ELIZABETH A. BENSON ACG ,CEC, CPXT
Education:
Granduated from the Center for Executive Coacing, Certified Executive Coach, Certified user of the Profile XT Assessment, Profile Sale Assessmentand Profiles Mangerial Fit. Helping creatives to move forwarrd when blocked
Studied oil painting technique and color theory under Lynn Artist, Robert H. Farris Jr. (11
years)
Attended workshops with Tom Hughes in oils.
Attended workshops with Kevin Dadoly & Barbara Donnelly in watercolor. Greater Lynn
Photographic Assn. 12 Week Course.
White Block printing coarse with Ruth Hogan.
College (1986 - 1988) Boston School of Ministry, Malden, MA
2 1/2 years Christian Counceling & psychological studies
CTM/ALB Award Toastmaster International, Friendly Persuasion Club Haverhill, MA
South Shore & North Shore Writing Fellowships
12 years Special Needs Advocate 1990- 2002
7 Years Co- Chair and Publicity person for Greater Lynn Council for Children's Support
Group
forAttention Deficit Disorder & Learning Disabled Families 1990 - 1997
Speaker To Trainer Workshop, Toastmasters MIT
Premier Designs I.D., Business Owner, 2000 - 2003
Past and Present Associations:
Greater Haverhill Art Assn. Newburyport Art Assn. Milton Art Assn.
Greater Lynn Arts & Crafts Society Peabody Art Assn.) South Boston Art Assn.
Marblehead Art Assn. Quincy Art Assn. Winthrop Art Assn.
South Boston Art Assn. Lynn Arts Inc.
.
HBN women Networking Group, Danvers, MA (Since 2000)
Groveland Garden Club, Member
Toastmaster President 2008-2010, Friendly Persuasion Club, Haverhill, MA,
Toastmaster Area Governor, ACB ALB 2009-2010
Toastmasters International Advanced Speaker / Trainer
Vice President Education Toastmasters, Friendly Persuasion Club, Haverhill, MA 2006-2008
Coordinator, Mentoring Program, for Friendly Persuasion Club, Toastmasters International
Elected District 31 Toastmasters Division A Governor 2010 - 2011
Production Manager, Chairman Topsfield Fair Art Department 2004 - 2007
Wood End Studio Associates, Art Show coordinator 2000 & 2004
Color Me Beautiful, Image Consultant Assistant 2000-2003
Commissioned House Portraits/Landscapes
Instructor: 13 week course "The Creative Process At Work" (About getting unblocked and
find your
Authentic Self and True Passion)
Motivational Speaker Conducting, Workshops, Trainings and Retreats: Programs:
"Help For Toxic Stress",
Tie Chi Energy Work, ( A moving meditation)
“Tea as a Medicinal Tool”
Meet the Artist, A Presentation on artist “Helen Van Wyk”
"How to Prepare for an Art Show 101",
“The nuts and bolts of Producing an Art Show,
“Synergetic Team Building ",
“Celebrating the Creative Spirit",
“Overcoming Life's Obstacles through the power of Journaling"
If you, your asscoiation, group or company are interested in hold any of the above Workshops, Trainings or Retreats; please contact me at the e-mail listed above. Please leave a detailed message with your contact information.Thank You!
Demonstration:
1996 – 2007 Topsfield Fair
1999 – 2000 New England Flower Show
1999 – 2003 Art Affair on the boardwalk at Marina Bay, Quincy
2000 Haverhill Library, Haverhill, MA
2000 Breed School, Lynn, MA
1999 - 2003 Quincy Art Fest, Quincy MA
2005 - 2007 Crump/McCole Gallery, World Trade Center,
200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA
2007 -2008 Black sheep Gallery, Gloucester/Rockport, MA
1998 – 1999 Hamilton-Wenham Rotary Club, Hamilton, MA
1997 – 2000 Winthrop Art Festival, Winthrop, MA
1996 – 2007 Topsfield Fair, Topsfield, MA
1999 – 2003 Boardwalk at Marina Bay, Quincy, MA
1997-- 1998 Greater Lynn Photographic Assn. Inc.
1997 St. Albans Church, Lynn, MA
1998 Stanley Elementary School, Swampscott, MA
1998 Peabody Town Hall, Peabody, MA
2000 Haverhill Library, Haverhill, MA
2000 Revere Historical Society, Revere, MA
2000 Newburyport Art Assn, Newburyport, MA
2000 Quincy Art Fest, Quincy, MA
2000 Renaissance Emporium, Quincy, MA
1999 Church Street Winery, Winery Show, Raynham, MA
2001 Saugus Rotary Club Art Show, Saugus, MA
2000 Marian Court College, Swampscott, MA
2004 Milton Museum, Art show, Milton MA
2005 Alfalfa Farm Winery, Topsfield, MA
2006 One Man Show, Crump/McCole gallery, World Trade Center, Boston, MA
2006 Christmas show ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '
2007 Crump/McCole Gallery Shows
Awards:
1998 – 1999 Honorable Mention - Greater Lynn Arts & Crafts Society “Spring Show”
1999- Third Place , Greater Lynn Arts & Crafts Society “Spring Show”
2000 Special, WES Excellence in Oil Painting, GLACs (Fading Splendor)
2001 Special, Revere School System Choice ‘(Sea Side Village) ‘
1999 Honorable Mention - Hamilton-Wenham Rotary Show
2000-2001 Honorable Mention (regional show) Quincy Art Association
2001 1st place, Saugus Rotary Club Art Show (Sea Side village)
2001 3rd place, “Visions of Nahant”Art Show, Nahant MA
2003 Honorable mention,(Fading Splendor)
2005 2nd Place (The Path Less Traveled), Topsfeild Fair
2006 Special Art Award, Topsfield Fair (A Place Apart)
1996 Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Emerging Artist
South Boston Literary Gazette
2005 - 2010 Trafford Publishing Cover Artist