Exhibitions and Projects
Collaborative Project, Fire Ancestor, Black Rock City, NV (Frogma Collective) 2017
- Design Lead for music stations and build team for 15ft metal structure with flame affects.
Project Assistant, Worlds Bergs, Goleta, CA (with Chad Gaetz, Alchemy Arts) 2016
- Build team for metal sculpture, including welding and cutting.
Solo Exhibition, Doorways Art Show, Spirit Studios, Los Angeles, CA 2015
- Conceptualized, built and curated mixed media installation art show.
Collaborative Project, Fire Helix, Black Rock City, NV (Frogma Collective) 2015
- Build team for 12’ tall aluminum double helix with flame poofers.
Collaborative Project, Control Tower for The Runway, Black Rock City, NV (Frogma Collective) 2013
- Design Lead and project manager for two story functional structure, the Control Tower building for an art car runway.
Collaborative Project, The Vast Deferens, Black Rock City, NV (Pickle Squad) 2012
- Welded and fabric sculptures, based on anatomical parts.
Collaborative Project, Labia Minorah, Black Rock City, NV (Pickle Squad) 2011
- Clay and wire sculpture, based on anatomical parts.
Solo Exhibition, BFA Final Exhibition - Building a Community, Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, CT 2007
- Multimedia installation exhibiting the beauty and importance of the after-school program at a Hartford Connecticut Community Center. A photography, video and mixed media installation experience.
Workshops
Creative Openings, Creative Experience Curator, Facilitator & Founder, Los Angeles, CA
2015 – 2018
Creative exploration workshop, creating the time and space for play and expression through process based visual, written and movement activities.
Work Experience
Safe Place for Youth - Venice California
Director of Empowerment Programs - July 2021 - January 2023
Directed and continued development of Healing Arts Program, Education & Employment Program, Garden Program and Youth Empowerment program. Created and oversaw all program budgets, contracts and other administrative responsibilities ensuring compliance with funders. Provided supervision and training to direct supervises, as well as to the entire team.
Senior Access Center Manager - February 2020 - July 2021
Supervised and managed the growth of SPY's Access Center programming and partnerships. Developed and implemented Arts and Empowerment programming, maintaining a diversity, equity and inclusion focus. Supervised programming including the Wellness Center, Outreach and Engagement Program and Healing Arts Program to ensure alignment with the changing population and keeping aligned with SPY's mission. Guided and directed staff to ensure performance goals were met, while always keeping SPY's target population in mind.
Healing Arts Program Manager - February 2018 - February 2020
Secured funding and established SPY's Healing Arts Program and Social Enterprise Program. Managed and developed all arts programming, staff and volunteers. Administered new data tracking methods, and implemented survey systems and analysis. Oversaw program contracts and managed program budget.
Arts and Healing Coordinator - April 2017 - February 2018
Coordinated Arts and Healing based programming and volunteers. Also provided connection and support to youth members through creative opportunities and exploration. Sessions included open studio, painting, drawing, meditation, yoga, clay, drumming, jewelry and more.
Arts and Healing Facilitator / Administrative Associate - October 2016 - April 2017
Delivered administrative support to Executive Director and Development Director including scheduling, finance reconciliation and tracking, and donor relations. Led arts based activities with clients, including visual arts and meditation sessions.
Under the Ellas Events - Santa Monica California
Events Producer and Coordinator - January 2016 - December 2017
Production of Non-Profit Event – Westside Coalition 20th Annual Westside Bowl-a-thon
Ran and implemented registration, marketing, online presence and email communication. Maintained calendar of important dates and budget before and during event.
SB Art and Design - Santa Monica California
Freelance Web and Graphic Design - February 2014 - Present
Design and Web Design using Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Squarespace, Wix and Wordpress. Creation of online and print materials. Manage online presence, email marketing and social media.
Art Walk Inc - Los Angeles California
Board Treasurer - October 2011 - Present
Active member in decision making policies, event creation and maintaining current standards for 501c3 status. Collaborative liaison between Executive Director, board members and community organizations for fundraisers, publicity and community building events.
Yogitoes, LLC - Santa Monica California
Creative Design/Marketing Associate - December 2010 - February 2014
Created and implemented all visual content including graphics, signs, marketing materials and packaging. Also created all product mock-ups and designs using Adobe suite programs. Managed online presence including website content, imagery, and all email marketing. Photographed and edited all product images. Crafted and edited behind the scenes and other videos for sales purposes.
Survivors’ Truths - Los Angeles California
Board Secretary - June 2011 – October 2015
Organized meetings and assisted in organizational decision making. Managed design projects. Responsible for formal compliance with 501c3 standards. Supportive role for Chair/ Executive Director.
Volunteer Program Manager - June 2009 - December 2010
Planned fundraisers, fostered donors relations, organized and scheduled meetings, tracked data, and carried out various administrative activities for non-profit social service organization.
Gramercy Housing Group - Los Angeles, CA
Case Worker / Administrative Assistant - November 2009 - December 2010
Managed calendar, donor relations and program scheduling for Executive Director, as well as other administrative tasks. Scheduled individual and group meeting with clients, as well as events and activities for residents and their children. Communicated with other agencies regarding placement of clients. Organized holiday projects and development opportunities for clients and their children.
Grace S. Webb School at the Institute of Living - Hartford, CT
Assistant Teacher - 2008 - 2009
Partnered with lead teacher, providing support in a non-public school classroom setting. Supervised and managed the behavior of 6th to 8th grade students with mental and behavioral disorders. Implemented and taught art class, based on self expression through photography and digital arts. Tracked data and managed calendar for classroom as well.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts
Hartford Art School, University of Hartford, May 2007
Graduated Cum Laude Honors
Art Direction and Design Program
London College of Communication, University of the Arts London, London, UK
Fall 2005 – Semester Abroad
Related Education
Grad Assistant for Social Emotional Arts Facilitator Certification - Summer 2017 Cohort
UCLA Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Social Emotional Arts Facilitator Certification - Winter 2016 Cohort
UCLA Collaborative Centers for Integrative Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Delivering the Muse: The Poetry Salon, with Tresha Haenfer-Rubinstein 2016
Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles, CA
Flame Effects for Artist, with Eric Smith and Dave Scholl 2015
Big Art Labs, Los Angeles, CA
Additional Skills and Knowledge
• Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Final Cut Pro
• Welding/Metal work, Wood work, Installation Art
• Arts Program Facilitation and Teaching
• Art Project Management
• Magento, Wordpress, Squarespace, Wix
• MailChimp, NamasteLight, Vertical Response, Constant Contact
• Social Networking- Facebook, Youtube, Instagram
• Excel, Word
• Fire Spinning