27 years experience painting canvas and murals for residential and businesses.Pioneered an “All School Art Gallery”Taught middle school art students at NIU UniversityDesign logosInterior design work for business and residential propertyDevelopment and implementation of interior design concepts in new facilities.

Artist, Instructor, Studio Director, Gallery Director. Coordination of marketing and promotion of events, studio classes, and ongoing programs.

Own and operate full service salon Maintain inventory, schedule and accountingSustain necessary accreditationPromote business by designing and distributing print materials through networking

Lead and manage overall development efforts to cultivate new membership relationships.Cultivate and nurture relationships with current and potential corporate, foundation and individual donors for RDA-sponsored events and for ongoing sustainability.Maintain and grow relationships with River District partners.Recruit and engage volunteers to help with RDA -sponsored events.Promote and advocate for downtown dining and retail establishments.Develop and maintain marketing and public relations strategy to promote the River District Association. Create and submit quarterly newsletters regarding RDA progress and downtown success stories.Provide prospective business owners with available storefronts in the downtown river district. Represent the RDA on various committees working to promote and build the city's business, retail and culture. Create events to build awareness of downtown opportunities, development and entertainment.

Direct marketing to increase awareness of company's services.Establish contacts and build relationships with potential marketing publications.Develop and maintain community relationships with local businesses and organizations.Manage marketing materials and distribution.Communicate with marketing department regarding creative development of marketing materials.Plan and orchestrate grand openings and ribbon cuttings for new clinics.Develop marketing strategies to promote continual community awareness.Travel to various locations to promote new clinics and research competition and local businesses.Represent company by participating in community events, expos, health fairs and networking events.Collaborate with various departments and vendors to increase positive patient experience.

Instruct supplemental art lessons for elementary students.Using a structural, step-by-step method.Introduce students to artistic concepts, art history, color theory and art vocabulary.