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
