CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute to the development of stronger, healthier and sustainable communities in the state of Hawai‘i using the powerful tools of perseverance, creative vision and collaboration and to utilize my management, programming and community building skills in a flexible and creative environment.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

• Strengthened existing partnerships within community: arts and culture groups and businesses, other neighborhood businesses, government agencies, churches and nonprofit services providers
• Secured national and local media coverage of activities, both artistic and community revitalization, in the Downtown Chinatown emerging arts district
• Transitioned a successful startup venture (The ARTS at Marks Garage) into new phases focusing on traditional and cutting edge community development theories (ABCD)
• Cultivated the successful and thriving Downtown Honolulu Gallery Walk and First Friday event
• Developed a community revitalization project centered on artists (visual and performing) and arts programming working with government, private, nonprofit and individuals
• Led nonprofit boards through evaluation and assessment, short and long range planning and implementation of policies, procedures and organizational changes
• Managed fundraising strategies, successful proposal submittals and grant reporting, budgets and cash flow reports, database and information management, publicity and marketing and other daily administrative issues
• Spearheaded development of innovative concepts to enhance annual program planning, production and evaluation
• Recruited, developed, mentored and motivated volunteers; Knowledge of neighbor island art communities
• Interact harmoniously with highly intellectual, creative and competitive individuals
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations
• Advocated for arts and culture communities within business and political communities
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously; effective in crisis management, problem solving, and achieving organizational goals per policies and budget
• Designed, produced, marketed and evaluated "Times New Roman""> products and services for my small studio business

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PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai’i, Executive Director June 2006 - present

The ARTS at Marks Garage, Managing Director March 2000 – June 2006

One of two founding partners for an arts based community revitalization project:  Secured site, managed renovations, secured funding and partners, developed day-to-day operations and evaluation plans; developed and implemented projects and programs; supervised staff and volunteers; worked within the community to develop collaborative projects and partnerships. Developed and launched Downtown Gallery Walk and First Fridays-Honolulu. Mentored and coached partners, staff, community members and volunteers in all aspects of developing, managing and maintaining a community arts center, arts programs and nonprofit organizations.

Hawai‘i Craftsmen, Executive Director December 1995 – October 2003

Responsible for overall management and administration of Hawai‘i Craftsmen (a statewide, nationally recognized membership organization) activities in accordance with policies set forth by its volunteer Board of Directors. Using volunteer resources and paid contractors to ensure quality programs are available to members and the community. Developed fundraising strategies and funding proposals and served as the liaison to funding sources and the community, oversaw all day-to-day operations, supervised contractors, coordinated member and public education, and encouraged involvement of volunteers at all levels of Hawai‘i Craftsmen operations. Provided technical assistance and staff support to the Board and its committees as needed.

  Pacific Handcrafters Guild, Administrative Assistant January 1998 – December 2000

Responsible for mail pick up and distribution as well as responding when needed; telephone; membership database management; financial matters including accounts payable, accounts receivable and monthly reconciliation and reports; maintaining liability and director and officers insurance; guild members Kaiser medical insurance plan; newsletter; and maintenance of corporate files.

  Small Business Owner, Anuenue Art Services June 1985 – present

Studio work (glass) and services including:  exhibition planning, design and installation; workshop planning and implementation; teaching; commissions for residential and liturgical installations; and planning, accounting, marketing and evaluation of small business on an ongoing basis.

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AWARDS and ACCOLADES

Hawaii State Senate Recognition Award (October 15, 2006) for 10 plus years of service to Hawaii Craftsmen and extremely successful professional career developing successful collaborative projects, including The Arts at Marks Garage and First Friday in Downtown Chinatown.

Bright Ideas Award (July 2006) for parking meter improvement ideas to improve and transform the Chinatown area, as well as strengthen the social network of the community.

10 Who make a Difference (December 28, 2005) from the Honolulu Star Bulletin for organizing art walk and contributing to the revitalization of the emerging arts district in Downtown/Chinatown

Cultural Achievement Award   (August 24, 2005) from the ASID Hawaii Chapter for significant contributions to the advancement of the arts community in Honolulu

Fellowship , Stanford Graduate School of Business / National Art Strategies (Summer 2004) Leadership course work at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Honorary Lifetime Member (October 8, 2003) from Hawaii Craftsmen for unwavering dedication, unfailing good nature and many years of service.

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VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY WORK

ARTS with ALOHA, Committee Member October 2003 - June 2006

Organizational member of group of Public Relations professionals that work together to promote arts and culture venues and activities on Oahu:  Brochure distributions, website, press trips, media blitzes etc

Nuuanu Merchants Association, Board Member January 2003 – June 2006

Secretary, Participated in the formal organization of merchants on Nuuanu Ave. Plan special events to promote the area and increased communication between the various businesses on the Avenue

Panelist, Art and Peace October 2005

A conversation about art and peace with Johan Galtung, founder of the International Peace Research Institute

Hawai‘i Craftsmen, Volunteer Board Member 1991-1995, October 2003– March 2005

Provide continuity for transition to new organizational structure. Treasurer and Chair of Fundraising Committee-2003-2004. Annual Exhibit Co-chair 1992 (25th Anniversary Exhibit), Chair 1993; President 1994-1995: Successful grant writing for Organizational Capacity Building, responsible for training new half-time executive director in all aspects of HC philosophy, policies, operations and programs; planned board retreat focusing on organizational change; implemented change at the board level to reflect new organizational structure; chaired first HC fundraising event---a silent auction.

  Arts Agenda Lobbyist; Committee for Arts and Culture 1994 – 1995 Legislative Session

Extensive lobbing and testifying for the arts community. Co-organizer for the First Annual Arts Day at the Legislature. This group of advocates contributed to the founding of the Hawai‘i Consortium for the Arts.

Artists for a Visual Art Center, Board Member 1990 –1994

Secretary and charter member of a representative group of artists dedicated to founding a world class Visual Art Center for Honolulu. Research and developed the documents for incorporation and nonprofit status with the State of Hawai‘i and the Internal Revenue Service. Non-profit status granted in 1991; organization disbanded in 2003.

Glass Artists of Hawai‘i, Board Member 1986 - 1992

President, Exhibit Chair, Newsletter Editor: Coordinated exhibits, workshops, volunteers, fundraising, publicity and membership activities; compiled news events and opportunities for glass artists in a monthly mailing to 200 members.

State Foundation on Culture and the Arts 1986 - 1988

Art in Public Places Program: Installations team and collection management.

Juror Hawai‘i Scholastic Art Competition      1998

Volunteer Screening Judge for Pacific Handcrafters Guild 1992

The Contemporary Museum, Exhibition Installations 1990 - 1992

College Art 1987, Exhibition Design and Installation 1987

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EDUCATION

• BA in Ceramics, Glass and Business,
• San Jose State University, San Jose, CA 1981 – June 1984
• West Valley Junior College, Saratoga, CA 1980 - 1981
• International Travel:  North America, Europe and South Pacific 1978 - 1980
• University of Hawai‘i, Honolulu, HI 1976 – 1978
• James Campbell High School, Ewa Beach, HI 1975 - 1976

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Culture of Engagement:  fundraising, HANO 2006
Speak Out Training Program, Empower Oahu 2005
Volunteer Program:  Assessment and Development, HANO 2005
Fellow, Executive Leadership for Non Profits, NAS & Stanford University 2004
Excel Spreadsheet Course, Horizons Computer Training 2003
Hawai‘i Museums Association Annual Conference, Reaching Out    2003
Financial Management for Non Profits, Allen Arakaki, KCC 2002
Charting a Successful Course for Your Non-Profit, Volunteer Legal Services    2001
NSFRE, “Small Shop” Development Seminar   2000
The Art of Leadership, Certificate Program, UH Out Reach College    2000
PR for Nonprofits/Special Events for Nonprofits, KCC    2000
SFCA Conference for Community Arts Administrators     1999
Cooperatives: What Are They?, HI Community Economic Development Institute 1998
NSFRE, Annual Conference 1996, 97, 98, 99
Quicken for Macintosh, CCECS 1996
Board and Volunteer Development, SFCA 1995
Board Reorganization Retreat, Help for Nonprofits   1995
Fundraising for Community Groups, Kim Klein  1995, 1997
Photographing Your Art, Marketing Your Art, Art and the Law, Hawai‘i Craftsmen     1995
Introduction to Computers, Judy Sakai, WCC    1990
Exhibition Design, Tom Klobe, UH  1987

  TECHNOLOGY

Proficient with Word, Excel, Data Bases, Quicken and QuickBooks; some experience with PowerPoint and website maintenance. Prefer Macintosh, but very trainable.

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