Experience

Detroit Institute of Arts

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Exhibition Project Manager

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Detroit, Michigan, United States Manage and coordinate planning activities that pertain to the scheduling, tracking, duration, resources, sequencing and constraints related to special exhibitions and permanent collection installations as assigned. • Develop and track project schedules and ensure project teams stay on track and deadlines are met. • Facilitate and manage communication and collaboration as the liaison for internal stakeholders and outside organizations, vendors and contractors to make sure teams… Show more Manage and coordinate planning activities that pertain to the scheduling, tracking, duration, resources, sequencing and constraints related to special exhibitions and permanent collection installations as assigned. • Develop and track project schedules and ensure project teams stay on track and deadlines are met. • Facilitate and manage communication and collaboration as the liaison for internal stakeholders and outside organizations, vendors and contractors to make sure teams are communicating, working together, meeting deadlines. • Leverage technology including the use of software tools to aid in exhibition project management and execution. • Initiate, organize, and conduct meetings; develop agendas, record meeting notes and distribute meeting results. • Assist Director of Exhibitions with the building, oversight and approval of exhibition budgets. • Coordinate, review and execute exhibitions and permanent collection installations. • Coordinate interdepartmental communication to facilitate and track exhibition planning processes and procedures. • Assist with details of departmental projects and other special projects and events. Show less



Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

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

• Curatorial + Exhibitions Coordinator

  • Jun 2022 - Jun 2023

  Detroit, Michigan, United States • Lead in Exhibitions and Curatorial administration including artist/curator contracts, exhibition checklists, exhibitions calendar, install/de-install schedules, loan and commissioning agreements, hire and scheduling of contracted install staff, external/third party permissions, and copyright for all exhibition content, shipment of artwork, and coordination of travel and accommodation arrangements for artists/curators/special guests. • Act as a point of communication between Exhibitions… Show more • Lead in Exhibitions and Curatorial administration including artist/curator contracts, exhibition checklists, exhibitions calendar, install/de-install schedules, loan and commissioning agreements, hire and scheduling of contracted install staff, external/third party permissions, and copyright for all exhibition content, shipment of artwork, and coordination of travel and accommodation arrangements for artists/curators/special guests. • Act as a point of communication between Exhibitions and Curatorial department and other MOCAD departments and work collaboratively to leverage exhibition opportunities and to problem-solve. • Act as registrar to complete incoming and outgoing condition reports, maintain filing and follow up on damage reports when necessary. • Maintain physical and digital records and document processes and procedures to inform MOCAD practices and processes and for archival purposes. • Track and maintain relevant budgets, and complete and submit reports to the Business Operations Office as required. • Create bespoke mechanical guidelines for each exhibition and deliver its training to staff as required. • Manage Exhibitions Department intern schedule and duties. • Work at all exhibition openings and other MOCAD events as needed. • Perform weekly checks and necessary cleaning/upkeep of artworks in exhibitions while on display. • Maintain inventory of equipment related to the Department. • Collaborate with the Development Department in the planning, management, and delivery of the annual gala and art auction, including administration, logistics, auction inventory records, and liaison with auction hosting company staff members. Show less



Mott-Warsh Collection

• Curatorial Assistant

  • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

  Flint, Michigan, United States Provides support to a variety of curatorial projects contributing to the advancement of the collection. Such projects include the development and execution of exhibitions, didactic materials, and publications, as well as the maintenance and stewardship of the collection. All duties shall be performed according to MWC policies and procedures, and the guidelines prescribed by the American Alliance of Museums.



Ilitch Companies

• Professional Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curator

  • Jan 2019 - Sep 2021

  Greater Detroit Area -Supports the planning and implementation of permanent, temporary, and special exhibits. -Supports the development of exhibitions including developing interpretive materials (i.e. gallery introductions, didactic panels, object labels, text panels, etc.). -Identifies and secures loaned artifacts for exhibitions as necessary from other institutions, galleries and private collections. -Coordinates and monitors the loading, unloading, packing, and unpacking of artifacts, memorabilia, and… Show more -Supports the planning and implementation of permanent, temporary, and special exhibits. -Supports the development of exhibitions including developing interpretive materials (i.e. gallery introductions, didactic panels, object labels, text panels, etc.). -Identifies and secures loaned artifacts for exhibitions as necessary from other institutions, galleries and private collections. -Coordinates and monitors the loading, unloading, packing, and unpacking of artifacts, memorabilia, and permanent/temporary exhibition objects, and their movement throughout venues; provides internal and external reports on object/collection condition as necessary. -Arranges for appropriate packing and shipping of acquisitions, and dispersal of objects at the end of the exhibition. -Ensures that lender requirements and expectations for special exhibits are met: security, climate, insurance, location, dates for pick-up/return, etc. -Monitors interior environmental conditions in all exhibition and storage areas where permanent collection artifacts and/or loaned artifacts may be held, including temperature and relative humidity and other environmental conditions as necessary. -Ensures the safe handling and movement of collection artifacts and loan artifacts. Provides support in efforts to obtain historically relevant items from the general public for use in displays and exhibits. -Supports the communication process between the organization and individuals submitting items for donation or loan. -Researches key individuals to do oral history with. Supports the creation of digital surrogates to ensure that present physical objects will live to, or beyond, their life expectancy. -Creates and manages monthly calendar for exhibit inspections and maintenance. Creates and manages annual calendar for new/changing exhibitions. -Supports the management of annual budgets for Curation. Show less



Elaine L. Jacobs Gallery, Wayne State University

• Gallery Assistant

  • May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Greater Detroit Area



Wayne State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant, Wayne State University Art Collection

  • May 2018 - Dec 2018

  Greater Detroit Area

• Co-coordinator for Convergence: WSU Undergraduate Exhibition 2018

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Greater Detroit Area Media and marketing concept and design PR writing and exhibition statements Exhibition installation design, layout and set up



Freelance Marketing and Creative Services

• Studio Assistant

  • Jul 2017 - Dec 2018

  Greater Detroit Area I serve several up-and-coming artists in the Greater Detroit area by providing administrative studio assistance and management. Responsibilities include but are not limited to cataloging, archiving, and coordinating the distribution of their work or collection to galleries and clients.



Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

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

• Exhibitions

  • May 2017 - Sep 2017

  Greater Detroit Area For a summer internship, I worked closely with the MOCAD Exhibitions staff to realize upcoming projects, assist in aspects of the planning, preparation and production of museum exhibitions by assisting with research, registrarial projects, and construction/demolition and installation of artwork in all media. Also responsible for maintenance of open exhibitions and other duties assigned by the supervisor, including attending galleries and performing periodic condition reports. Gaining… Show more For a summer internship, I worked closely with the MOCAD Exhibitions staff to realize upcoming projects, assist in aspects of the planning, preparation and production of museum exhibitions by assisting with research, registrarial projects, and construction/demolition and installation of artwork in all media. Also responsible for maintenance of open exhibitions and other duties assigned by the supervisor, including attending galleries and performing periodic condition reports. Gaining experience with gallery installation, spatial planning, A/V and electronic equipment. Show less



College for Creative Studies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Community Public Art Detroit, Coordinator

  • Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

  Detroit The CPAD program worked to bring Detroit communities and the artists together to produce high-quality public art projects and events. As Coordinator, I was responsible for providing administrative support to the director, organizing and administering routine program function for Community+Public Arts:DETROIT (CPAD). The position was of special interest to me because of the direct engagement with citizen within Detroit communities working together to develop public art for the enjoyment of the… Show more The CPAD program worked to bring Detroit communities and the artists together to produce high-quality public art projects and events. As Coordinator, I was responsible for providing administrative support to the director, organizing and administering routine program function for Community+Public Arts:DETROIT (CPAD). The position was of special interest to me because of the direct engagement with citizen within Detroit communities working together to develop public art for the enjoyment of the people. Results from artist and community collaborations were always unique and specific to the needs of the community that helped build the project, performance, or special event. Show less



Detroit Waldorf School

• Administrative Assitant & Program Coordinator

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2016

  • Responsible for records keeping, constituent data entry, managing and coordinating fundraising events, donor solicitation and thanking, and miscellaneous clerical responsibilities • Greet members of Detroit Waldorf School community, answer telephone calls, record messages, and direct calls • Assisted management and coordination of major fundraising events: Annual Detroit Waldorf School Benefit Auction, DWS Annual Fund and DWS Annual Walk-a-thon • Archives: Organized historical data,… Show more • Responsible for records keeping, constituent data entry, managing and coordinating fundraising events, donor solicitation and thanking, and miscellaneous clerical responsibilities • Greet members of Detroit Waldorf School community, answer telephone calls, record messages, and direct calls • Assisted management and coordination of major fundraising events: Annual Detroit Waldorf School Benefit Auction, DWS Annual Fund and DWS Annual Walk-a-thon • Archives: Organized historical data, evaluated, analyzed and interpreted each item’s relative significance. Show less



Detroit Institute of Arts

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Studio Assistant

  • May 2008 - Sep 2008

  • Responsible for setting up/arranging crafts and materials for art projects in the drop-in studio as well as cleaning up/breaking down at the end of the day • Required to make and provide creative examples of drop-in projects suitable for adults and children starting from 3 years and up • Trained to provide intelligible information about the projects and museum exhibits to often large groups of DIA patrons and often, large school groups