Screenplays, science-fiction, childrens’, and non-fiction. Currently co-authoring a fictional novel (mainstream suspense) with a South African writer and scientist, and working on a non-fiction book on size-acceptance, and the prejudice against fat people in America. I am also available for web page design in HTML.

1996-1998; Freelance Web Page Designer. Winner of "Size Wise Excellence Award."

1988; Golden Masters, Inc., Newport Beach, CA

Art Director/Literary Editor for national magazine ad.

1988; People TV, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Art director, lighting and set designer for music video.

1986 - 1988; Goddard Art Center & Gallery of Fine Arts, Daytona Beach, FL

Assistant Gallery Director.

1984; Marina Securities, Inc.; Vero Beach, FL

Art direction and supervision of production for newsletter. Designed letterhead, envelopes and logo.

1982 - 1984; Decorator/Designer, Atlanta, GA

Licensed Interior decorator.

1976; Peanut Butter Publishing Co., Seattle, WA

Design, layout, paste-up and typesetting.

1974; Graphic Designer, Beverly Hills, CA

Freelance design and layout.

1971 - 1974; Andy Wall Advertising, Hollywood, CA

Art Director. Layout, paste-up, and design for five small publications.

Television, Video & Film

1994; TCI Cable, Inc., Seattle, WA

Director of television program, It’s Okay to Be Fat for Washington state chapter of NAAFA.

1990; Priority One Computers, Inc., Irvine, CA

Produced a promotional corporate video that was shown to the Regional Investment Banker’s Convention in Memphis, TN. Utilized Macromind Director software.

April, 1988 - February, 1989; Chinquapin Hill Productions, Atlanta, GA

Director of music video and technical director of weekly TV series on public access television.

1988; People TV, Inc.; Cable Channel 12, Atlanta, GA

Certified independent producer, director and editor.

1988; People TV, Inc., Cable Channel 12, Atlanta, GA

Camera operator, floor manager, and audio technician.

 

1987 - 1988; WCEU TV, Daytona Beach, FL

Camera Operator, audio technician, character generator operator and production assistant. News conferences and local events coverage.

1987; City of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach, FL

Produced, directed and edited documentary video in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Extensive creative editing.

1987; YMCA, Daytona Beach, FL

Produced, directed, edited and filmed promotional video.

Education

1995 – Present: City University, Seattle, WA

Completing my degree in Literature (now via e-mail from South Africa!) and recipient of the David Pearl Scholarship.

1995; TCI Cable, Seattle, WA

Certified as Producer and Video Editor.

1988; People TV, Inc., Atlanta, GA

Received certificates in Studio, Location & Post Production/Editing. Qualified Independent Producer, Director and Editor.

1985 - 1987; Daytona Beach Community College, Southeast Center for Photographic Studies, Daytona Beach, FL

Accredited professional photography program. Coursework included: Television & Video Internship, Commercial & Illustrative Photography, Gallery Practices, Documentary Photography, Color Printing, Audio-Visual Presentations, Portraiture, Advanced Processes & Techniques, and B&W Printing and Film Development. Earned 73 credit hrs. w/ 4.0 GPA.

1984 - 1985; Centre Mediteranné `a Cap D'ail, Cap D'ail, France

Studied French. Awarded "Certificate de Niveau: Intermediaire."

December, 1984 - August, 1985; French Studies.

Lived in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

 

1981; Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Studied political science, American history and music. GPA: 4.0.

Workshops & Seminars

1994; TCI Cable, Inc., Seattle, WA

Producer’s workshop.

1987; Rockport, Maine

2nd Annual Photography Congress.

1987; Daytona Beach, FL

Cole Weston Photography Workshop.

1987; Daytona Beach, FL

Documentary Photography Conference with Mary Ellen Mark, Giles Peres, Eugene Richards, Susan Miselas.

1986 - 1987; Daytona Beach, FL

Eastman Kodak: William Reedy Memorial Lecture Series.

Educational Awards

1995; David Pearl Scholarship, City University, Seattle, WA

1988; National Collegiate Art Award

1987; Who’s Who Among American Jr. College Students (annual)

1987; U.S. Achievement Academy Award

1986 -1987; Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Fraternity)

1986 - 1987; The Dean’s List (annual)

1986; Senator, Daytona Beach Community College Student Government Association

1985 - 1987; President’s Honor Roll, Daytona Beach Community College (all semesters attended)

1981; President’s List of Scholars, Oklahoma State University

1973; Bank of America Achievement Award in the Field of English

Business

 

Computer skills: PC with Windows ’95, Windows '98,Pentium I, Pentium II, MMX, skilled Web Page Designer in HTML (award-winning). Keyboarding 65+ WPM. Expert in Word, Photoshop, Front Page, and other software.

October, 1980 - 1982; RSE, Inc.; Cushing, OK

Assistant to the President.

1977 - 1978; The Bon Marche´, Seattle, WA

Advertising Scheduler for 27 stores. Scheduled all radio, TV and newspaper ads, determined size, placement, budgets and cut costs.

1973 - 1976; Kelly Services, Inc., Van Nuys, CA

"Kelly Girl." Secretary/receptionist/clerical for temp agency. Typing, 65 WPM.

1971 - 1973; Andy Wall Advertising; Hollywood, CA

Office manager (and art director) for small advertising company.

Professional Chess

1981 - 1984; Tournament Chessplayer.

Member of the U.S. Chess Federation and one of the top ten women chessplayers in the United States (rated USCF 2167). One of twelve women invited to play in the U.S. Closed Championship in Berkeley, CA in 1984. Winner of Atlanta City Championship in my division in 1984.

Performing Arts

 

 

1993-1997; Dimensions Magazine, Sacramento, CA

Plus-size model in stills and video.

1985; Bal Masque, Cap d’Ail, France

Lead singer.

1981; American Song Festival, Lyric Competition 8, Los Angeles, CA

Finalist.

1980; The Evergreen Players, Seattle, WA

"Mrs. Paroo" in community theatre production of The Music Man.

1979; The Evergreen Players, Seattle, WA

"Gloria Rasputin" in community theatre production of Bye Bye Birdie.

1974 - 1975; The Impromptu, Los Angeles, CA

Singer/guitarist in small club.

1973; University of California, Riverside, CA

"Sandy" in the Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

1971 - 1973; The American National Theatre Academy, Burbank, CA

Studied acting, voice, musical comedy and dance.

1971 - 1973; Caroline Kassel Modeling Agency, Burbank, CA

Runway and tearoom model.

1971; The Blah-Blah Cafe, Burbank, CA

Singer and guitarist.

1960 - 1973; Dance Experience: Ballet 8 years, Jazz 2 years, Tap 2 years and Ballroom dancing 4 years.

 

Biographical Information

I come from a long line of writers. My father was a successful television comedy writer (All in the Family, The Garry Moore Show, Man Against Crime, The Lucy Show, The Phil Silvers Show, et al), and my grandfather wrote the third page editorial for one of the Hearst papers (The Journal-American), in New York. My great-great-great grandfather was a "poetmeister" (poet master) in Germany. My mother was an advertising copywriter and teacher. I’ve been told I’m related to Robert Frost through my great Aunt Minnie Frost.

I was born in Manhattan, New York on December 7th, 1955, and was raised in Demarest/Alpine, New Jersey, in a home on five acres, with a waterfall, forest, deer and raccoons. We moved to Hollywood, California when I was fourteen (the same time that the television industry relocated from New York to Los Angeles).

I have been a published author since 1976.

I have traveled all over the United States, most of Europe, Brazil and the Bahamas. I lived in Monte Carlo, Monaco for close to a year. I have also lived in North Hollywood and Laguna Niguel, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Ormond Beach, Florida, Cushing, Oklahoma, and Seattle, Washington. I spent one year living in South Africa, and am currently living on a large island NW of Seattle. Last year I spent two blissful days swimming with dolphins.

I have taken flying lessons in a Cessna, and photographs while in a hot air balloon (during a race).

I can make stained glass windows using the copper foil method, do macramé, sew clothing and costumes, cook, play guitar, sing, and act.

I love my daughter, Raven, who is almost 21, and my Blue Persian cat, Vincent, who is still a baby.

 

Organizations

Member of Mensa (IQ in top 1% of population)

National Organization for Women (NOW), Seattle, WA

National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)

Former member of the board of directors (Secretary) of the local chapter of this national organization.