Caitlin Palmer (She/Her)
Curatorial Administrative Coordinator at Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania- Claim this Profile
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Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania
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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 Administrative Coordinator
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May 2019 - Present
Facilitating key functions of the Curatorial and Curatorial Affairs Departments by monitoring exhibition production schedules and budget lines, researching budgets for grant applications, and processing all reimbursements and expenditures. Exemplifying clear and considerate communications as departmental liaison to staff, artists, and guests. Managing production for all exhibition-related printed matter and didactic materials. Supporting development, editing, and production of institutional publications. Managing inventory of publications and editions, cultivating distribution partnerships, and accelerating sales. Providing recommendations as an active member of the interdepartmental Accessibility and DEI Committees to increase the accessibility and diversity of the museum and its audiences.
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Office Coordinator
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Jul 2017 - May 2019
Offered administrative support to museum staff through budgeting and invoice tracking, oversight of technical support and mail services, and office management. Coordinated print production of all institutional printed materials by liaising between staff, designers, and printers to align with production schedules. Managed inventory and sales of publications and editions. Produced public events including book fairs, publication launches, and exhibition openings and artist receptions. Fulfilled Receptionist and Departmental Administrative Team duties as needed.
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Institute of Contemporary Art at University of Pennsylvania
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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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Administrative Intern
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
Supported the Business Administration office in general operations and administrative and clerical duties, including payroll and invoice tracking. Facilitated the summer cycle of the museum’s internship program through communications with prospective candidates and review of applications. Coordinated with museum staff across departments, and assisted with special events.
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Gallery Manager
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Jul 2015 - Nov 2016
Contributed significantly to the revenue, organization, and exposure of the gallery. Increased income potential and efficiency by regulating invoicing and payment records systems. Implemented and oversaw internship program with extensive management experience. Facilitated gallery operations by maintaining inventories, researching, designing, and distributing press releases and didactic materials, and coordinating gallery events. Greatly increased the gallery’s sphere of influence through nurturing new and continued press relationships, and gains in online brand presence and social media audience and participation.
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Second State Press
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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FOB Holder
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Sep 2014 - Jan 2015
Played a key role in day-to-day operations by supervising members during open studio hours, maintaining inventory, and invoicing and processing sales and membership renewals. Assisted in coordinating public events and programming. Contributed to community outreach and social media presence.
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Wesleyan University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
Coordinated with multiple faculty and staff members in order to maintain the printshop and facilitate Printmaking I and II classes. Aided in instruction by preparing and leading demonstrations of techniques, supervising students during open studio hours, and maintaining inventory and records of student purchases. Worked extensively within the Davison Art Center’s Print Collection handling rare prints and setting up visual aids for lectures.
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Education
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University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science - MS, Non-Profit Leadership -
Wesleyan University
Bachelor's degree, Science in Society Program -
Durham School of the Arts
High School, Visual and Performing Arts