Rhonda Varsane
editor@goodnewpress.net
Work Experience Art Editor-ReDA ~ a quarterly magazine for the world renowned Dallas Peace Center. http://issuu.com/dallaspeacecenter/docs/reda_july_fnl http://issuu.com/dallaspeacecenter/docs/reda_sept_fnl_1 http://issuu.com/dallaspeacecenter/docs/reda_november_2012 Organizer- Occupy Texas ~ reaching out to all Occupations throughout the state of Texas. ‘Fighting for the 99%’. Editor and Founder-Goodnewpress.net ~A free Global-On-Line Magazine Journal which has published four, full-color magazines for YOUTH , which focuses on the commonality of life as we addressing hard hitting problems and speak about solutions. http://issuu.com/rhondavarsane2/docs/bullingreadyforprinting12_16_2012 http://issuu.com/varsane/docs/iipartfinale http://issuu.com/varsane/docs/youthpart3_1-64 The fourth magazine is ‘Scientist Under Attack -Monsanto Tumbles Down’ www.goodnewpress.net Editor/Web Designer for Goodnewspress.net ~ A website focused on current and diverse subjects which included Darfurawarenss.com which strived to bring Awareness to the Massacre in Darfur, Sudan, Africa. Free-lance Writer/Photographer ~ Truth, Compassion and Hope, (Archbishop Tutu), Connecting Our Faiths; Judaism, Christianity and Islam, Bono Speaks Live,
Honorable Kalonzo Musyoka ... in Dallas; African Chamber of Commerce-DFW, Kanda Bongo Man, Save Darfur photos; Texas Jewish Post. Photographer/Correspondent Van Zandt Newspapers ~ Wills Point, TX. Built pages for five papers; responsible for front-page article/photos for Canton Guide, sales, photography. No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, Terrell, TX ~ Part-time/Volunteer. As VE Day Celebration organizer the goal was to “Unite the Community in a Common Cause to Honor our Old and Educate our Young. Designed Event Log, Ads, Flyers, Ad Programs. Event Photographer, Published twelve Special Edition Paper; Design, Layout, Coordination of Printing, Distribution. Worked closely with North East Texas Art Alliance (NETFAA) creating community YOUTH Art and Essay Contests with the Theme: “The
sense of value and appreciation of sacrifice through commitment to family, community and country�.
Design Consultant Albuquerque, NM ~ Choosing to be a stay-at-home mom I was an owner of three Small Businesses; making use of my Graphic Skills, Jewelry Design and Herbal Knowledge. Relocation due to divorce allowed opportunity for employment part- time as an Aerial Photographer for the Texas Department of Agriculture. Temporary Agencies and Freelancing in Lubbock, TX ~ Major Assignments for Frito Lay, Furr’s Inc., and Coca-Cola with responsibilities of Accounts Receivable, Quality Control, Inventory, Data Entry, Marketing, PR with Desktop Publishing.
Skills and Volunteer Experience Published ~ Best Of America Photography Artists & Artisans, Vol.1, Kennedy Promotions LLC, ART COMPETITIONS . Poetry ~ “Clearness of Delusion” published on Miramax films website “Il Postino”. Author/Illustrator ~ Self-published Children’s Books: GOD, Spirit, Changes, Way
Over There…, Changes, That Girl and You Events Worldwide Magazine ~ All aspects of 112 page full-color magazine; Design, Layout, Special Projects Editor, Photographer, Journalist and Research Specialist. WishKids International Volunteer ~ COO, prior Director of Public Affairs, Marketing. Proclamation: First Annual Day of Love, First Annual Taste and Sounds of Africa; Introduction of Texas Chapter launching Project Piggie, proclamations in Addison, TX Guest Speaker ~ Texas Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Conference. Medical Illustrator ~ HEW funded project for El Centro Junior College, Dallas, TX. Designed ~ City of Lubbock’s Recycling Logo. Designed ~ Texas Instruments Ion Implant Team Logo.
LEADER ~ Managing Editor for ‘Special Edition’ Environmental Newspaper. Lubbock, TX. Responsible for; Logo Design, Layout, Coordinated Printing and Distribution. Sold Advertisements to Local Businesses, Solicited Articles.
AWARE Organizer ~ Directly responsible for Lubbock, TX, ‘Earthfest ’91’. Bringing city, community and college students together for a common cause; with parades, two stages of all-day music, booths, information and education, and more. 1990 TAXPAYER ACTION DAY- Lubbock, TX ~ Organizer Founder/Co- director SOUTH PLAINS EARTH AWARENESS CONNECTION (SPEAC) Responsible for press releases, researched qualified speakers, organized meeting agenda and promoted community involvement. Received “Earthday” Proclamation from Texas Governor Ann Richards WASTE WATCH ~ Served on City of Lubbock’s Waste Watch Environmental Board of Directors
United States Marine Corps Reserves ~ Photographer for the Public Affairs Office. Article/photos published in Continental Marine.
Honors J. C. Penney’s Golden Rule Award Recipient Best of America Photography Artists & Artisans Vol.1, Kennedy Promotions LLC The Nominated for the Longest Mile Award