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Summary:
Proven community leader, organizer and activist with over 25 years of experience working on environmental and political issues from a variety of perspectives including as a grassroots organizer, consultant, volunteer and elected official. Professional writer, editor and communications expert with extensive knowledge of the Truckee Tahoe region and deep connections to the community as a 17-year resident.
Relevant Skills
· Communications
Prolific, published writer and editor; Pr & marketing professional; Social media & blogging expert; Vast experience in public speaking, public process & meeting facilitation.
· Grantwriting/Fundraising
Career total of over $300,000 in direct funds raised including a $150,000 P3 demonstration grant from the US EPA, over $20,000 from the Truckee Tahoe Community Foundation, $17,000 from the Nevada Division of Tourism and the Reno Sparks Convention & Visitors Bureau, $5,000 from the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce, and more than $5,000 from Truckee Rotary.
· Environmental Program creation and management
Years of experience launching and managing environmental programs sustained by strong community and volunteer support. Started the Keep Truckee Green program in 1999 and grew the program until 2002 entirely with volunteers and grants. Part of core group who launched Tahoe Truckee Earth Day in 2003; Started the Town of Truckee Green Building Committee; Coordinated 500 volunteers as Truckee Day chair in 2007. Started Truckee Climate Action Network in 2006 to lobby against climate change and build support for alternative energy.
· Event Production
25 years in event organization and production specializing in fundraisers, concerts, festivals and sustainable community events.
· Technical
Basic web & graphic design; Corel Draw, InDesign, PC & MAC platforms; HTML; Microsoft Office; Excel; Powerpoint; photoshop; Blogging and all social media platforms.
Recent Career Highlights
2003 - ongoing
Owner, Electrik Lady Productions
Writing, pr, event production and consulting services for business and nonprofit organizations.
Client list includes: Tahoe Donner Association – Tahoe Donner News feature writer; McCormick & Winter Web Design – writer; Karen Rogers – Grantwriter; Moonshine Ink – columnist, reporter & associate editor; Wanderlust Festival LLC – marketing & production services; Measure U for Schools – email marketing & publicity; Sierra Front Recreation Coalition – grantwriting, publicity, website & organization management; Streamline Consulting Group – consultant, grantwriter, email marketing; KVMR Community Radio – marketing and sales; Renegade Productions – marketing and production; Tahoe Earth Day Foundation – grantwriting and publicity.
July 2011 – current
Tahoe Forest Hospital District
Tahoe Forest Multispecialty Clinics
Public Service & Volunteerism
Town of Truckee Councilmember 2002- 2006
Vice Mayor 2005, Mayor 2006
Nevada County Solid & Hazardous Waste Commission
Vice Chair, 2000 – 2003
Chair, 2004 – 2006
Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Organizing Committee 2003 – 2009
Event Chair, 2005 & 2008
Town of Truckee Green Building Committee
Truckee Day Committee 2005 – 2007
Event Chair 2007
Truckee Citizen’s Waste Management Advisory Committee 1999 – 2002
Chair
Education
B.A., University Of Colorado 1985
