Previously held the position of Marketing Associate and Web content manager at a non-profit educational attraction in Wilmington, DE. I enjoy researching and experimenting with new innovative ways to gain audience attention and brand loyalty through organic interaction on social networking sites and easy and user-friendly websites. My background in art and education is a key frame of reference when brainstorming creative ideas and thinking about how to clearly communicate to a large group of people.”
-MDMC

Company: Delaware Children’s Museum
Development and Communications Associate
Wilmington, DE
March 2010–present
Company Description:The Delaware Children’s Museum is a non-profit museum based in Wilmington, DE.

Responsibilities:
-Research and write proposals for outreach and partnership opportunities.
-Design, write, and edit content for Museum collateral, website and newsletters.
-Write press releases, media alerts, and event talking points for executive director and dignitaries.
-Manage social networking and online communication.
-Prepare and manage event evaluation reports and statistics.
-Attend events and programs as a representative of the Museum.
-Manage calendars and project timelines.

“I have many years experience in both administrative and project management based positions. I am an extremely organized individual with the ability to plan and manage for teams with multiple members across departments in order to execute large-scale events and projects. I enjoy helping others and giving pertinent information to others in order to reach the team goals. I have a fiscal/calendar minded brain combined with a lot of passion for doing great work. These are two things that I believe make an excellent administrator.”
-MDMC

Freelance Designer
Publication, Crystal Publications
Travels with Monet, Fall 2009
-Researched historic facts for the published 32 page book titled Travels with Monet.
-Designed book layout and chose licensed images for publication.
-Contributed content and edited manuscript.

Senior Secretary of the Graphic Design Department
The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
August 2005–June 2009
-Produced and organized special events.
-Developed promotional materials for student exhibitions.
-Controller of department budget.
-Maintained student’s academic records and portfolios.
-Developed department schedules each semester and annually.
-Developed department collateral for recruiting purposes.
-Maintained department budget.
-Department liaison to University administration, parents, prospective students, and alumni.
-Managed a faculty of 20, and a study body of 180.

Executive Assistant to the CFO, CEO
Kalan LP,
Lansdowne, PA
June 2003–August 2005
-Handled accounts for image licensing.
-Negotiated image license contracts and cross-promotion opportunities.
-Approved purchase orders.
-Organized special projects for CFO, CEO.
-Researched market for new products.
-Managed product development budgets and corporate relations.

Administrative Assistant
The Women’s Bureau, Department of Labor,
US Government
Philadelphia, PA
May 2001–September 2001

Office Manager and Receptionist
-Researched government policies.
-Conducted over the phone counseling on the Department of Labor polices for working women.
-Managed and organized Women in Technology Conference, 2001.
-Coordinated other special projects.

Student Assistant
Dean’s Office, College of Art & Design
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
September 1999–December 2001
-Office receptionist.
-Word processing projects.
-Copy-editor.
-Prepared teaching materials for faculty.

“I am a certified educator for grades K-12, hold a Masters degree in teaching visual art, and I have studied art, communications, and design for many years. I truly believe in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching. I have observed how children learn at all ages and ability levels. I am skilled at planning curriculum based on learning from objects, play, and performance.
-MDMC

Teaching Experience

Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, PA
Museum Educator, Current
-Currently teaching two classes for children ages nine – twelve. Classes include museum gallery tours, art history, studio production and an introduction to art criticism.

The University of the Arts
Professional Institute for Educators
Philadelphia, PA
Guest Lecturer, Spring and Summer 2010, Summer 2011
-Developed and instructed art history and art production lessons to established teachers.

The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Student Teacher, Fall 2009
-Taught Communication Design to advanced placement students.

The Academy in Manayunk
Manayunk, PA
Co-Art/Club Teacher, Summer 2009
-Taught special needs students in the art classroom for the Summer Enrichment Program. Created and edited a promotional film on the program.

Education

The University of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Teaching Visual Art, 2009

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, 2002

The University of Western England
Bristol, UK
Certificate in Computer Science, 2001

Penn Wood High School
Lansdowne, PA

Special Skills

-Knowledge of non-profit organizations.
-Data base management.
-Event planning and logistics experience.
-Project management.
-Advanced knowledge of audio visual and technical equipment.
-Graphic design and web design.
-Knowledge of online communication tools.
-Photo and video editing, podcasting and web design.
-Experienced public speaker.
-Professional writing experience.

Software Knowledge

-Advanced with Microsoft Office.
-Website content management systems.
-Proficient on both mac and pc platforms.
-Database systems.
-Adobe Creative Suite.
-Imovie (video-editing).
-FileMaker Pro and other database management systems.

Other Achievements

Graduate Assistantship Award, 2009
The University of the Arts

Pennsylvania Art Education Association
Treasurer, UARTS Student Chapter, 2008

Pennsylvania Art Education Association
Presenter, State Conference, 2008

The University of the Arts
Staff Merit Award, 2007

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