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NOEL JAMES <br /> 846 Inglenook Road, Durham,N.C. 27707 <br /> noel noeliames.com or 919.699.7997, www.noeliames.com <br /> PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL EVENTS <br /> Accomplished producer with extensive experience in arts education and cultural programming. Developed a <br /> reputation for"getting the job done with finesse", with the underlying belief in the power of the arts to bring people <br /> together in positive,constructive and harmonious ways. Areas of expertise include: <br /> Strategic&Action Planning Arts Education and Cultural Programs <br /> Facilitation of Group Discussion Recognition Programs <br /> Partnership Development City& Community Events <br /> Professional Experience <br /> Program Development <br /> Created and implemented the"Embracing Difference, Finding Common Ground"arts program series, <br /> with faculty partners. Received Meritorious Achievement Awards from Student Boards. <br /> Developed and implemented summer theater arts and after school program for underserved urban <br /> children in Minneapolis, now celebrating it's 12th year. <br /> Developed arts education and community programs for all ages that served approximately 100,C00 <br /> patrons a year. Maintained partnerships with Twin Cities Public Schools, MN. Managed five cultural <br /> advisory boards(75 volunteers) whose input guided the programming. <br /> Produced and hosted TV art segments for 207 program in Portland, Maine, and ArtsCity in Minneapolis. <br /> Booked and negotiated artists contracts for a wide array of performing venues. <br /> Created DREAMWEAVERSTM, Developing Successful Patterns for Living. Participants identify life goals <br /> through visual and literary exercises. <br /> Project Management <br /> Provided event planning and grant writing for North Carolina Freedom Monument Park and developed <br /> partnership with North Carolina Museum of History Emancipation Proclamation exhibit. <br /> Revitalized Colby College Multicultural Center by collaborating with students, faculty and staff and <br /> transform space as a premier destination and gathering space on campus. <br /> Produced and directed SoundSession '08 and '09 carnival parade, "8,000 participants". Exceeded the <br /> objectives of contracting agencies,the City of Providence, Office of Culture+Tourism and The Black <br /> Repertory Theater. <br /> Coordinated annual city-wide commemoration of cartoonist Charles Schultz. 125 artists participated in <br /> designing six foot LUCY sculptures. Developed marketing and executed public relations plan. Major <br /> tourist attraction. Saint Paul, MN. <br /> Initiated the formation of the City of Minneapolis, Office of Cultural Affairs and served as its first Director. <br /> Managed four staff and $1.7 million budget. Staffed Minneapolis Arts Commission(25 members). <br /> Facilitated discussion groups comprise of arts leaders in the development of City of Minneapolis art vision <br /> statement and policies. Policies were adopted on February 2, 2001 (petition#26625) and still serve as a <br /> framework for municipal involvement in the arts. <br /> Special Events <br /> Produced, marketed and managed sold-out show, "Simone: Live at Town Hall"a daughters tribute to Nina <br /> Simone in New York City, sponsored by Proctor&Gamble. <br /> Developed with TVLand, The Call for Artists,artist selection process and public unveiling ceremony for <br /> the Mary Tyler Moore statue in downtown Minneapolis. Event received international and national media <br /> coverage. <br /> Redesigned the annual Minneapolis Awards Ceremony to include Master of Ceremonies and multimedia <br /> presentation of awards to citizens for their volunteer activities. <br />