1. Sandra Gold
204 Walkers Cove Dr S Chesterfield VA 23834
(602) 705-8111 - sandy@schimmelart.com
Seeking: Challenges in need of solutions in a nonprofit or art-based organization where my unique set
of skills will benefit the mission and/or provide exciting opportunities to build ROI, community,
collaboration & good will. If you need to raise awareness or raise $$’s — or need great ideas.
Offering: A broad spectrum of talent & expertise in marketing, PR, events, Community Relations,
Communications, SEO and more; ranging from artistic abilities in design to executive level
management. A creative type with extensive business know-how. Proficient in computer skills
including word processing, spreadsheets, data-base management, marketing, event planning and so
much more. Clever. Creative.
Employment:
2015 - July 2016
Gallery Director
The Art Room Gallery — Petersburg, VA
Duties include Fine Art Gallery management; curating, jurying and hanging shows; event coordination,
marketing, PR, advertising and customer service. Web design and development.
2005 - Present
Artist Entrepreneur
Schimmel Art — S. Chesterfield, VA
Fine artist whose work is in private, corporate and museum collections around the world.
I have been an artist my entire life; this incarnation was created as a business entity and brand.
1995 - 2005
CIO
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance — Phoenix, AZ
C-level director of several departments: Direction of 6 management level staff: Corporate Communications,
Special Events, Public Relations, Community Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Volunteer Management
[recruitment, retention], Non-Traditional Revenue Streams, Food Drives, Web Development and E-
Marketing/Fundraising, etc. Responsible for budgeting of over 1 million dollars. Strategic Planning and Capital
Campaigns.
1993 - 1995
Director: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Special Events
Maricopa County Fair [nonprofit organization] — Phoenix, AZ
Duties included planning large events, management of shows, corporate communications, advertising,
marketing, volunteer management, fundraising, budgeting.
1990 - 1993
Director: Special Events and Marketing
Valley of the Sun United Way — Phoenix, AZ
Duties included planning and implementation of all campaign-related events for local United Way affiliate;
private events to large corporate campaign events, marketing and creation of award-winning campaign video
Education:
Bachelors Degree: SUNY - Oneonta, NY
Post-Graduate Studies : ASU - Tempe, AZ
Additional training: ASU Nonprofit Leadership and Management