Elizabeth Joy Kimes

Resume - elizabeth@ejoylife.com

Biography, Imagery Examples & Resume

Objective: Blending time in the corporate world to include a balance with travel and nature photography as an award winning photo illustrator and photographer, including mentoring and conducting workshops throughout the United States.

Sunshine Dahlia

Professional Experience

E-Joy-Life – Artistic Photography (www.ejoylife.com), Avondale, AZ – Owner & Award Winning Photo Illustrator /Photographer, 2004-current

John C. Lincoln Health Network - Physician Network & Real Estate, Phoenix, AZ - Data Analyst/Accountant , 2008-current

Hankins Hardware, Inc., Portland , OR - Owner/Board of Directors 1994 - current Controller, 1994-2005

North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), Wheat Ridge , CO –   Summit Committee Chair 2005-2008, NANPA Print Exhibit Chair 2009-2010, Member Print Show Chair 2008-2009, Fine Art Exhibit Curator, 2005-2007, Marketing Committee 2007-2009

Art League West (ALW), Avondale, AZ - 2008 World Fest Art Exhibit Coordinator, Avondale City Hall - Sept 4 - Oct 2, 2008

Society for Photographic Education (SPE), Northwest Regional Treasurer, 2005-2007

Parker Furniture, Beaverton , OR - Accounting/Human Resource Manager, 2000-2007

Paperzone, Beaverton , OR – Instructor – Photography Crafts, 2005

Accountants on Call - Financial Executive Search, Portland , OR - Executive Recruiter, 1999-2000      

Capital Planning Corporation, Bellevue , WA - Finance & Administration Manager, 1997-1999         

Kolp and Lux, Inc. P.S., Bellevue , WA - Office Manager/Accountant/IS Administrator, 1995-1997            

John L. Scott Real Estate, Bellevue , WA - Licensed Agent Assistant, 1994-1995         

John L. Scott-Corporate, Bellevue , WA - Corporate Training Assistant, 1993                                  

AIESEC-US, National Training Team - Western Region - Human Resources Trainer, 1992  

AIESEC-Seattle, University of Washington - Local Committee - Human Resources Director, 1991

Management Skills

Marketing, Graphic Design, Strategic Planning, Business Data Management, & Analysis Accounting & Human Resources Management, Financial Management, Professional Photo Illustrations & Photography, Banking/Mortgage Relations, Real Estate/Property Management, Insurance/Benefits Management, G/L, A/R, A/P, and various other accounting, human resource or photography skills.  

Many volunteer positions held within the national photography community, including organization of the annual conference and fine art exhibit for the North American Nature Photography Association (www.NANPA.org)

Exhibit History

2010

Solo Exhibit, Joshua Hong DDS Gallery, Goodyear, AZ, January - On-going 2010

Group Exhibit, Twilight Gallery, West Valley Arts Council, Citadelle Plaza, 19420 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308, Every Wednesday 4pm-7pm, November 4, 2009 - May 2010

Solo Exhibit, West Valley Executive Suites, Goodyear, AZ, July 2009 - On-going 2010

Exhibit Chair, NANPA Member Print Exhibit, Golden Nuggett, Reno, Neveda - February 15-19

2009

Home Art Studio Tour Preview Party, West Valley Arts Council, Citadelle Plaza, 19420 N 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308, Saturday December 5, 2009

Solo Exhibit, West Valley Arts Council, Avondale Civic Center, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona - September 21 - November 5

Desert Botanical Gardens, Chihuly & Macro Photography, Speaking Engagement & Demostration - Art League West, 16280 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear, Arizona - September 16th

Group Exhibit, West Valley Executive Suites, 2990 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85395 - July 8 - January 2010

Home & Garden Expo, Art League West Group Exhibit, 8606 W Ludlow Drive, Peoria, Arizona - March - August

West Valley National Bank, 12725 West Indian School Road, Ste 108C ,  Avondale, Arizona - January - September

Art League West Exhibit, West Valley Arts Council, Avondale Civic Center, 11465 West Civic Center Drive, Avondale, Arizona, May 26 - July 2

Art at the Chamber, Art Exhibit & Demostration - "Turing Your Beloved Photograph into a Photo Illustration", Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 North Litchfield Road,  Goodyear, Arizona - February 28th

NANPA Member Print Show, Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico - February 18-21

Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce, 289 North Litchfield Road,  Goodyear, Arizona - December 2008 - February 2009

2008

European Market, Promenade at Fulton Ranch, Chandler Heights & Alma School Road, Chandler, Arizona - November 1st, 10am - 3pm

Home Art Studio Tour, West Valley Arts Council, Avondale, Arizona - October 25th 11am - 5pm

2008 World Fest Night Time Marketplace and Bazaar, Art League West, Avondale City Hall, Arizona - September 20th 6pm-10pm

Ground Control, Solo Exhibit, West Valley Arts Council, April 20 - June 20, 2008

Crohn's and Colitis Fundraiser, Arizona Art Alliance, University of Phoenix Stadium, Phoenix, Arizona - May 10

Spring Show, Group Exhibit, Arizona Art Alliance, Town & Country, Phoenix, Arizona - April 18 - April 20

Celebration of the Artists, Group Exhibit, Peoria Arts Commission, Peoria, Arizona - March 10 - March 20

Avondale Civic Center, Group Exhibit, West Valley Arts Council, Avondale, Arizona - February 19 - March 30

2007

Black & White, Group Exhibit, The Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, Colorado - July 20th - August 18th

Environmental Photography Invitational, Art Wolfe Gallery, Seattle, Washington - May 18th - June 30th

Vendor Days, Group exhibit, Parker Furniture, Beaverton, Oregon - May 17th

NANPA 2nd Annual Fine Art Exhibit, Group Exhibit Curator, Wyndham Hotel, Palm Springs, California - January 16-21

2006

Holiday Open House, Group exhibit, Gallery International, Portland, Oregon 97225 - Nov 24 - 26

Visual Delights, Gresham Visual Arts Gallery, Gresham, Oregon - October 31-December 14

Village of Willamette Arts Festival, Juried Solo Booth Exhibit, West Linn, Oregon - September 16th & 17th

Art in the Orchard, Solo Booth Exhibit, Beaverton, Oregon - August 4th - 6th

Family exhibit, Images from Elizabeth & Kevin Kimes, Brassfield Gallery, Tillamook, Oregon - July 1st - August 31st

Environmental Photography Invitational, Art Wolfe Gallery, Seattle, Washington - May 19th - June 30th

Vendor Days, Group exhibit, Parker Furniture, Beaverton, Oregon - May 25th

Group exhibit, Gallery International, Portland, Oregon - 2005-2006

Women In the Arts, Gallery International, Group Exhibit, Beaverton, Oregon - March 11th - 31st

NANPA Fine Art Print Exhibit, Group Exhibit, American Mountaineering Center, Golden, Colorado - February 7th - 18th

Fresh Eyes, Group Exhibit, Phippen Museum, Prescott, Arizona - January 14th - April 15th

Group exhibit, AK Gallery Seaside, Oregon - 2005-2007

Limited Edition Triptych, Entry Window, Parker Furniture, Beaverton, Oregon - On-going

NOW Gallery, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton , Oregon - On-going

Parkside Deli, So lo exh ib it, Beaverton , Oregon - 2006-2007

2005

2005 International Fine Art Photography, Group Exhibit, The Center for Fine Art Photography, Fort Collins, Colorado - November 4th - December 23rd

2005 SPENW Juried Exhibition, Group Exhibit, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington - October 28th - 30th Fort Collins, Colorado - November 4 - December 23

Audubon Wild Arts Festival 2005, Juried Solo Booth Exhibit, Portland, Oregon - November 25th - 27th

Gallery International, Solo Exhibit, Beaverton, Oregon - October 15th - November 18th

Village of Willamette Arts Festival, Juried Solo Booth Exhibit, West Linn, Oregon - September 17th & 18th

Trendwest Resort, Solo Exhibit, Seaside, Oregon - August 20th

2005 Craft Biennial: A Biennial Review of NW Art & Craft, Group exhibition, Hoffman Gallery - Oregon College of Art & Craft, Portland, Oregon - July 14th - August 28th

Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, Solo Exhibit, Cannon Beach, Oregon - July 24th

Just Beachy, Group exhibition, AK Gallery , Seaside, Oregon - July 2nd-30th

Patterns, Rhythms & Cycles, Group exhibition, Mt. Scott Art Center, Portland, Oregon - May 31st-July 29th

Valerie Mace Memorial Photographer's Showcase, Group exhibition, Chamber of Commerce, Cannon Beach, Oregon - March 5th

Group exhibition, Alley Katz Gallery, Seaside, Oregon - 2005-2007

Summer in Winter, Group exhibition, Mt. Scott Art Center , Portland , Oregon

Contemporary Gallery, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton , Oregon

Vendor Days, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton, Oregon - May 19th

2004

NOW Contemporary Gallery Opening, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton , Oregon

Baker Gallery Opening, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton , Oregon

Lauren Gallery Opening, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton , Oregon

Vendor Days, Group exhibition, Parker Furniture, Beaverton, Oregon

Award and Publications

2010

West Valley Magazine, Joshua Hong DDS Gallery Artist's Reception, March Edition

2009

Arizona Highways, Chihuly: The Nature of Glass Contest, Honorable Mention

NANPA Currents Magazine, North American Nature Photography Association, Summer Edition

Featured Daily Photos - NANPA.org - Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May &June

2008

Around the World with TPN, Book by Travel Photographers Network, available at www.blurb.com, Published December 2008

Artist of the Month, Art League West, www.artleaguewest.com, Goodyear, Arizona - December

Featured Artist, West Valley Arts Council, www.westvalleyarts.org, Avondale, Arizona - July

Spring Show, Second Place - Photography, Third & Merit Award - Photo Illustrations (Digital Photography), Arizona Art Alliance, Town & Country, Phoenix, Arizona

Celebration of the Artists, Third Place - Photography Division , Peoria Arts Commission, Peoria, Arizona

Featured Daily Photos - NANPA.org - Jan, Mar, May, July, August & December

2007

NANPA 13th Annual Summit Brochure and Fine Art Exhibit Brochure

Featured Daily Photos - NANPA.org - Jan, Mar, Apr, May, July, August, October & December

2006

NANPA Impressions Publication, North American Nature Photography Association

Featured Daily Photos - NANPA.org - April, May, June, August, September & December

Editor’s Pick – Travel Photographers Network – Travel & Outdoor – May

2005

2005 International Fine Art Photography, Exhibit Publication, The Center for Fine Art Photography

Featured Daily Photos – NANPA.org - May, June, July, August, September & November

Featured Portfolio of the Month – Photoportfolios.net – April

Editor’s Pick – Travel Photographers Network – Weekly Challenge – Photo Art – January, Travel & Outdoor – February

Monthly Pick – MyParkPhotos.com – Waterscapes – January

2004

Editor’s Pick Awards 2004 – Nature Photographers Network – Photo Art – 1st Honorable Mention

Editor’s Pick – Nature Photographers Network – Weekly Challenge - October, Photo Art - July & October

Editor’s Pick – Travel Photographers Network – Travel – September, Weekly Challenge - November

Photograph Published in Portland Community College Newspaper The Mercury – December

Family Category - Honorable Mention – MyStateParkPhotos.com Annual Photo Contest 2004, Photo of Day September 14th, Poem & Photo – Published in Articles section MyStateParkPhotos.com

Outstanding Achievement in Amateur Photography – International Society of Photographers – April

Published in Endless Journeys– International Society of Photographers – September

Published in A Journey into the Imagination – International Society of Photographers – April

2003

Owner’s Choice Award – Trendwest/Worldmark Annual Photo Contest 2003, Published in Destinations Magazine – December

Published in Best of 2003 – International Society of Photographers – December

Published in Images of the Mind – International Society of Photographers – August

2002

Owner’s Choice Award – Trendwest/Worldmark Annual Photo Contest 2003, Published in Destinations Magazine – December

Education

University of Washington, Seattle , WA – Bachelor’s of Arts, 1993 – Major – International Economics

City University , Bellevue , WA – Graduate and Undergraduate Classes in Human Resources and Accounting, 1995-1999

Portland Communi ty College , Portland , OR – Courses in Art, 2004

Photography College Northwest, Seattle, WA - Course on Marketing Photography, Mary Virginia Swanson, 2005

Professional Organizations

North American Nature Photography Association , Nature Photographers Network, Travel Photographers Network, Arizona Art Alliance, West Valley Arts Council, Art League West, Society for Photographic Education , The Center for Fine Art Photography.

Community & Charitable Organizations

Desert Botanical Gardens, Susan Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer

Reference Available Upon Request