Independent film production company focused on health and sustainability. Writes, directs, produces, markets, and promotes films; manages client recruitment, site scouting, script development, shoots, events, marketing, media relations, staff and sub-contractor management, and fundraising. Led award-winning, nationally broadcast documentaries aired on PBS; produced YouTube and Vimeo shorts; promoted Screen Writers Conference of Santa Fe; co-produced for When We Were Nine Productions; developed courses in sustainability and documentary storytelling.

Licensed Substitute Teacher at Durango and Washington County Schools

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Taught pre-school to grade 12; substituted for teachers across all subjects; planned and taught courses in screenwriting, digital storytelling, and documentary filmmaking; demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving with short notice.

Owner at Skydancer International Health Retreat

December 31, 2004 - December 31, 2004

Developed week-long Destination Health-Wellness Retreats and Weekend Workshops; marketed and managed retreats; built relationships with customers and healthcare professionals to drive sales; managed staff and event details; created messaging and collateral; delivered health tips for radio and weekly columns; designed outdoor trips and excursions.

Health Educator at Denver Public Health / City of Boulder / Mesa County Public Health (Grand Junction, CO)

December 31, 1999 - December 31, 1999

Drove wellness outreach and promotions; developed health education curricula, newsletters, direct mail, events, and grants; designed Boulder’s first wellness program; engaged business community through classes, seminars, and sponsorships.

Licensed Substitute Teacher at Public Schools (Durango, CO & Washington County, OR)

October 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019

Substituted for teachers in all subjects for grades K–12; planned and taught courses in screenwriting, digital storytelling, and documentary filmmaking; demonstrated flexibility and problem-solving in high-demand environments with minimal notice.

Owner at Skydancer International Health Retreat

January 1, 1998 - December 1, 2004

Created week-long Destination Health-Wellness retreats and weekend workshops; developed marketing and communications plans to attract participants; cultivated relationships with customers and health professionals for referrals; designed event programming, scouted locations, managed staff, and health services; produced health-related radio segments and weekly articles; developed outdoor trips on botany/geology and wellness topics.

Health Educator at Denver Public Health, City of Boulder, CO, and Mesa County Public Health – Grand Junction, CO

January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1999

Drove wellness outreach; developed health education materials (curriculum, newsletters, direct mail); led fundraising activities; designed Boulder’s first wellness program; engaged business community through classes, seminars, and sponsorships.