Longtime WNC resident with network of creative contacts for generating ideas and coalescing collaboration. Working from a holistic, integrative approach to coaching and consulting that partners with artists, other entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to craft the engaging story. Generate artist statements and portfolios; develop and manage print, web and social media profiles. Write and edit copy for blogs, catalogs, features, annual reports and grant narratives. Work with families on preserving memories through commemorative albums and presentations. Manage complex projects through production to publication.

Big-picture program developer and event manager able to plan strategically for small detail coverage while engaging individual and community buy-in and coalescing partnerships. Oversee year-round interdisciplinary adult education programs at the Arboretum, encompassing personal growth, wellness and contemplative arts offerings; two certificate of merit--the Blue Ridge Naturalist and Blue Ridge Eco Gardener--programs; continuing education for landscape architects and green industry professionals; professional development for non-formal educators.

Oversee year-long planning process (temporary contract position) for major national conference hosting over 4,000 attendees at UNC Asheville in April 2016. Manage complex systems for abstract review, conference registration, and scheduling. Coordinate with national sponsoring organization (Council on Undergraduate Research) to fulfill host contract terms, arranging all national committee meetings and site visits. Contract with speakers and vendors. Create and oversee communication, including producing conference publications, managing and updating website and social media sites. Establish collaborative relationships in community to set lodging, dining, transportation, and sustainability plans. Plan and integrate mindfulness, wellness, and arts offerings into conference schedule to highlight distinctive UNCA culture. Coordinate with all departments across university to ready facility and assign 500+ volunteers.

Develop and administer highly successful resource, counseling, and advocacy center. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community. Develop university-wide special event programming, exhibitions, conferences, and workshops. Concurrent appointment as Visiting Instructor of Interpersonal Communications.

Publish features and reviews in international and national journals and magazines, including HALI (The International Magazine of Fine Carpets and Textiles), American Crafts, Antiques, and Fiber Arts. Editor: Celebrating the Stitch: Contemporary Embroidery of North America (1991, Taunton Press).

Direct fundraising and promotional efforts for acclaimed craft school located in Western North Carolina. Place numerous articles and ads in national and international publications. Organize special events and represent school at national conferences and craft shows.

Oversee production of award-winning publications, including quarterly magazine, annual reports, brochures, exhibition text and guides. Arrange curatorial talks for press and public. Write and place numerous articles and ads in national and international publications. Assist with planning and coordination of openings, seminars, and conferences.