Amy Raffel, Ph.D.
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Michelle DeSpain
I hired Amy as the Subject Matter Expert for two online Art History courses that I developed for StrongMind. Amy proved to be the consummate professional. Working in an intense, deadline-driven atmosphere, Amy consistently met deadlines either on time or ahead of schedule. She exceeded my expectations not only with the quality of her work (which is exceptional), but also by frequently delivering more than what was required of her. In addition, Amy was always more than willing and able to pivot during all phases of the development process. As a remote freelancer, she was readily accessible, and time zone differences were never an issue. Amy was a vital and well-loved member of our development team. I highly recommend her, and I hope that we’re able to work together again in the future.
Michelle DeSpain
I hired Amy as the Subject Matter Expert for two online Art History courses that I developed for StrongMind. Amy proved to be the consummate professional. Working in an intense, deadline-driven atmosphere, Amy consistently met deadlines either on time or ahead of schedule. She exceeded my expectations not only with the quality of her work (which is exceptional), but also by frequently delivering more than what was required of her. In addition, Amy was always more than willing and able to pivot during all phases of the development process. As a remote freelancer, she was readily accessible, and time zone differences were never an issue. Amy was a vital and well-loved member of our development team. I highly recommend her, and I hope that we’re able to work together again in the future.
Michelle DeSpain
I hired Amy as the Subject Matter Expert for two online Art History courses that I developed for StrongMind. Amy proved to be the consummate professional. Working in an intense, deadline-driven atmosphere, Amy consistently met deadlines either on time or ahead of schedule. She exceeded my expectations not only with the quality of her work (which is exceptional), but also by frequently delivering more than what was required of her. In addition, Amy was always more than willing and able to pivot during all phases of the development process. As a remote freelancer, she was readily accessible, and time zone differences were never an issue. Amy was a vital and well-loved member of our development team. I highly recommend her, and I hope that we’re able to work together again in the future.
Michelle DeSpain
I hired Amy as the Subject Matter Expert for two online Art History courses that I developed for StrongMind. Amy proved to be the consummate professional. Working in an intense, deadline-driven atmosphere, Amy consistently met deadlines either on time or ahead of schedule. She exceeded my expectations not only with the quality of her work (which is exceptional), but also by frequently delivering more than what was required of her. In addition, Amy was always more than willing and able to pivot during all phases of the development process. As a remote freelancer, she was readily accessible, and time zone differences were never an issue. Amy was a vital and well-loved member of our development team. I highly recommend her, and I hope that we’re able to work together again in the future.
Credentials
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Managing for Results
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Microsoft Teams Essential Training
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Microsoft Teams: Working with Files
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Experience
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New York Transit Museum
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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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Public Programs Manager
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Sep 2022 - Present
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CAA Advancing Art & Design
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Content
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Mar 2021 - Aug 2022
I oversee a team of four individuals and manage CAA’s content, scholarship, and programs. Serving a community academics in the arts, this includes the production and promotion of four academic journals, grant and award opportunities, events (virtual and in-person), podcasts, video series, and resource libraries. I also write, edit, and publish materials for ads, surveys, weekly newsletters, website content, eblasts, grants and internal reports, and social media. I also develop and implement… Show more I oversee a team of four individuals and manage CAA’s content, scholarship, and programs. Serving a community academics in the arts, this includes the production and promotion of four academic journals, grant and award opportunities, events (virtual and in-person), podcasts, video series, and resource libraries. I also write, edit, and publish materials for ads, surveys, weekly newsletters, website content, eblasts, grants and internal reports, and social media. I also develop and implement content strategy and manage collaborative relationships both internal and external. Show less I oversee a team of four individuals and manage CAA’s content, scholarship, and programs. Serving a community academics in the arts, this includes the production and promotion of four academic journals, grant and award opportunities, events (virtual and in-person), podcasts, video series, and resource libraries. I also write, edit, and publish materials for ads, surveys, weekly newsletters, website content, eblasts, grants and internal reports, and social media. I also develop and implement… Show more I oversee a team of four individuals and manage CAA’s content, scholarship, and programs. Serving a community academics in the arts, this includes the production and promotion of four academic journals, grant and award opportunities, events (virtual and in-person), podcasts, video series, and resource libraries. I also write, edit, and publish materials for ads, surveys, weekly newsletters, website content, eblasts, grants and internal reports, and social media. I also develop and implement content strategy and manage collaborative relationships both internal and external. Show less
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Queens Museum
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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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Andrew Mellon Interpretation Research Fellow
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Jun 2018 - Mar 2021
Work across curatorial, visitor services, communications, and education departments to research, develop, present, and implement new interpretative strategies on contemporary art and historical collections for kids, adults, and teens. Work across curatorial, visitor services, communications, and education departments to research, develop, present, and implement new interpretative strategies on contemporary art and historical collections for kids, adults, and teens.
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Artsy
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United States
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Fine Art
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Genome Contributor
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May 2014 - Nov 2018
Research, write, and catalog for The Artsy Genome Project. Research and apply nuanced data, tags, and metadata on modern and contemporary art (for over 60,000 artists and artworks and counting). Write and edit art historical content and bios, maintain database quality, invent and populate new categories for the database, determine project strategy through group debate and consensus, and train and assess team. www.artsy.net.
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Research Fellow to the Curator at Large
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May 2015 - Jul 2016
Research assistance for Dr. Mathew Israel for various articles on contemporary art. Assisted with OnSite, Artsy’s global series of artist and curator talks, by researching featured art and artists, as well as potential targets to invite to events. Research assistance and consultation for Dr. Matthew Israel’s book The Big Picture: Contemporary Art in 10 Works by 10 Artists.
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StrongMind
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Subject Matter Expert, Curriculum
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Mar 2017 - Jun 2018
Designed, researched, wrote, and edited curriculum and assessments for two online art historical courses for high school students. Wrote developmental objectives and discussion prompts, and designed projects for a course on digital photography basics and post-photography production. Designed, researched, wrote, and edited curriculum and assessments for two online art historical courses for high school students. Wrote developmental objectives and discussion prompts, and designed projects for a course on digital photography basics and post-photography production.
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The Graduate Center, City University of New York
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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PhD, Contemporary Art History
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2017
Dissertation on Keith Haring’s Pop Shop (1986), artist run shops, art multiples, art merchandising, East Village scene, and art activism in the eighties. Major: contemporary art, Minors: History of Photography and Italian Renaissance Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellow 2010-15 Dissertation on Keith Haring’s Pop Shop (1986), artist run shops, art multiples, art merchandising, East Village scene, and art activism in the eighties. Major: contemporary art, Minors: History of Photography and Italian Renaissance Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellow 2010-15
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James Gallery
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gallery Attendant
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May 2014 - Dec 2016
Public liaison and assisted Exhibition Coordinator in exhibition production and maintenance, public relations, development, and programming. Public liaison and assisted Exhibition Coordinator in exhibition production and maintenance, public relations, development, and programming.
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Site Editor and Lecture Contributor
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2014 - Sep 2016
Edited over twenty-five academic art history lectures and posts. WordPress administrator. http://arthistoryteachingresources.org/. Contributed article on 20th century architecture. Edited over twenty-five academic art history lectures and posts. WordPress administrator. http://arthistoryteachingresources.org/. Contributed article on 20th century architecture.
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City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Professor/ Graduate Teaching Fellow
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2012 - Jun 2015
Taught two classes per semester of Introduction to Modern Art (modern and contemporary art, 19th and 20th centuries) to undergraduates. Designed and developed syllabus, curriculum, lectures assessments/testing, and assignments. Taught two classes per semester of Introduction to Modern Art (modern and contemporary art, 19th and 20th centuries) to undergraduates. Designed and developed syllabus, curriculum, lectures assessments/testing, and assignments.
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Collections Assistant for William Palmer
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Mar 2013 - Aug 2013
Managed contemporary art collection and performed tasks involving artists, galleries, storage facilities, and conservators. Created and maintained art collection database. Managed contemporary art collection and performed tasks involving artists, galleries, storage facilities, and conservators. Created and maintained art collection database.
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Cataloger, Department of Fine Arts
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May 2010 - Aug 2010
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Guggenheim Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Curatorial Intern
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Aug 2009 - Apr 2010
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Education
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The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Contemporary Art, dissertation on New York downtown scene: Keith Haring's Pop Shop -
NYU Institute of Fine Arts
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Penn State University
Bachelor's Degree, BA in Art History and BA in Advertising, minor in business