William Stephanos, M.Ed., M.P.A. Email & Phone Number

Athens Georgia

Operated by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County Georgia.Duties include:Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates programs, events, activities and camps. Supervises, trains, makes hiring recommendations and evaluates assigned employees, volunteers, and interns; handles all related concerns, directs work assignments, disciplines and counsels workers when necessary.Volunteer coordinator for the Arts Center's programs and events. Manages applications, inquiries, background checks, etc.Oversees program instructors and handles contract agreements with contract labor. Oversees the 7 professional art studios and the children's wing. Manages various budget lines. Oversees the purchasing of supplies and materials for the education department.Prepares specific objectives for programs and special events, and develops a plan of action; evaluates and adjusts programs as necessary; maintains records for division/department reporting and assessment.Addresses needs of program participants with disabilities, and seeks higher-level assistance as needed.Prepares an annual budget proposal for programs, events and/or projects; may assist with the development of the budget proposal.Coordinates volunteer needs, and assists with recruitment and training for programs and special events. Performs outreach and other educational programs outside of the facility.Assists with the management of daily operations of the facility; sometimes performing the duties of the facility supervisor when needed. Serves as department liaison to community groups and organizations.Responds to citizen inquires and complaints and addresses, solves, or forwards complaints to appropriate personnel.Teaches a variety of classes to all ages (children and adults). Serves as the summer camp director. Assists with special events like Harvest Fest, Holiday Open House, Lickskillet Artists Market, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Festival, Juried Show Reception, Etc.

Home Studio, Part Time Job. Previously My Full Time Job

Independent jewelry designer/fabricator and metalsmith. I work in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold (and 14K Gold Filled). I have 25+ years of experience creating art jewelry. I use some beads, mostly collected myself, from Africa, India, Tibet, China, Greece, and other places. All my work is original and handcrafted.Gallery Representation at Impressions Fine Art Gallery, Kingsport Tennessee.Currently teaching Jewelry/Metalsmithing for adults at Lyndon House Arts Center.Exhibited work at galleries and juried fine craft shows throughout the US.Collected domestically and internationally.Looking for a gallery in Athens/Atlanta GA.

Kingsport, Tennessee

Carousel Fine Craft Show (sponsored by the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Arts)I co-founded this juried fine craft show and served as director for the first 4 years. I wrote the prospectus and application and managed all aspects of the show including hiring jurors and support services, artist and volunteer management, public relations and marketing, community relations and sponsorship support, planning and execution, show layout, facility management, quality control, management, communication, finances, etc.One of my main jobs was education of individuals and the community, on the nature of fine craft and fine art (versus amateur and commercial ventures) and opening the local market up for this kind of show and work. I have saw an increased level of awareness and knowledge with each annual show. People in Kingsport (Try-Cities) typically traveled to Nashville or Atlanta to look at shows and work of this quality, and now feel like they can find excellent hand-made work locally. This has been a huge advantage for the local and regional artists and local gallery scene. #MadeinTN #MadeinKpt

Kingsport, Tennessee

• Develop, plan, coordinate, evaluate, & administer programs and/or contracts in a variety of disciplines including: art in public places, annual juried sculpture walk, concerts, theatrical performances, community art projects, art shows, Carousel Project, juried fine craft shows, art blog, advocacy, education, etc. Work is done in a very collaborative office w/ input from the public, volunteers, board members, city staff, etc.• Arts Education: administration of art classes for adults and youth. • Event management: superior logistical support at a variety of performance venues. Box office management: ticketing, logistics, hospitality of artists, lighting & sound production, building management, volunteer management• Marketing, promotions, public relations, community outreach, social media, website development, writing• Proven experience as an effective on-the-record spokesperson w/ print, broadcast & online media. Photography, videography, host TV events, radio and TV promotions, public speaking, advertising• Assist with management of Renaissance Arts Center & Theatre facility, Kingsport Farmer’s Market facility, Art Galleries & the Kingsport Carousel and Gift Shop. Facilitation of a variety of arts organizations, supervising staff, management of facility including several art galleries, a theatre, mixed-use spaces, etc. for in-house & public events, etc.• Administrator for Engage Kingsport Inc. (nonprofit 501(c)3 org), working in tandem with the city. Duties include volunteer management, fundraising, promotions, pr, event management, board development, strategic planning, organizational development, budget management, committee work, etc.• Grant management, including writing, administrating & completing budgeting & other documentation. Maintaining professional relationships w/ state commissioners & other advocacy on the state level, etc.Position was funded mostly by the City of Kingsport, & supplementally by Engage Kingsport

Kingsport Tennessee

Local version of American Idol singing contest.

Downtown Kingsport Tennessee

Website design, promotions, marketing, social media

Kingsport Tennessee

On air host of TV programmingNon profit developmentPromotions/MarketingWriting and editingDirecting TV Commercials

Blountville Tennessee

Courses taught: American Government and Learning Strategies. 3 classes taught/semester.

Kibera Slum, Nairobi, Kenya

Most work was done remotely, although I did spend a summer in Kibera teaching teens.Fundraising/FinancialCommunity OutreachTeaching/EducationAdministrative SupportMarketing/Public Relations

Johnson City, Tennessee Area

Research Assistant (Graduate Research Assistantship)Clemmer College of Education, Office of the DeanEducational Technology Resource Center [ETRC], East Tennessee State University, Aug 2008-May 2011• Provided computer & media/communication technology support to students, faculty & the college• Taught students individually, in small groups, in workshops, and classes• Special topics included E-Portfolios, digital imaging and video/new-media production• Administrative work, Research

Historic Jonesborough, Tn

• Worked closely with the Executive Director/Founder Jimmy Neil Smith during the entire internship on various community development projects• Developed a needs assessment report on the facilities as part of a plan to design a conference center that would compete for state allocated community development grant money• Worked with The Archives of Appalachia to locate and convert video to digital format of past Storytelling festivals dating back to the early 1970s• Wrote the Wikipedia page for the International Storytelling Center and the bio page for Jimmy Neal Smith• Wrote Master’s thesis on history of Jonesborough’s urban redevelopment, "The Story of the Storytellers" and rise to the Storytelling Capital of the World

Master Of Public Administration Mpa, Planning And Development, 3.8

Activities and Societies: • GPSA [Graduate Professional Student Association] ETSU, 2008-2012 • PCMAGS [MPA/City Manager Professional.

Master Of Education M.Ed., Curriculum & Instruction, 4.0

Academic Concentration: Curriculum & Instruction Key Courses: Instructional Teaching Learning Technology, Essentials of Multi-Media.

Bachelor Of Science Bs, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (Art, Journalism, International Studies)

Activities and Societies: • Art History Society, ETSU, 2004- 2008 • Amnesty International, ETSU, 2005- 2008 • Alpha Sigma Iota, ETSU.

Studies Abroad, Chinese (Mandarin) Language And Political Science

Activities and Societies: Eating Strange foods was a huge part of this trip. And dealing with bathrooms that were a bit challenging.

Theatre, Theatre/Theater

Activities and Societies: Theatre, Singing, Costume Design, Stage CraftSummer Program

Highschool, Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Activities and Societies: TheatreOne of Mr. Bright's theatre geeks.

High School, Visual And Performing Arts

Activities and Societies: Held lead roles in several productions that included Shakespeare, drama, comedy, musicals, and experimental.

Studied With Mel Chin, Wayne G. Basler Chair Of Excellence, Conceptual Art, Sculpture, Mixed-Media

Participated in seminar class w/ artist Mel Chin, the 04-05 holder of the Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence for the Integration.