Karen Benezra, Ph.D
Museums and Exhibitions Coordinator at Masterpiece International- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Masterpiece International
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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100 - 200 Employee
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Museums and Exhibitions Coordinator
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Aug 2022 - Present
Coordinate logistics and services for museum in the New York-Metropolitan area and loans for international partners. Advance budget and exhibition planning and and consultation for museums, foundations, and private client installation projects and exhibitions domestically and internationally. Manage multiple projects at different stages at once time and work closely with museum staff, couriers, crate makers, international shipping agents, airlines, and truckers. Develop and cultivate client… Show more Coordinate logistics and services for museum in the New York-Metropolitan area and loans for international partners. Advance budget and exhibition planning and and consultation for museums, foundations, and private client installation projects and exhibitions domestically and internationally. Manage multiple projects at different stages at once time and work closely with museum staff, couriers, crate makers, international shipping agents, airlines, and truckers. Develop and cultivate client relationships. Assist in maintenance of client records to ensure proper documentation is up to date. Responsible for all aspects of exhibition and loan coordination from budgeting and planning to assembly, transfer, and returns, as well customs and freight documentation. Familiar with TSA regulations/programs (KSMS, CCSP, IAC); STA certified. Show less Coordinate logistics and services for museum in the New York-Metropolitan area and loans for international partners. Advance budget and exhibition planning and and consultation for museums, foundations, and private client installation projects and exhibitions domestically and internationally. Manage multiple projects at different stages at once time and work closely with museum staff, couriers, crate makers, international shipping agents, airlines, and truckers. Develop and cultivate client… Show more Coordinate logistics and services for museum in the New York-Metropolitan area and loans for international partners. Advance budget and exhibition planning and and consultation for museums, foundations, and private client installation projects and exhibitions domestically and internationally. Manage multiple projects at different stages at once time and work closely with museum staff, couriers, crate makers, international shipping agents, airlines, and truckers. Develop and cultivate client relationships. Assist in maintenance of client records to ensure proper documentation is up to date. Responsible for all aspects of exhibition and loan coordination from budgeting and planning to assembly, transfer, and returns, as well customs and freight documentation. Familiar with TSA regulations/programs (KSMS, CCSP, IAC); STA certified. Show less
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Published Author, Editorial Board Member, Peer Reviewer
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Dec 2011 - Present
Editorial board member, Revista hispánica moderna, Romanic Review, Escrituras americanas, diacritics. Peer reviewer and external evaluator of scholarly book and article manuscripts and proposals: University of Pittsburgh Press, University of California Press Mezosfera, Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies, Critical Times, De raíz diversa, Angelaki, Aisthesis, Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment, Comité Editorial—UAM-Xochimilco, CONICYT (Chile). Authored scholarly… Show more Editorial board member, Revista hispánica moderna, Romanic Review, Escrituras americanas, diacritics. Peer reviewer and external evaluator of scholarly book and article manuscripts and proposals: University of Pittsburgh Press, University of California Press Mezosfera, Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies, Critical Times, De raíz diversa, Angelaki, Aisthesis, Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment, Comité Editorial—UAM-Xochimilco, CONICYT (Chile). Authored scholarly, peer-reviewed books, edited collections, and articles. Show less Editorial board member, Revista hispánica moderna, Romanic Review, Escrituras americanas, diacritics. Peer reviewer and external evaluator of scholarly book and article manuscripts and proposals: University of Pittsburgh Press, University of California Press Mezosfera, Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies, Critical Times, De raíz diversa, Angelaki, Aisthesis, Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment, Comité Editorial—UAM-Xochimilco, CONICYT (Chile). Authored scholarly… Show more Editorial board member, Revista hispánica moderna, Romanic Review, Escrituras americanas, diacritics. Peer reviewer and external evaluator of scholarly book and article manuscripts and proposals: University of Pittsburgh Press, University of California Press Mezosfera, Journal of Latin American Cultural Studies, Critical Times, De raíz diversa, Angelaki, Aisthesis, Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment, Comité Editorial—UAM-Xochimilco, CONICYT (Chile). Authored scholarly, peer-reviewed books, edited collections, and articles. Show less
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Editor
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May 2012 - Feb 2023
Commissioned, selected, edited, and proofread scholarly essays, translations, and artists’ projects for style and argumentation. Solicited peer reviews and corresponded with authors. Managed timelines and collaborated with co-editors on the organization of individual issues. Programmed content for the journal’s social media accounts. Promoted journal at professional conferences. Co-organized international colloquia for journal editors and contributors and conducted workshops on academic… Show more Commissioned, selected, edited, and proofread scholarly essays, translations, and artists’ projects for style and argumentation. Solicited peer reviews and corresponded with authors. Managed timelines and collaborated with co-editors on the organization of individual issues. Programmed content for the journal’s social media accounts. Promoted journal at professional conferences. Co-organized international colloquia for journal editors and contributors and conducted workshops on academic publishing for emerging scholars. Liaised with Press on issues related distribution and open access. Contributed original content in the form of editorial introductions, essays, and special dossiers. Show less Commissioned, selected, edited, and proofread scholarly essays, translations, and artists’ projects for style and argumentation. Solicited peer reviews and corresponded with authors. Managed timelines and collaborated with co-editors on the organization of individual issues. Programmed content for the journal’s social media accounts. Promoted journal at professional conferences. Co-organized international colloquia for journal editors and contributors and conducted workshops on academic… Show more Commissioned, selected, edited, and proofread scholarly essays, translations, and artists’ projects for style and argumentation. Solicited peer reviews and corresponded with authors. Managed timelines and collaborated with co-editors on the organization of individual issues. Programmed content for the journal’s social media accounts. Promoted journal at professional conferences. Co-organized international colloquia for journal editors and contributors and conducted workshops on academic publishing for emerging scholars. Liaised with Press on issues related distribution and open access. Contributed original content in the form of editorial introductions, essays, and special dossiers. Show less
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Leuphana University of Lüneburg
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Germany
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor of Art, Theory, Critique
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Sep 2021 - Jul 2022
Organized and publicized panels on modern and contemporary Latin American art. Collaborated with colleagues on grant applications for interdisciplinary research and research centers. Designed and taught seminars in modern art and cultural theory, psychoanalysis, and visual theory. Organized and publicized panels on modern and contemporary Latin American art. Collaborated with colleagues on grant applications for interdisciplinary research and research centers. Designed and taught seminars in modern art and cultural theory, psychoanalysis, and visual theory.
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Baruch College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Modern Languages and Literature
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Aug 2020 - May 2021
Taught courses in elementary Spanish language and upper-level Latin American literature. Designed original course syllabi and class exercises and adapted authentic material aimed at the five language-learning skills. Taught courses in elementary Spanish language and upper-level Latin American literature. Designed original course syllabi and class exercises and adapted authentic material aimed at the five language-learning skills.
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Columbia University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Professor, Latin American and Iberian Cultures
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2020
Guided individualized student research, exams, and theses in modern Latin American literature and visual art. Co-organized conference panels, colloquia, and edited collections in contemporary art, political theory, and Latin American studies. Collaborated with colleagues on department and university-wide committees for hiring, awards, fellowships, curriculum, and library collections. Solicited grants and presented and published original research.Designed and taught seminars in Latin American… Show more Guided individualized student research, exams, and theses in modern Latin American literature and visual art. Co-organized conference panels, colloquia, and edited collections in contemporary art, political theory, and Latin American studies. Collaborated with colleagues on department and university-wide committees for hiring, awards, fellowships, curriculum, and library collections. Solicited grants and presented and published original research.Designed and taught seminars in Latin American literature, visual art, and political and moral theory. Show less Guided individualized student research, exams, and theses in modern Latin American literature and visual art. Co-organized conference panels, colloquia, and edited collections in contemporary art, political theory, and Latin American studies. Collaborated with colleagues on department and university-wide committees for hiring, awards, fellowships, curriculum, and library collections. Solicited grants and presented and published original research.Designed and taught seminars in Latin American… Show more Guided individualized student research, exams, and theses in modern Latin American literature and visual art. Co-organized conference panels, colloquia, and edited collections in contemporary art, political theory, and Latin American studies. Collaborated with colleagues on department and university-wide committees for hiring, awards, fellowships, curriculum, and library collections. Solicited grants and presented and published original research.Designed and taught seminars in Latin American literature, visual art, and political and moral theory. Show less
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Cornell University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching Assistant in Spanish, Latin American Literature, Academic Writing
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2013
Designed and taught original material for elementary through advanced Spanish language and language through content; English composition; and introduction to modern Latin American literature. Co-organized and presented in academic conferences in the fields of Romance languages and critical theory. Presented, published, and translated original scholarly research and literary essays for international peer-reviewed publications. Designed and taught original material for elementary through advanced Spanish language and language through content; English composition; and introduction to modern Latin American literature. Co-organized and presented in academic conferences in the fields of Romance languages and critical theory. Presented, published, and translated original scholarly research and literary essays for international peer-reviewed publications.
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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curatorial Intern
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
Edited and translated didactic wall text (into Spanish); maintained communication with artists; assisted with the installation of temporary exhibitions; organized the personal archive of artist Valeska Soares (Spanish, Portuguese, English). Edited and translated didactic wall text (into Spanish); maintained communication with artists; assisted with the installation of temporary exhibitions; organized the personal archive of artist Valeska Soares (Spanish, Portuguese, English).
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El Museo del Barrio
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Education Intern
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May 2002 - Aug 2002
Researched, planned, and offered exhibition tours to school groups; assisted in the development of educational materials; assisted in event-planning. Researched, planned, and offered exhibition tours to school groups; assisted in the development of educational materials; assisted in event-planning.
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Education
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Cornell University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature -
Bard College
Bachelor's degree, Languages and Literatures