Karen Billard

Current

Designer at Kusala Design (Self-employed)

Past

Leading Director at The Living Arts Institute
President at Metamorphosis Web Design
Spec Technician at International Women's Apparel Group

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Education

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York University
City University of New York-Brooklyn College

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

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Karen Billard’s Summary

Executive with experience in non-profit & start-up management, marketing and development. Strong technical and design skills. Strong community building skills.

Karen Billard’s Specialties:

Web site & marketing collateral development, grant writing, staff management, event management, volunteer management.

Karen Billard’s Experience

Designer
Kusala Design (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Design industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Kusala Design offers services in Web site design and costume design and production, as well as producing hand-made fine quality beaded jewelry and tassels.
Leading Director

The Living Arts Institute

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

November 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 7 months)
President

Metamorphosis Web Design

(Privately Held; Myself Only; Internet industry)

January 2000 — November 2006 (6 years 11 months)

Web site design and maintenance for small to medium sized companies and non-profits.
Spec Technician

International Women's Apparel Group

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

1996 — 1999 (3 years )

Karen Billard’s Education

Fashion Institute of Technology

AS , Patternmaking Technology , 1994 — 1996
New York University

1983 — 1984
City University of New York-Brooklyn College

BA , Special Education , 1981 — 1983

Additional Information

Karen Billard’s Websites:

Karen Billard’s Interests:

Non-profit management, arts organization management, group dynamics, community building, theatrical performance, dance performance, movement, costume design, clothing design, fiber arts, beadweaving, bead embroidery, web site design, drawing, painting, writing, hiking, kyaking

Karen Billard’s Groups:

Falmouth Artists Guild, Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, Falmouth Historical Society, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod, Planned Giving Council of Cape Cod, Cape Technology Council, ArtsFalmouth, Cape Cod Young Professionals, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Photoshop Professionals