Executive Director

• Jun 2022 - Present

Board Member

• Jun 2021 - Present

The Contemporaries mission is to provide an opportunity to support the CMA through promoting the museum and its programs, diversifying the museum's membership, and leading the next generation of museum supporters. Each year, the Contemporaries host a series of social and cultural events that bring members of the Columbia community together at the museum. A portion of the proceeds from the annual ball and other programming goes toward the Contemporaries' Art Acquisition Fund, designed to acquire a significant piece of art for the museum. Show less

Vice President Board Of Directors

• Feb 2020 - Present

President of Board of Directors

• Sep 2016 - Aug 2022

Trustus Theatre is a professional non-profit theatre in Columbia, SC that was started in 1985 by Jim and Kay Thigpen. The Thigpen's had a vision of bringing high-quality, ground breaking work to the south and the theatre is heading into it's 34th season. I have been involved with the theatre since stage managing a late night production in 2004 and haven't been a part of the team ever since. It is my privilege to serve as Vice President of the Board of Directors as we continue to bring thought provoking performances to the midlands. If you have never been to Trustus let me know and your first ticket is on me. Trust us, you'll love it. Show less

Theatre Teacher

• Aug 2016 - Jun 2022

The Theatre program at Spring Hill High School's Mission is to: -Develop creativity, artistic skills and professionalism in students through active programing. -Encourage and develop skills in communication, problem solving, research, and effective writing through coursework and application in performance and production. -Offer Honors and College Prep students to the opportunity to expand and perfect their knowledge of the literary, historical and philosophical aspects of theatre through a rich curriculum. -Foster students' understanding and appreciation of the arts through general education courses and the production program. Show less

Children's Theatre Director

• Aug 2012 - May 2018

My delightful side project in life is directing children's musicals for the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission. Our program provides theatrical experiences for k-12 students in the Richland/Lexington area. My delightful side project in life is directing children's musicals for the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission. Our program provides theatrical experiences for k-12 students in the Richland/Lexington area.

SC Field Director

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

Connecting and motivating participants in the state of South Carolina to help make Super Bowl Sunday the biggest day of giving and serving in the nation. Connecting and motivating participants in the state of South Carolina to help make Super Bowl Sunday the biggest day of giving and serving in the nation.

Assistant to Coordinator, Visual and Performing Arts

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2015

Handling the budget, payroll, event planning, and assist with all other coordination for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts for Richland County School District One. Handling the budget, payroll, event planning, and assist with all other coordination for the Department of Visual and Performing Arts for Richland County School District One.

Supervisor, Department of Quality Assurance

• Oct 2010 - Jun 2012

Lead a group of individulas in the tracking, monitoring, and review of clinical documentation of provided services. Conduct monthly audits addressing frequency, quality, and appropriateness of service. Coordinated within company to develop more organized and efficient database filing system. Assume responsibility of ensuring files meet appropriate Medicaid, RFP, COA and DSS Licensing standards Maintains confidential client and foster parent files Identifies and recommends specific areas of training as needed in response to documentation collection and file maintenance Show less

Contributing writer/editor

• Mar 2010 - Sep 2010

Write monthly articles on topics ranging from restaurant reviews to community concerns Edit articles written by others for submission to publication Assist with marketing and design concerns Write monthly articles on topics ranging from restaurant reviews to community concerns Edit articles written by others for submission to publication Assist with marketing and design concerns

English Teacher

• Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Plan and implemented innovative lessons in English grammar and conversation to Chinese students (ages 5-18) in both public school and private tutoring formats Differentiate instruction for students according to age, academic ability, learning style and personal interests Organize and chaperoned relevant field trips Co-coordinate 1st Grade Christmas Pageant at Huanghe Primary School Train, supervise and mentor new or inexperienced teachers Prepare and delivere lectures on how to create a healthy workspace for diverse populations Glean multicultural awareness and appreciation for diversity by living/working abroad and traveling extensively throughout the region during this time Show less

Service Coordinator

• Jan 2008 - May 2009

Acquired therapeutic foster homes for at-risk youth through advertising and by hosting interest meetings Garnered strategic plans to keep referral agencies up-to-date with SCYAP services Coordinated within company to develop more organized office environment Assisted in development and growth of community-based programs Completed initial assessment of all referrals and subsequent placement and compliance summaries Recruited and trained direct care personnel to work with emotionally disturbed and special needs children. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• 1996 - 1997

The year I worked at SCPA I was unbelievably lucky to help a local lobbyist plan the State House Reopening Gala after a long spell of renovations! Because of lobbyist laws I was the one who had to print and send all of the invitations. It was an experience I will never forget. I also did stuff like make coffee, clip articles and file. That is when I learned that when you answer the phone with a smile they can hear it on the other end! The year I worked at SCPA I was unbelievably lucky to help a local lobbyist plan the State House Reopening Gala after a long spell of renovations! Because of lobbyist laws I was the one who had to print and send all of the invitations. It was an experience I will never forget. I also did stuff like make coffee, clip articles and file. That is when I learned that when you answer the phone with a smile they can hear it on the other end!