Operations Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Special Events & Partnerships Manager

• May 2020 - Feb 2022

Cultivated partnerships and produced large-scale fundraising events that centered, affirmed, and celebrated Caldera's community of youth and artists. Cultivated partnerships and produced large-scale fundraising events that centered, affirmed, and celebrated Caldera's community of youth and artists.

Donor Engagement Coordinator

• Dec 2019 - May 2020

Operations & Special Events Manager

• Apr 2012 - Sep 2019

Ensured the smooth management of renowned art center’s administration, daily operations, facility rental program, technology infrastructure, and internal communication systems. Earned Income & Events:- Directed all aspects of the facility rental program from inquiry to production.- Boosted rental frequency to 50+ events annually and increased earned income to $200,000+.- Planned and implemented 20+ seasonal open studio days with 1,000+ attendees. Led team of 18 in the production of this seasonal event.Technology & Data Management:- Executed campus-wide internet system upgrade resulting in higher speeds and increased connectivity.- Oversaw cross-departmental FileMaker database conventions, maintenance, and data entry processes. Communication & Program Administration:- Developed outreach and engagement strategies for facility rental program. Wrote copy, designed collateral, and maintained web and social media presence. - Coordinated complex organizational schedule of internal events, public programs, and rentals. Developed systems for managing shared resources and calendars.- Lead member of staff team focused on organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.Community Engagement & Partnership Development:- Spearheaded media preservation-focused partnerships and grants to digitize archival recordings.- Served as organizational “host” and first point of contact for email and phone inquiries; welcomed and oriented visitors, supporters, artists, and clients to the campus. - Administrative liaison to the National Park Service business office and Park Partner organizations.- Member of long-term strategic planning and campus visioning task forces in collaboration with architects, designers, Board Members, and senior staff. Supported development of long-lead budgets and timelines and strategized organizational impact and earned income opportunities. Show less

Event Monitor

• Mar 2009 - Apr 2012

Venue coordinator and facility point person during Saturday wedding events of up to 175 guests.

Fellow

• Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

Created an online guide exploring the work of arts and culture incubators. The guide featured interviews with arts leaders, a collection of relevant research, and a database of operating arts incubators. The project is the result of research conducted by four 2013-14 Emerging Arts Professionals fellows within the Research & Development concentration. Created an online guide exploring the work of arts and culture incubators. The guide featured interviews with arts leaders, a collection of relevant research, and a database of operating arts incubators. The project is the result of research conducted by four 2013-14 Emerging Arts Professionals fellows within the Research & Development concentration.

Development Assistant and Administrative Assistant, Executive Office

• Dec 2011 - Apr 2012

Supported the Annual Giving Program’s end-of-year campaign and provided administrative support to the Museum's Board of Trustees.

On-Site Services Assistant and Public Service Aide

• Jun 2009 - Dec 2011

Cultivated support for the museum through interaction with current and prospective members throughout the course of several popular museum exhibitions.

Museum Intern

• Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

Led public and private tours of a globally recognized contemporary art museum collection featuring site-specific works by Donald Judd, Roni Horn, Dan Flavin, John Chamberlain and more. Led public and private tours of a globally recognized contemporary art museum collection featuring site-specific works by Donald Judd, Roni Horn, Dan Flavin, John Chamberlain and more.

Assistant to the Artist

• Oct 2010 - Jan 2011

Catalogued artist’s community-development focused work; “Our Oakland” library project and “Chinese Whispers” storytelling project. Catalogued artist’s community-development focused work; “Our Oakland” library project and “Chinese Whispers” storytelling project.