Education
Master of Fine Arts, University of Utah (1984, Cum Laude)
Bachelor of Arts, Utah State University
Professional and Volunteer Experience
Community Volunteer
· Member, Logan City Community Development Block Grant Committee (2008, 2009) Made recommendations to Municipal Council on allocation of CDBG funds.
· Co-chair, Cliffside Park Committee (1994-99)
Worked with Logan City and the Municipal Council to acquire additional land for the park and involve neighborhood representatives in designing the current 23 acre park in the Cliffside area.
· School involvement (1994-2009)
Coordinated Teacher Appreciation for the PTA at Logan High, Mount Logan Middle School and Edith Bowen Elementary. Volunteered in classrooms and served on many committees. Chaired the committee at Edith Bowen to provide a new $30,000 school playground, including site approval through USU planning and implementation of a successful fundraising campaign.
· Helped organize and/or staff various church camps, activities and conferences (1981-2009)
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Utah State University Logan, UT
· Consultant, Marketing & Special Events January 2004 – December 2004
Hired to assist the college develop a new logo, create and market a seat campaign for the performance hall; create and organize special events.
· Dean’s Advancement Council October 1999 – June 2001
Council membership was by invitation; volunteer members provided advocacy, consultation and support for the college and the continuing development of its programs. Served one year as chairman.
Capitol Arts Alliance Logan, UT
· Chairman of the Board March 1996 – April 1997
· Interim Director September 1995 – February 1996
· Founding Trustee November 1990 – October, 1994
Involved with creation of the Capitol Arts Alliance which renovated and operated the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Served on Executive committee; created Family Series and initiated school performances.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts New York, NY · Associate Director, New York Office September 1985 –February 1988
Responsibilities for development and programs; liaison with contributors, artists and press. Utah Symphony Orchestra Salt Lake City, UT
· Marketing Coordinator May 1983 – June 1985
Assisted with creation and implementation of marketing activities, media relations and special events.
Professional and Volunteer Experience
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· Member, Logan City Community Development Block Grant Committee (2008, 2009) Made recommendations to Municipal Council on allocation of CDBG funds.
· Co-chair, Cliffside Park Committee (1994-99)
Worked with Logan City and the Municipal Council to acquire additional land for the park and involve neighborhood representatives in designing the current 23 acre park in the Cliffside area.
· School involvement (1994-2009)
Coordinated Teacher Appreciation for the PTA at Logan High, Mount Logan Middle School and Edith Bowen Elementary. Volunteered in classrooms and served on many committees. Chaired the committee at Edith Bowen to provide a new $30,000 school playground, including site approval through USU planning and implementation of a successful fundraising campaign.
· Helped organize and/or staff various church camps, activities and conferences (1981-2009)
College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Utah State University Logan, UT
· Consultant, Marketing & Special Events January 2004 – December 2004
Hired to assist the college develop a new logo, create and market a seat campaign for the performance hall; create and organize special events.
· Dean’s Advancement Council October 1999 – June 2001
Council membership was by invitation; volunteer members provided advocacy, consultation and support for the college and the continuing development of its programs. Served one year as chairman.
Capitol Arts Alliance Logan, UT
· Chairman of the Board March 1996 – April 1997
· Interim Director September 1995 – February 1996
· Founding Trustee November 1990 – October, 1994
Involved with creation of the Capitol Arts Alliance which renovated and operated the Ellen Eccles Theatre. Served on Executive committee; created Family Series and initiated school performances.
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts New York, NY · Associate Director, New York Office September 1985 –February 1988
Responsibilities for development and programs; liaison with contributors, artists and press. Utah Symphony Orchestra Salt Lake City, UT
· Marketing Coordinator May 1983 – June 1985
Assisted with creation and implementation of marketing activities, media relations and special events.