Caitlin Moore
Creative professional with over +10 years of experience in non-profit arts management
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Creative professional with over +10 years of experience in non-profit arts management. Big picture thinker and problem solver. Described as an "excellent collaborator" and thoughtful leader. Inspired by creative placemaking and designing better cities to live and work in.
Skilled in the areas of project management and facilitation; PR marketing & communications; art collections, database, and content management. Looking to bring a fresh and thoughtful approach to the Cultural Resources Director position.
Experience
Event Coordinator - The Chico Review - Remote
(2021-06)
- Six years of pre-event communication and on-site facilitation
- Expanded size of event expanded by nearly 2.8%
- Streamlined internal systems and on-site time management, resulting in increased ease of event production
- Excells in real-time problem-solving and providing tailored customer experiences
Gallery & Operations Manager - Transformer Station - Cleveland OH
(2016-08 - 2020-05)
- Oversaw daily operations for the Museum and Fred and Laura Ruth Bidwell Collection, featuring 1000+ works on paper
- Led Employee Management, including the recruitment and support of part-time staff, interns, contractors, and volunteers
- Curated and oversaw +16 exhibitions and external loans, overseeing timelines, installation, Special events, and space rentals. Cultivated community engagement through tailored and sponsored activations such as performances, musical events, workshops, residencies and outdoor concerts.
- Spearheaded substantial building capital improvements of historic +100-year-old building, enhancing the overall exhibition space and increasing installation efficiency by 20%.
- Established and implemented internal policies and procedures for safety, environmental (HVAC/Humidity), events, and staffing
- Maintained excellent partnerships with dozens of local and non-profit institutions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, City of Cleveland, Ohio City Inc, and the Cleveland Fdn.
- Local, state, individual, and federal grants and reporting
- Optimized online visitor experiences by leading a website and collections database overhaul
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles, experience with developing contracts and budgets, auditing controls, GAAP & FLSA ordinances, non-profit guidelines, insurance policies, artists' contracts, and an understanding of local city permitting and laws.
Project & Operations Manager - FRONT Triennial - Cleveland OH
(2016-08 - 2020-05)
- Inaugural Operations Manager across 17 partner institutions, 26 exhibition sites, accumulating in 227,000 total visits (over 3 months) and contributing $31 million to Northeast Ohio
- Development of internal systems for staffing, financial systems, programs, and vendors, including mission and project policies
- Supported curatorial, events, and exhibitions teams, overseeing project workflows and assisting in facilitating over 172 events, including: visual arts, performance arts, music, and lectures.
- Coordinated a comprehensive Artist Residency Program for +150 artists, curators, and vendors, including travel logistics, accommodations, stipends, and access to cultural resources.
- Developed artist contracts and monitored individual and project budgets for accuracy and reporting
- Led cross-Institutional partnerships for the PR/Marketing team, development of Newsletter, Press Release, and Partner Toolkits to maintain a consistent voice and aesthetic. Content Management for the award-winning website and design of advertising & marketing materials, out-of-home ads, and wayfinding signage using defined Style Guides.
Vice President of the Board of Trustees - Zygote Press Inc - Cleveland OH
(2019-02 - 2023-05)
Also: Chair of the Development Committee, Chair of the ad hoc Search Committee, Member of the Strategic Planning Committee
- Assisted in the development of a 5-year strategic vision
- Orchestrated the institution's first virtual fundraiser, generating $20,000 (a $10,000 increase from the previous year) with volunteer and staff collaboration
- Secured over $55,000 in grants to advance accessibility and diversity initiatives
- Oversaw the ad hoc Search Committee; led consultant planning, develop strategy and implementation of the search and hiring process of its current Executive Director
Secretary of the Board of Directors - Savannah Center for Photography - Savannah GA
(2025-12)
Bartender - Colleagues and Lovers - Savannah GA
(2025-07 - 2026-01)
Bartender - Kimpton Shane Hotel - Atlanta GA
(2024-01 - 2025-06)
Freelance Creative Administrator - Freelance Creative Administrator
(2020-06)
Clients include Parker Stewart Studio, Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, Charcoal Book Club, Zygote Press
- Provide support such as grant writing, vision and strategic thinking, artist research, website development and maintenance, studio support, and crisis communication
Freelance Photographer & Stylist - Freelance Photographer & Stylist
(2013-03)
Clients Include Mattie's Loft Interiors, Clicks of Love, Stitch Fix
- Brand imagery, sporting & special events, headshots
- In-studio lighting, styling, and shooting for merchandise
- Post-processed images, including tonal adjustments, color matching, silhouetting, and file management
Special Events Coordinator - Society for Photographic Education - Cleveland OH
(2013-03 - 2016-08)
Was promoted internally after working with the organization for several years on-site
- Led planning, organization, and execution of special events at the SPE National Office in Cleveland, including art exhibitions and workshops
- Managed logistical aspects of annual national conferences, coordinating with conference staff, 2,000+ society members, the Board, and regional chapters
- Efficiently planned, communicated, and executed event schedules, programs, receptions, meetings, and banquet setups
- Develop the first-ever conference Mobile app
Editorial Intern - Art New England Magazine - Boston MA
(2012-06 - 2013-03)
- Contributing writer and photographer
- Supported the editor-in-chief in daily tasks, including magazine research and content development, managed email/phone database, and correspondence
Gallery Intern - Indigo Sky Community Gallery - Savannah GA
(2011-11 - 2012-06)
- Facilitated gallery sales and assisted in art handling, packing, and shipping
- Assisted the Gallery Manager in curating and hanging exhibitions, events, and activities
- Collaborated with Program Director and local artist Jerome Meadows on personal freelance commissions, such as his Yamacraw Park project for the City of Savannah
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography - Savannah College of Art and Design (2011)




