Experience

The Florida Holocaust Museum

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Executive Director

  • jul. de 2021 - - actualidad

  -Researched, negotiated and managed the acquisition of a fishing boat used to ferry Danish Jews from occupied Denmark to safety in neutral Sweden. The acquisition also included the successful safe trans-Atlantic shipping of the vessel from Denmark to Florida.-Supervise capital campaign consultant, throughout the feasibility study including the development of a $16 million campaign master plan, budget, and case for support-Successfully secured and managed allocations from state, county, and city governments for two fiscal years-Supervise staff and all operations-Secured $80,000 in donations from lapsed donors-Developed and delivered pitch for “bid from the heart” ask during 2022 virtual gala raising more than $200,000. Total net for the event exceeded $700,000.-Conceived a new, small exhibition, garnering more than $45,000 in unbudgeted revenue through private events-Secured funding to acquire a Danish fishing boat used 80 years ago in rescue of Jews -Museum spokesperson-Supervise and negotiate contracts-Cultivate relationships with Museum donors and other stakeholders-Direct external communications and those to the Board of Directors-Manage $3.5 million organizational budgets-Work with Director of Operations and lay leadership to ensure a successful building addition project-Negotiate new and maintain existing community, statewide, and international partnerships to elevate The FHM identity as a leader in Holocaust education

• Deputy Director

  • nov. de 2020 - - actualidad

  -Created a business plan and fundraising strategy for offsite collections, preservation, and research facility-Planned, negotiated, and implemented exhibitions and programs-Oversaw the permanent collection, its policies, and preservation activities-Supervised Director of Education and Research and education department activities-Managed Dimensions in Testimony project including contract negotiation, hiring and managing contractors, project management, research, and interviews-Negotiated new and maintain existing community, statewide, and international partnerships to elevate The FHM identity as a leader in Holocaust education-Managed exhibitions and education department budgets-Supervised department staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers

• Director of Collections and Interpretation

  • abr. de 2020 - nov. de 2020

  -Directed all aspects of exhibition programming including permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibitions-Curated several original exhibitions including the award-winning Courage and Compassion: The Legacy of the Bielski Brothers and Beaches, Benches and Boycotts: The Civil Rights Movement in Tampa Bay-Oversaw collections program including solicitation of object donors, registration, and collections management-Worked to secure $1,000,000 gift, $100,000 nationwide sponsorship, and $80,000 in-kind gift-Managed department budget-Managed department staff, contract staff, and interns-Served as public spokesperson, appearing on television, radio, and speaking to community groups and at industry conferences-Oversaw several aspects of The FHM’s American Alliance of Museums re-accreditation process

• Curator of Exhibitions and Collections

  • ene. de 2005 - abr. de 2020

  -Directed all aspects of the exhibitions and collections department including all permanent, temporary and traveling exhibitions and a collection of over 7000 objects, photographs and historical documents-Contributed to interpretive strategy of the Museum-Managed a department budget of over $245,000-Managed staff of registrar, preparator and department interns-Accountable for strategic planning, policy-making (with committee and executive director) and community relations-Served as public spokesperson for organization appearing on television and speaking to small groups and university classes-Cut department budget by putting together low-cost exhibitions and seeking fundraising opportunities or in-kind gifts to support department functions-Managed an elaborate schedule of temporary and traveling exhibitions and public programming-Co-authored and managed a unique community educational initiative featuring public events, lectures, exhibits and trainings-Played an integral part in developing several key community relationships with other organizations and leaders-Senior level team member involved in strategic planning for the organization-Managed the redesign and content for organization's website as well as an additional exhibit-specific website -Managed and planned a redesign of several areas of the permanent exhibition, which included research, artifact acquisitions and loans, interpretation, and lighting

• Registrar

  • 2001 - 2009

  -Managed the permanent collection of over 10,000 objects, incoming and outgoing loans, contracts with artists and temporary exhibitions-Monitored the temperature and humidity levels in collections areas as well as pest management-Managed successful accreditation application process

• Registrar & Assistant Curator

  • ago. de 2001 - 2005

  In charge of Museum's permanent collection and all aspects of planning temporary and travelingexhibits. Took collection from only 45% accessioned to 98% accessioned in time for American Association Accreditation Review in 2002 Communicated with all artists seeking exhibit opportunities or with scheduled FHM exhibits Worked with borrowing institutions on scheduling, contracts, and shipping of traveling exhibitions Trained, coordinated and supervised volunteers and interns involved in cataloguing Designed temporary exhibits including gallery space, didactics and mounts Maintained collections records. Completed and maintained condition records on all artifacts and artwork in the Museum's collections and items loaned to the Museum