Experience

Orange County Regional History Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  • Management of 30+ staff and more than $3 million annual operating budget • Project manager over several capital multi-million-dollar improvements or renovations• Led content driven departments to 19 major national and regional awards in just 5 years• Raised, or assisted in raising, more than $10 million in grants and donations• Designed and implemented urgent-response collecting plan after the Pulse Nightclub shooting including 10,000+ artifacts, photographs, and oral histories• Crafted new Emergency Management Plan, Strategic Plan, and Ethics Policy, led successful American Alliance of Museums Reaccreditation• Create and lead dynamic schedule of programming for diverse demographics• Represent institution publicly and in the media• Direct all museum exhibitions, collections, education, and development activities• Selected for participation in Mayor Demings Executive Leadership Program

• Chief Curator and Senior Program Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2021

  • Project manager in multi-million dollar museum exhibition renovation• Designed and implemented (with staff) urgent-response collecting plan after the Pulse Nightclub tragedy including 10,000+ artifacts, photographs, and oral histories• Directs all museum exhibitions activity: including design, scheduling, shop work, and marketing• Directs all collections and research activity• Oversees departmental budgets and assists in organization budget preparation• Work with sales staff to coordinate logistics for events, rentals, and educational programming as needed. Coordinate contract labor to fit needs of these events.• Managed museum store staff and purchasing thru Nov. 2016 responsible for elevated sales and staff morale, corrected surplus merchandise issuesNational Award Winning Curator, see awards below.



onePULSE Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum and Curatorial Advisor

  • Mar 2020 - Present

  • Serve as subject matter expert for collections, storytelling, and historical record • Consult on planning, design, and curation of future national memorial & museum including preparing narratives, research, and oversight of museum best practices • Liaise with various stakeholders at all levels including families and survivors, as well as in building partnerships and in seeking advisement • Serve as subject matter expert for collections, storytelling, and historical record • Consult on planning, design, and curation of future national memorial & museum including preparing narratives, research, and oversight of museum best practices • Liaise with various stakeholders at all levels including families and survivors, as well as in building partnerships and in seeking advisement



American Alliance of Museums

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accreditation and MAP Peer Reviewer

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Provide on site evaluation and recommendations to museums attempting to achieve AAM Accreditation or Reaccreditation, or who are going through any of the Museum Assessment Programs. Provide on site evaluation and recommendations to museums attempting to achieve AAM Accreditation or Reaccreditation, or who are going through any of the Museum Assessment Programs.



MadaMuseo

• United States

• Museums and Graphic Design Consultant

  • Sep 2011 - Present

  • Logo, marketing/branding packages, web design, print collateral • Museum consulting, exhibition design, and strategic planning • Artist gallery prospect research and portfolio submissions • Conduct genealogical and topic specific research for individuals or companies • Logo, marketing/branding packages, web design, print collateral • Museum consulting, exhibition design, and strategic planning • Artist gallery prospect research and portfolio submissions • Conduct genealogical and topic specific research for individuals or companies



Boone County Historical Society

• Boone, IA

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2016

  • Was responsible for the management, direction, and leadership of four individual museums housed in century-old facilities: Boone County Historical Center, The Kate Shelley Railroad Museum, The Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace, and in partnership with the Battin Chapel Association, The Hickory Grove Rural School Museum. • Coordinated and trained more than 80 contractors, volunteers or interns • Substantially increased attendance, volunteerism, grant funding, donations, and programming • Raised nearly half a million dollars in donations and grants for special projects • Assured the proper care, improvement, storage, documentation, and use of all archives and collections • Established policies for collections care, accessioning, use, copyright policy • Designed re-branding, marketing materials, and new website for the Society • Maintained excellent relationship with board, membership, and community



College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office, Seton Hall University

• Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2012

  • Revising and compiling faculty chairs instructional manual • Design, research, write annual reports 2008-2011 years • Assist in editing academic articles for publishing •Perform organizational and administrative duties • Revising and compiling faculty chairs instructional manual • Design, research, write annual reports 2008-2011 years • Assist in editing academic articles for publishing •Perform organizational and administrative duties



New Jersey Historical Society

• Newark, NJ

• Administrative Intern

  • Mar 2012 - May 2012

  • Compile, write and design 2011 annual report, print and e-newsletters • Conduct grant prospect research and write grant proposals • Install and de-install photographic exhibitions • Compile, write and design 2011 annual report, print and e-newsletters • Conduct grant prospect research and write grant proposals • Install and de-install photographic exhibitions



Maquoketa Art Experience

• Assistant Coordinator

  • Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

  • Secured $21,000 in grant funding • Conducted prospect research and grant seeking • Compiled marketing and business contact databases • Created evaluative materials for exhibits, programs and workshops • Secured $21,000 in grant funding • Conducted prospect research and grant seeking • Compiled marketing and business contact databases • Created evaluative materials for exhibits, programs and workshops



Union Historical Society

• Curatorial Intern

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  • Preserved artifacts, photos, and archives • Databased collections in Past Perfect • Researched, designed and created Civil War exhibition • Preserved artifacts, photos, and archives • Databased collections in Past Perfect • Researched, designed and created Civil War exhibition



Cedar Rock The Walter Residence

• Preservationist/Interpreter

  • Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

  - Preserve Frank Lloyd Wright home including preservation of woodwork, brick, brass, glass etc. - Grounds and house maintenance - Provide specialized tours of the home to visitors of all ages and abilities - Assist in creation of public relations materials - Provided graphic software training to management - Preserve Frank Lloyd Wright home including preservation of woodwork, brick, brass, glass etc. - Grounds and house maintenance - Provide specialized tours of the home to visitors of all ages and abilities - Assist in creation of public relations materials - Provided graphic software training to management



University of Northern Iowa Museums

• Cedar Falls, Iowa

• Museums & Collection Program Assistant

  • Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Exhibit design and creation of materials, signage and items • Installation and take-down of exhibits including artifact handling • Exhibition research and planning including artifact collection • Graphic design for programs, posters and various publicity materials • Database creation for record organization and upkeep • Technology creation including a blog, podcast, Facebook and MySpace pages and creation of handling manuals • Exhibit design and creation of materials, signage and items • Installation and take-down of exhibits including artifact handling • Exhibition research and planning including artifact collection • Graphic design for programs, posters and various publicity materials • Database creation for record organization and upkeep • Technology creation including a blog, podcast, Facebook and MySpace pages and creation of handling manuals



The British Musem

• Visitor Research and Interpretation Intern

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2008

  Worked in exhibit: The American Scene: Prints from Hopper to Pollock • Created visitor research materials: tracking sheets and exit questionnaires • Conducted visitor tracking for 100 visitors in addition to 100 exit questionnaires • Synthesized data into an analysis aimed at exhibition and gallery improvements at the British Museum as well as future venues • Presented research to the British Museum interpretation board and curators of the American Scene exhibition Worked in exhibit: The American Scene: Prints from Hopper to Pollock • Created visitor research materials: tracking sheets and exit questionnaires • Conducted visitor tracking for 100 visitors in addition to 100 exit questionnaires • Synthesized data into an analysis aimed at exhibition and gallery improvements at the British Museum as well as future venues • Presented research to the British Museum interpretation board and curators of the American Scene exhibition



University of Northern Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Programming Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Earth from Space • Created and coordinated 23 programs for different age groups in connection with exhibit • Designed public relations and publicity campaigns for outreach to community groups and members • Scheduled guest lectures, completing all details from confirmation, promotion, set-up and take-down • Coordinated video showings and children’s activities • Assisted with design, set-up, and installation of exhibit area • Created signage for exhibit and area displays



Jackson County Historical Society

• Curatorial Assistant & Photograph Technician

  • Dec 2002 - Aug 2005

  • Successfully developed a researchable probate court database containing more than 5,000 files with Excel • Excavated the abandoned, historical Clinton Engines Site • Conducted exhibit research and design • Aided in the development and completion of photograph database • Key holder, visitor service, and tours • Videotaped and provided technological support for educational programming • Successfully developed a researchable probate court database containing more than 5,000 files with Excel • Excavated the abandoned, historical Clinton Engines Site • Conducted exhibit research and design • Aided in the development and completion of photograph database • Key holder, visitor service, and tours • Videotaped and provided technological support for educational programming