Major Product/SVS:
Original pieces of fine art; Fish, pet and animal portraits
Hobbies/Sports:
Cooking; Reading; Playing and watching sports; Acting with a theater group; Going to the theater
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting, University of Illinois at Chicago (1982)
Affiliations Awards:
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
Charity:
American Diabetes Association; JDRF
Number Of Years In Profession:
31
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her creativity and determination.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because the grind of the advertising and marketing industry, and its 70 to 80 hour work week and international travel, made her look at her life and decide to spend more time with her children. Since she had always had a passion for art, she took a leap and started her own art studio.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Donovan is a former marketing executive and worked in the marketing and communications world for 22 years. She is specialized in the health care and pharmaceutical industries and left that world as a senior vice president. She continues to consult in that field on a freelance basis. Her studio creates original pieces of fine art that capture the essence of a subject, whether it is a trophy fish, an adored family pet, a favorite species of wildlife, or a beloved family home. Its mission is to create a lasting memory of a moment or place in time, a lifelong companion, or a beautiful animal. Besides being a realistic painter, Ms. Donovan is also a good listener and communicator.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Generating commissions from clients; Handling the publicity and marketing; Meeting with clients to discuss the work to be done; Painting
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Recipient, Employee of the Year, Hamilton Communications
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Donovan hopes to continue her art business and focus on it exclusively.