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OBJECTIVE:
To achieve my own personal satisfaction of accomplishment, I am interested in a job that will appreciate and benefit from my artistic abilities and creativity. My enjoyment is derived from a job where I am allowed to be enthusiastically dedicated and where I am rewarded for my dependable work ethics with challenging responsibilities.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
PRESENT (Since 1979):
~Freelance ARTIST and SCULPTOR~
Limited Edition Art Prints
Originals are in Colored Pencil
Also ~ Commission and Original Custom Designs ~
One-of-a-kind Hand Crafted Sculpting (Mixed Media)
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
Professional Picture Framing for my Art Sales
Free Lance Artist and Costume Designer
Scrimshaw Artist
Leather Design and Construction
Web Page Design" and
Digital Photography
and Re-touching
July 7, 2000 / Keep Knoxville
Beautiful" Commercial
~Comedy Actress for "Keep Knoxville Beautiful" TV Ad~
TV Commercial ~
Public Service Announcement
Produced and Filmed by:
Atmosphere Pictures
Knoxville, Tennessee
Keep Knoxville Beautiful" Commercial
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Trash Busters ~ "Smoking Woman Villain"
(Can you tell that I DON'T SMOKE
... look at how I'm holding that cig ... HA !!!)
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to SEE the QUICKTIME Movie / Commercial !!!
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August 1998 - November 1998
~Dresser / Wardrobe - Costumes~
Alliance Theater
Atlanta, GA
~ Premiere ~ "AIDA"
(Played on Broadway / Won 5 Tony Awards)
DISNEY Production
MUSIC by Elton John and Tim Rice
1998 - PRESENT:
~Freelance Costume Designer~
1998 - 2000:
Holiday Costumes
Atlanta, GA
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Refurbish and Rebuild Costumes
Web Page Photography
1996 - 2007:
~Artist and Creative Consultant ~
Part Owner and Designer
Wedding Chapel
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creative Designer / Director
Interior Designer and Consultant
Photographer ~ and training of other Photographers
Videographer ~ and training of other Videographers
Audio Technician / Music Director
Marketing Consultant and Concept Designer
Wedding Coordinator and Supervisor
1994 - 1996
~Costume Design and Wardrobe Mistress~
formerly Music Mansion Theater
Pigeon Forge, TN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and
Construction of Costumes
(for
Performers and Musicians)
Special Designs to hide Microphone
Beltpacks
Show *Dresser* (Backstage)
Wig Stylist
Hat and Hair Piece Adornments - Design
and Construction
Boutonniere and Corsage - Design
and Finishing
Jewelry - Design and Fabrication
Decorations and Trims - Design
and Application
Shopper (Fabric and Trim)
Reconstruction and Refurbishing
of Old Costumes
Hand Bead Work - Design and Repair
Prop Construction - Design and Craftwork
1994 - 1997
~Contract Costume Designer~
Dollywood Corporation
Pigeon Forge, TN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specialty Design and
Construction
Hair Adornments for Dancers
Boutonnieres for Dancers and
Band members
Trim (Rhinestone, Lame,
and other fancy Finish work)
1993 - 1994 Season
"HAROLD & IRENE" Characters
~Comedienne Performer~
Dollywood Entertainment~
Pigeon
Forge, TN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Street Character
3 different Character Parts
Irene Waddell the Flatlanders
Magnolia Blossom the Grand Dame
of the
South and Dollywood
Poinsettia" the Christmas version
of Miss Magnolia
"MAGNOLIA BLOSSOM" Character
1991 - 1993
(NOTE: These photos were taken 20
years ago ... I have gained weight ... enough said.)
~Hostess / Entertainer~
The Branding Iron Restaurant and Lounge
Gatlinburg, TN
1990 - 1991
Star Performer and Comedienne
Down Home Dixie Review Show
Gatlinburg, TN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Producer, Director and Creator
Comedy Star of the Show
Costume Design for the entire show
Set Design and Construction
1988 - 1990
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~Sculptor for
Polyester Resin Casting Company~
Creations by Carole
Sevierville and Gatlinburg, TN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sculptor and Creator /
Designer
Whimsical Animal Sculptures
(for Resin
Casting and Craft Painting)
1975 - 1979
~Picture Framer~
Frame Enterprises"
Knoxville, TN
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and Selection -
Customer Service
Creative Solutions for Interior Designs
Fabrication of Display Designs
Frame Building and Matt Cutting (including
Oval Cuts)
Photo Restoration - Hand Painting
Shrink Wrapping
Trade Show Display
Education:
Apprenticeship
Art and
Childrens Book Illustration and Publishing
Assistant
Juvenile Books Editor
Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Company, NYC
Parsons
School of Design - New York City
GPA: 4.0
(BFA) The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN - 1977
Bachelor of Fine Arts
(With a Double Major
in Art and Theater)
GPA: 3.85 Graduated with Highest Honors
HONOR SOCIETIES:
Phi Kappa Phi
Mortar Board
Alpha Lambda Delta
Gamma Beta Phi
MEMBER: Clarence Brown Scholars Troupe
U.T. Theaters - Knoxville, TN
Hunter Hills Theater - Gatlinburg, TN
Equity:
Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
Washington, D.C.
The Webb School of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (1973)
High School - College
Preparatory School
GPA: 3.75
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
SKILLS, AND ACHIEVEMENTS:
Art Director -
Great
Events Marketing
1982 Worlds
Fair - Knoxville TN
Smoky
Mountain Hayride Show
Pigeon Forge, TN
Comedienne Performer
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GRANNY Character (8 years)
Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
Pigeon Forge, TN
Original Costume Designer for NEW
Concept Theater
(Performers and Servers)
Sweet
Fanny Adams Theater and Music Hall
Gatlinburg, TN
Costume Designer /
Specialty Items
Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce (1987 -1990)
Marketing and Brochure Distribution
Brochure Design and Ad
Layout for various clients
(including Printing
Supervision)
Dance Instructor
Freelance Photographer - Weddings and Corporate Events
Custom Picture Framing
Limited Edition Fine Art Prints, by Terry Nell
Morris
Web Page Design
Published Childrens Book Illustrator:
1978 - 1979 ART ILLUSTRATOR:
"HORSE HAPPY "by Barbara Berry
Bobbs-Merrill
Publishing Company
NEW YORK CITY
1978 - 1980 AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR
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"GOODNIGHT, DEAR MONSTER" by Terry Nell Morris
"LUCKY PUPPY, LUCKY BOY" by Terry Nell Morris
Random House Publishing Company
Pantheon / Knopf Division
NEW YORK CITY
NOTES: Illustrations were selected and reproduced with royalties and permission in the Canadian Primary Reader.
USA TODAY Newspaper reported on June 27, 1989 that Dr. Richard Ferber, Director of the "Center for Pediatric Sleep Disorders" at Childrens Hospital, Boston, MA, recommended GOODNIGHT, DEAR MONSTER, as one of eight WELL KNOWN books to help children deal with Going to Sleep Disorders and is used at the "Chicago Sleep Disorder Clinic for Children" as part of the sleep therapy program.
OTHER INTERESTS:
One-of-a-Kind DOLL Sculpting and
Design
Puppet Design and Creation
Wood Burning Art
Jewelry Design
Professional Floral Designer
Photography (Portrait and Scenic)
Poetry Writing and Reading
Story Telling and Childrens Reading - Library
Association
Award Winning Cake Decorating
(Wedding Cake Specialty)
Professional Cake Decorating Instructor
Buckskinning / Living History Reenactments
Historical / Period Costuming
Click Photo to Link
Costume
Design Examples
Jay T. Rockwell /Hollywood Stunts & Special Effects
Kingsport, TN
Leather Garments - Design, Construction and Repair
Fur Garment Refurbishing and Repairs
Gun Stock Wood Finishing
on Black-Powder Rifles and
Shotguns
Theatrical Make-Up Specialist and Instructor
Scrimshaw on Ivory (real or synthetic) or Horn
Click Photo to Link
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Vocalist / Soloist / Concert Scene
Director
Gatlinburg Community Chorale
Director / Performer / Producer
Set Design and Construction / Costumes
Sevier County Theater Guild
Dance Instructor - Clogging and Country Line Dance
COMMUNITY HONORS:
Honor and Award :
Knoxville Business & Professional Women Chapter
Honor and Award :
The Smoky Mountain Professional Writers Guild
The City of Gatlinburg Convention Center :
GRAND OPENING Festival Award - BEST COSTUME
Selected to Design and Create the UNCLE
SAM Costume
Annual 4th of July Parade - FIRST in the Nation
Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg Community Chorale
Annual Christmas Concert
Costume Design and Construction