Call to Fashion “Wear Your Insides Out!” socially conscious T-Shirt line — New Orleans, LA (Active: 2018 to 2020).
- Conceptualized business, branding, and operations
- Built Etsy store and Printful platform
- Designed shirts
The Creativity Collective (TCC): community-based artist collective — Klamath Falls, OR and New Orleans, LA (Active: 2007 to 2020).
- Conceptualized and branded the business
- Filed articles of incorporation, bylaws, and operation manuals
- Wrote 501c3 tax-exemption application for TCC (awarded in 2011)
- Wrote liquor control plan for proposed bar. Approved by the Liquor Commission in 2011.
- Wrote and filed foreign corp. paperwork to move the nonprofit to New Orleans.
- Grant-writing, fundraising, and budgeting oversight.
- PR, marketing, and graphic design.
Bridal Crawl: French Quarter pub crawl in wedding dresses. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2013 – 2018)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective event.
- Committee creation and oversight.
- Press: Brasted, Josh. “Bridal Crawl says I Do.” Times Picayune October 4, 2015. sec.: Living, pages D-14 (back page)
- Press: Miller, Sherri. “Here Come the Brides.” New Orleans Advocate September 21, 2014. sec.: Metro, pages 1-B
- Press: Hinton, Matthew. “Veiled Attack.” New Orleans Advocate September 26, 2013. sec.: Community, pages 1-G
Fauxmosa: Craft mocktail menus featuring drinks to improve beverage options for nondrinkers in social settings. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2015 – 2020)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
- Wrote grant for Fauxmosa: Awarded full grant amount requested from Hash Harriers Red Dress Run in New Orleans, LA.
Corset Crawl/Corsetcon: a pub crawl and fashion walk turned fantasy costuming experience. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2015 – 2019)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
Gradeuxity: (Gratuity for graduates) A book of life skills awarded to high school graduates in a lively assembly. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2015 – 2020)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
Nolalit: Book club that celebrates New Orleans’ culture with local literature and related field trips. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2015 – Present)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
The Creative Resource Directory (CRD): A web directory showcasing the local creative and cultural economy. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2015 – 2019)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
- CRD was a finalist in the Art-Based Business pitch competition curated by The Downtown Development District, Idea Village, and Entrepreneur Week
Leprecrawl: Leprechaun pub crawl and block party — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2015 – 2017)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective event.
- Committee creation and oversight.
Artventure: A youth-focused art excursion that showcased a fledgling arts district — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2011 – 2012)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective event.
- Committee creation and oversight.
- Wrote grant for Artventure: Awarded $4800 from the Transient Room Tax Grant. 2012
Creativity Theater: Three conceptual haunted houses Cadaver Kitchen #1, Cadaver Kitchen #2, and Field of Screams. — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2011 – 2012)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective concept.
- Committee creation and oversight.
- Managed 40 volunteers of all ages during Field of Screams
- Raised $10,000 in admission for the Field of Screams haunted house in 2012.
The Artisan’s Almanac: Creativity Collective’s cultural arts magazine. — New Orleans, LA. (Active: 2011 – 2012)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Wrote multiple articles and ad copy for the full-color magazine.
- Created the photography used in stories, ads, and covers (88 photos in the first edition and 62 in the second edition).
- Sold a combined total of $21,437 in print advertising for the Artisan’s Almanac.
Passionlab: A gallery exhibiting modern art from artists and members. — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2009 – 2011)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
Zeallab: All-ages live music venue, dance studio, and band practice space. — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2009 – 2011)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
Christmas in Flight: 2010 city-wide Snowflake Festival theme. Klamath Falls, OR (Active: 2010)
- Won the citywide concept contest.
- Created original T-shirts to sell as merchandise.
Contemporary Arts Kitchen: 10,000 square foot art compound with a cafe, kids area, and — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2009 – 2010)
- Branded the Creativity Collective venue
- Staff creation and oversight.
Legacy of Bravery: Multimedia van tour, website, and gallery exhibit narrating the WWII veteran experience. — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2008 – 2011)
- Conceptualized and branded the Creativity Collective project.
- Committee creation and oversight.
- Project was listed as Southern Oregon Magazine’s “Best of Southern Oregon”.
- Wrote grant for Legacy of Bravery: Awarded $3000 of the $5000 requested. from the Transient Room Tax Grant. 2009.
- Press: Aho, Jill. “The Stories behind the Names.” Herald and News February 26, 2009, sec.: Book of Lists, pages 48 & 49
Graphic Design as Art Form: An exhibit highlighting graphic design as visual art. — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2009)
- Concept branding and advertisement
- Art show creation
Optilux Design Incorporated: advertising company. — Klamath Falls, OR. (Active: 2007 – 2011)
- Created concept with partner, Mike Stier.
- Concept branding and advertisement
- Wrote press releases, photo/video assets, websites, brands, print materials, corporate histories, and social media for businesses, campaigns, and events.
- Managed event: Red White and Blue – Forever, Thank You: A two-day event to honor Oregon veterans that included a free catered meal, an honorary medal ceremony, multiple speakers, a resource expo, and a showcase of veteran books, film, and music at multiple venues. 2010
- Sample: Jordan Essentials: Trade-show displays, posters, flyers, and website for bath/body line. 2010 – 2011
- Sample: Wendy Ronco-Smith: Fact sheet and rack cards for a real estate agent in Oregon. 2010
- Sample: Trish Seiler: Website and photography for council members’ campaign for re-election. 2009
- Sample: Wild Irish Gerry: Posters, business cards, website, and corporate history for folk singer. 2008
- Sample: Red White and Blue – Forever, Thank You: Event schedule (responsible for 11 photos and copy), PowerPoint, brochures, postcards, posters, and more. 2009 – 2010