Experience

Tacoma Art Museum

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

• Institutional Giving Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present



Variable West

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Partnerships Coordinator

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Variable West is an online publication preserving and strengthening creativity on the West Coast by digging in, celebrating, publicizing, and archiving its happenings through art writing and event listings. The Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for initiating and stewarding funding relationships, supporting budget development, and creating collaborative practices, procedures, and documents. Variable West is an online publication preserving and strengthening creativity on the West Coast by digging in, celebrating, publicizing, and archiving its happenings through art writing and event listings. The Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for initiating and stewarding funding relationships, supporting budget development, and creating collaborative practices, procedures, and documents.



Signal Fire

• Portland, Oregon Area

• Director Of Operations

  • May 2018 - May 2021

  ​The Director of Operations designs and manages fundraising and administration at Signal Fire. The position is one of a three-part co-directorship with a Field Coordinator and Rural and Tribal Community Coordinator. The Operations Coordinator ensures that funding is secured through contact with individual donors and foundations. www.signalfirearts.org ​The Director of Operations designs and manages fundraising and administration at Signal Fire. The position is one of a three-part co-directorship with a Field Coordinator and Rural and Tribal Community Coordinator. The Operations Coordinator ensures that funding is secured through contact with individual donors and foundations. www.signalfirearts.org



Marylhurst University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Assistant, The Art Gym

  • Dec 2016 - Jun 2018

  Support head preparator and Art Gym Director in all operations including billing, advertising, public relations, curatorial support, events and fundraising. - Support the Director and Gallery manager with all program planning, design and promotion for exhibition, fundraising, and community connection events - Lead organizational initiative for the Art Gym archive, research and create archival model to standardization 38 years of archival materials (print and digital) - Create copy for publicity maintaining consistent brand voice and visuals. - Organized institutional website included researching artists’ materials, organizing high quality imagery, and copyediting institutional press and web texts good - Track spending in shared system reconciling monthly billing to university standards - Created the Marylhurst Photographic Curatorial Residency Software: Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Slack, Wordpress Show less



Art Practical

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2018

  Write and implement unique institutional voice for Art Practical, an online artspublication reaching over 20,000 West Coast readers.-Designed overlapping, distinct marketing campaigns for fundraisers, book launches and public programs targeting diverse arts audiences - Adapted communication to maximize social media visibility catering to specific algorithms - Assessed campaign needs delegating requests among the staff- Managed shared, internal social strategy calendar coordinating with multiple departments to integrate consistent institutional messaging across programs- Gathered source material and wrote press releases, program descriptions, and artist bios for public distribution- Managed program goals, and wrote content for “what are you looking at?” podcast, the 2017 Kickstarter, and the Art Practical Patreon.- Designed publicity restructure to bridge West Coast arts communities in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii- Wrote weekly newsletter features integrating new and archival materials read by audience of +15,000- Fielded general inquiries connecting the public with appropriate Art Practical resourcesSoftware: Google Suite, Skype, Slack and Trello. Show less

• Head of Sponsorship

  • Jul 2016 - Jan 2017

  Manage new and ongoing advertising partners for Art Practical. - Seek and cultivate sponsorships with a variety of partners from the private and nonprofit level to blue chip galleries and cultural institutions. - Customize sponsorship packages inviting emerging galleries/artists promoting professional development and visibility - Oversee contracts, invoicing, calendar, and posting of ad materials.Software: Google Docs, Expression Engine, Slack



to Joanna Salska

• Berkeley, CA

• Artist Assistant

  • Oct 2015 - May 2016

  - Make new artist website - Seek and acquire grants and exhibitions - Facilitate group dialogue in pursuance of new artwork - Conduct weekly studio visits with the artist supplying supportive feedback, research, and reading materials http://www.joannasalska.com/ - Make new artist website - Seek and acquire grants and exhibitions - Facilitate group dialogue in pursuance of new artwork - Conduct weekly studio visits with the artist supplying supportive feedback, research, and reading materials http://www.joannasalska.com/



CCA Exhibitions

• California College of the Arts

• Gallery Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  Support gallery operations with warm and educational hospitality, assisting with artist and classroom visits, and administrative maintenance. - Manage daily operations of the gallery including exceptional exhibition, clean and safe gallery spaces, and fielding general inquiries - Meet and host visitors in the gallery ensuring they feel welcomed and informed - Document, log, and review daily gallery attendance - Produce inaugural style guide for the CCA Exhibitions social media - Curated an exhibition of artwork produced by CCA Exhibitions staff highlighting the relationship of creative and economic labor Software: Google Docs, Adobe Creative Suite https://www.cca.edu/students/exhibitions Show less



California College of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Receptionist of Graduate Studies Office

  • Sep 2015 - May 2016

  Support Graduate Office faculty and staff with thorough administration and efficient hospitality. - Field general inquiries by telephone, email, and in person serving as host and ambassador for the department to the general public - Maintain public calendar of student activities for Graduate Programs - Manage office supplies, run daily mail, and compose professional memos for staff and faculty - Assist students with access to materials and classroom scheduling needs Software: Asana, Google Suite Show less



La Peña Cultural Center

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Curatorial Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Curated visual arts exhibition for ¡Arte Adelante! La Peña’s 40th Anniversary Festival featuring seven contemporary and seven established Latinx and South American artists invested in Chicano politics. - Fostered long-term relationships with external associates including the Mexican Consulate of California, regionally prominent educators and activists, galleries, schools and artist collectives - Procured attendance from regional classes and groups with aligned interests - Coordinated communication with board members to streamline strategic planning and goal-setting Show less



Southern Oregon University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Designer, Student Publicity Center

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Student Publicity Center is a small graphic design center funded by student fees on the Southern Oregon University campus. - Collaborate with student, staff and faculty clients to develop professional level designs for on campus events at affordable prices- Produce variety of designed products for print adhering to best practices: brochures, flyers, large scale banners and table top designs- Manage project timelines in a shared calendar with staff of threeSoftware: Adobe Suite, Google Suite Show less

• Staff Manager, Queer Resource Center

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  The Queer Resource Center at Southern Oregon University is dedicated to holding a safe space for LGBTQ and allied students, staff and faculty. The QRC helps individuals manage personal wellness, academic and personal development. - Managed staff of ten ensuring a safe and engaged space for LGBTQIA+ and underrepresented students and community members of the Rogue Valley- Guided staff in planning engaged public programs both for education and entertainment- Integrated institutional vision into staff programming and quarterly center goals- Conducted reviews with staff members assessing effectiveness of programs and space policies- Ensured continuous quality center improvement by collecting, reviewing and analyzing feedback from event speakers, attendees, and employees - Reported staff and community updates to the Director of the QRC to inform organizational planning processes and program review Show less

• Gallery Assistant, CVA Galleries

  • Jun 2012 - Jun 2014

  The CVA Galleries include a network of nine galleries on the Southern Oregon University Campus managed by the Art Department, run by students- one gallery director and two assistants. - Coordinate the schedule of the galleries- Review gallery applications from all over the country- Communicate with artists to acquire their work and file contracts- Install and deinstall exhibitions ranging in form - Host exhibition openings