Admin Assistant/Teacher

• Aug 2018 - Present

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Office Manager

• Jan 2016 - Nov 2017

Assistant Teacher

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

Manager of Education Programs

• Feb 2010 - Jun 2015

Manage The Portland Observatory Museum, a city owned historic site which Greater Portland Landmarks stewards. Develop school programming for the Portland Observatory and the Eastern Cemetery, which focuses on the Maine state curriculum for 3rd, 5th and 7th grade. Recruit and train volunteer docents to give tours at the Portland Observatory and historic walking tours of Portland Redesigned and renewed all hands on visitor information and exhibits at the Portland Observatory,… Show more Manage The Portland Observatory Museum, a city owned historic site which Greater Portland Landmarks stewards. Develop school programming for the Portland Observatory and the Eastern Cemetery, which focuses on the Maine state curriculum for 3rd, 5th and 7th grade. Recruit and train volunteer docents to give tours at the Portland Observatory and historic walking tours of Portland Redesigned and renewed all hands on visitor information and exhibits at the Portland Observatory, including a children's interactive display to learn to tie nautical knots. Show less Manage The Portland Observatory Museum, a city owned historic site which Greater Portland Landmarks stewards. Develop school programming for the Portland Observatory and the Eastern Cemetery, which focuses on the Maine state curriculum for 3rd, 5th and 7th grade. Recruit and train volunteer docents to give tours at the Portland Observatory and historic walking tours of Portland Redesigned and renewed all hands on visitor information and exhibits at the Portland Observatory,… Show more Manage The Portland Observatory Museum, a city owned historic site which Greater Portland Landmarks stewards. Develop school programming for the Portland Observatory and the Eastern Cemetery, which focuses on the Maine state curriculum for 3rd, 5th and 7th grade. Recruit and train volunteer docents to give tours at the Portland Observatory and historic walking tours of Portland Redesigned and renewed all hands on visitor information and exhibits at the Portland Observatory, including a children's interactive display to learn to tie nautical knots. Show less

Education Director

• Feb 2008 - May 2009

• Grant writing, government funds requests, NYC-DCA Grant, Upstate History Alliance, Go! grant and GetSet! grant, in addition to local government funds request from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and Senator James Vacca • Development, scheduling and marketing of 98% of all public programs • Hire and train 3 part-time employees including Education Assistant. • Established a new Docent program including monthly training meetings. • Sat in on all Board Meetings, Curatorial Committee… Show more • Grant writing, government funds requests, NYC-DCA Grant, Upstate History Alliance, Go! grant and GetSet! grant, in addition to local government funds request from Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, and Senator James Vacca • Development, scheduling and marketing of 98% of all public programs • Hire and train 3 part-time employees including Education Assistant. • Established a new Docent program including monthly training meetings. • Sat in on all Board Meetings, Curatorial Committee Meetings, as well as all meetings with NYC Parks and Historic House Trust monthly meetings. • Developed an interim photographic exhibition focusing on the history of the Bartow-Pell Mansion and site. • Assisted Executive Director to develop a disaster plan. • Worked with Curatorial Committee to develop a Collections Policy and Manual.

Education Manager

• Feb 2007 - Feb 2008

• Design and implement educational programming for: • Schools in NYC and Westchester County to meet NYC and NYS learning standards • Adult and Senior groups • General Public • Train and recruit Volunteer Docents • Train and Recruit Weekend Guide Staff • Assist with Maintaining Internship Program • Assist in coordinating master calendar events • Design and implement family programs, school programs, and public programs

Consultant

• Nov 2003 - 2007

Museum Consultant, Specializing in School, Adult, and Public Programming; Grant Preparations; Exhibition Text and Research; Membership Maintenance, etc. • Designed Education programs for: • Connecticut Trolley Museum, Hartford, CT 2003 • Mounted 2 Exhibitions for: New York City Police Museum, New York, NY 1. African American History Month 2004 2. Women’s History Month 2004 • Mounted a Historical Photographic Exhibition for Palisade Boat… Show more Museum Consultant, Specializing in School, Adult, and Public Programming; Grant Preparations; Exhibition Text and Research; Membership Maintenance, etc. • Designed Education programs for: • Connecticut Trolley Museum, Hartford, CT 2003 • Mounted 2 Exhibitions for: New York City Police Museum, New York, NY 1. African American History Month 2004 2. Women’s History Month 2004 • Mounted a Historical Photographic Exhibition for Palisade Boat Club, Yonkers, NY 2005-2008 Show less Museum Consultant, Specializing in School, Adult, and Public Programming; Grant Preparations; Exhibition Text and Research; Membership Maintenance, etc. • Designed Education programs for: • Connecticut Trolley Museum, Hartford, CT 2003 • Mounted 2 Exhibitions for: New York City Police Museum, New York, NY 1. African American History Month 2004 2. Women’s History Month 2004 • Mounted a Historical Photographic Exhibition for Palisade Boat… Show more Museum Consultant, Specializing in School, Adult, and Public Programming; Grant Preparations; Exhibition Text and Research; Membership Maintenance, etc. • Designed Education programs for: • Connecticut Trolley Museum, Hartford, CT 2003 • Mounted 2 Exhibitions for: New York City Police Museum, New York, NY 1. African American History Month 2004 2. Women’s History Month 2004 • Mounted a Historical Photographic Exhibition for Palisade Boat Club, Yonkers, NY 2005-2008 Show less

Planetarium Instructor

• 1996 - 2007

- Present Astronomical programs to school groups and the general public - Operation of a Zeiss planetarium - General knowledge of the seasonal night sky - Implemented planetarium programs focusing on the solar system the galaxy, Native American mythology, and winter holidays relating to the stars, the season and the many customs of celebrating the winter solstice around the World. - Member of a team to develop a comet program for Junior High School students. - Present Astronomical programs to school groups and the general public - Operation of a Zeiss planetarium - General knowledge of the seasonal night sky - Implemented planetarium programs focusing on the solar system the galaxy, Native American mythology, and winter holidays relating to the stars, the season and the many customs of celebrating the winter solstice around the World. - Member of a team to develop a comet program for Junior High School students.

Director of Education and Interpretation

• Dec 2001 - Nov 2003

• Design and implement educational programming for: • School groups • Adult groups • Senior Citizens • Developmentally and physically handicapped • General public • Hire, train and schedule guide staff. • Implemented volunteer program • Supervised internship program. • Designed pre- and post visit materials for group tours. • Plan and implement special public programming based on temporary exhibitions. • Develop interpretive materials and program for all… Show more • Design and implement educational programming for: • School groups • Adult groups • Senior Citizens • Developmentally and physically handicapped • General public • Hire, train and schedule guide staff. • Implemented volunteer program • Supervised internship program. • Designed pre- and post visit materials for group tours. • Plan and implement special public programming based on temporary exhibitions. • Develop interpretive materials and program for all permanent and temporary exhibitions. • Work side by side with Curator of Special Exhibitions to develop content for all temporary exhibitions. Show less • Design and implement educational programming for: • School groups • Adult groups • Senior Citizens • Developmentally and physically handicapped • General public • Hire, train and schedule guide staff. • Implemented volunteer program • Supervised internship program. • Designed pre- and post visit materials for group tours. • Plan and implement special public programming based on temporary exhibitions. • Develop interpretive materials and program for all… Show more • Design and implement educational programming for: • School groups • Adult groups • Senior Citizens • Developmentally and physically handicapped • General public • Hire, train and schedule guide staff. • Implemented volunteer program • Supervised internship program. • Designed pre- and post visit materials for group tours. • Plan and implement special public programming based on temporary exhibitions. • Develop interpretive materials and program for all permanent and temporary exhibitions. • Work side by side with Curator of Special Exhibitions to develop content for all temporary exhibitions. Show less

Assistant Buyer/Product Development Asst.

• Feb 2000 - Nov 2001

Assistant Buyer • Competitive quarterly analysis • Sourced new Products. • Collected spec sheets. • Collected photo samples. • Wrote copy for new products. • Sent chromes to vendors and new product samples to training. • Reviewed and approved purchase orders. • Product branding of all new products. Product Development Assistant • Arranged all department travel. • Tracked and recorded status of all products made in and out of the US. • Prepared invoicing for… Show more Assistant Buyer • Competitive quarterly analysis • Sourced new Products. • Collected spec sheets. • Collected photo samples. • Wrote copy for new products. • Sent chromes to vendors and new product samples to training. • Reviewed and approved purchase orders. • Product branding of all new products. Product Development Assistant • Arranged all department travel. • Tracked and recorded status of all products made in and out of the US. • Prepared invoicing for all samples. • Attended gift shows. • Performed all other administrative duties. Show less Assistant Buyer • Competitive quarterly analysis • Sourced new Products. • Collected spec sheets. • Collected photo samples. • Wrote copy for new products. • Sent chromes to vendors and new product samples to training. • Reviewed and approved purchase orders. • Product branding of all new products. Product Development Assistant • Arranged all department travel. • Tracked and recorded status of all products made in and out of the US. • Prepared invoicing for… Show more Assistant Buyer • Competitive quarterly analysis • Sourced new Products. • Collected spec sheets. • Collected photo samples. • Wrote copy for new products. • Sent chromes to vendors and new product samples to training. • Reviewed and approved purchase orders. • Product branding of all new products. Product Development Assistant • Arranged all department travel. • Tracked and recorded status of all products made in and out of the US. • Prepared invoicing for all samples. • Attended gift shows. • Performed all other administrative duties. Show less

Education

• Jan 1996 - Aug 2000

Assistant Curator of Education: • Designed and wrote museum education programs (Pre-K - High School). • Designed pre and post visit materials for classroom teachers. • Implemented educational programming. • Presented outreach programs to schools and senior centers. • Hired, trained and supervised guide staff. • Wrote interpretative material of mansion for all public tours. Administrative Assistant: • Assisted Assistant Director. • Maintained membership database. •… Show more Assistant Curator of Education: • Designed and wrote museum education programs (Pre-K - High School). • Designed pre and post visit materials for classroom teachers. • Implemented educational programming. • Presented outreach programs to schools and senior centers. • Hired, trained and supervised guide staff. • Wrote interpretative material of mansion for all public tours. Administrative Assistant: • Assisted Assistant Director. • Maintained membership database. • Processed membership renewals and year-end appeal letters. • Prepared responses to media inquiries. • Worked with photography and film shoots. • Assisted with special projects and grant writing. Museum Shop Manager: • Trained, supervised and scheduled assistant shop staff. • Reported trends, displayed and arranged merchandise for sale. • Took physical inventories, attended gift shows. • Resolved customer problems and answered customer questions. • Ordered merchandise, searched for and developed new merchandise. • Prepared weekly and monthly accounting and statistical reports in coordination with site administrative staff to assure proper handling of receipts and accurate submission of financial reports. Intern/Guide • Met and greeted visitors, and present tour of the mansion. • Worked with educators to design, develop and implement school tours. • Member of 7 person committee to re-interpret the mansion and develop a training tour for new guides. Show less Assistant Curator of Education: • Designed and wrote museum education programs (Pre-K - High School). • Designed pre and post visit materials for classroom teachers. • Implemented educational programming. • Presented outreach programs to schools and senior centers. • Hired, trained and supervised guide staff. • Wrote interpretative material of mansion for all public tours. Administrative Assistant: • Assisted Assistant Director. • Maintained membership database. •… Show more Assistant Curator of Education: • Designed and wrote museum education programs (Pre-K - High School). • Designed pre and post visit materials for classroom teachers. • Implemented educational programming. • Presented outreach programs to schools and senior centers. • Hired, trained and supervised guide staff. • Wrote interpretative material of mansion for all public tours. Administrative Assistant: • Assisted Assistant Director. • Maintained membership database. • Processed membership renewals and year-end appeal letters. • Prepared responses to media inquiries. • Worked with photography and film shoots. • Assisted with special projects and grant writing. Museum Shop Manager: • Trained, supervised and scheduled assistant shop staff. • Reported trends, displayed and arranged merchandise for sale. • Took physical inventories, attended gift shows. • Resolved customer problems and answered customer questions. • Ordered merchandise, searched for and developed new merchandise. • Prepared weekly and monthly accounting and statistical reports in coordination with site administrative staff to assure proper handling of receipts and accurate submission of financial reports. Intern/Guide • Met and greeted visitors, and present tour of the mansion. • Worked with educators to design, develop and implement school tours. • Member of 7 person committee to re-interpret the mansion and develop a training tour for new guides. Show less

Administrative Assistant

• Oct 1988 - Nov 1996

Client Liaison /Part-Time Administrative Assistant • Assisted with all billing and payroll duties. • Trained all staff on computer systems, software and policy and procedures. • Published bi-weekly newsletters, word processing, filing, and data entry. • Filled job orders, and interviewed potential temporary candidates. Client Liaison /Part-Time Administrative Assistant • Assisted with all billing and payroll duties. • Trained all staff on computer systems, software and policy and procedures. • Published bi-weekly newsletters, word processing, filing, and data entry. • Filled job orders, and interviewed potential temporary candidates.

Education Volunteer

• Sep 1995 - Oct 1996

• Designed family educational programming. • Researched information for family and school programs. • Planned and designed special activities for families and special events. • Worked with Registrar to store collections from temporary exhibitions. • Designed family educational programming. • Researched information for family and school programs. • Planned and designed special activities for families and special events. • Worked with Registrar to store collections from temporary exhibitions.

Volunteer

• Sep 1994 - Feb 1995

• Helped maintain exhibits. • Met and greeted visitors. • Helped maintain exhibits. • Met and greeted visitors.