Experience

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  The portland press herald

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1999

  Community coordinator

  In this position created by the president of the company, the primary task involved acting as a liaison between the newspaper and the public. Responsible for coordinating statewide forums, conducting study circles, hiring facilitators and moderators, writing local news stories, networking with civic organizations, developing web sites, and overseeing the production of three documentary videos. Wrote four grants totaling over $100,000, all awarded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. Maintained connections with radio, television and educational institutions. Show less

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  Mainetoday.com

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Online community organizer

  In the marketing department for the online division of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram, developed and executed media campaigns, managed internal and external communications, facilitated sponsorships and cultivated community connections. Traveled the state providing training on community publishing software. Created and delivered workshops to the public on media relations.

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  Maine college of art & design

  Aug 2003 - now

  Launched innovative new division within the college to develop professional skills for students and alumni. Deliver curricular and co-curricular programming on career services, form community partnerships, manage internships, job placement, and artist residencies. Started an art rental business, a grant fund for entrepreneurship, new residencies, and facilitated hundreds of freelance opportunities. Build relationships with local, regional, and national employers, arts organizations, and funders. Show less

  • Director of Artists at Work

    Aug 2012 - now

  • Director of Public Relations

    Aug 2003 - Aug 2012
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  Space gallery

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2023

  Worked closely with Executive Director and other board members during expansion of facilities and programming for alternative arts organization presenting emerging art, artists and ideas. Chair of the capital campaign for building purchase to secure affordable urban studio space for artists. Worked closely with Executive Director and other board members during expansion of facilities and programming for alternative arts organization presenting emerging art, artists and ideas. Chair of the capital campaign for building purchase to secure affordable urban studio space for artists.

  • Board Vice President

    Dec 2015 - Aug 2023

  • Board President

    Oct 2010 - Dec 2015
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  Loose ends project

  Jul 2023 - now

  Board member

  Serve on the founding board for an international organization that matches volunteer handwork finishers with projects people have left unfinished because of death or disability.