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Professional ​
info​​

I combine my creativity and love of learning into an art form. Using  a variety of skills and talents, I have developed a niche that bridges art, writing and education in my professional endeavors. 

Below is a snapshot of my skill-set and experience.

Work​
experience​
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at URI

​2012 - Present

 

  • Teach art, theatre, and dramatic literature with a special focus on Shakespeare

  • Classes include an introduction to Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, The Taming of the Shrew, Othello,
    The Glass Menagerie
    & Tennessee Williams, The Children’s Hour & Lillian Hellman, The Importance of Being Earnest & Oscar Wilde,  various works of Edgar Allan Poe;  Vincent van Gogh, and a painting class

St. Patrick Catholic Church - Cranston

​2019 - 2021

 

  • Created email marketing, videos, and social media messaging

  • Assisted in writing, editing, and printing the weekly church bulletin

  • Maintained all church records, including parishioner roster and information regarding baptisms, confirmations marriages, deaths, etc.

  • Organized and maintained church calendar (included scheduling masses, memorials, etc.)

  • Screened and routed all incoming calls

  • Answered mail (electronic and “snail mail”) and responded with appropriate correspondence

  • Prepared offering envelopes for stewardship pledges and sent out church mailings to parishioners as needed

 

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island/Dwares JCC

​2012 - 2018

 

  • Communicate and integrate the Alliance and JCC brands

  • Facilitate the design, content, and functionality of websites jewishallianceri.org and accessjewishri.org

  • Create graphic design materials

  • produce email marketing

  • Served as Interim Editor of The Jewish Voice newspaper and continue to be a featured columnist

La Salle Academy

​2010 - 2015

 

  • Teaching Artist/Guest Lecturer for PEGASUS Program

  • Created various theater and arts curricula to coincide with learning initiatives for 7th & 8th grade

  • Classes included Theatre 101, Script Analysis, Public Speaking, Holocaust Poetry, Imagination Immigration, Chinese Opera, and African Folktales

Bishop Hendricken High School

​2007 - 2010

 

  • Designed graphic materials including a new “brand” for the institution during its 50th Anniversary

  • Directed public relations initiatives and marketing for the school

  • Wrote, edited, and produced "The Hawk Insider" (BHHS magazine)

  • Facilitated web design and content for www.hendricken.com

Natco Home Fashions/Central Oriental

​2006 - 2007

 

  • Designed 200+ page product catalog and oversaw production and distribution

  • Designed promo pages and booklets for clients including Wal-Mart, Macy’s, and The Home Depot

  • Wrote, edited, and produced "Central Focus," the company newsletter

  • Facilitated web design and content for www.centraloriental.com

  • Supervised intern and served as design consultant to staff members

Skills

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE

ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE

PUBLIC SPEAKING

WORD PRESS

FACEBOOK

ETC.

Achievements

AGLESS GRACE CERTIFICATION

PERFORMING ARTS HALL OF FAME

R6 CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKER

PUBLISHED WRITER

Education
Colorado Christian  University
  • Various classes in curriculum and instructional design

 

Wentworth Institute of Technology
  • Various classes in writing and design

Emerson College
  • ​BFA in Theatre/Performing Arts

  • Various classes in writing and design

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