Collections manager

Wayne State University- M.A., Art History (Modern & Contemporary, 32 credit hrs.)     2021

Wayne State University – B.A., Spanish (Pre-Columbian Lit., 116 credit hrs.)                      2013

Curator, Ilitch Holdings, Inc.                                                                                                                           January 2019 – present

• Project manage assigned projects for corporate entities under Ilitch Holdings, Inc.
• Lead collection curator and content expert for Ilitch company baseball and Detroit Tigers history.
  • Includes the project management of displays and exhibitions throughout multiple venues pertaining to relevant subject matter.
  • Other responsibilities include providing content for communication and PR teams, artifact handling, partnerships, installation, etc.
• Manage care, storage, and research for the corporate and personal art collections which predominantly include Modern, Contemporary, and decorative arts.
  • Includes all registrar responsibilities, ensuring the safe handling and transportation of collection artifacts, fine art, and loan objects.
  • Develop temporary and permanent storage plans for permanent collections of fine art, sculpture, books, and memorabilia.
  • Conduct research relevant to collection history, art works, and artists.
  • Label writing and installation planning.
  • Collaborate with external experts for appraisals, conservation, and other needs.

Gallery Assistant, Elaine L. Jacobs Gallery                                                                April 2018 – January 2019   

• Maintain gallery presentation and assure security collection
• Provide information to guests about works on display and artists
• Provide assistance in managing incoming and outgoing works of art: shipment, instal/deinstall, quality reports, correspondence, etc.
• Assist with condition reports and shipment tracking of art objects   

Archives & Collection, Scott Reeder                                                                                  July 2017 – January 2019 

• Maintain digital archive and studio collection
• Assists the artist with the creation of sales sheets and professional materials for inquiring galleries
• Maintains studio space for arrival, shipments or transportation of artwork
• Provides various administrative or organizational needs as required by the artist

Coordinator, Community + Public Arts: Detroit, College for Creative Studies             July 2016 – February 2017

• Acted as Assistant Director for CPAD while continuing the duties of CPAD Coordinator
• Coordinated community meetings, schedules, location rentals, staff assignments, and other logistical needs.
• Responsible for the execution of projects, events, exhibitions, special programs, meetings, and other activities hosted by the CPAD.
• Maintain strong relationships amongst a diverse group of constituents, program affiliates, and artists.
• Aided artists with the budget process for assigned projects
• Established a strategic plan for the CPAD program moving forward with the CPAD Director
• Perform additional administrative and event planning duties as required.

Administrative Assistant & Program Coordinator, Detroit Waldorf School                       June 2014 – July 2016

• Maintain strong relationships with all DWS constituents and inquiries, as the first administrative contact and liaison to the Administrator, Faculty, and Board.
• Implemented a wildly successful after-school programs for 1^st-8^th grade students; conceived a long-term program in alignment with pedagogy and age appropriateness according to DWS philosophy, refined marketing strategy for programs, managed enrollment and programing budget.
• Recruited and mobilized a pool of volunteers, set teams for events, special programs, and general support as needed setting a new standard of operation
• Project managed fundraising events such as: Annual Detroit Waldorf School Benefit Auction (2011-2016), DWS Annual Fund and DWS Annual Walk-a-thon (years 2010-2016) all of which began to outperform in their fundraising goals from previous years.
• Assisted the Director of Development via record keeping, organizing constituent/student data in Day School database, performing mail merges and mailings, gift solicitations and acknowledgements, maintaining constituent correspondence, and other basic accounting responsibilities.
• Coordinated visitors at reception, handled incoming calls and messages, maintained and updated all records.
• Offered other administrative support as needed

Administrative & Development Assistant, Detroit Waldorf School                              October 2010 – June 2014

• Assisted in the production of fundraising events such as: Annual Detroit Waldorf School Benefit Auction (2011-2016), DWS Annual Fund and DWS Annual Walk-a-thon (years 2010-2016) all of which began to outperform in their fundraising goals from previous years.
• Assisted the Director of Development via record keeping, organizing constituent/student data in Day School database, performing mail merges and mailings, gift solicitations and acknowledgements, maintaining constituent correspondence, and other basic accounting responsibilities.
• Coordinated visitors at reception, handled incoming calls and messages, maintained and updated all records.
• Offered other administrative support as needed

Student Assistant, Visual Resources Department, Wayne State University       September 2010- May 2011

• Catalogue art department books, slides, articles and archival photography using FileMaker Pro.
• Scanned images and digitally retouched images using Photoshop for Luna.
• Digitize Wayne State University Art History Department’s archived film slides of paintings and works for classroom use.

Studio Assistant, Detroit Institute of Arts                                                                                May – August 2008

• Arranged supplies and materials for Drop-in projects as well as cleaning up and breaking down of studio space.
• Provided artistic examples of Drop-in projects suitable for adults and children, student groups.
• Provided information about the projects and museum exhibits to school groups of various ages and other DIA patrons.

Collaborative Projects

Mighty Real/Queer Detroit Exhibition Planning Committee                                                         July 2020- present

• Coordination and management of administrative needs, scheduling and agendas, correspondences, budget tracking, etc.
• Exhibition planning: installation design, layout and artists correspondence and tracking.

Co-Coordinator “Convergence” Undergraduate Exhibition, Wayne State University      January – April 2018

• Media and marketing concept and design
• PR writing and exhibition statements, social media strategy.
• Exhibition installation design, layout and set up.

Mapa Corpo, Detroit Institute of Arts (performance collaboration with La Pocha Nostra, Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Roberto Sifuentes, Violeta Luna)                                                                        September 2008, Two performances

• Artist’s assistant, assistant props coordinator and stage crew, contributing artist, and translator.

Volunteer & Internships

Volunteer, Wayne State University Art Collection                                                                  April 2018 – January 2019

• Manage collection artworks, constituent profiles, and relevant documents on TMS
• Organize works and documents donated to WSU Art Collection
• Maintain and update university collection data on TMS

Exhibitions Intern, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit                                                  May – August 2017

• Work with the MOCAD Exhibitions staff to conceptualize installation strategies for upcoming exhibitions.
• Assist in aspects of the planning, preparation and production of museum exhibitions by assisting with research, registrarial projects, and construction/demolition and installation of artwork in all media as well as construction, spatial planning, A/V and electronic equipment.
• Responsible for maintenance of open exhibitions and other duties assigned by the supervisor, including attending galleries and performing condition reports.
• Assist with research and planning

Volunteer, Detroit Film Theater (Detroit Institute of Arts)                            September 2006- April 2008

• Administrative Leadership/Support
• Art History
• Collection Management
• Exhibition Planning
• Project Management
• Research

administration, Community outreach, Organization, Programming, project management, Scheduling

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