deanna lynne busdieker
p.o. box 433
stevenson, washington 98648
email: herself@deannab.info
phone/FAX: 541.374.9070
education
BA, june 02002, marylhurst university, marylhurst, oregon
interdisciplinary studies: ecological advocacy in the media
cumulative GPA 3.825
AA, june 02000, columbia gorge community college, the dalles, oregon
oregon transfer degree
cumulative GPA 3.93
coursework, 01985-01988, university of toledo, toledo, ohio
broadcasting/public relations
honors program
coursework
| ecology environmental science - biological - chemical - geological environmental writing deep ecology mountain ecology river ecology environmental mediation botanical identification |
communications/marketing writing/editing - journalism/media - environmental assessment - creative - technical - grants - broadcast intercultural communication persuasive speech listening public relations graphics fundraising |
other methods of interdisciplinary inquiry |
internship
columbia gorge discovery center, the dalles, oregon. 02001.
worked in both the public relations department and on the native plant restoration program.
seminars
corporate advertising and marketing: new strategies for a new century, marylhurst university 02006
— peter klinge, klinge & associates
rural economic development forum, white salmon, wa 02008
— michael shuman, author of going local and the small mart revolution
land use planning: building successful oregon communities , st. helens, or 02009
— john c. morgan & walter j. wendolowski, oregon local leadership institute
honors
dean’s list, columbia gorge community college, fall 01999
president’s list, columbia gorge community college; winter, spring 01999 and winter, spring 02000
highest honors, columbia gorge community college, june 02000
miller scholarship, marylhurst university, 02000
columbia gorge community college foundation scholarship, 01999
honors program, university of toledo
national honor society
thesis abstract
the prodigal species: the evolution of worldviews on nature and using context to communicate ecological values in america
marylhurst university, 02002
from introduction; “this paper is an exploration of the attitudes leading to the situation the human race faces today rather than the environmental problems themselves. it argues for the importance and acknowledgment of planetary systems, and connects historical worldviews of growth and development to the exploitation of natural, human and moral capital. currently, american culture places high regard on values that encourage this exploitation. explaining these attitudes in an american context can help promote new ideas to the united states that forge an evolved understanding of humans' place in nature. it is an attempt to show how culture and economics have influenced each other to condone the current state of environmental neglect and how each is integral to approaching the challenges faced by society today.”
instrumentation
digital and SLR photography
opaque and film scanning
standard audio/visual equipment (film and slide projector, tape/CD recording, VCR/DVD player)
specialized skills
reading/writing – skilled, possibly gifted. extremely fluent in written english, can write for nearly any given situation. able to read, comprehend and analyze many scientific reports, sociology studies, blueprints and technical documents. implements new methods to push the bounds of written style.
computers – wide range of software proficiency, can easily learn most unfamiliar programs. HTML, database and scriptwriting/coding knowledge. can troubleshoot efficiently in lieu of professional assistance. internet research expert.
visual layout – possesses an uncanny eye for balance and color/style consistency. can use both text and images to leave a distinct impression. exceptional newspaper layout and editing capability.
marketing/public relations – specializes in presenting a consistent message to the public, using print media and live presentation.advertising layout proficiency.
software
| office word excel powerpoint publisher filemaker quickbooks |
design/publishing photoshop illustrator indesign quark xpress adobe CS2 |
web dreamweaver golive |
other |
presentations
native plant restoration at the columbia gorge discovery center, columbia gorge discovery center staff, march 02001.
presented a slide show chronicling the history of the discovery center museum and its native plant restoration program on the grounds.
work experience
db design 02004-present
self-employed design business attempts to provide affordable design work for social service and environmental non-profit and small businesses trying to do things right. dbdesign.info
clients include:
gorge local currency cooperative – columbia river gorge, usa
building localized economy
columbia gorge community college – the dalles, or
local college
wind river publishing – stevenson, wa
marketing materials and visitor directories
the next door, inc – hood river, oregon
a united way organization providing family and children’s services
gorge rebuild-it center – hood river, oregon
deconstruction and used building materials
chenowith forest & farm conservancy – underwood, washington
land conservation
diapers to go – hood river, oregon
cloth/reusable diaper service
small planet trading – hood river, oregon
eco-friendly goods & fair trade imports
community service
planning commission, city of cascade locks, oregon (02009 – 02010)
appointed by city council to make land use planning decisions on five-member commission. review building and zoning applications. review and revise current city planning codes.
gorge local currency cooperative, columbia river gorge, usa (02003 – present)
founding member of eight-person steering committee dedicated in building a new local currency system to supplement the local economy. was part of creating by-laws, soliciting members; designing, printing and issuing currency. participated in negotiating the agreement for 501(c)3 sponsorship. publish a quarterly directory/newspaper and maintain a web presence in addition to building the trading infrastructure.
americorps northwest service academy, trout lake, washington (02002-02003)
full-time volunteer for national community service program. supervised six individual placement (IP) members as the liaison between trout lake and their service sites. provided support, resource and advocacy for members. planned monthly IP meetings, performed regular site visits and compiled monthly paperwork.
back to steering committee page
Gorge Local Currency Cooperative, Columbia River Gorge, USA
The Local Currency Education Project is a joint venture of
the Columbia Gorge Earth Center and Gorge Local Currency Cooperative