Executive Director

• Jul 2022 - Present

Manages all operational aspects including financial, facilities and artistic direction. Works closely with the board, staff, and greater community to achieve board driven goals. Realized 70k in savings that were transferred back into the endowmentInitiated and managed campaigns and grant writing that raised $148,000 unearned revenueThorough Legal Review and Update of BylawsCreated first Employee HandbookSet endowment policy and budgeted for a 2% withdrawalEstablished a donor-funded financial aid programNew Simplified and 100% tax-deductible Membership ModelContracted with a new accounting firm that specializes in non-profits for annual review- and moved our review up to Spring from Fall for 2022Created a balanced Budget with a surplus planned for 2023 Show less

Interim Executive Director

• Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

Develops existing sources of grants and new grant sources Works closely with Board and Marketing Committees to oversee the Annual AppealWorks closely with staff and bookkeeper to ensure the accuracy of payments & ongoing organizational financeWorks with Finance Committee and Staff to prepare an annual budget Prepares quarterly reports for board and staff reviewEstablishes artistic & budget goals with each staff manager and monitors progress toward these goals Communicates the artistic direction throughout the organization, & greater community Analyzes all programming with the staff management to evaluate outcomes and identify areas for improvementEvaluates new initiatives to determine validity financially, strategically & aestheticallyOversees event management, ensuring adequate staffing and planning Ensures that day-to-day operations are effective and efficientResponsible for ensuring staff functions effectively Responsible for the development & training of all paid staff, including performance evaluation per job descriptionsEnsures the preparation of operating and the allocation of fundsResponsible for the authorization of all payment requests or delegations thereofWorks with treasurer, bookkeeper, and auditor to ensure accountability and controlWorks with the staff & Board Committees to continue an enthusiastic presence in the local communities and the larger region Establishes with Board Committees annual marketing goals for programs and events Show less

Event and Program Manager

• May 2021 - Jan 2022

After the former Executive Director resigned, I received 12 months of coaching, taking on all of the former director’s responsibilities along with elements of my prior position.Enacted restaffing model, hiring, training, and managing three new employeesLed strategic planning along with the Board of Directors and LTM Consulting, which resulted in rewriting our mission and vision statementResearched and implemented operational improvement initiatives for class registration and membership management systemsMoved our software and computer systems to cloud-based models, so we could benefit from integrations and work from home when neededImproved morale and teamwork by setting a weekly meeting where team members present their weekly goals using a progress chartImplemented healthy initiatives encouraging productivity, like 30-minute lunches away from desks and 10-minute outdoor walks as screen breaks Supervised building improvements on the 3,550-square-foot 1850s-built historic building, including clearing years of clutter and electrical and plumbing upgrades Show less

Founder

• Jul 2020 - May 2021

Created and adapted art-related instructional strategies for small groups, outdoor instruction, and hybrid instruction for children and adults Digital marketing, networking, appointment scheduling, and payment processing Collaborated with pod leaders, art centers, and small business owners to meet curricular objectives. Budgeted, ordered, and managed art materials and supplies. Created and adapted art-related instructional strategies for small groups, outdoor instruction, and hybrid instruction for children and adults Digital marketing, networking, appointment scheduling, and payment processing Collaborated with pod leaders, art centers, and small business owners to meet curricular objectives. Budgeted, ordered, and managed art materials and supplies.

Visual Art Teacher

• Jan 2016 - May 2021

Instructed art classes including Painting, Drawing, Sewing, Knitting, Bio-Drawing, Collaborative Earth Art Installation, and Collaborative Structural Sculptures. Created an inclusive environment for students to complete individual and collaborative projects. Facilitated technical and critical analysis of student work. Led inquiry-based tours of exhibitions, lively debates, and discussions on conceptual and aesthetic values within an art historical context. Demonstrated techniques, and the use of a variety of art materials. Show less

Art Teacher

• Sep 2017 - Jun 2020

Developed lesson plans and adapted appropriate art-related instructional strategies for over 850 diverse students, including ELLs and students with special needs. Curated and installed three annual city-wide art exhibitions and multiple year-long school art displays. Engaged students in the creative process while deepening their art theory, design, and art history. Developed interdisciplinary connections, integrating concepts of multiculturalism and STEAM. Collaborated with teachers, school leaders, PTA, and other stakeholders to build a strong art program encouraging diversity, expression, and community. Coordinated with school social workers to support students’ emotional needs through art skills and assigning peer leadership roles and opportunities. Show less

TESOL Art Teacher

• Jul 2006 - Jun 2009

Interdisciplinary curriculum to facilitate learning English through the arts Interdisciplinary curriculum to facilitate learning English through the arts

Director Of Curriculum And Instruction

• Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

Taught interdisciplinary curriculum to facilitate learning English through the arts for Grades Pre-K to 8 Provided opportunities for culturally relevant learning, creative exploration, and hands-on learning experiences Employed language acquisition strategies through reading, writing, and speaking Worked collaboratively with art, ESL and content area teachers to plan cross-curricular units of study Taught interdisciplinary curriculum to facilitate learning English through the arts for Grades Pre-K to 8 Provided opportunities for culturally relevant learning, creative exploration, and hands-on learning experiences Employed language acquisition strategies through reading, writing, and speaking Worked collaboratively with art, ESL and content area teachers to plan cross-curricular units of study

Gallery Associate

• Sep 2000 - Aug 2002