RESUME
Professional
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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
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Teach art, theatre, and dramatic literature with a special focus on Shakespeare
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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
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Created email marketing, videos, and social media messaging
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Assisted in writing, editing, and printing the weekly church bulletin
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Maintained all church records, including parishioner roster and information regarding baptisms, confirmations marriages, deaths, etc.
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Organized and maintained church calendar (included scheduling masses, memorials, etc.)
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Screened and routed all incoming calls
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Answered mail (electronic and “snail mail”) and responded with appropriate correspondence
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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
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Communicate and integrate the Alliance and JCC brands
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Facilitate the design, content, and functionality of websites jewishallianceri.org and accessjewishri.org
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Create graphic design materials
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produce email marketing
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Served as Interim Editor of The Jewish Voice newspaper and continue to be a featured columnist
La Salle Academy
2010 - 2015
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Teaching Artist/Guest Lecturer for PEGASUS Program
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Created various theater and arts curricula to coincide with learning initiatives for 7th & 8th grade
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Classes included Theatre 101, Script Analysis, Public Speaking, Holocaust Poetry, Imagination Immigration, Chinese Opera, and African Folktales
Bishop Hendricken High School
2007 - 2010
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Designed graphic materials including a new “brand” for the institution during its 50th Anniversary
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Directed public relations initiatives and marketing for the school
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Wrote, edited, and produced "The Hawk Insider" (BHHS magazine)
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Facilitated web design and content for www.hendricken.com
Natco Home Fashions/Central Oriental
2006 - 2007
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Designed 200+ page product catalog and oversaw production and distribution
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Designed promo pages and booklets for clients including Wal-Mart, Macy’s, and The Home Depot
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Wrote, edited, and produced "Central Focus," the company newsletter
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Facilitated web design and content for www.centraloriental.com
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Supervised intern and served as design consultant to staff members
Skills
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
PUBLIC SPEAKING
WORD PRESS
ETC.
Achievements
AGLESS GRACE CERTIFICATION
PERFORMING ARTS HALL OF FAME
R6 CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKER
PUBLISHED WRITER
Education
Colorado Christian University
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Various classes in curriculum and instructional design
Wentworth Institute of Technology
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Various classes in writing and design
Emerson College
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BFA in Theatre/Performing Arts
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Various classes in writing and design