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CITY OF CORONADO
CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
APPLICATION FOR COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR BOARD
The purpose of this application is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with background information on persons who wish to serve on a board, commission or committee of the City. Persons appointed must be citizens of the United States; an elector of the City; and must reside in the City of Coronado throughout their tenure of office. 11/18/2024
(Date of application)
Shawnee Barton Merriman
(Full Name)
Coronado, CA 92118-1230 Coronado, undefined 92118-1230
(Home Address) (Mailing Address)
Home -
-
(Home Phone|Business Phone) (Email Address)
Part time Art Faculty Member at Cal State Long Beach
(Indicate business, profession or occupation)
MFA in Fine Arts from The School of The Art Institute of Chicago (Educational qualifications)
See Resume (Attached)
(Professional experience) (Resume attached if included) Port of San Diego Arts, Culture & Design Committee
Representative
(Indicate choice of board, commission or committee)
Shawnee Barton Merriman
(Full Name)
[Agreed] If appointed, I will agree to attend the meetings as called for this commission. [Agreed] I will comply with the ethics and disclosure laws required by the City of Coronado and State law.
NOTE #1: Applicants must be United States citizens, registered to vote in the City of Coronado, and must have a residency fixed within the boundaries of the City of Coronado. All appointees must successfully pass a state mandated ethics training course biennially.
NOTE #2: This application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission.
AN APPLICATION ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT.
August 2022
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SHAWNEE BARTON
Ave Coronado, CA 92118
EXPERIENCE
Part Time Faculty, California State University, Long Beach, 2022-Present • Instructor for 3D Foundations
• Teach Projects that give students a visual vocabulary and skills to make sculptural objects: Intro to using hand tools, power tools, sculpting materials such as plaster, weaving, sewing, wood-jointery
• Introduce basic concepts and teach skills that will be needed in all artistic fields:
documentation and photo editing skills, drawing/looking techniques, model making, etc • University Wellness Ambassador: Helping students manage transition and challenges in and out of the classroom like finding mental health resources, etc.
Graduate Advisor, SAIC, Low Residency MFA Program, 2014-2016 • Mentored and assessed graduate students to discuss and critique their work Freelance Writer, 2013-Present
• Writing Samples
• Published on NYTimes.com, Slate.com, Chicago Art Magazine. Worked with top editors, including Eleanor Barkhorn (currently at the New York Times) and K.J. Dell'Antonia • Contributor, The Atlantic.com
• Craft and Edit Web Content for various websites such as CampJohnMarc.org and SisterDistrictProject.com
• Staff Art Blogger and freelance Art Journalist for The San Diego Union-Tribune 2010-2013 Professional Poker Player, 2006-2014
• Finished Second in a World Series of Poker Ladies Event • Traveled the country playing Texas Holem, Pot Limit Omaha, and Big-O Organizer, co-curator, and co-fundraiser Art Boxed San Diego, 2011-2012 • Reviewed proposals and co-curated exhibition
• Helped raise $20,000 in artist fees for 9 new works by local artists Visiting Instructor, High Tech High, San Diego 2011
Part Time Faculty, School for the Art Institute of Chicago, 2004-2006 • Literature and Art of Poker (Spring 2005, 2006): Taught the studio and art history component of the class. Literature taught by author James McManus • Introduction to Printmaking (Spring 2006): Wrote curriculum for and taught undergrad class in etching, lithography, screen printing, and monoprinting • Humor In Art (Fall 2005): Created and taught upper-level undergraduate studio class that combined humor theory, art history lectures, and a gallery show of student work • Teaching Assistant (2004-2006): Assisted in Offset, Large Format Photo classes.
Illinois Art Council, Graduate Student Externship, 2005-2006 • Worked with Arts Organizations Applicants to better their grant applications • Facilitated review of materials for fellowships in Visual Arts, writing, and music Finance and Grant Writing Associate, New Langton Arts, 2002-2004 • Maintained Gallery Budget, oversaw payroll and monthly reconciliation using Quickbooks • Researched and Wrote Grants to fund writing, visual and performance art projects Program Manager and Teacher, Palo Alto Art Center, 2002-2004 Attachment 1
SHAWNEE BARTON
Coronado, CA 92118
EDUCATION
THE SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO (SAIC)
Master of Fine Arts, 2006
Awarded Trustee Scholarship, portfolio-based full-tuition award
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture, 2002 with Departmental Distinction Minor concentration in color photography and business
Awarded Hunt Leadership Scholarship
Independent Studio Program
Slade School of Art London, Studied under Phillida Barlow Duke Center for Documentary Studies, Audio storytelling Institute
SELECTED COLLECTIONS, AWARDS, RESIDENCIES
The Athenaeum Artist Book Collection (Inclusion in their upcoming book as well) SAIC's Paul Fleischman Artist Book Collection
San Diego Art Prize Nominee
"Critic's Pick," ArtForum Magazine
Open Studio Residency, Chicago Cultural Center
Solo Show at Athenaeum, La Jolla
VOLUNTEER WORK
Village Elementary School Site Council, Current
• Input and oversight on issues such as campus disaster plans, ESL inclusion, etc • Attend and weigh in on district budget meetings
Volunteer, Camp John Marc, Camp for Kids with Chronic IlIness & Physical Disabilities, 2013-Present • Complete Writing and Editing Projects for newsletter, book publications, and website • Host Family Camps
Board Member, Mayfield Park Open Space Preserve, Historic home and Garden, Austin, 2018-2020 • Grant Writer and team member who helped produce the Annual Fundraiser • Ambassador for Park and Hands on Garden Worker
Writer and Editor, Sister District Project, 2016-2020
• Wrote candidate bios, web content, and articles for publication to help elect democratic candidates in important local and state races across the country Educational Tour Guide, New Children's Museum, San Diego Organizational Review Panel Member, City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission • Reviewed grant proposals from San Diego non-profit arts organizations • Provided funding recommendations to the city
National Arts Policy Committee Member, Barack Obama's 2008 Presidential Campaign • Youngest member of committee that drafted and promoted Obama's arts policies • Organized and managed multi-state volunteer efforts to circulate policy platform Attachment 1
CITY OF CORONADO
CITY OF CORONADO, CALIFORNIA
APPLICATION FOR COMMISSION, COMMITTEE, OR BOARD
The purpose of this application is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with background information on persons who wish to serve on a board, commission or committee of the City. Persons appointed must be citizens of the United States; an elector of the City; and must reside in the City of Coronado throughout their tenure of office. 01/18/2025
(Date of application)
Jeanmarie Bond
(Full Name)
Coronado, CA Coronado,
92118 undefined 92118
(Home Address) (Mailing Address)
Home -
(Home Phone Business Phone) (Email Address)
Retired - Former Corporate Secretary for the UC San Diego Foundation (Indicate business, profession or occupation)
B.A. Communications, English, Education; Graduate coursework in Education; California Teaching Credential (Educational qualifications)
See Resume (Attached)
(Professional experience) (Resume attached if included) Port of San Diego Arts, Culture & Design Committee
Representative
(Indicate choice of board, commission or committee)
Jeanmarie Bond
(Full Name)
[Agreed] If appointed, I will agree to attend the meetings as called for this commission. [Agreed] I will comply with the ethics and disclosure laws required by the City of Coronado and State law.
NOTE #1: Applicants must be United States citizens, registered to vote in the City of Coronado, and must have a residency fixed within the boundaries of the City of Coronado. All appointees must successfully pass a state mandated ethics training course biennially.
NOTE #2: This application will remain on file for one year from the date of submission.
AN APPLICATION ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT.
August 2022
Attach/ARMARIE BOND
Coronado, CA 92118
OBJECTIVE: Seeking position as a Port of San Diego Arts, Culture & Design Committee Representative
QUALIFICATIONS
• Three years' experience as the Communications Commissioner on the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission. Participated in various public arts review and selection processes; published numerous articles about public art and other cultural arts opportunities and events in Coronado; wrote a weekly "Five on Friday" e-newsletter for the Commission, sent to 7,000+ readers providing details about cultural arts opportunities in the community each week. • Liaised with arts partners and other organizations in Coronado and the community at large to provide information about the arts to the public.
• San Diego County resident for 39 years, Coronado resident for 27 years, and highly involved in community, countywide, and regional events.
• Ten years' experience working for UC San Diego in various executive, supervisory, and management roles. • Eighteen months experience serving as the President and CEO of the Coronado Schools Foundation (CSF) with the sole purpose of raising funds for STEAM education in the public schools • Fifteen months of my work at the CSF took place from 2020-2021, during the pandemic; despite school closure along with isolation and distancing protocols mandated publicly, managed to transition all fundraising endeavors into virtual activities while engaging completely virtually with local businesses, organizations, and donors to meet philanthropic goals, returning $1.5M to the schools over two years.
• Four years strategic experience serving as the Education Director for the San Diego County Bar. • As Education Director, served on various, high-level committees and boards, including staff representative to the SDCBA Board of Directors, MCLE Advisory Board, Sections and Committee Council, Bridging the Gap Steering Committee, Law School Outreach Committee, and Educational Technology Strategic Planning Committee. • Demonstrated ability to serve in a supervisory role on development, outreach, and strategic planning task forces to design and implement innovative policies and programs to engage a larger constituency of stakeholders and advocates while attracting new stakeholders.
• National award-winning journalist. Extensive experience as a professional writer creating dynamic content for various media including brochure and collateral copy; newspaper and magazine editorial; radio copy; web page content and maintenance; and textbook copy.
• Frequent contributor to various local media, with 100% success rate in having articles submitted then published in the Coronado Eagle-Journal; Coronado Magazine; Crown City Magazine; and Coronado Times. Past contributor to the San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Magazine, San Diego Home and Garden, and San Diego Home. • Two decades experience as an educator holding both a California and Oregon Teaching Credential; CLAD Credential; and Specialized Certificate in College Counseling.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills; outstanding interpersonal skills; solid experience with PowerPoint and other modern presentation technologies; strong command of software platforms/programs.
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
2019-2021 • Coronado Schools Foundation • Coronado, CA
Served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Coronado Schools Foundation, managing a staff of four fulltime and two parttime employees and overseeing a Board of Directors comprised of local, high-profile business and community leaders. 2009-2019 UC San Diego • La Jolla, CA
Served as the Corporate Secretary for the UC San Diego Foundation, performing key analytical and writing functions to assist the UC San Diego Foundation CFO with facilitating the Board of Trustees' complex and varied fiduciary responsibilities, meetings, events, agendas, and records. This required frequent communication with the Foundation's Board of Trustees and high-level donors, as well as the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, and Deans of various academic areas. 2005-2009 San Diego County Bar Association • San Diego, CA Director of Education for San Diego's largest bar association, serving 10,000+ members' educational, professional, and business development needs. Oversaw planning and development of more than 240 MCLE (Mandatory Continuing Legal Education as defined by the State Bar of California) seminars annually (providing 360+ hours of MCLE instruction). Implemented strategic plan to increase attendance at annual events by more than 70%, resulting in correlating increases in revenue.
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2000-2005 Coronado Unified School District • Coronado, CA Long-term substitute teaching Sophomore Honors and Freshman English at CHS. Served as Director of Junior Achievement Program at Coronado Middle School; successful at fundraising efforts to implement program; recruited, trained, and supervised staff of 150+ volunteers to implement programs for 2000+ students.
RELEVANT PAST EMPLOYMENT
Grey Advertising • San Francisco, CA
Served as Director of Public Relations and Promotions for Grey Advertising's Western Division, the largest advertising agency force on the West Coast.
Linfield College • McMinnville, OR
Assistant to Dean of Development and Alumni Relations, responsible for external communication with donors, alumni, parents, family, and friends. Promoted to College Admissions Counselor, representing this private, liberal arts institution at high schools, junior colleges, college fairs, and admissions events.
EDUCATION
UCSD, San Diego, CA
Completed coursework for Professional Certificate in College Counseling (4.0 GPA).
National University, San Diego, CA
Graduate-level coursework for professional clear by the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (4.0 GPA).
California State University San Marcos, CA
Completion of coursework for CLAD (Cross Cultural Academic Development) certification (3.86 GPA).
Sonoma State University Sonoma, CA
Graduate level course work in Education and English Literature (4.0 GPA).
Warnborough College/Oxford University Oxford, England
Junior year study abroad program completing elective requirements for college graduation from Linfield (4.0 GPA).
Linfield College, McMinnville, OR
Bachelor of Arts with triple major in English, Education and Communications. Graduated Summa Cum Laude and class valedictorian (4.0 GPA).
RECENT VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Coronado Cultural Arts Commission
Served as Communications Commissioner for the Coronado Cultural Arts Commission for about three years.
Coronado Island Film Festival Board of Directors
Selected to serve as a Director on the Coronado Film Board of Directors in 2023. Elected to the position of Board Secretary for the 2005 calendar year.
Rotary Club of Coronado
Speaker Co-Chair for Rotary Club of Coronado for two years. Chair of the annual Holiday Party for two years. Member of the Tech Team for two years. Longstanding member of the End Polio Now, Public Relations Committee, and Mentoring Committee.
Highly involved in Coronado Rotary outreach and fundraising activities and all aspects of our annual activities.