ARTS EDUCATION BACKGROUND, DANCE EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:
Began training in the arts in 1971 at RI Ballet Arts Academy, Smithfield – age 6.
Continued dancing and performing throughout the years, expanding education into lyrical, contemporary, tap, jazz, musical theater, vocal and gymnastics.
Entered the competitive circuit, winning multiple local and regional awards and titles.
Began teaching at Dance RI at age 15.
Miss RI 1987 – Scholarship opportunities to Boston Conservatory, The Juilliard School with Barry Weiss, PDTA – Professional Dance Teacher’s Association.
Performed in television and theater circuits throughout New England.
Founded NARRAGANSETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE (NPAC), 1991.  
Founding member of RI’s Ballet Theater, 1997.

NARRAGANSETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE | FOUNDER/OWNER/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR| 1991 – 2015
· Owned and operated business which offered a variety of performing arts for both recreational and pre-professional artists.
· Managed all features of small business, including client service, sales, buying, retail sales, accounting, hiring and training staff, marketing & recruiting, program development, producing all seasonal events.
· Managed a pre-professional level competition team within the Dance Centre as well as a superior community recreational program.
· Assisted graduating students with college scholarship applications for careers in the Fine Arts.
· Directed application videos and choreographed application submissions. 100% acceptance rate on each student represented, with scholarships.
· Client service was key to the success of this business with a high annual enrollment.
· Managed a team of 5-10 independent contractors each season.
· Coordinated fundraisers to support continuing educational opportunities for my students: organized travel to conventions for students and parents.
· Developed scholarships for under-served students to enjoy the performing arts: designed and implemented programs to accommodate the development and enrichment of children in the arts.
· Regionally recognized for NPAC’s numerous awards in the performing arts industry.
· Highlighted in two National dance magazines for having a healthy competitive atmosphere and for producing seamless performances.
· Created strategic marketing and community relations efforts to stay relevant through social media, events and local arts related forums.
· Worked in conjunction with the local schools to enhance their local arts and enrichment programs.
· Costume design and creation; prop design and stage set management: Produced full scale seasonal and yearly productions at the largest venues in the State.

PERSONAL MARITAL STATUS, ETC
Mother, Author and Realtor with two adult sons working towards master’s degrees at Suffolk University and the University of RI.