Experience

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

• United States
• Museums
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exhibition Designer and Exhibits Manager

  • Jun 2019 - Present



Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens

• Delray Beach, Florida

• Exhibition Design Technician

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Collaborated with the Curatorial team in the development and execution of the project scope vision for each exhibition, ensuring the production was kept within the budget. • Completed an assessment and reorganization of the equipment on hand, initiating space-saving upgrades that enhanced the Exhibition department's ability to perform its duties, increasing work and storage space by 45%. • Developed exhibit designs for upcoming museum shows through the use of SketchUp 3-D modeling, Photoshop concept mock-ups, and 2-D scale model production, while fabricating exhibition elements including walls, pedestals, platforms, and object mounts. • Conceptualized, developed, and oversaw the production of complete print graphic packages for exhibitions using Adobe Creative Suite, as well as worked with outside vendors from the proof stage to the final production and installation of oversized print graphics and banners. • Designed, produced, and installed vinyl graphics using FlexPro 10 for exhibitions, increasing visitor engagement by 35%, while also producing any additional vinyl graphics to meet department needs within the museum. • Handled the installation of the museum's exhibitions, working in conjunction with the Museum Curators, staff, and Couriers, as well as oversaw the monitoring and care of museum exhibition objects on display along with gallery components. Show less



Lendlease & The Smithsonian Institution

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Building 18 Team Leader

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Worked for Smithsonian Facilities and The Smithsonian National Museum of American History on the Building 18 phase of the Silver Hill Facility Accountability Project as the team-leading contractor, establishing workflows and monitoring safety protocols to ensure incident free, on-time delivery. • Facilitated a reengineering campaign of inventory control documents and implemented an object note document that clarified an objects/artifacts associated parts along with their designated movement which increased efficiency and assisted in putting putting the project 2 weeks ahead of schedule. • Coordinated the workflow of 3 contractor groups, ensuring the effective handling, movement, cleaning, storage, and inventorying of museum objects through a complicated lead abatement process and object relocation, including creating archival boxes and covers for varied artifacts. • Managed a team of 2 Inventory Specialists in the tracking of museum objects ensuring that detailed record keeping procedures were reconciled and that proper photographic documentation of the project was being made for bi-weekly reporting. • Researched artifacts and completed the augmentation of artifact records to reflect changes to location, components, and condition, while using the museum's Mimsy XG collection management software to assist productivity of other project groups. • Developed, coordinated, and supervised the successful implementation of a collection space plan for Building 27 at the Smithsonian's Garber Facility, reducing aggregate space requirements. • Transferred 40 oversized NMAH artifacts ranging from large ship components to cannons that needed to be carefully choreographed over varied terrain for precise placement into a space that was cooperatively shared with the National Postal Museum. • Provided regular preservation assessments, working in coordination and communication with the appropriate divisional NMAH Curators, NMAH offsite staff, and contract Art Handlers. Show less



Towson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Collection Manager

  • Jan 2013 - Jun 2017

  • Worked directly with the Dean's office to oversee the care, storage, and inventory maintenance of the University's African Art, American Art, and Sculpture collections, including organizing and managing the relocation of a large cross-section of the collection to an offsite storage facility.• Developed and utilized a condition report document in order to complete an assessment of the University's indoor and outdoor sculpture collection.• Created accession records for artifacts in the collection and updated condition reports, photography, and location records for existing artifact files, using the University's collections management application, FileMaker Pro. Show less

• Graduate Assistant to the Program Head

  • 2013 - 2015

  • Processed incoming applications, preparing, and presenting those applications to the admissions committee for consideration. • Completed entire reorganization of the digital and hardcopy files for the MFA program including the archiving and disposal of sensitive documents. • Developed and maintained social media and websites advertising the program utilizing multiple platforms; including promotion of activities within the art community. • Handled the collection, packing, and shipping of MFA artwork for international and domestic exhibitions. • Arranged and set an appointment calendar for visiting artists; including arranging and managing meeting schedules for student critiques. • Facilitated rebranding campaign for all internal/external program materials handling all aspects of design, development, and implementation. Show less

• Gallery Assistant

  • 2013 - 2015

  • Handled the secure packing and transport of artwork to various out of state locations. • Assisted with exhibition designs and layouts for assigned gallery exhibits, including building video presentations utilizing Adobe Premier. • Handle physical and technological needs for assigned traveling and in-house gallery exhibits.• Worked directly with Whitney Biennial and Guggenheim Fellowship artist Chakaia Booker on the installation lighting of her sculptures for her exhibition “Are We There Yet”. Show less



Bonsai Fine Arts

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

• Art Handler

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Worked in conjunction with one of The Smithsonian American Art Museum's Conservators to design and build a travel box for the hand-carried transport of the thin, unfired ceramic playing cards of artist Kristen Morgin, ensuring the safe transfer across the country. • Actively supported Museum or Institution staff with the installation, controlled handling, conservation, and de-installation of art and cultural objects. • Applied a deep knowledge of the physical properties of, the proper storage conditions for, and the proper handling and display procedures of paintings, media arts, prints, drawings, photographs, sculpture, decorative arts, and anthropological objects. • Identified and utilized the correct materials, methods, and equipment in the handling, crating, uncrating, and proper mounting of art cultural objects and components, reducing complexity. • Handled art for varied organizations including the National Gallery of Art, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and Smithsonian American Art Museum, while effectively communicating with curators, conservators, and couriers in various fields of museum studies. • Worked for the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History at the Smithsonian Institution Museum Support Center as a member of the seismic repair crew, as well as worked as a part of the "deep cleaning" crew for the National Gallery of Art. Show less



Community College of Baltimore County

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

  • Organized and taught unique, mini-semester classes that involved the transportation of students to experience and study art in area museums and institutions, while also working with students to develop their speaking/presentation skills through creative research projects. • Instructed art appreciation classes for the County system as well as the Freshman Transition Program at Towson University, while regularly using Microsoft PowerPoint graphic presentations and charts for classroom material. • Developed a narrative approach to the teaching of the classes that covered the history of art from cave painting up through current American and European art. Show less



Utrecht Art Supply

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Store Manager

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2012

  • Overcame declining market-share by establishing sustainable art supply kit accounts with the area colleges and organizations across Maryland and Pennsylvania, increasing the total store revenue by 25%. • Facilitated partnerships with organizations to conceive events that mutually promoted business within the local area arts community, including forging a partnership with area graffiti artists for a yearly event where artists demonstrated their skills in a community inclusive event. • Sought out and negotiated media exchanges for free advertising in news, web, and print media outlets, increasing brand recognition by 78%. • Traveled and supported inventory management, training, and merchandising within stores, as well as coached a staff of 10, developing talent for career growth opportunities within the company. • Created store staffing schedules and processed time and attendance of staff using PeopleSoft, while also approving leave requests and validating timesheets on a bi-weekly basis. Show less



Waldenbooks / Borders

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Store Manager

  • 1995 - 2008

  • Built and maintained a high quality sales staff with coaching, cross training and team building. • Established and organized offsite events to promote store and expand customer base. • Worked as District Manager Assistant handling the organization, inventory, offsite storage management, and staffing logistics for up to 10 kiosks throughout Maryland. • Held interim position of District Marketing Manager for Borders coordinating and managing the scheduling of local and national events along with special sales initiatives for twelve district stores. • Quickly and tactfully resolved diverse issues facing the installation and maintenance of multiple businesses run on a seasonal basis. • Developed pop-up book store, including management of sales, staff, inventory and leasing which increased base store sales by 70% and ran for over two years. Show less