
Author, Freelance Designer and Writer, Consultant and TV Host
Greater Philadelphia Area

Author, Freelance Designer and Writer, Consultant and TV Host
Greater Philadelphia Area
Author of five humorous how to jewelry making titles for North Light Books
Design for craft publications
Freelance writer
Product, blogging and marketing consultant
Design for manufacturers
TV Host
Public Speaking
Leading Seminars and Classes
Actor and vocalist
Design, Research, Marketing, Clicking, Strong Ability to Sense and Predict Trend, Excellent Communication Skills, Unique Eye for Color and Design, Strong On Camera Skills and Ability to Connect with Viewers, Excellent Writing Skills
(Privately Held; Luxury Goods & Jewelry industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
I'm one of 21 international designers recently invited to be ambassadors for the CRYSTALLIZED-Swarovski Elements DIY segment. I teach seminars, review new products and create in-use designs for promotional materials. I was invited to create three designs for their biannual Create Your Style book two years ago and I was a juror in 2008 for their Create Your Style design competition.
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
August 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)
Author The Impatient Beader, The Impatient Beader Gets Inspired, Sparkletastic, Design Secrets Exposed, Beyond the Bead
(Arts and Crafts industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
I create unique and striking jewelry and fashion accessory designs featuring Beadalon products. My job is to explore innovative new ways to apply the materials that are also visually appealing. These designs are used in print ads, catalogs and on packaging.
(Public Company; LINTA; Retail industry)
2000 — Present (9 years )
I work as an on air product expert in the toy and novelty category. In this job, I research, consult and help to position the product to optimize on air sales. I appear several times a month on air in this capacity. Prior to this position I appeared as the on air product expert for a private label jewelry brand and Tiffany Inspired Lighting.
BA , Theater, Communications Performance, Voice , 1989 — 1996
Create Your Style CRYSTALLIZED-Swarovski Elements Design Ambassador
Grand Prize MindBites Spread the Craft Video Contest
Nominated for The Blogitzer and Best Blog Design at Blogger's Choice Awards for past two years