Journalist: Writer, Research

Creative Writer/Instructor: Beginners – Intermediate

Artist/Instructor: Watercolor, Acrylics, Egg Tempera, Gouache, Illustration, Sculpture, Theater Sets, Theatrical Costumes, Art Theory, Art Techniques, Art History

Graphic and Fine Artist: Illustration, Photography, Computer Graphics 3D and Fine Art,

Graphics Designer including: Brochures, Websites, Press Releases, Presentations and Support Materials, Photography

Computer Skills Instructor: Beginners – Intermediate, Instruct Use of Software Programs and Web Design.

June 2006–Present                    Hillsborough Community College              Tampa, FL

·   Instructor at Dale Mabry Campus: Watercolors and Creative Writing.

Jan 2006–Nov 2006                   Computer Tots and Explorers                    Tampa, FL

Computer Skills Instructor

·   Teaching and providing a cutting edge technology education system for children ages three and older: including computer skills, engineering and robotics.

Oct 2003–Jun 2004                    UPARC                                                Clearwater, FL
Program Director, Harborside Studios

·   Initiated, designed and implemented new programs: Art History and Art History Library, Self-Esteem and Dignity Responsibility Program, Peer Support Program and Behavior Modification Solutions. Increased scheduled time for outings including UPARC dances on Friday, in-house cookouts and guest departments.

·   Restructured and expanded classes in Art History, Acting, Music, Musical Theatre and Computer Arts. Increased scheduled time for Indoor Exercise and Outdoor activities including court yard games, nature walks and dancing.

·   Designed and produced Harborside Studios materials including: logo, outdoor signs, brochures, newsletter and reports.

·   Redesigned, reorganized and implemented new filing system including new personal binders of all client information for immediate access as well a more concise version including emergency numbers and medical information for school bus driver and studio instructors.

·   Researched, rewrote and implemented mission and philosophy statements.  

1993–Present                            Tampa Bay Newspapers                             Largo, FL

·   Research, Write and illustrate weekly “Back to Nature” newspaper column. http://www.tampabaynewspapers.com/editorial/outdoors/ - http://www.back-2nature.com/

2003–June 2006                        St. Petersburg College                           Seminole, FL

·   Teach Beginner to Intermediate Computer Skills Classes: Get Comfortable with Your Computer, Discover MS Word & Windows, Email & Internet, Create Your Web Page. 

1994–2003                                 Blessed Sacrament School                    Seminole, FL
Art Teacher

·   Taught FINE ART, GRAPHIC ART and ART HISTORY classes individualized to meet the varied needs of K‑8 grade students.

·   Developed and taught PC skills, web design and computer graphics courses to teachers, staff, religious administrators.

·   Organized and produced 3 art shows every year for Blessed Sacrament School, Diocese of St. Petersburg and Seminole Community Library.

1992–1994                                 St. Paul’s School                                 Clearwater, FL
Director - Extended Care

·   Designed new enrichment program for children ages 5 through 14.

1992–1994                                 St. Paul’s School                                 Clearwater, FL
Teacher’s Aide

·   Assisted First Grade Teacher as a team player, and Designed Social Studies program.

1982–1990                                 George Brown College                    Toronto, Ontario
Art Instructor - Fine Arts and Graphic Arts

·   Wrote and attained grants for arts instruction programs.

·   Taught Painting, Illustration, Water Color, Acrylic, Color Theory and Graphic Arts

·   Designed and taught programs including Art Therapy courses for head trauma patients.

·   Coordinated Therapeutic Art Programs with local hospitals.

1989–Present                            My Studio Designs                                 Seminole, FL

·   Fine Arts: Painting: Watercolor, Acrylic, Illustration, Paintings in International Collections

·   Graphic Art: Commercial Presentations, Brochures, Business Cards and Flyers.

·   Web Design and Development.

·   Photography: Fine Art and Commercial.

1992–2000                                 Eckerd College                              St. Petersburg, FL
Pell Student working on Bachelor Fine Arts.

Naturalist, outdoor adventure, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, photography and gardening.

Member of POW:  Promoting Outstanding Writers,
Writers' Net: http://www.Writers.Net/writers/53483
The Southern Nature Project: The Southern Nature Project
FOWA: Florida Outdoor Writers Association - A Family of over 300 outdoor communicators and corporate members.
 

1998: St. Petersburg Beautification Award - “Spirit of Baseball” 100'x30' mural.

2002: Seminole Chamber of Commerce Web Site Design Award.

Fine Art

·   Private collections in Greece, Italy, Canada, Ireland and USA.

·   “Florida's Endangered Species” 180’x50’ mural located in Seminole, FL.

Written

·   Novel: "In Lily Shadows" (unpublished)

·   Founded P.R.I.D.E. / Mothers Against Drunk Driving in Canada.

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