I have worn a lot of hats in my lifetime, and not just to cover up bad hair. Ha. Below you will find a smattering of my experiences on TV, in print, on stage and behind the microphone...
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Writing
Author of three humorous how to beading/craft books for North Light/F & W Publications with a fourth title in production
Former Interim Editor Simply Beads Magazine
Freelance writing for jewelry trade magazines
Regular Member Design Challenge Team Simply Beads Magazine
Numerous published designs with instructions in magazines: Simply Beads (2 covers), Beadwork Stringing, Beadwork online and Beadstyle
Innovative Designs for Manufacturers
Beadalon® (Design Team Member)
Swarovski®
Design Distinction
One of 40 artists worldwide invited to create designs for the Swarovski Create Your Style Design Expressions from Brazil and Russian DIY book.
Contributor Books
Design Expressions from Brazil and Russia Swarovski™
Stringing Style 2 Interweave
Beads for all Seasons DRG Publications
Desperate Beading DRG Publications
Simply Beads for Your Home DRG Publications
Beautiful Birthstones DRG Publications
Teaching
Creativity Seminars for Swarovski Create Your Style at the Tucson Gem Shows
Hosting/Public Speaking
Swarovski™ 50 Year History Luncheon Master of Ceremonies
Trends in Beading Panelist and Speaker Craft and Hobby Association Show Summer 2006
Memory Makers Videos
TV/Web TV Guest
Crafty Nation TV Featured Artist (upcoming Summer 2007)
Fox Morning Show live from BeadFest Philadelphia Beading Expert
Beads, Baubles and Jewels Featured Artist
QVC 8 years On Air Spokesperson Tiffany Inspired Lighting and Suspicion™ Marcasite
Music
Lead Vocalist Big Hair
Lead Vocalist The Kettles
Featured Vocalist KSU Jazz Band
Featured Vocalist Mellon Jazz Festival Singer’s Lounge
Lead Vocalist Phoenix Moon
Cabaret as The Domestic Diva
Theatre
Margot has portrayed some of the greatest leading roles in the Classical Theatre canon and also appeared in leading roles in professional Musical and Contemporary Theatrical productions around the country all to great accolades and acclaim. She has yet to get a bad review. Knock on wood, turn around three times, throw salt over shoulder and NEVER mention the name of the Scottish Play in a theater.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Theater (acting) Kennesaw State University 1996
Outstanding Theater Major 1996
If you’re looking for a dynamic, talented, focused, driven, creative, intelligent, hard working and multifaceted designer, TV host or guest, copywriter, freelance writer, product development consultant, personal career consultant or woman of substance who is positively overflowing with moxie, chutzpah and unmitigated gall, feel free to contact Margot at margot@margotpotter.
