Position:
Founder, Activist at Gimp This! intl., Artist, Philadelphia Gallery Representation by JOG at James Oliver Gallery (JOG), Founding Creative Director at neurochic, Author at Neuro Detour, Recently published by Canadian magazine, Broken Pencil at Creative Writing, Consulting, & Journalism
Location:
Greater Philadelphia Area
Work:
Gimp This! intl.
- International since 2011
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Founder, Activist
James Oliver Gallery (JOG)
- 723 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA since 2011
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Artist, Philadelphia Gallery Representation by JOG
neurochic
- Greater Philadelphia Area since 2009
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Founding Creative Director
Neuro Detour
since 2008
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Author
Creative Writing, Consulting, & Journalism
- Anywhere since 1994
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Recently published by Canadian magazine, Broken Pencil
TMX Communications
Apr 2008 - Jan 2009
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Senior Copywriter
CoolMelanie.com
2007 - 2009
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Copywriter and Consultant
Creative Group, Inc
2007 - 2009
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Freelance Copywriter
Aquent
2007 - 2009
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Freelance Copywriter
The Brownstein Group
2008 - 2008
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Freelance Copywriter
TMX Communications
Mar 2008 - Apr 2008
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Freelance Copywriter
Bayada Nurses
2007 - 2008
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PR Consultant and Copywriter
Thomas Jefferson University
2007 - 2008
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Freelance Copywriter
Aquent
2007 - 2008
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Freelance Writer
Burlington Coat Factory
2007 - 2008
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Freelance Copywriter
Junction Dance Theatre
1998 - 2008
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Executive and Artistic Director
Panzano & Partners
2007 - 2007
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Freelance Copywriter
Harte-Hanks
2007 - 2007
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Freelance Editor
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
1997 - 1998
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Company Manager
Education:
Naropa University 2005 - 2009
MFA, Creative Writing
University of Pittsburgh 1994 - 1998
BA, English Writing
Skills:
Artist, Creative Writer, Playwriting, Journalism, Published Author, Activism, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Artist Development, Artistic Director, Artist Relations, Direct Marketing, B2B, B2B eCommerce, Fundraising, Strategic Consulting, Choreography, Video Art, Dance, Dance Instruction, Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Consulting, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Magazine Writing, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Touring Management, Organizational Development, New Business Development, Freelance Writing, Public Relations, Publicity, Publishing, Online Publishing, Online Sales, E-commerce, Editing, Art Direction, Interactive Marketing, Grassroots Advocacy, Patient Advocacy, Patient Education, Disability Rights, Chronic Pain, Disease Management, Neurodegenerative Diseases, Autoimmune Diseases, Nonprofits
Interests:
Creativity, community, independent art, indie artists, renegade art and performance, art in the public realm, independent thought, indie thinkers, indie publishers, indie anything, teachers, leaders, doctors, healers, the Hippocratic Oath, cure seekers, neuroplasticity, philanthropy, healthcare for all, warriors ... AGAINST incurable disease, chronic pain & illness, disability, insurance corruption, ADA non-compliance, ignorance, bigotry, ... FOR accessibility, fair housing, books with pages to turn, sight, photography, painting, doodling, writers, writing, reading poetry, prose, fiction - flash & historical, creative nonfiction, manifestos, physical theater, uncensored corporate-free journalism, memoirs & autobiographies. Publishers & arts commissioners, my (current and future) publishers, commissioners, collectors, agents, mentors, gallery reps, human rights, equal rights (for ALL), movement, travel, meditation, traveling in mind. Good people. Good wine.
Honor & Awards:
"ByLine Magazine" Free Verse Award
Featured Writer in the Canadian magazine "Broken Pencil"
Top 35 Chronic Illness Blogs of 2010 Award for "Neuro Detour" (http://neurodetour.blogspot.com)
Top 100 Individual Fundraisers nationally for MS Walkathon 2010
Top 10 Individual and Team Fundraisers of the Philadelphia MS Walkathon 2010