I have been a professional photographer for more than a decade. I was the portrait studio manager for 2 well known companies and I have also done freelance assignments. I have been a scrapbook artist for nearly as long but as of June 2010 I have begun pursuing scrapbooking/paper crafting as a career. I am interested in working as an independent designer/consultant in scrapbooking and paper arts. I am also interested in teaching opportunities as I have had several experiences teaching in workshops, I have created and taught a series of workshops from basic to advanced use of the Provo Craft Cricut machines and I have been certified by EK Success as an instructor in scrapbook design and technique.
Design Teams
· Rochester Scrapbooking Co., LSS Design Team Member & Instructor
o 7-2010 to 10-2010
o 10-2010 to 12-2010
o 12-2010 to current
· Scrap Our Stash Blog, Design Team Member
o 10-2010 to current
Professional Experience
· CPI Corp./Sears Portrait Studio Manager; 3-1997 to 5-2001
· Olan Mills Portraits; Seasonal holiday 1998
· Lifetouch Inc./JC Penney Portrait Studio Manager; 5-2001 to 10-2002
· Freelance photographer; 2001 to current
· Crop for a Cause Breast Cancer Event coordinator and co-hostess; 10-2010
· Rochester Scrapbooking Co., instructor and demonstrator; 8-2010 to 11-2010
· Reflections Keepsakes; Owner
Publications
· Scrapbooking News and Review Magazine
o 9-2010, School Days
o 9-2010, Simply Divine
o 9-2010, First Visit of Summer
o 9-2010, I Only Blinked
o 10-2010, Signs That We Are Getting Older
o 2-2011, Luna
o 2-2011, Hold Time Here at 4
· Scrap Our Stash Blog
o 7-2010, Luna
o 7-2010, Love, Love, Love – Forever, Forever, Forever
o 7-2010, Simply Divine at Thirteen
o 7-2010, Ice Cone
o 8-2010, Jack in the Grass
o 8-2010, Guest Blogger for Frugal Friday Feature
o 9-2010, Makaria, A Heart Dog
Teaching Experiences
· Wigham Designs & Rochester Scrapbooking Co.
o Cricut Basics 101 Class Instructor twice a month, 8-2010 to 11-2010
· Rochester Scrapbooking Co.
o Advanced Card Class Instructor, 8-2010 & 9-2010
o Inking Demo & Workshop, 10-2010
· EK Success/Spotted Canary Schools
o Certified Scrapbook Design Instructor per assignment to Michael’s & Joanne’s Craft Stores, 9-2010 to current
· Girl Scout Council of MN & WI River Valleys
o Scrapbook & Greeting Card Design Class Instructor for youth members, 10-2007 to 4-2010 monthly 10 months per calendar year
· Studio Arts Academy High School
o 2011-2012 school year. I have been invited to teach art classes for:
§ beginners photography
§ scrapbook/yearbook layout and design
§ paper crafting techniques
§ yearbook advisor
Contests & Recognitions
· Lifetouch Inc.
o Photography Award, 2001
· Creating Keepsakes Magazine
o Product & Publication Knowledge, 8-2010
· Scrap Our Stash Blog
o Monthly Design Challenge, 8-2010
o Guest Design Team Member, 9-2010
· Rochester Scrapbooking Co.
o Survivor Scrap 36-hour Crop, 9-2010
· Scrapbook Trends Magazine
o Bazzil Prize Giveaway, 11-2010
· Glue Dots
o Fan of the Week, 12-2010
Education/Trainings
· EK Success, Scrapbook Design University Instructor Training Program
o Completed and certified as a scrapbook instructor 9-2010
· Rubies Studio, Cricut A-Z
o Completed instructional DVD for teaching purposes 10-2010
· Digital Scrapbook University, Creative Fun Course
o Completed 2-2011 course in digital scrapbooking & Bamboo Tablet use
