Art Administrator

MA, Arts Administration, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies, University of Michigan – Flint, Flint, MI, 2012

BA, Vocal Performance, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL, 2009

CREATIVE 360, Midland, MI 2012, 2013
Volunteer
 Organized and documented artwork donated for art sale fundraiser, Second Hand Picasso.
 Contribute to future programming through recommendations and personal network.
 Generated 45 participants for storytelling workshop by distributing flyers.
 Advise in and review grant applications.

COVENANT COUNSELING, Midland, MI 2012, 2013

Part-Time Office Secretary
 Ensure clients are attended to and office functions efficiently in absence of regular secretary; answering phones, recording new clients, and scheduling appointments in a timely manner.

CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, Cleveland, OH 2012
Department of Performing Arts, Music, and Film
Intern
 Provided marketing material on current and future performers by researching internet articles and reviews.
 Ensured accuracy of department’s instrument and film databases by inputting dates and work done on instruments, completed survey information, attendance and revenue information, film details, etc.
 Improved performance scheduling by preparing comprehensive 2013/2014 calendar.
 Located and obtained instruments needed for Signal Ensemble performance through colleges, universities, and personal contacts, organizing information in Excel and contributing to successful concert series.
 Ensured smooth productions by assisting with load-in and load-out of equipment, hospitality preparations, front of house assistance, escort for performers, and handling errand requests.
 Obtained press quotes, videos, mp3s, and high-resolution photos for each 2012/2013 artist/ensemble used in Director’s executive presentations.
 Contributed to website by inputting information for upcoming films using html.

INTERNATIONAL ARTS MOVEMENT (IAM), New York, NY 2011
Intern
 Wrote first comprehensive record of IAM’s history by compiling information through interviews and research, contributing to marketing and advancement of IAM.
 Broadened scope of funding by compiling list of potential funders using Foundation Center (http://foundationcenter.org).
 Contributed to IAM’s web publication, The Curator (www.curatormagazine.com), by identifying and posting essays and blog posts.
 Marketed IAM’s events through postings on social media sites, such as facebook and meet up.com, bringing in new patrons.

DOW GARDENS, Midland, MI 2010 – 2011
Visitor Center/Gift Shop/Tour Guide
 Gave 45-minute long tours of Herbert H. Dow homestead, sharing history of Dow family and their home.
 Answered phone and assisted visitors with entrance fee, directions, and questions in a timely manner.
 Planned and implemented “Crafty Wednesdays” for up to 30 children.

• Microsoft Word
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Access
• Outlook
• Photoshop Elements
• Quicken

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