Arts Worker

• MFA, Creative Writing 2004 California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
  
• MA, Visual Criticism 2003 California College of the Arts, San Francisco, CA
  
• BA, Classical Philosophy 1998 St. Mary’s College, Moraga, CA

Foundation Director, Saint Joseph’s Arts Society, 2018 – present 

• Responsible for creating and managing a multi-disciplinary, non-profit arts organization as part of a larger cultural institution, The Saint Joseph’s Arts Society.
• Responsible for establishing cultural partnerships with artists and arts organizations to create dynamic programming as well as greater awareness of creative communities throughout the Bay Area and beyond.
• Create and work with events staff to produce live and digital events.
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of cultural programming, including serving as primary contact person for artists and guest curators; arranging for the delivery and installation of artwork; conducting audience outreach and community engagement activities; and designing educational and public programming.
• Write public facing communications about programming and events.
• Work with communications team to develop press releases and coordinate with event photographers.
• Develop and administer contracts and agreements with artists and contract employees.
• Directs and manages the non-profit Foundation at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society at both the San Francisco and Healdsburg, CA locations..
• Manages all programming staff, interns, outside vendors and support staff. o Manages 22,000 square foot building including all facilities maintenance, security, landscaping and more.

Independent Art Consultant, Ongoing

• 2017: Served as a curatorial consultant for the San Francisco Arts Commission for the acquisition of new work for San Francisco International Airport.
• 2014 – Present: Served as a panelist for multiple city public part projects for the San Francisco Arts Commission
• 2017: Served as a panelist for the individual artist grant application for the San Francisco Arts Commission
• Curatorial and administrative consulting and project management for cultural producers and arts organizations. Recent clients include; Berkeley Art Center, Southern Exposure, San Francisco Arts Commission Galleries and BART Art in Transit program.
• Highly experienced in arts administration including development and fundraising events, database and information management, strategic planning, creating innovative partnerships and improving organizational frameworks.
• Seasoned curator and creative director overseeing all aspects of developing a visual arts exhibition from initial research through the production and/or commissioning of new work through all marketing and external relations through completion of project.

Director of Exhibitions and Public Programming, Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture, 2016-2017 

• Develop, in collaboration with FMCAC programming team, new art projects, partnerships, and Artists-in-Residence programs.
• Develop Arts Master Plan, with a focus on art in public spaces and building strategic partnerships.
• Issue calls for proposals and coordinate the selection process.
• Schedule and coordinate all aspects of FMCAC arts programming each year, including serving as primary contact person for artists and guest curators; arranging for the delivery and installation of artwork; conducting audience outreach and community engagement activities; and designing educational and public programming. o Develop and administer contracts and agreements.
• Work with staff to design and/or generate appropriate PR and outreach materials, and to develop community outreach strategies.
• Recruit and train appropriate volunteers and staff to FMCAC arts programming including; ushers, gallery sitters and docents, installation crew, and selection panels. o Manage program budget and ensure that income and expenses stay on course throughout the fiscal year.
• Participate in grant writing and fundraising efforts. Participate in and support organization-wide events.
• Represent FMCAC to the San Francisco arts community and beyond.

Executive Director, Berkeley Art Center, 2013-2016 

• Work with the Board of Directors to set and implement the vision, mission and programming of Berkeley Art Center (BAC).
• Work with Board of Directors to develop annual budget and specific program budgets as well as both the short and long-term strategy of BAC.
• Oversee all financial operations of organization from bookkeeping, fundraising, development, operations and programming.
• Recruit, hire and manage staff, independent contractors, interns and volunteers. o Work with Board of Directors to develop and maintain effective standard of operations, staff management and non-profit administration.
• Implement a comprehensive development program including annual fundraisers, membership campaigns, individual and corporate asks and sponsorships.
• Serve as primary curator to the organization.
• Work with staff and programming committee to develop public programs, Programs for Young Artists at BAC and professional development workshops. o Work with staff on all communications with media, social networks, schools and partnering organizations.
• Work with local elected officials, city government agencies, community organizations and cultural stakeholders to increase resources and support for BAC. o Positively represent BAC in the community and create avenues to allow Board of Directors, staff, interns and other stakeholders do the same.

Gallery Manager, San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery, 2008-2013

• Responsible for the installation of 12-15 exhibitions annually in all three SFAC Gallery spaces.
• Manage all contracts, billing, bookkeeping, administration and overall relationships with all exhibiting artists, contract employees and vendors. o Curate exhibitions, public programming and events
• Manage all gallery art sales from exhibitions and limited edition program. o Manage all bookkeeping for the organization including; payables and receivables, maintaining all relationships with all vendors, booking all in kind donations, generating reports for staff, advisory board and Commissioners.
• Manage and update the SFAC Gallery website and social networking sites. Write and distribute all email broadcasts to a list of over 3000 subscribers.
• Manage and maintain the database for the Gallery as well as the SFAC agency. o Manage all fundraising and related events including the annual Passport event. o Manage all part-time staff, interns, contract employees and volunteers

• strategic planing
• leaderships
• arts programming
• event production
• event management