MANDALA PRODUCTS

Copenhagen, Denmark 1994-97
Founder of business focusing on software development and
illustration. Developed and marketed the following products:

educational play software designed to introduce computer
skills to young children. custom icons for a major Scandinavian cartoon press

commercially-distributed micro art icons created for desktop
customization.

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT

Copenhagen, Denmark 1995-97
Advised schools, businesses and individuals on the purchase,
setup, and networking of computer systems.
Maintained games network for youth agency.
Assisted in software installation.
Taught adults and children Macintosh computer skills.
Provided instruction on internet connection and navigation.

COMPUTERFORENING FOR FRITIDS- OG UNGDOMSKLUBBER
(Computer Association for Youth Program)

Copenhagen, Denmark 1995-97
Co-founder of user group focusing on assisting youth organizations to
purchase, set up, and utilize computers and computer networks.
Provided on-going technical support for member centers.

Technical Summary:

Platforms: Proficiency in Macintosh and PC.

Languages: HTML, CSS, Java Script and DHTML, familiarity with Per/CGI.

Applications:
-Macromedia Director,
-Macromedia flash,
-Macromedia Dreamweaver,
-Macromedia Fireworks,
-Adobe GoLive,
-Adobe Photoshop,
-Adobe Illustrator
-Fractile Painter,
-ResEdit,

Prior Experience:

ARTIST

Copenhagen, Denmark 1985-present
Freelance photographer, exhibitor in photography and painting,
supervisor and judge of photography competition. Strong interest and
self-instruction in computer illustration and animation.

EDUCATOR

Copenhagen, Denmark 1990-97
Seven years of teaching experience with adults and children in areas of
creative self-expression, photography, video and editing, and computers.

YOUTH WORKER AND THERAPIST

Copenhagen, Demark 1979-97
Eighteen years as a youth worker with children and teens, aged 2-19.
More than three years of therapeutic experience with children
including art therapy, milieu therapy, and telephone crisis intervention.
Worked with various youth populations, focusing on issues of
substance abuse, behavior disorder, homelessness, and mental illness.
Settings included hospitals, treatment centers, drop-in centers, shelters,
and schools.

Education:

INSTITUTE FOR ART THERAPY

Kerteminde, Denmark
Completed academic training and practicum in two and one-half year art therapy
program, 1995.

KIRSEBÆRHAVEN

Copenhagen, Denmark
(Orthogenic School of Denmark) Certificate in milieu therapy, 1993.

SKOVTOFTE SOCIALPÆDAGOGISKE SEMENARIUM
(Youth Services Institute)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Bachelors degree equivalent in social pedagogy, encompassing social work
and special education approaches to working with children and youth, 1990.

Kim Aronson