• 1984 MA Journalism and Telecommunication   University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
  Thesis: The West of Charles Josiah Belden
• 1975 BA Social and Behavioral Sciences        University of Texas, Austin, TX

Experience

• Planned and executed numerous public relations programs including the sole public relations contract for three multi-national trona mines, Rhone-Poulenc of Wyoming, OCI (Oriental Chemical Industry), and FMC Wyoming.
• Public Relations, graphic design, web design for Faith Initiatives of Wyoming (www.fiwy.org)
• Public Relations, graphic design, web design for the Wyoming Healthy Marriage Initiative (www.wyofams.org) 
• Web Design (see My Work page)
• Newsletter production of The County Line and State of the County, Laramie County's first newsletters and county report to the citizens of Laramie County..
• Public Relations support for greenbelt corridor to protect natural environment and enhance economic development for the City of Green River through the Greenbelt Task Force.
• I was the Agency of Record for worldwide hydrologic company, In-Situ, Inc.
• Graphic support for Instream Flow Council, completing 50 graphics for Instream  Flows for Riverine Resource Stewardship, published in 2004 for the Instream Flow Council.

10/06 - 9/07
Graphic Design and Public Relations 
Wyoming Healthy Marriage Initiative grant from the Department of Health and Human Services
Responsible for all graphics, web design and public relations efforts for this federal grant program in Wyoming.

12/04 - 8/07
Outreach/Media Specialist
Faith Initiatives of Wyoming
Responsible for all graphics, web design and public relations efforts for this federal grant program in Wyoming.  This grant was completed 7/31/07.

4/99 – 8/00
Administrator and Webmaster for GCResources
Administered programs for an international division of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Planned marketing strategy and organizational structure, created a graphic identity and web presence. This includes brochures, stationary, logos, a printed and online newsletter, and six  websites.  Also administered the Eternal CPR program for over 100 churches in North America.

2/97 – 8/99
FMC Corporation via Full Spectrum
Public Relations agency of record providing public relations support through the company’s bi-monthly newsletter, technical writing, media relations and union relations. Designed and published newspaper ads, and wrote news releases for print and broadcast media.

1996
Public Relations Instructor at Western Wyoming Community College, Rock Springs, WY
Developed curriculum and taught public relations at the college level. Directed community projects and designed own teaching materials.

1995 – 1996
OCI (Oriental Chemical Industry) via Full Spectrum
Public Relations support through company’s bi-monthly newsletters, photography, technical writing, company brochures, media releases and ads for print and broadcast. Public liaison within community for the ownership changeover from Rhone-Poulenc to OCI.

4/90 – 8/95
Rhone-Poulenc of Wyoming via Full Spectrum
Public Relations support through company’s bi-monthly newsletters, technical writing, photography, company brochures, and media releases. Produced ads for print and broadcast media. Also designed communication tools for use in lobbying efforts with legislature and union negotiation, in schools and other selected audiences.

1990 – Present
Green River Greenbelt Task Force via Full Spectrum
Public Relations support for greenbelt corridor to protect natural environment and enhance economic development for the City of Green River through the Greenbelt Task Force.
>Designed the historical trail markers in use today along the Greenbelt.
>Planned public outreach events such as clean-ups, ribbon-butting ceremonies, revenue-generating activities and advertising and public service announcements for print and broadcast.
>Designed and published four tourist brochures, the latest in 1999.

1982 – 1987
In-Situ, Inc. via Full Spectrum
I was the Agency of Record for worldwide hydrologic company, In-Situ, Inc. Designed and published ads for magazine, newspaper and radio with ad budget of over $100,000. Was responsible for choosing and buying media.

1982 – 1986
Wyoming Dental Association
Designed, wrote and published quarterly Dental Association newsletter. Responsible for entire production from interviewing and design to camera ready delivery to printer.

4/79 – 6/82
As Creative Services Director, planned and executed marketing and advertising campaigns for Ad-Lib Advertising Agency, Inc. in Casper, WY. I met with potential and present clients, mapping out marketing strategy. I supervised employees and was responsible for quality assurance. Among ad campaigns were a gubernatorial campaign, Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo, Energy Transportation Systems Inc., Wyoming Stockgrowers Association, American Nuclear Corp., Lathrop Feed and Equipment, Ramada Inn, WOTCO, Modern Electric, and Black Hills Bentonite.

5/77 – 4/79
Met with local heads of the Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, securing information I used to write grants for the Rocky Mountain Institute of Energy and Environment.

Work Experience prior to 1977:

University of Wyoming Rocky Mountain Institute of Energy and Environment
Administrative Assistant and Grants Writer

University of Wyoming Graduate Assistantships
College of Engineering –Edited newsletter C College of Business—Edited newsletter

Texas State Capitol Committee Clerk for Committee of Judicial Affairs
Edited newsletter, kept track of House bills.