of last.• Main liaison with client, vendor, staff and volunteers on-site.• Monitored all processes for quality assurance and adherence to all Aquarium policiesand procedures; animals’ safety being of top importance.• Informational resource to our guests; developed a familiarity with aquarium exhibits.

• Oversaw planning and execution of all banquets and events at the Best Western Kodiak Inn and Harbor Convention Center.• Promoted and booked meetings, weddings, and conventions in one of the six event rental spaces.• Maintained email and social media accounts; answered questions about the space, and gave tours to prospective clients.• Worked closely with hotel chef and other local caterers and vendors; helped design menu and ensured permits were in compliance with state law.• Served as liaison between client and vendors for a smooth and successful event.• Drew out event floor plans and worked with the maintenance department for timely set-up and break-down.• Oversaw wait staff and servers during event to ensure dinning schedule was on time.• Worked the day-of to ensure all clients’ needs were met and to troubleshoot any problems that may have risen during the actual event.

• Develop, plan, promote, and manage the Sum’Arts for Kids program (enriching artistic summer workshops for children). Under my guidance, child registration doubled during the 2013 program.• Develop educational outreach programming and arts opportunities to our diverse audience; this includes workshops, trainings, exhibits, art walks, and other public events.• Coordinate the design and distribution of marketing and communication materials (website, social media, newsletters, brochures, local advertising) for the Performing Arts Series, First Friday Art Walks, Sum'Arts and all other educational outreach programming. • Liaise with member organizations and visual artists to determine and address their needs, and to support their efforts in providing quality programs.• Provide general support of Arts Council operations; including donor processing, office management, organizing grant reports and all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

• Assumed all managerial and business responsibilities for the Kodiak Arts Council while the Board of Directors hired a new Executive Director.• Worked with performers on travel and logistics for our 2012-2013 performance season.• Promoted, staffed, managed, and executed concerts/ performances for our 2012-2013 season.• Attended community events and meetings to network and promote the organization.• Continued to assume all responsibilities for developing, implementing, & promoting programs and educational opportunities (as described in “Program Coordinator” job description).

• Worked with Chief of Staff to manage PSU’s student government staff and office.• Staffed, managed, and promoted the PSU Student Food Pantry.• Scheduled and planned the production and logistics for ASPSU meetings, events, and retreats.• Worked with contracted vendors, caterers, and local Portland businesses.• Maintained ASPSU email, and social media accounts.

(consecutive summers while in college)• Re-established a Visual Arts Directory in Kodiak, Alaska• Wrote and designed monthly newsletters to send out to artists• Established, planned and curated annual community art shows and workshops for local visual artists • Organized, promoted, and established Kodiak’s monthly art walk, “First Friday” (now in it’s fourth season)• Worked closely with, and helped promote local artists • Handled membership, donor processing, and website editing; managed the Arts Council office while Executive Director was traveling.

• Created an Excel spread sheet and filing system for the Contemporary Northwest Art Awards.• Received, opened, and filed all 240 artist applications.• Reviewed art, and assisted in choosing 7 finalist for the CNAA Show.• Responsible for arranging Curator's travel: planned & scheduled studio visits across the Northwest United States.• Visited local studios and talked with Portland artists.• Helped develop the CNAA Show Catalog.