Teneisha Jones

As a passionate arts administrator with a master’s degree in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management and hands-on experience developing public art programs and events, I am seeking a role that will both challenge and inspire me.

I have thrived in creative, collaborative environments, working closely with artists, communities, and multidisciplinary teams. Some highlights in my professional journey have been:

• Advocating for public art funding to municipal leadership and councils.
• Contributing to the GA Arts Council’s Public Art Toolkit
• Participating in the GMA / Metro Atlanta Cities Wellbeing Initiative (MACWI)
• Serving as the spokesperson for public art for the City of Chamblee, GA.

I am deeply committed to inclusive, community-centered programming and have a strong understanding of the administrative and policy frameworks that support sustainable public art. I welcome the opportunity to contribute my skills and passion to your creative arts program and discuss how I can help your team’s goals.

Experience

Public Arts Manager | City of Chamblee, GA | Chamblee, GA | 2025 – Current

• Develops & manages community engagement initiatives, arts programs, and live arts events with a yearly budget of $165k USD.
• Prepares and presents reports to management, Mayor & City Council, outside agencies, and the public.
• Curates impactful creative initiatives in partnership with Artists, the Public Arts Commission, and City Management Stakeholders.
• Directs the development of Requests for Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/RFQ) and oversees artist selection processes/procurements
• Leads procurement of vendor services and manages compliance, agreements, and contracting.
• Oversees and manages all volunteers, support staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Acts as key spokesperson and creator for all public-facing arts-related communication and marketing, including promotion, social media, and branding. 

Public Arts Coordinator | City of Chamblee | Chamblee, GA | 2023 – 2025

• Work directly with artists on design, procurement, contracting, installation, and maintenance. 
• Manage the city's current public art collection and artist databases.
• Bring the Arts Master Plan to life by strategically planning public art installations, programming, and events.
• Design and implement community engagement and outreach, committed to equity and inclusion.
• Serve as the liaison to the Public Arts Commission, City Council, and Mayor on all arts-related issues. 
• Coordinate the grant process through research, application writing, submission, and compliance.

Content Creator | Plaid Enterprises | Peachtree Corners, GA | 2021 - 2023

• Explore art & design-related trends with a collaborative in-house creative group to imagine new products, programs and projects. 
• Work closely with marketing and product development to bring new product ideas to the public market. 
• Create online art tutorials through live and pre-recorded videos and written materials.

Executive Assistant | Belay, Inc. | Remote | 2020 - 2020

• Managed vendor contracts and relationships through phone and web.
• Organized documents and training materials across multiple platforms/users.
• Created interactive presentations for in-person meetings and Zoom webinars.
• Reported on social media KPI’s and other marketing efforts.
• Managing and organizing executives' calendars, scheduling appointments, and prioritizing meetings.
• Handled confidential information with discretion. 
• Coordinated travel arrangements, including booking flights and creating itineraries for executives.

Event & Facilities Manager, US | Safe-guard Products International | Atlanta, GA | 2015 – 2018

Executive Assistant | Safe-guard Products International | Atlanta, GA | 2011 - 2015

• Supervised a team of 3-5 people, including onboarding and performance management across multiple positions.
• Directed significant events from planning to logistics, vendor management, marketing, contract negotiation & budgets.
• Acted as a company signer, cardholder, and facilities department budget and expenditures owner. 
• Owned all facilities, including work orders, leases, floor plans, and contracts for a multinational company with 600+ people across three offices.
• Assisted CEO & Corporate Officers with calendars, travel itineraries, presentations, meeting management, technology / IT, and prioritization.
• Developed volunteer training programs, including CPR/AED, Violent Intruder Response, and Floor Wardens to create a safe and connected office culture. 

Additional Experience

Executive Assistant at: Ceregene, Inc., Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc., Microislet Inc. and Windward Performance. Administrative Consultant at: Altus Pharmaceuticals. Office & Studio Manager at CS Graphics.

Education

• Masters in Arts Leadership & Cultural Management | Colorado State University | GPA 3.9
  • 32 credits completed in courses such as Leadership in Arts, Arts Policy & Advocacy, Art Law, Community Engagement, Technology in Arts Management, and Research Methodology. 
• BFA in Industrial Product Design | Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston MA
  • 120 Credits completed in design, product development, manufacturing, and creative industries.
  • Faculty Merit Award, Senior Year
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Academy For Leaders, Certificate of Completion
• Prevail Champions Experience, Certificate of Completion (Train the Trainer)