poet. dreamer. activist. kid.



Steven Allen May
3412 Terrace Drive #1731
Alexandria, VA 22302
215-732-2663
teammay@att.net
Bardwire artist website
Plan B Press

Unique hybrid of working Artist and Nonprofit executive with experience in start-ups, program development, grant writing, promotion, publicity, and event coordination.


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Robins Bookstore Philadelphia, PA
Poetry & Special Events Coordinator (2002- 2003 )

Conceived of 'Poets Among US' poetry festival, taking place throughout April 2003 in Philadelphia, PA.
Curated & hosted "the Eternal NOW!" at Robin's Bookstore
Founding member of REPO, poetry troupe

Berks Bards, inc. Douglassville, PA
Founder & President (Dec 1998-2002)

Conceived of Bardfest, the first 30 day poetry festival on the planet, and served as Primary Organizer for the first three years (1999-2001)
Created Berks Bards, inc., a nonprofit organization (1999)
cofounded "Poets & Painters" collaboration with Berks Arts Alliance (2001-02)
Conducted workshops and presentations in area schools(1999-2002)


Plan B Press Leola, PA / Philadelphia, PA
Cofounder & CEO (1999-present)

Edit, proof, and prepare books for publication
Coordinate press information and publication dates
Set up readings and book tours

BCTV Reading, PA
Public Access Producer (1995-2001)

Developed and produced (re)VERSE, a poetry TV show
Operated equipment as well as edited the program


Birdsboro Community Library Birdsboro, PA
President (1993-1994)

Managed staff and volunteers
Expanded programs for patrons and community

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Raised three sons as a single parent for twenty years; Steven, Brian, and Erik
Coached football for kids aged 7-12 from 1986-1993, and served as commissioner for the Amity Blazers football team in 1990

EDUCATION

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Arts, 1984
Major in Sociology, Minor in Urban Studies

MILITARY SERVICE
Served in USAF, 1975-79, Honorable Discharge




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