Professional Summary
A versatile multi-media artist and technology specialist with decades of experience in creative arts, craftsmanship, and digital solutions. Skilled in web design, digital marketing, glass artistry, homebuilding, and landscape design, I combine artistry with technology to deliver innovative solutions and timeless creations. Proficient in integrating traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital tools to meet diverse client needs.
Skills
- Artistic & Craftsmanship: Rug artistry, upholstery, glass etching, product photography, home restoration, and custom landscape design.
- Glass Artistry: Over 30 years of experience in glasswork, including cathedral window restoration, etched glass product development, and glass photography.
- Web Design & Development: Elementor, WordPress, Squarespace, Big Cartel, custom post types (CPTs).
- Digital Marketing: Social media strategy, email campaigns, blog automation, and CRM tools (Mailchimp, HubSpot, FluentCRM).
- E-Commerce Solutions: WooCommerce, Big Cartel; streamlining order fulfillment and inventory tracking.
- Process Automation: Expertise in tools like Zapier, JotForms, and Pirate Ship to optimize workflows.
- CRM Management: Implementing HubSpot CRM, including segmentation and data syncing.
- LMS Development: WordPress LMS, LearnDash; creating e-learning platforms.
- Content Creation: Photography, brand curation, blog writing.
- Event Production: DJing, live sound engineering, and event planning for concerts and art installations.
- Project Management: Designing systems for inventory, order, and production management.
- Technical Proficiency: Google Workspace, Eventbrite, Stripe, cloud integrations.
- Client Training & Support: Empowering users through system training.
Professional Experience
Jones E Designs | Guilford, VT
Small Business Solutions
March 2012 – Present
- Designed websites and implemented CRM and LMS tools for marketing and training.
- Provided photography services for campaigns and developed local advertising solutions.
- Supported small businesses with branding, SEO, and e-commerce transitions.
Gather Glass | Providence, RI
Technology Specialist & Admin Assistant
November 2023 – Present
- Built an order management system, reducing weekly labor by 50% and cutting shipping costs by over 66%.
- Created a dedicated shipping room and inventory tracking tools to streamline fulfillment.
- Refreshed and optimized the Squarespace website for brand growth.
- Developed custom-etched glass products and managed product photography.
Center for Health and Learning | Vermont
Technology and Marketing Specialist
May 2019 – September 2023
- Optimized WordPress websites for usability and created portals for staff and students.
- Designed an LMS for virtual conferences and online courses, driving revenue diversification.
- Integrated HubSpot CRM and donation platforms, enhancing donor engagement.
- Improved email marketing campaigns, achieving a 30% average open rate.
Stay-at-Home Parent & Youth Program Development
September 2003 – May 2019
During this period, I had the privilege of being a stay-at-home dad, raising my three children and managing the household. Alongside parenting, I contributed to various professional and volunteer projects that reflect my commitment to youth development and community engagement:
Guilford Recreation Commission
Co-Chair | 2014 – 2020 | Volunteer
- Advocated for the creation of the Guilford Recreation Commission and served as Co-Chair for six years.
- Designed the logo, branding, website, and social media accounts, managing all digital aspects.
- Secured funding for a new playscape in Guilford Center and organized lasting community events.
- Facebook Page: Guilford Recreation
Sports Coordinator
GCS Sports | April 2013 – June 2014 | Small Stipend
- Created and maintained a K-6 after-school sports program with a limited budget.
- Organized soccer, basketball, baseball, and open gym activities.
- Developed liability waivers, registration forms, and a mobile-ready website for program communication.
- Established a family soccer program to promote inclusive sports participation.
Youth Sports Volunteer
Guilford Central School | 2005 – 2013 | Volunteer
- Volunteered as a youth sports coach, transitioning to a paid athletic coordinator role in 2013.
Pre-Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Neighborhood Schoolhouse | November 2010 – June 2012 | Employment
- Taught in outdoor classrooms and substituted for preschool through sixth grade.
- Assisted in Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms with an art- and nature-based curriculum.
- Served as an after-school teacher for preschool through early elementary-aged children.
- Worked with IEPs, contributed to student reports, and participated in parent conferences.
Artistic & Craftsman Portfolio
Glasswork
30+ years experience
- Cathedral Window Restoration: Began in 1994, restoring historical stained glass.
- Etched Glass Development: Created custom etched glass products for Gather Glass and WaterFire.
- Contract Glass Etching: Provided custom etching for artists and businesses.
- Photography: Specialized in glass product photography.
Music, Sound, and Performance
20+ Years Experience
- DJ & Sound Engineer: Began DJing in 1990 for dances and live music. Provided sound engineering for live bands and performed DJ sets at clubs like Zootz Underground and events in Portland, ME.
- Radio & Clubs: Substituted as a DJ at WMPG and performed at local clubs and private events.
- Event Organization: Organized concerts, including a performance with Percy Hill on the Maine coast and a series of heavy metal shows in Northern Maine.
- Art Installations: Performed in multimedia art installations in Portland, ME, and at MASS Art in Boston.
Rug Artistry & Upholstery
- Produced hand-made wool rugs and custom upholstery for furniture and medical equipment.
Homebuilding & Restoration
In my youth, I helped restore and sell homes and antique autos with my stepdad. We were flipping houses and cars before it became a fad.
- Over 5 years of professional home building experience. Frame to Finish.
Landscape Design
- Designed and built functional and artistic outdoor spaces, including custom benches and intricate garden structures.
- Expertise in patios, gazebos, arbors, decks, fencing, gates, and garden landscapes.
- Notable Work: Driveway-sized Yin-Yang gate (1999).
Additional Roles
- Sports Coordinator | GCS Sports | April 2013 – June 2014
- Assistant Teacher | Neighborhood Schoolhouse | November 2010 – June 2012
- Upholstery Specialist | Custom Craftworks | May 2002 – September 2003
- Tufter & Finisher | Angela Adams | December 1999 – September 2000
- Artisan | Art of Glass | March 1999 – September 1999
- Carpentry | Contract | 1995 – 1999
- Prep Cook | Walter’s Cafe | 1993 – 1995
- Technician | Digital Computers | June 1992 – October 1992
Volunteer Work
BUHS Booster Club
Member | 2020 – Present | Volunteer
- Developed a new WordPress website with a calendar synced to the Vermont High School sports calendar.
- Implemented auto-blogging for local Brattleboro sports stories.
- Organized a Mailchimp subscription system and donor campaigns using Givebutter.
- Website: BUHS Boosters
Discover Guilford
Founder | 2018 – Present
- Created a free business directory and Facebook community group for Guilford, VT.
- Designed the brand, website, social pages, calendar, and newsletter.
- Provided a platform for neighbors to share and connect in a micro-community.
- Website: Discover Guilford
Guilford Recreation Commission
Co-Chair | 2014 – 2020 | Volunteer
- See Above
Youth Sports Volunteer
Guilford Central School | 2005 – 2013
- Volunteered as a youth sports coach, transitioning to a paid athletic coordinator role in 2013.
Key Projects
Homegrown Therapy
- Developed a blog and website for pediatric occupational therapy. Trained the client in maintaining their digital presence.
Website: homegrowntherapyak.com
Nourishing Vitality
- Delivered web design, blog sharing automation, social media integration, and newsletter setup.
Website: nourish-vitality.com
BrattBeat
- Founded a self-service marketing portal for small businesses in Brattleboro, Vermont. Features include events, exhibits, advertisements, and automated systems.
Website: brattbeat.com
Gather Glass
Refreshed a Squarespace website and transitioned e-commerce from Big Cartel to WordPress for enhanced functionality and brand alignment. Developed a series of etched glass products for Gather Glass and WaterFire in Providence.
Websites: gatherglass.com, shop.gatherglass.com
Education
University of Maine | Augusta, ME
Recording Engineering
August 1993 – June 1994
Lane Community College | Eugene, OR
CompTIA A+ Certification
January 2002 – June 2002
