ERIN BAYER - RESUME

SKILLS

I wrote a book that was published in December, 2023: “Courting Crow,” available on Lulu.com. Publishing shows I have evolved writing skills, a commitment to deadlines, and an amusing sense of self-importance. If you read it, you’ll know my aim is to serve a greater good. Sharing the epiphanies that come out of the mining operation that is my brain is a recent addition to my skill set. 

Professionally, I’m a writer, editor and graphic designer with meticulous attention to detail and an ability to frame things with a positive vibe. Currently, I use Illustrator to convert flat architectural drawings to vector graphics. Recently, with an architect, I worked to design our home remodel, drawing edits and planning complex stairs. I have built or edited several websites as well. 

Behind the scenes, I have a valuable ability to connect with people, meet them where they’re at, and to bridge different ways of thinking. My work communicating between artists and engineers helped evolve this skill, as well as with neurodivergent kids, hospice and the Special Olympics. 

A lifelong athlete, I practice yoga and run when I can. I completed two marathons, a bike ride across America, and many dance shows. 

EXPERIENCE

Writing

• Authored the book, “Courting Crow,” published in December, 2023: https://www.22ndstpress.com/titles/courting-crow 

• Wrote copy for marketing campaigns, edited all official written materials, and edited the monthly newsletter, including authoring a popular missive in Jane’s voice, for See Jane Run, a Bay Area women’s sports retail, online and events company that ran from 2000 until 2017.

Art and Graphic Design

• Convert floor plans to vector graphics for Datablick (ongoing)

• Designed and developed marketing campaigns, including print, web and advertising for See Jane Run, (San Francisco.) 

• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and HTML.

• UX design, adding graphics, copy and content to websites:

  • https://www.datablick.com

  • https://leanneborghesi.com/

  • https://kathleen-ink.com

• Created the website: https://www.22ndstpress.com/

Event Management

• Helped put on training and races, including half-marathons, 5Ks, triathlons and kids’ races for See Jane Run.

• Emceed races and events for See Jane Run and the Rooftop Run.

• Co-produced the annual Rooftop Run that raised over $65,000.

• Co-produced the annual Glenridge Cooperative Preschool Auction that raised over $80,000.

• Co-produced the dance variety show, “Moving Mountains,” in Santa Cruz that raised $9,000 for Pedal For The Cure and breast cancer research.

Web Development

• Built See Jane Run’s first website in 2001.

• Managed graphics, copy and content for See Jane Run’s web presence, including e-commerce, until having kids in 2010.

• Built front-end web content using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and incorporating Java and SQL for Lante Corporation.

• Developed UX for early cell phones for Lante Corporation.

• Created graphics and coded front-end content for Ocean Group.

• Was network administrator for ETR Associates.

• Was database manager and Network Administrator for Earthsave International.

Volunteer

• Zen Hospice Project

  • For seven years, provided support for hospice residents during a weekly five-hour shift, including emotional support and other needs, like cooking and cleaning.

  • Participated in an intensive training program, meditation, ongoing training and support, and worked in the front office.

• Rooftop Elementary School

  • Room parent, chaperone and garden volunteer (ongoing.) 

• Glenridge Cooperative Preschool

  • Teacher with three shifts-per-week over three years, and with auction production.

• Special Olympics

  • Ski coach, 1999.