Curator Of Education

• Aug 2022 - Present

Public Art Administrator

• Dec 2020 - Jul 2022

Communications: Acquired consistent local press coverage by building media contacts; served as a spokesperson at events; drafted regular press releases Community Education: Managed art education programs and teaching artists for Jeffersonville Public Art events; collaborated with the Greater Clark County School system to bring arts enrichment to the existing curriculum Curation: Commissioned and oversaw the installation of 14 public art pieces; spearheaded the creation NoCo Digital Gallery Space (accessible set of outdoor screens that display art 24/7) Digital Marketing: Improved Facebook page visits by 71% through producing content (graphics, photography, and copy); boosted usability for jeffersonvilleart.com by overhauling the site map and SEO on the Wix platform Event Planning: Created the NoCo Mural Mile, a community painting event involving 176 people painting 1500 linear feet of sidewalk mural Graphic Design: Supervised graphic design contractors for advertisement campaigns; personally designed logos, mock-ups, and web graphics Fundraising: Forged partnerships with local non-profits to secure funds; authored grant applications Program Management: Oversaw programming budget of $120,000 annually; served as executive director for the Jeffersonville Public Art Commission; managed 16+ individual projects at any given time Project Management: Developed and managed workflows and timetables; facilitated community-facing conversations to increase partnerships with local organizations; drafted artisan contracts for legal review; liaised with local contractors Show less

Visual Art Teacher

• Jun 2017 - Dec 2020

Classroom Management: Managed a classroom with class sizes ranging in size from 8 to 25 students; mentored students throughout their four-year high school program Curriculum Design/Writing: Devised and mapped a 4-year program for high school art students; published unit plans and developed educational materials for Intro 2D/3D, Ceramics, Sculpture, Digital Photography, Drawing and Painting, and Advanced 2D/3D courses Development: Coached students through artwork resulting in the school's first Regional and National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards; oversaw a $20,000 capital campaign allocated in response to program success Event Planning: Implemented the first program-wide End of the Year Art Show featuring 75+ students Teaching: Executed six preps daily for students in grades 8th-12th Show less

Student Assistant for Professor of Art Education

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

*Part-Time While Pursuing Degree* Program Management: Assisted the professor of art education with program development through researching and creating TAB based classroom stations and implementing an inventory for classroom supplies

Staff Photographer

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

*Part-Time While Pursuing Degree* Digital Photography: Specializing in arts and cultural programming, shot local events to accompany written stories (Byline will read Emily Harris)

Studio Art Education Intern

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

*Summer Opportunity While Pursuing Degree* Teaching: Assisted professional artists in teaching hands-on classes to students (grade 6th-12th) in the summer art program administered by the museum; courses taught using visual thinking strategies inspired by the museum collection and the Boston area Classroom Management: Facilitated smooth classroom operations by monitoring student behavior through positive classroom management *Summer Opportunity While Pursuing Degree* Teaching: Assisted professional artists in teaching hands-on classes to students (grade 6th-12th) in the summer art program administered by the museum; courses taught using visual thinking strategies inspired by the museum collection and the Boston area Classroom Management: Facilitated smooth classroom operations by monitoring student behavior through positive classroom management

Program Director (FUGE Camps)

• May 2015 - Jul 2015

*Summer Opportunity While Pursuing Degree* Coaching: Developed stage personalities, including a band and emcee Leadership: Mentored and managed college age, coed seasonal counseling staff with a team of 5 directors Program Management: Maintained the vision of Fuge camps for their large scale stage programming by facilitating three large scale stage performances each day of camp Stage Direction: Functioned as a stage manager during programming (including operating a lighting panel); Oversaw audio and visual technicians Visual Art: Created needed stage visuals, including props Show less

InPursuit Area Director

• May 2014 - Aug 2014

*Summer Opportunity While Pursuing Degree* Acting: Performing daily as a stage personality in skits and musical productions Leadership: Ensured smooth camper experience through problem-solving schedules, dispersing interpersonal conflicts, and executing daily programming Stage Direction: Administrated stage programming, including prop management and emcee support Teamwork: Mentored and managed college age coed seasonal counseling staff on a team of six area directors Show less

Resident Advisor

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2013

*Part-Time While Pursuing Degree* Administration: Performed desk shifts (visitor check-in/out, key issuing, security) and inventory of hall recreation materials Event Planning: Executed monthly programming for residents Leadership: Supported and counseled female residents of Lee Clark College (academically and personally); Oversaw rule adherence Teamwork: Collaborated with a team of 8 residents advisors to create a positive dorm experience for all residents *Part-Time While Pursuing Degree* Administration: Performed desk shifts (visitor check-in/out, key issuing, security) and inventory of hall recreation materials Event Planning: Executed monthly programming for residents Leadership: Supported and counseled female residents of Lee Clark College (academically and personally); Oversaw rule adherence Teamwork: Collaborated with a team of 8 residents advisors to create a positive dorm experience for all residents

InPursuit Counselor

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

*Summer Opportunity While Pursuing Degree* Customer Service: Inspired a positive experience for students through modeling an excited attitude and diffusing any interpersonal conflicts between campers Mentorship: Developed a personal relationship with 8-12 students per week through counseling and coaching small group sessions Time Management: Ensured a positive camp experience for middle school-age students by managing their schedules and overseeing all safety protocols during activities Show less