Education
John F. Kennedy University, Master of Arts in Museum Studies,
Major in Museum Management
100 Ellenwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA  94523
State University of New York, Empire College,
Bachelor of Science in the Fine Arts
One Union Ave. , Saratoga Springs, NY  12866
Cornell University, non-matriculated in Fine Arts Program,
129 Sibley Dome, Ithaca, NY 14853
Mohawk Valley Community College, Associate in Applied Science
in Advertising Design, Utica, NY  13501
 
References upon Request

Relevant Experience
Journeyman Scenic Painter/Curator/Safety Liaison
San Francisco Opera Association,  June of 1986 to Present
Draw, paint and sculpt scenery and props;  research and develop policies and procedures for safety compliance, including safety manuals and MSDS files;  organize and facilitate the day to day operations of the Opera Scene Shop;  maintain working relationships and compliance with city and government safety and hazardous materials regulations.  This is a full-time but seasonal position.  You may contact my supervisor,  Jay Kotcher,  at  415/334-1805, or see references above.

Management Consultant
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA 1984-1986
Research and develop collections management policies for the museum, under the supervision of San Francisco City Attorneys Office.  This was a part-time position.  Supervising Attorney is no longer employed there.

Management Assistant
The Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA  Fall Quarter, 1984
Assist with developing long term plans for the museum.  This was a volunteer position, and part of the JFK University requirements.

Curator of Exhibits
Alfred P. Sloan Museum, Flint, MI 1979-1982
Design, fabricate,  and install over 20  temporary and permanent exhibits covering 9,000 sq. ft. including research, educational materials, programming,  publicity, and community outreach.  This was a full-time position.  Supervisor is no longer working there.  You may contact Desiree Smith at  the Human Relations Department.  Phone:  810 / 237-7346

Exhibit Designer
Richardson-Bates House Museum, Oswego, NY 1977-1979
Research, design, fabricate, and install permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits, including educational materials, programming,  publicity, and community outreach.  This was a full-time position. Supervisor is no longer working there. 
You may contact Terry Pryor at 315 / 343-1342

Co-Owner of International Franchise
Curves Bayview,  San Francisco, CA,  2004 - 2008
Facilities design and fabrication;  hire, train, and supervise  employees; schedule  work hours  and appointments;  train members;  review and develop budgets;  design and produce signs  and flyers;  and interact with the diverse community, disseminating health and fitness materials.  You may contact my partner, Sally Hershey,  at  415 / 826-1582

Galleries and Exhibitions

Hunters Point Open Studios 2007, 2008, 2010
Art Span Fall Open Studios 2007, 2008, 2009
Design Center Gallery, Group Show, San Francisco 1994
Under Glass Gallery, San Francisco 1986, 1991, 1993
The Regional Exhibition Space Juried One-Person Show,
Mendocino Arts Center (funded by CA Arts Council and the
National Endowment for the Arts 1984
Northern California Arts, Inc. 28th Open, Sacramento 1982
Atlantic City Boardwalk Exhibition, Atlantic City, NJ 1975

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