Experience

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center

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

• Curator of Learning Engagement & Public Programs

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Assistant Curator of Education and Public Programs

  • May 2020 - Sep 2022

  The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s Education and Public Programs department invites the public in myriad ways to experience the historic and contemporary culture of people of the African Diaspora. The assistant curator of education and public programs works with the executive director and chief curator of education and public programs to produce the JSAAHC’s annual schedule of interdisciplinary programs that educate the public about the prolific cultural production of peoples from the African Diaspora. The position includes but is not limited to assisting in the management of established programs including: Green Cook-Off, Juneteenth, Kwanza, Liberation and Freedom Day, as well as the Center’s annual lecture series and Charlottesville Players Guild program. The position reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as part of the Center’s program planning team. Specific Duties: Position is part-time. A successful member of the Education and Public Programs team understands that it is required at times to work nights and weekends. Duties include: • Work with executive director to develop annual event calendar• Engage with volunteers to ensure positive programmatic outcomes• Engage with presenters to ensure program development and execution• Work with marketing/advancement team to ensure adequate promotion to constituents• Maintain (Collect and report) audience statistics• Work with program planning team to develop new programs that advance the Heritage Center mission• Aid in grant writing Show less



Live Arts, Jefferson School, Phoenix Theatre, Cville Players Guild, Melanin Theatre, Play On Theatre

• Charlottesville, VA

• Actor | Director | Producer

  • 2009 - Present

  DIRECTOR 2019 - THE ROYALE (M. Ramitez) 2017 - JITNEY (A. Wilson) 2015 - CLEOPATRA VII (W. Shakespeare) 2015 - LOVE'S THE THING (W. Shakespeare) 2014 - DESIRE MOMENTS (L. Scott-Jones) 2014 - I SHALL NOT BE MOVED (L. Scott-Jones & C. Baumer) 2012 - FROM BONDAGE TO PROMISE (arranged by L. Scott-Jones) 2012 - FOR COLORED GURLS... (N. Shange) 2011 - A SONG FOR CORETTA (P. Cleage) PRODUCER 2018 - BLACK MAC (W. Shakespeare) 2017 - JITNEY (A. Wilson) 2017 - FENCES (A. Wilson) 2016 - CLEOPATRA VII (W. Shakespeare) 2015 - LOVE'S THE THING (W. Shakespeare) 2014 - DESIRE MOMENTS (L. Scott-Jones) 2014 - I SHALL NOT BE MOVED (L. Scott-Jones & C. Baumer) 2012 - A RAISIN IN THE SUN (L. Hansberry) 2012 - FROM BONDAGE TO PROMISE (arranged by L. Scott-Jones) 2012 - OAK & IVY (P.L. Dunbar) 2012 - FOR COLORED GURLS... (N. Shange) 2012 - BETWEEN BARACK AND A HARD PLACE (T. Wise) 2011 - A SONG FOR CORETTA (P. Cleage) 2011 - NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (T. Williams) ACTOR 2019 - HAMBONE (adpated from W. Shakespeare), playing Queen Gertrude 2018 - BLACK MAC (adapted from W. Shakespeare), playing First Witch 2017 - SEVEN GUITARS (A. Wilson), playing Louise 2017 - FENCES (A. Wilson), playing Rose 2017 - WELL (L. Krohn), playing multiple ensemble parts 2016 - FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS ( A. Ball), playing Georgeanne 2015 - LOVE'S THE THING (W. Shakespeare) 2012 - A RAISIN IN THE SUN (L. Hansberry) 2012 - OAK & IVY (P. L. Dunbar) 2011 - NIGHT OF THE IGUANA (T. Williams), playing Maxine Faulk 2011 - KISS ME, KATE (C. Porter), playing the Wardrobe Lady 2010 - NO SEX PLEASE, WE'RE BRITISH (A. Foot & A. Marriott), playing Eleanor Hunter 2010 - CHILD BEARING HIPSTERS, sketch comedy show 2010 - INTIMATE​ APPAREL (L. Nottage), playing Esther 2009 - OTHELLO (W. Shakespeare), playing Emilia Show less



Thriving Cities Group

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Admin and Operations Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

  Thriving Cities Group translates theory to practice through civic design, a multi-disciplinary approach that equips all - from the most powerful decision-maker to the least influential of our neighbors - with the tools and skills to work for the common good in their communities. • Assisted the Chief Operating Officer on venture development, market research and analysis, and build-out including roadmap creation, project management, budget, evaluation oversight, and business development • Build operational efficiency into existing processes and systems • Oversaw administration and budget of office operations, travel coordination, and facilities, and IT management • Managed all communication with the Board of Directors and Advisory Board to ensure strategic alignment • Created and implemented hospitality protocols to ensure all visitors received exceptional service • Collaborated with Finance & Accounting on reimbursement processes, contractor payments, and expense tracking • Served as the central hub for IT questions and IT problem resolution • Support HR on recruitment, interviewing, and new hire onboarding Show less



Kincannon & Reed Global Executive Search

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Coordinator

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2017

  Kincannon & Reed is an executive search firm engaged by global organizations to recruit for the food, agribusiness, and life sciences sectors. • Planned, coordinated, and executed all aspects of the Business Development conferences held 3 times per year in US, Europe & Asia, South America with high-level attention to detail to ensure a flawless attendee experience • Conducted cold calls to fill schedules for search firm conferences, providing candidates with interview packets containing detailed itinerary and interviewer bios • Responsible for event management of venue selection, menu selection, travel, itinerary, special events • Conducted post-event assessment and analysis of cost-effectiveness and quality candidate results from interviews • Maintained accurate, up-to-date communications including maintenance of the internal and external websites • Provided administrative support for a staff of 40 Principals and regularly moderate international conference calls Show less



University of Virginia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Development Associate

  • Dec 2000 - Dec 2011

  The Development Office supports the University’s educational efforts, its strategic plan, and its vision for the future. • Excelled with program management responsibility for Reunion Giving and Annual Giving campaigns • Utilized creative event planning skills to provide donors with experiential events at venues around the campus including dinner at the observatory and other events designed to engage donors with campus life • Designed and executed donor campaigns including creation of letterhead, messaging, email and direct mail • Created reporting and analysis and maintained accurate tracking of donor acquisition and retention data • Responsible for event management of venue selection, menu selection, travel, itinerary, special events • Conducted post-event assessment and analysis of cost-effectiveness and quality candidate results from interviews Show less