Experience

Tampa Museum of Art

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

• Associate Director Of Development

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  Tampa, Florida, United States



Visit Tampa Bay

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Partner Development

  • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  Tampa, Florida, United States



Hillsborough County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cultural Affairs Officer

  • Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

  Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Performs highly responsible professional and supervisory duties in policy development and specific activities related to economic development and cultural affairs. Provides lead responsibility for administration and operation of cultural asset-related industry strategic initiatives and serves as a the key liaison for external arts and cultural agencies. Manages the Cultural Assets Program, Capital Asset Preservation Program and additional funding mechanisms that support the County's major… Show more Performs highly responsible professional and supervisory duties in policy development and specific activities related to economic development and cultural affairs. Provides lead responsibility for administration and operation of cultural asset-related industry strategic initiatives and serves as a the key liaison for external arts and cultural agencies. Manages the Cultural Assets Program, Capital Asset Preservation Program and additional funding mechanisms that support the County's major cultural institutions. Responsible for all aspects of administration related to the Cultural Assets Commission. Develops programs and recommendations relative to economic development and cultural assets.

• Major Gifts and Program Administrator, Cultural Assets Commission

  • May 2019 - Sep 2019

  Tampa, Florida Responsible for the administration of the Cultural Assets Program and Special Events Partnership grants. Acts as the liaison between the Cultural Assets Commission, the Arts Council of Hillsborough County, and Hillsborough County government offices. Seeks funding support from governments, foundations, individuals, and corporations to support Cultural Assets Commission initiatives.



Florida State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Grants Administrator, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

  • Nov 2017 - May 2019

  Sarasota, Florida Writes and submits all grant applications in support of various initiatives of the Ringling, inclusive of art conservation projects, fellowships, exhibitions and performances, historic building preservation, and educational programming. Responsible for the administration of all active grants from pre-award through post-award stages, and fiscal monitoring and oversight of grant fund expenditures. Examples of major grant projects include: - IMLS Museums for America - Florida… Show more Writes and submits all grant applications in support of various initiatives of the Ringling, inclusive of art conservation projects, fellowships, exhibitions and performances, historic building preservation, and educational programming. Responsible for the administration of all active grants from pre-award through post-award stages, and fiscal monitoring and oversight of grant fund expenditures. Examples of major grant projects include: - IMLS Museums for America - Florida Dept. of State, Div. of Historical Resources - The Getty Foundation Conserving Canvas Initiative - NEH Digital Preservation - CLIR Recordings at Risk - Sarasota County Tourist Development Cultural/Arts Grant Show less



Ringling College of Art and Design

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Art Center Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Longboat Key, Florida Responsible for marketing all events, exhibitions and educational programming via social media, email and web. Creates marketing plans for Center's programming for all print, social media and email channels. Designs marketing materials and edits and updates the Center's webpage on an on-going basis. Creates sponsorship packages for events and assists Director with fundraising efforts as needed. Plans and executes events and exhibitions, and responsible for working with artists for… Show more Responsible for marketing all events, exhibitions and educational programming via social media, email and web. Creates marketing plans for Center's programming for all print, social media and email channels. Designs marketing materials and edits and updates the Center's webpage on an on-going basis. Creates sponsorship packages for events and assists Director with fundraising efforts as needed. Plans and executes events and exhibitions, and responsible for working with artists for exhibition set-up and take down. Drafts and submits artist contracts for insurance and payment purposes. Assists in curation of exhibitions. Responsible for exhibition and event budget management. Show less



The Dali Museum

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

• Sponsorship and Corporate Relations Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Mar 2016

  Saint Petersburg, Florida Responsible for the management and expansion of the corporate participation program. Plans, secures, and monitors corporate participation, donations, and in-kind involvement for all elements and programs of the Salvador Dali Museum including but not limited to exhibitions, special events, educational programs, fundraisers, promotions and media. Serves as a member of the Business Partnership Council to assist other members with targeting and soliciting prospects in support of museum programs and… Show more Responsible for the management and expansion of the corporate participation program. Plans, secures, and monitors corporate participation, donations, and in-kind involvement for all elements and programs of the Salvador Dali Museum including but not limited to exhibitions, special events, educational programs, fundraisers, promotions and media. Serves as a member of the Business Partnership Council to assist other members with targeting and soliciting prospects in support of museum programs and exhibitions.

• Foundation and Donor Relations Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

  Saint Petersburg, Florida Responsible for the full range of activities required to identify, prepare, submit and manage grant opportunities and proposals to support various initiatives of the Museum. Prepares and implements the annual stewardship plan for the Museum to ensure that donors maintain a favorable view of and relationship with The Dalí. Serves as liaison to the Dalí Guild, assisting in their effort to fulfill their dual mission to serve as ambassadors of the Museum and to raise money to benefit the Museum… Show more Responsible for the full range of activities required to identify, prepare, submit and manage grant opportunities and proposals to support various initiatives of the Museum. Prepares and implements the annual stewardship plan for the Museum to ensure that donors maintain a favorable view of and relationship with The Dalí. Serves as liaison to the Dalí Guild, assisting in their effort to fulfill their dual mission to serve as ambassadors of the Museum and to raise money to benefit the Museum. Solicits both cash and in-kind donations for education programs and special events.

• Development Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - Jul 2015

  Saint Petersburg, Florida Responsible for processing and acknowledging gifts. Drafted verbiage for constituent mailings and email blasts. Worked closely with the Events Manager and marketing team on the planning of all events. Acted as a liaison between the museum and the Guild - a group of 91 donors who volunteer to secure in-kind donations for events. Developed an annual report that highlighted Guild accomplishments. Responsible for the administration of the museum's donor database, ensuring organization-wide proper… Show more Responsible for processing and acknowledging gifts. Drafted verbiage for constituent mailings and email blasts. Worked closely with the Events Manager and marketing team on the planning of all events. Acted as a liaison between the museum and the Guild - a group of 91 donors who volunteer to secure in-kind donations for events. Developed an annual report that highlighted Guild accomplishments. Responsible for the administration of the museum's donor database, ensuring organization-wide proper data entry. Created queries for advanced reporting on an as-needed basis for all departments.



MMD Events, Inc.

• Production Artist

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2012

  Tampa, Florida Met with clients to plan weddings and special events. Drafted cost proposals and designed company inventory catalog. Used event software to design event set-up plans, and designed all invent decor.



Chandi Lighting

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Designer

  • Apr 2010 - Jan 2011

  Boise, Idaho Responsible for the design and fabrication of chandeliers.

• Assistant Teacher - PreCollege Summer Program

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

  Sarasota, Florida Area