"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. "
                                                                                                                            ~John Quincy Adams ~

Hand Crank Films - Zombie Apocalypse 

On set production manager/Art Director
Managed a set up team to build a 30ft wall to block off the street and to set dec our zombie Apocalypse street corner. We had about 10 production assistants to help with the set dec. In addition I managed 9 make-up artists that did make-up on 150 to 200 zombies. Also recruited and coordinated 150 to 200 zombies for our commercial shoot. 

Activities Committee - Whatcom Community College

Chair of the Activities Committe
I led, managed and mentored a committee of 8- 15 college students and advised students/clubs on planning events. Booked talent and lectures for weekly shows, as well as developing promo pieces for these events. I solely organized an art show with a silent auction. Attended weekly WCC Student Government meetings. Participated in meetings with departments, clubs, schools, businesses and organizations and increase communication between these groups. I also organized the first ASWCC student-wide survey.

Event Staff - Community College

Building Manager
As a member of the event staff at Whatcom Community college I was assigned as the building manager for the Dream Science Circus rental. On the day of the show our technician/lighting operator called in sick. I had only a few hours to train a new employee, learn how to run the lights for the show, manage actors and 30 child actors and all of the audience members. It was a great success. 

Bleedingham Film Festival

Program Director
I managed a team of two individuals and several film sets throughout the planning of the festival. We created several promo videos, helped film makers make their films,  organized and implemented the festival. I created the website for the festival, the submission process, and marketing plan. 

WomenCare Shelter

Dessert Dash Coordinator
I organized the Dessert Dash for their 2012 fundraising Galla. The Dessert Dash raised over $14,000 to make a total of over $78,000 raised. I solicited bakeries for dessert donations, created a pickup/delivery schedule, set up the display for the event and sent out thank you letters to all of the dessert donors. 

Amy's Place

Business consultant
Over a 9 month period I developed intake procedures for volunteers, way to increase volunteer retention, managed volunteers. As a part of our plan to become more financially stable I began planning a yearly fundraiser. I worked with individuals to put together the All That Jazz benefit.  I organized/managed the food, set up, stage, and  ticket sales.

Center for Expressive Arts

Program Director               
I worked independently and with local organizations to plan monthly and weekly community events. Mentored 10 independent educators to help develop and market their programs. Facilitated local meetings to combine resources and identify needs in the community.