Guthrie Groh
Nashville,GA
Summary
Motivated to positively impact our Community. I'm Compassionate about bringing community's together with years of experience coordinating community festivals and programs through the Arts and building trusting relationships with our community's business and residents alike. Dedicated to excellent communication of the over all feel and local growth using an empathetic approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Adel, GA
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided instructional leadership to faculty and staff in the areas of curriculum development, assessment practices and professional growth activities.
- Developed and implemented creative projects to engage students in learning art techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information for each student.
- Incorporated discussions about famous artists into lectures as part of a broader curriculum covering art history.
- Created a positive learning environment by providing individualized instruction to meet the needs of each student.
- Collaborated with colleagues on new ideas for incorporating art into everyday activities at school.
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
Consultant
City of Willacoochee
Willacoochee, GA
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Organized Old Fashion Day Festival logistics, such as scheduling, budget, and management; communicated with client regarding event needs and expectations.
- Selected décor and event materials fitting clients' requests and vision.
- Drove festival attendance through delivery of effective social media marketing.
- Developed personal relationships with over 125 vendors and other event coordinators in our region in the last few years of local service.
- Deep knowledge of local talent that drives participation at all of our local events.
Downtown Redevelopment & Main Street Director
City of Pearson
Pearson, GA
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Salvaged several buildings in the historic District from demolition and in turn was able to have a park and a community gym added to the downtown area
- Organized the very first Goat Festival ,Downtown Christmas Extravaganza, farmers Market and Monthly community concerts . A series of festivals designed to bring the community together. I was also in charge of the community's Annual Christmas parade.
- Organized town hall and other special events to encourage community involvement.
- Constantly Collaborated with the community and local business owners to discuss new downtown opportunities and growth potential.
- Day to day office duties including responding to emails and calls pertaining to festivals, downtown improvements, meetings and grants.
- Attended workshops and other continued education courses to make sure I was always informed about things happening in and around Georgia
- Built strong forever lasting relationships with the local business owners to constantly show that they had support in our local government and community.
- Was able to get small matching grant funding for 5 small business to open in our community that otherwise would not have been able.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FLSome College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FLSkills
- Special events planning
- Community relations
- Strong Communicator
- Fundraising and vendor relationships
- Managing events start to finish
- Creative
- Arts integration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Organized The Downtown Merchants Association for Port st. Joe. Served as President from 2010-2012.
- Served on the Arts Council and was apart of many community building projects including children's summer Art programs.
- Winner of Dining by design in 2009
- Organized and taught Summer Art Program for many years.
Timeline
Art Teacher
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
06.2023 - 07.2024
Consultant
City of Willacoochee
03.2015 - 10.2020
Downtown Redevelopment & Main Street Director
City of Pearson
03.2013 - 06.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Tallahassee Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Interior Design
Ringling College of Art And Design