Experience

Pathways for Children

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events & Communications Coordinator

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Beverly Main Streets

• Past Board President

  • Dec 2014 - Present

  Focus on creative economic revitalization, to encourage, motivate and facilitate new perspectives, in support of the needs of local businesses, culture, and engaging the community.• BMS supported local businesses by guiding them through COVID restrictions, protocols, grant opportunities, outdoor dining and re-opening processes.• Created “Bass in the Grass”; this Art in the Park event brought in funds, supported local businesses and artists, while bringing a safe, uplifting event to the community.• Began Sidewalk Poetry (public art & literature) and Blooming in Beverly (connecting seniors with families) projects to be completed in 2021.• Encouraged re-imagining past events to adapt to necessary safety protocols; on-line Halloween Pumpkin Contest and Virtual Beverly’s New Year’s Eve.



Beverly Cultural Council - City of Beverly

• Past Secretary

  • 2016 - Jun 2022

  Currently taking my year out. As past-Secretary, I kept the BCC focused on its mission as laid out by the Mass Cultural Council.• Organization of meeting schedules, outlining details, and agenda• Responsible for all communications between BCC, grant applicants, the public, and the municipality• Average of 35 applicants per year; we give out $15 – 25,000. In grants per year to about 20 applicants• Bring awareness of grant opportunities through Social Media and online presence.• Represent Beverly in meetings with Massachusetts Cultural Council.



Endicott College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Outreach Coordinator - Walter J. Manninen Center for the Arts

  • Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

  As the Community Outreach Coordinator, I act as the connector bringing the Arts Center's Visual & Performing Arts out to the community, as well as bringing the community to the Arts Center. Offering an Arts experience to those in the community that may have limited access to the Visual and & performing arts. As the Community Outreach Coordinator, I act as the connector bringing the Arts Center's Visual & Performing Arts out to the community, as well as bringing the community to the Arts Center. Offering an Arts experience to those in the community that may have limited access to the Visual and & performing arts.



Side Street Gallery

• Social Media Marketing Manager & Gallery Associate

  • 2015 - Mar 2020

  Social Media Marketing Manager and Gallery Associate for Side Street Gallery and Hughes-Bosca Fine jewelry. High-end, globally inspired hand-crafted jewelry, art, and antiquities Social Media Marketing Manager and Gallery Associate for Side Street Gallery and Hughes-Bosca Fine jewelry. High-end, globally inspired hand-crafted jewelry, art, and antiquities



Appleseed's

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • 2001 - 2014

  Appleseed's; Cut & Sew and Sleepwear 2014The Tog Shop; Wovens, Cut & Sew, Sweater, Sleep 2007-2014Appleseed's; Casual Cut & Sew and Wovens 2004-2007Freelance; 2001-2004 Appleseed's; Cut & Sew and Sleepwear 2014The Tog Shop; Wovens, Cut & Sew, Sweater, Sleep 2007-2014Appleseed's; Casual Cut & Sew and Wovens 2004-2007Freelance; 2001-2004



WongMurphy Design Studio

• Apparel Design | Illustration

  • 1993 - 2004

  Owner - Full service design studio for apparel industry providing design work, fashion and technical illustrations, and concise spec and art packages.Clients:Appleseed's Inc.Pink Ribbon Collection/Legends & HeroesTJX/Marmaxx GroupSusan Bristol, Inc.MariposaSigrid OlsenNewport KidsportIbex Outdoor Clothing; Design development for start-up business (1997)MAST IndustriesCambridge Dry GoodsStudio C; Authentic Fitness (ski wear), Bennetton Sports Systems (golf & tennis), Reebok (NFL pre-season wear, Frank Thomas, Shaquille O'Neal), Medalist, American Horse Association, Bull & Finch, D.M. Management, Wickers, B.N. Gear, Lion Rock International, Le Coq Sportif



Susan Bristol

• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer

  • 2000 - 2002

  Casuals Division Casuals Division



Sigrid Olsen/Segrets, Inc.

• Designer - Product Manager

  • 1990 - 2000

  Freelance Design/Illustration - 1993-2000In-house Product Manager - SSP Activewear & Segrets cut & sew lines 1990-1993 Freelance Design/Illustration - 1993-2000In-house Product Manager - SSP Activewear & Segrets cut & sew lines 1990-1993



Endicott College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • 1995 - 1996

  Adjunct Professor - Apparel Design Adjunct Professor - Apparel Design



Studio C

• Designer

  • 1993 - 1995

  Full service activewear design studio. Clients: Authentic Fitness; Ladies, Men’s, and Children’s ski wear for Edelweiss, Mountain Goat, Passport, and special projects for Herman’s, Walmart, USTA, NY Marathon, Bennetton Sports Systems; Prince Ladies, Men’s and Boy’s Tennis, Langert Ladies and Men’s Golf, Nitro Ladies and Men’s Golf. Reebok: NFL Pre-season Practicewear (Team / Retail), Special projects for Frank Thomas, Shaquille O’Neal. Medalist, American Horse Show Association, Bull and Finch, D.M. Management, Wickers, B.N. Gear Wear, Lion Rock Int’l, and Le Coq Sportif.



Bennett & Company

• Senior Design Manager

  • 1988 - 1990

  Victoria's SecretCaciqueDept. stores Victoria's SecretCaciqueDept. stores



The New York Experience!

• Designer

  • 1981 - 1988

  FREELANCE CLIENTS:Monterey Mills (outerwear), Eva Joia Gitano (children's sportwear), Jordache Children's (Children's sportswear), Toyomenka (outerwear division)STAFF POSITIONS:ADORABLE COAT CO.: Outerwear Designer/Product Manager for Jordache and Private label development for Women, Mens and Children.RON CHERESKIN WOMENS: Knitwear Designer for Women's Sportswear and Dresses.DONALD PLINER: Designer/Product Mgr for Womens Knit and Woven Sportswear.BERNARD CHAUS, INC.: Design Associate Woven & Knit Sportswear, Blouses & Dresses.