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which proceeds went to a charity.Not only do I lead the art lessons in our project based camp, I help <br /> market our camp via brochures and emails, maintain our mailing list, and communicate with parents of <br /> campers. <br /> The Gypsy Mermaid, Owner and Designer September 2008-present <br /> A home business where I design and produce an eclectic line of sterling silver jewelry. I market my <br /> business online and host Girls Night Out jewelry parties. I also sell my work at Hillsborough's Last <br /> Fridays and various farmers markets. <br /> Dallas Pridgen Jewelry,Production Manager November 2002-July 2008 <br /> Duties included the manufacturing of sterling silver and gold jewelry for a company grossing over a <br /> million dollars per year. It was my responsibility to manage the production team of metal smiths <br /> through the processes of lost wax casting, bench work, polishing/finishing, and the data entry of the <br /> inventory produced. Not only did I provide exceptional customer service to our phone and online <br /> customers, I maintained a highly effective working relationship with our overseas production company. <br /> Assisted owner in the marketing of new product both online and in the catalog. <br /> Ben Dyer Designs,Production Goldsmith January 1999-September 2001 <br /> Responsible for the production of the designers one of a kind l4k gold jewelry. Pieces were hand <br /> shaped, forged, hand polished and cleaned for inventory that would be sold at high-end galleries and <br /> fine art shows across the country. Duties also included customer service, shipping to galleries, <br /> assisting owner in day to day responsibilities of studio. <br /> Durham Public Schools,Long Term Art Substitute October 1998-December 1998 <br /> Implemented lesson plans for four classes of high school art students. Created a fun and safe <br /> learning environment for the students while fostering their creativity. <br /> Community Involvement <br /> Member of Hillsborough Elementary PTA, since 2005 <br /> HES PTA Cultural Arts Committee Co-Chair 2008-present <br /> Coordinator of Hillsborough Elementary Holiday Art& Craft Bazaar since 2009 <br /> Board Member of Anathoth Community Garden June 2010-present <br /> Founder and Coordinator of Hillsborough's Children's Market December 2009-present <br /> Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival Kids Tent Workshop Leader April 2008-present <br /> Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival Kids Market Coordinator October 2010-present <br /> Sprouts Camp Volunteer, Anathoth Community Garden September 2010 <br /> Board of Directors, Anathoth Community Garden, August 2010 -present <br /> Outreach Committee Chair, Anathoth Community Garden, August 2010-present <br /> Girls On The Run Coach, Hillsborough Chapter August 2011 <br />