718 Daniel Dr, Grand Junction, CO
(970) 242-3845
(970) 424-2312
wendy@jimandwendy.com
Highlights of Qualifications
- Current – National President, Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc - Volunteer
- 2008 – 2009 – First Vice President - Full time Volunteer- duties include database design and administration, membership coordinator, bylaw development, chapter creation and installation, Yearbook editor, Webmaster. Blue Star Mothers of America. Inc. More duties below under volunteer work..
- 3 Years Art Instructor – Children and Adult
- 8 Years Technical Trainer – Computer Instructor
- University Graduate (BFA, Art 1994)
- Provincial Instructors Diploma (British Columbia)
- Major Solo Installation Exhibition Peace Gallery North, Ft St John, BC
- Owner Operator of Wildflower Tech Creations LLC, laser engraving and art
- 2008 - 2009 – Contractor for $75K remodel on private residence
- 2004 – 2008 – Technical Instructor- duties include curriculum design and course delivery of six 16 hour courses San Juan College, Farmington, NM
- 2003 – 2004 – Remodel, renovations, design, construction supervision and management of 18 unit motel
- 1996 – 1998 – Remodel, renovations, repair and maintence of 64 unit hotel/motel and 6 unit townhouse complex
- 1996 – 1997 – Owner and Operator of Evergreen Studio – scheduled workshops, kids art classes, creation and delivery of Northern Lights College art classes, art supply sales, open studio operation, consignment gallery.
- 1994 – 1996 – Remodel and salvage of condemned mini-mall/laundry mat into functioning art gallery, studio, art supply store and residence.
- 1994-1995 – Renovations and resale of residence
Educational Background
Formal Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art, University of Lethbridge 1994
Visual Arts Diploma, Art, Grande Prairie Regional College 1992
Certificate, Visual and Performing Arts, Grande Prairie Regional College 1991
Provincial Instructors Diploma 2002
MCSE Certificate 2000
Home Remodelling and Repair Diploma 2009
Other Education
and/or Certification
Comptia Network+ 2001
Comptia A+ 2000
Experience Summary
Wildflower Tech Creations LLC – Owner – Art, Computer training, website design, woodworking, laser engraving, design, renovations – 2004-09
Phoenix2000 Solutions – Owner -- Computer Consulting, Training & Repair – 2000-03
Evergreen Studio – Owner -- Art Gallery, Art Instruction and Retail Sales--
1995-99
Contract History/Clients/Employment
The Home Depot
Sales Associate – Seasonal Employment
San Juan College Continuing Education
Technical Instructor/ Business Admin
Sunrise Motel, Berryville, AR (Hotel/Motel)
Management/Consultant/Renovations
University College of the Cariboo (Computer Access Center)
Technical Trainer
Community Futures Development Corporation (PpSec Institution)
Technical Trainer
Network Administrator
Shyne Body Design (Consulting)
Interior Design and Business Consulting
Alces Rivers Farms (Hotel/Motel)
Lawncare, building maintenance and renovations, decorating
BC Hydro (Lawn Care and Maintenance)
Lawncare and property management
Fort Graham Lodge (Event Coordinator, Marketing)
Marketing and booking wilderness tours
Arranging and providing transportation to lodge
Liason with European agents and clients
University of Lethbridge (Research)
Video documentary
Grande Prairie Regional College (Project Manager)
Organization and set up of bookstore art displays
Canada Mental Health (Event coordinator/project manager)
Organization of Public Art Exhibitions
Simonette
Contracting (Oilfield consultant)
Budgeting and establishing contract proposals
Louisiana Pacific (Logging)
Obtaining timber rights
Delivery of logs to mill
Subcontracting
and hiring equipment and operators
Chainsaw operator on landing
Alberta Highways
Heavy Equipment Operator
Grade Foreman
Grande Cache Mountaineer (Sales and Marketing)
Advertising design and promotions
Printing and sign making
Volunteer Activity and Positions
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc – Charter member, Chapter president, Chapter Financial Secretary, National Database Chair, National Webmaster, National First VP, National President.
Researched, created and developed online presence, website and interactive membership database for organization of 8000 members. Trained officers and members in use of database and developed standards and procedures for data input. Obtained and inserted data, created online forms and set up credit card procedures. Developed security policies and administered profile creation.
Chartered, trained and installed new chapters nationwide. Promoted organization and increased membership to 7000+. Work with chapters on events, bylaw compliance, internal conflicts, membership drive and procedures. Attend events in DC and elsewhere on behalf of BSMA. Actively volunteering upwards of 20 hours per week.
Community Futures Development Corporation of Thompson Country Active Board
Peace Liard Community Futures Development Corporation Director
Hudson's Hope Community Network, Director
Dixonville Life Agricultural Society, President, Director, Past President
Dixonville Volunteer Fire Department, Captain, Fire Prevention Officer
2000-2002 Active Board, Community Furtures Development Corp., Kamloops
1999-2000 Kamloops Community Arts Council
1998-1999 Hudson's Hope Business Association
1997-1998 Hudson's Hope Community Network, Director
1995-1998 Hudson's Hope Fall Fair Director
1996-1996 Peace Liard Community Futures Development Corporation Director
1995-1996 South Peace Art Society
1995-1998 North Peace Art Society
1995-1996 Fort St John, Chamber of Commerce
1994-1996 North Peace Art Group
1992-1995 Southern Alberta Art Gallery
1991-1992 Prairie Gallery
1990-1992 GPRC Peer Support Team, Founding member
1990-1992 Art Club, Grande Prairie Regional College
1989-1990 Peace River Artist Guild
1985-1989 Dixonville Life Agricultural Society, President, Director, Past President
1986-1989 Dixonville Volunteer Fire Department, Captain, Fire Prevention Officer
1982-1984 Boy Scouts of Canada, Beaver Leader
Summary of Skills and Expertise
- Technical Skills
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
A+ (Comptia)
Graphics, word processing, spreadsheets,
7 years Internet and Web Design
Organizational Director with Community Access Internet Society
Assisted with Installation, configuration, desktop support
- Training, Instructional and Motivational Skills
Provincial Instructor's Diploma
Computer Instructor San Juan College
Technical Trainer CFDC
Technical Trainer University College of the Cariboo
Art instructor Northern Lights College
Art Instructor Evergreen Studio
Traffic Operator Trainer and Supervisor Telus (AGT)
- Good Communication, Leadership, Management and Supervisory Skills
Key player in rebuilding and developing Non-profit.
Reorganized Ag Society just prior to dissolution and
rebuilt community support in less than 2 years.
Success with human resources duties, public relations
and complaints department in hospitality industry
Extensive training on Peer Support team at Grande Prairie Regional College.
Successful negotiation in employee disputes and
assisting staff with personal problems and stress.
Events coordinator for many organizations and businesses
Awards
1996 Images and Objects , Honorable Mention
1993 Juried Exhibition, UofL, Honorable mention
1992 Diploma in Visual Arts with Distinction
1992 Art Purchase Award, Grande Prairie Regional College
1992 Euphemia McNaught Scholarship in Art
1991 Certificate in Visual Arts, 1st Class Standing
1991 Grande Prairie Regional College Art Purchase Award
1991 Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship - excellence in academics
1991 Spectra Scholarship - art
1991 President's Honor Roll Award
1990 North Peace Consortium Art Purchase Award, Fairview College
