Experience

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library

• United States
• Libraries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Youth Services Coordinator

  • 2019 - Present

  •Create and implement educational programming for Pre-K through 6th grade. Including arts, science and literary programs.•Grant writing, fundraising and donation acquisition.• Promoting community through outreach efforts with local organizations and school district.



Atrocious Poets

• Visual Arts Coordinator

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  •Coordinate on multidisciplinary programming and artist outreach. •Grant writing and fundraising.



Janelle Rae Art

• Owner

  • 2017 - Present

  Freelance art & design consultation.



Creative Arts Inc

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies

• Art Instructor

  • Aug 2019 - Present

  My focus is on art educational programming for 4-12 year old's. Programming is multidisciplinary and focuses on engaging students through STEAM based curricula.



Rockford Art Museum

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

• Education + Community Engagement Coordinator

  • Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

  • Create, oversee and facilitated dynamic and inclusive educational experiences for K-12 and adult. • Grant writing and donation acquisition for programs to allow for free programming and better accessibility for patrons. • Grow the museum's community outreach efforts by increased collaboration. Inviting artist educators and community groups in as partners for programming and events. • Responsible for creating training programs and overseeing all interns, docents and volunteers. This included redesigning docent training to move towards a participatory learning experience for museum wide tours. • Coordinate gallery shows in the RAM Art Annex as well as the annual Young Artist Show.



The Rock River Times

• Newspaper Publishing

• Freelance Writer- Arts and Culture

  • 2018 - 2019

  Arts and culture column writer



Side Street Studio Arts

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Artist Educator

  • 2015 - 2017

  Facilitated programming for K-8, including summer camps and private lessons.



McHenry County Historical Society

• Curatorial Assistant

  • Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

  Assisted in cataloging, conditioning and updating textile and clothing collection for their records. This included photographing, updating databases, and deaccessioning items.



Twisted Stem Floral Design

• Design Assistant

  • May 2015 - Jan 2016



Connie Noyes Project

• Artist Management Internship

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  •Assist artist with shipping and receiving work which included cataloging and conditioning work coming in and out.•Studio space management and tours.



Fulton Market Gallery

• Gallery Assistant Internship

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  •In charge of social media marketing.•Assisted resident artists and gallery director with day to day operations including: tours, gallery set up, inventory, and offsite showings.