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JANICE M. WILLIAMS
99 Belgrade Avenue
Roslindale, MA 02131
617-710-3811• email: janice@artfulgift.com
Current:
2008 - Present - Ethos, Jamaica Plain, MA- www.ethocare.org
Private, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting independence, dignity and well being among the elderly and disabled.
Healthy Aging Program Manager - Community Relations Department
Administrator Nutrition Department "Meals on Wheels" program
2007 - Present - Roslindale Arts Alliance, Roslindale, MA - www.roslindalearts.org, www.roslindaleopenstudios.org
Nonprofit arts organization that advocates for artists and connects community with art.
Co-founder and administrator
Past Employment:
2004-2008 - Roslindale Village Main Street, Roslindale, MA - www.roslindale.net
Program Director
Volunteer driven nonprofit that strengthens Roslindale’s economic vitality, physical appearance and unique local character.
2001-2002 - Innovative Moves Real Estate, Boston, MA
Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator
1999-2001- Roslindale Village Main Street, Roslindale, MA
Program Director
1997-1999 - Gate Corporation, Boston, MA
Public Relations Consultant & Coach for Small Businesses
1995-1997 - Thornton Associates, Inc., Waltham, MA
Corporate Communications Manager
1992-1995 - Computer Products, Boston, MA
Marketing Communications Manager
1989-1992 - Orion Research, Inc., Boston, MA
Corporate Communications Manager
1982-1988 - Barnstead /Thermolyne Co., Dubuque, IA (originally Newton, MA)
Marketing Communications ManagerEvent Planning and Coordination
- Created and coordinate Roslindale Open Studios now in its 6th year
- Create and coordinate art exhibits in local businesses in Roslindale
- Past Curator and Manager of the Gallery at Innovative Moves – monthly exhibits
- Established arts & crafts activities for kids at all Roslindale Village Main Street events
- Coordinated Taste of Roslindale, Trick or Treat Trot 5K road race, Roast of Mayor Menino - fundraiser events for Roslindale Village Main Street
- Coordinated multiple years of trade shows including the International Pittcon Conference and Expo for corporate employers
Writing/Publishing:
- Columnist for Newbury Street and Back Bay Guide, Parkway Transcipt and West Roxbury/Roslindale Bulletin
- Article Writer – Arts Boston, Quilt Magazine and Newbury Street and Back Bay Guide
- Managing Editor for Newbury Street and Back Bay Guide
- Writing Portfolio: Samples of published work available on-line at http://www.artfulgift.com/janwrite.htm
- Media relations for Roslindale Arts Alliance and Roslindale Open Studios
Computer/Internet:
- Comprehensive skill set for all software programs: Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing
- Daily use of social networking to promote local arts, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Complete knowledge of opt in newsletters having used Constant Contact for the past 5 years
Television:
Executive Producer/Co-Hostof It’s All About Arts, a weekly Boston Neighborhood Network -TV Cable show since 1997. www.itsallaboutarts.com
Community/Volunteer:
- Campaign Manager for Rob Consalvo for his successful 2002 bid for Boston City Councilor, District 5
- Past Board Member of Roslindale Village Main Street
- Past Board Member of Sacred Heart Home and School Association and PR Committee Chair
- Past Board Member of Greater Roslindale Health Association and PR Committee Chair
Speaking Engagements:
2002 "Marketing 101 for Artists" - Need-To Know Conference, Lesley College – Arts First, Inc.
2002 "Web Marketing" – New England Museum Association Annual Meeting, Manchester, NH
Education:
Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, MA, 1990-1991, Business Management
Northeastern University, Dedham, MA, 1984, Technical Writing
Boston State College, Boston, MA, 1978-1981, English Major