Experience

Clark Art Institute

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

• Rights and Image Use Editor

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  • Manage policies and procedures covering intellectual property rights related to exhibitions, programs, and the museum's permanent collection • Collaborate with Publications, Exhibitions, Curatorial & Communication teams on exhibitions & new accessions • Liaise with contemporary artists and gallerists during exhibition development to execution • Coordinate with Registrars on TMS data management • Commission and direct new photography for offsite lender works • Negotiate and oversee image rights used in Clark publications, educational materials, merchandise, digital platforms, public relations, press, and promotions Show less



Hearst

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Visual Director & Producer, Elle Decor | House Beautiful | Veranda | Town & Country

  • 2012 - 2022

  • Produce and art direct cover stories and well features for three internationally renowned design publications • Oversee photography budgets up to $2,500,000 annually, including contract negotiation and licensing fees • Collaborate with corporate division, internal marketing groups and editorial teams to execute sponsored partnerships and native advertising initiatives • Source, evaluate, commission and direct teams of photographers, designers and stylists to successfully produce on-location photo shoots • Creatively realize brands’ vision and aesthetic in collaboration with editors-in-chief and creative directors • Manage departmental operations and oversee photo department staff performance • Cultivate relationships between design publications, photographers, designers, and publicists • Beta test and develop digital asset management systems with IT engineers to track rights and clearances on commissioned assets • Create inspired editorial content showcasing private homes across the globe by and internationally renowned designers • Spearhead special projects, including Designer Show Houses, Kitchen Of The Year and Designer Visions Real Estate Development partnerships • Partner with sponsors to cross promote Hearst titles and create unique advertiser initiatives/experiences Show less



Hearst Magazines

• United States
• Media Production
• 700 & Above Employee

• Photo Director & Producer, House Beautiful

  • 2002 - 2012



Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Associate Photo Editor, Merchandising Division

  • 2001 - 2002

  • Liaised with merchandisers, product developers, art departments and stylists to lead the execution of photo shoots from concept to finished product • Commissioned photographers to deliver a cohesive photographic aesthetic, customized to the multi-brand MSO corporate platform structure • Negotiated fees and licensing rights for advertising campaigns, product packaging, signage, in store display, catalogs, and direct-market website platforms for lifestyle, home and houseware products • Teamed with finance division to ensure creative objectives were achieved on time and within budget • Promoted brand interests to photographers and agents and acted as brand ambassador at industry events and gatherings Show less



Independent

• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator, Portfolio Manager, Archivist

  • 1997 - 2001

  • Supervised firm’s brand identity in advertisements, direct marketing and project proposals • Commissioned, produced and art directed photo shoots for firm portfolio • Developed shoot concepts and story pitches, soliciting editorial coverage • Curated and designed customized branded portfolios showcasing firm’s signature aesthetic for prospective clients • Partnered with architectural teams to design proposals for high end residential real estate developments, including site plan graphics, renderings, pattern books, reference guides and visuals • Managed library & architectural drawing archive including visual database, photographs, renderings & design reference books Show less



Re:Design

• New York, NY

• Office Manager / Production Coordinator

  • 1995 - 1997

  • Managed accounts payable and receivable for firm’s annual budget of $400,000 • Triaged computer issues of small business clients and dispatched technical assistance • Assisted principal on design projects for corporate clients • Acquired extensive experience with photo editing and page layout software • Managed accounts payable and receivable for firm’s annual budget of $400,000 • Triaged computer issues of small business clients and dispatched technical assistance • Assisted principal on design projects for corporate clients • Acquired extensive experience with photo editing and page layout software



Art Commission of the City of New York

• New York, NY

• Research and Project Assistant

  • 1994 - 1995

  • Organized documentation for commissioners’ use during monthly public hearings • Executed research requests in commission’s archive, which dates back to 1898, for city agencies, NGO's, and scholars • Cataloged and added over 1,000 photographs for the commission’s archive • Assisted Curator of Public Art with design and installation of exhibitions at Tweed Gallery • Organized documentation for commissioners’ use during monthly public hearings • Executed research requests in commission’s archive, which dates back to 1898, for city agencies, NGO's, and scholars • Cataloged and added over 1,000 photographs for the commission’s archive • Assisted Curator of Public Art with design and installation of exhibitions at Tweed Gallery