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Jess Bates				www.jessbates.com			jessbates@gmail.com				206.393.2689			


I have dynamic energy to get things accomplished. My projects are well conceived and they are always finished. I enjoy working with small groups and imbue an infectious sense of adventure and teamwork.  I keep a pragmatic view of the big picture, yet pay attention to the details. I am competent, courageous, and not stopped by problems.

I have an interest in managing businesses, organizations, or projects, and have a wide range of small business experience to draw upon including being a 3-time business owner/operator, community organizer/spokesperson, and project manager for several diverse enterprises. I have excellent documentation  and planning skills.

I have an interest in renovations, redevelopment, and environments. I have a natural and enjoyable tendency to improve and renew things. I have renovated homes, parks, landscapes, objects, and sometimes human relationships.

I have an interest in Visual Arts and Design/visual planning. I have been an Arts Professional in 3D digital design, lighting, oil painting, fine jewelry manufacturing, interiors, furniture and finishes, stained glass and dimensional stone, concept style management, and color theory. I have taught in these arts as well as served in titled positions. I create beauty before me, behind me, and all around me.

I am entrepreneurial, engaged, and continue learning. I have secret skills in mechanics and possess the ability to master things of a highly technical nature.  I have good critical thinking aptitude. I have strong writing skills and have had my social commentaries published. My nature is creative and original.

I am interested in working with people who are actively taking part in something meaningful.
I am interested in working for a company which strives to optimize people:
1. A strong sense of community and collective identity around a set of common values; a community in which all members know they will be supported in their goals.
2. Openness to the outside world, tolerance for the entry of new individuals and ideas, and consequently a manifest ability to learn and adapt to new circumstances.


C.V.
Community Coordinator, neighborhood re-zoning project, Town of Basalt CO
     Multi-year community planning and zoning project.

Game Developer, Technical Artist, Lead Artist,  Handheld Games Corp.
     Video Game Industry professional, Game engine development, 3D Asset Manager, R&D.

Owner/Operator, Bellona Industries, Fine Arts & Fabrication
      Business manager, concept design, pattern designer.

Owner/Operator, Hayes Silver & Goldsmithing
      Business manager, Master metalsmith, designer, engraver, stone setter.

Partner,  Steven Bates Studios
      Business manager, artist (painter), jewelry designer, fabricator.

Project Manager, Interior Design supervision: main residence Kahua Institute, Maui HI

Project Manager and artist: Basalt Mural Project, Arbany Park, Basalt CO

Project Manager and landscape design: “Cliff” Park. Town of Basalt CO

Office Manager: Matrix Design, graphics arts studio.

Office Manager: Roaring Fork Sunday Newspaper.

Mentor, Artist in Residence: Wylye Community Arts Center, Woody Creek CO

Workshops/ Mentor: Colorado Rocky Mountain School, Aspen Community School, Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork, Kirkland High School (honors art students), Steven Bates Studio.

www.jessbates.com