Experience

University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 2018 - Present



Creative Endeavors

• Slidell

• Owner and Artist

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Original art including Handmade Cast Paper (HMCP) relief paintings, Fused Glass Jewelry & Maquettes, Digital Photography, Paintings and more! Original art including Handmade Cast Paper (HMCP) relief paintings, Fused Glass Jewelry & Maquettes, Digital Photography, Paintings and more!



Slidell Magazine

• Slidell Louisiana

• Author, EFOP

  • Sep 2014 - Present

  Write the Extraordinarily Fascinating Extraordinary Person article monthly. Write the Extraordinarily Fascinating Extraordinary Person article monthly.



Olde Towne Arts Center

• Director

  • May 2008 - Present

  Coordination of diverse arts education events for all ages, including exhibitions, classes, workshops, and other cutural activities. The Olde Towne Arts Center (OTAC) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to enlighten, excite and educate all lives that pass through our door using a variety of arts mediums. The variety of artists who teach and exhibit in our facility reflect the diversity of cultural influences that have created our community. Phone: 985-326-6822; email Charlotte@otacenter.com Show less

• Curator and co-curator

  • 2008 - Present

  Curator and co-curator for "Waterways to Railways", "Topophilia", "Draw the Line", "Eyes on Olde Towne", "Digital Portraits of Olde Towne";



Rooted in Liberté

• Author and Photographer

  • 2007 - Present

  An artist's book while researching publishers. An artist's book while researching publishers.



Christwood Retirement Community

• Covington, Louisiana

• Move-in Coordinator and Marketing Assistant

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2021

  Interior design consultations, coordinate paint, granite, flooring and other interior design selections. Select vendors and schedule work projects with other departments. Event management for welcome parties and orientations. Print media, in-house television station, and website management. Assist Marketing Directors with events, promotional projects, staging apartments, floral designs and community events. Interior design consultations, coordinate paint, granite, flooring and other interior design selections. Select vendors and schedule work projects with other departments. Event management for welcome parties and orientations. Print media, in-house television station, and website management. Assist Marketing Directors with events, promotional projects, staging apartments, floral designs and community events.



Louisana Trust for Historic Preservation

• Statewide

• Board Member

  • Jan 2012 - Jun 2021

  Promoting the preservation of Louisiana's historic resources and cultural heritage. www.lthp.org Promoting the preservation of Louisiana's historic resources and cultural heritage. www.lthp.org



East St. Tammany Chamber

• Education Committee

  • 2010 - Jun 2021

  Volunteer with Southeastern Louisiana University Volunteer with Southeastern Louisiana University



Southeastern Louisiana University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Non Credit Programming

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2016

  Manage all non-credit classes and certificate programs at Southeastern Louisiana University. Follow Continuing Education Unit certificate standards, as defined by IACET.Instructor DevelopmentProgram and Curriculum DevelopmentRegistrationsAll Marketing and Recruiting, including, Website, Catalogs and flyersBudget Unit HeadManage Staff

• Director for ZOOM Into Careers

  • 2009 - Apr 2016

  Junior high and high school career exploration workshops. Our workshops are hands-on, using the latest technology in our specialized labs to create an interactive experience. We also incorporate a team component to simulate the dynamics of a real work environment. Friends and family will be invited on the last day to view the new skills participants have acquired. The overnight option in the dorms on Southeastern's main campus is offered to high school students in workshops on the main campus only. Show less

• Program Manager

  • Aug 2010 - May 2013

  Program Development, Instructor Development, Recruiting & Marketing, Curriculum Development, Training, Community Outreach

• Project Manager, Extended Studies

  • May 2010 - Nov 2011

  Grant Manager for Earmark Grant Initiative through Small Business Development Center and Extended Studies. Focus is Workforce and Professional Development.

• Coordinator, Zoom Into Careers Workshops

  • 2009 - 2010

  Summer career workshops for high school students through Extended Studies

• Director, Nothshore School of the Arts

  • May 2008 - Aug 2009

  This was a promising, new program which was discontinued due to recent state budget cuts that targeted both the arts and higher education. I truly hope Southeastern revives the program in the future for our dedicated arts students.



East St. Tammany Cultural Economy Coalition

• Past Chair

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Free and open to any artists, art advocates or businesses involved in the cultural economy (artists, musicians, performers, designers, chefs, entertainment industry) Free and open to any artists, art advocates or businesses involved in the cultural economy (artists, musicians, performers, designers, chefs, entertainment industry)



Gallery 2100

• Artist

  • May 2009 - Jan 2012

  2100 Front Street Olde Towne Slidell, LA 70458 - (985) 290-1395 Open Tue-Thu 12pm-6pm; Fri 10am-4pm 2100 Front Street Olde Towne Slidell, LA 70458 - (985) 290-1395 Open Tue-Thu 12pm-6pm; Fri 10am-4pm



Early Start Program for the Arts

• Coordinator

  • Aug 2009 - May 2010

  Southeastern Louisiana University's Early Start Program for the Arts (ESPA) is poised to offer dual enrollment college-level music, theatre and visual arts credit to high school juniors and seniors. For the latest update, call 985-549-2568. Southeastern Louisiana University's Early Start Program for the Arts (ESPA) is poised to offer dual enrollment college-level music, theatre and visual arts credit to high school juniors and seniors. For the latest update, call 985-549-2568.



the Arts (COTA)

• Assistant Professor and College

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2008

  Hiring, Training, Orientation,Scheduling and Evaluations, Course Development, Assessments, Online Curriculum Materials, Website Development, Vista Coordinator for ART 1107, General Education Council Liason between General Education Dean and Department of Visual Arts, First Year Seminar Team, Year of International Initiatives for QEP, Professional Publications and Presentations, Foundations in Art Teaching and Educcation Representative, Portfolio Review, Computer Lab Orientations. Hiring, Training, Orientation,Scheduling and Evaluations, Course Development, Assessments, Online Curriculum Materials, Website Development, Vista Coordinator for ART 1107, General Education Council Liason between General Education Dean and Department of Visual Arts, First Year Seminar Team, Year of International Initiatives for QEP, Professional Publications and Presentations, Foundations in Art Teaching and Educcation Representative, Portfolio Review, Computer Lab Orientations.



Kennesaw State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Study Abroad Director

  • 2005 - 2008

  Budget Head, Curriculum planning, Coordinate residencies, teaching facilities, transportation, orientation, teaching (2-D Design, Art history, & Drawing), mentoring, and recruiting host families, faculty and students.

• Core Coordinator and Associate Professor of Art

  • 1995 - 2008

  Coordinate all ART 1107 instructors, coursework, websites, course tools and assessments. Serve on the General Education CouncilCollaborate with all arts 1107 Coordinators



McGraw-Hill and Kennesaw State University

• Contract Author and Photographer

  • 2003 - 2008

  Technology: Adobe Suites, CS (Photoshop and Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Entourage and PowerPoint), Student Response Systems (Smartroom and E-Instruction), Digital Photography, Capty MPEG Edit, DVD Capture, I-Movie, I-Photo, I-Tunes, Garage Band, Video and audio recording and editing, Hybrid course development, Pageout website, Web CT Vista, I-Files, Blackboard. Technology: Adobe Suites, CS (Photoshop and Illustrator), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Entourage and PowerPoint), Student Response Systems (Smartroom and E-Instruction), Digital Photography, Capty MPEG Edit, DVD Capture, I-Movie, I-Photo, I-Tunes, Garage Band, Video and audio recording and editing, Hybrid course development, Pageout website, Web CT Vista, I-Files, Blackboard.



2003-2004

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2006



Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art

• Art Camp Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2005



City of Kennesaw, GA

• Art Camp Coordinator and Instructor

  • 2002 - 2005



Albers Gallery

• Asst. Curator

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1995



Plan B Gallery and Studios

• Co-owner

  • 1993 - 1995



MVP Video Productions

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Coordinator

  • Jan 1989 - Jan 1991

  Talented ARts Program Talented ARts Program



Community Artists in Residency Training, City of Slidell

• Residency Director

  • Jan 1981 - Jan 1988