Experience

Photographic Center Northwest

• United States
• Photography
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TEACHING FACULTY

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  •Designed and taught college photography coursework focused on social justice, racial equity, storytelling through photography, art as activism, and art collaborations. •Fostered a safe space through classroom community building. Guided students on projects exploring personal storytelling, identity, trauma and healing through art. • Assigned coursework and readings challenging the status-quo of arts and photography. •Mentored students on art collaborations and photography as multimedia art in order for creative practices to evolve beyond traditional photography. • Member of the Photographic Center Northwest's education, equity and inclusion advisory committee. Show less



Marilyn Montúfar Photography

• PHOTOGRAPHER | ARTIST | EDUCATOR

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  •Project and art collaboration management with various artists, photographers, and writers, such as Underground Writing- a literature-based creative writing program. •Neddy at Cornish Award Finalist, Betty Bowen Award Finalist, and nominated for the United States Fellowship Award. • Grant writer, awardee of artist and social justice grants such as, 4Culture Individual Art Grant, Artists Up, and Artist Trust GAP grant. • Successfully launched youth art programming for social practice art projects in the United States and Mexico in partnership with teaching artists in both countries. •Supervised art instructors, art program management, and provided project support. •Curated exhibitions at The Clemente, New York City, Annenberg Beach House, Los Angeles, CA, and the Tamayo Museum's Education Center in Mexico City. •Art panelist for artist residencies, exhibitions, and grant awards, such as the Artist Trust Innovator Award. •Exhibited photography locally, nationally, and internationally. Inclusive of solo exhibitions and the curation of group exhibitions. •Member of education, equity, and inclusion advisory committees, such as Photographic Center Northwest. Show less



Gage Academy of Art

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TEACHING ARTIST

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  • Launched youth art programming partnerships at the Bellevue Art Museum, Northwest African Art Museum, and the first bilingual (Spanish/English) program at South Park Community Center. •Directed a classroom, created lesson plans, and taught youth multi-media art at Teen Art Studio: a free, year-round, evening drop-in studio art program for young artists. •Liaison between the off-site museum and community locations, teaching artists, and Gage Academy of Art. •Supervised visiting art instructors, provided classroom support, and created a positive and productive atmosphere. •Provided administrative programming support and evaluated instructors for Youth and Community Director. Show less



The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR, ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN ART

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  •Utilized Sitecore web developer and MURAL to collaborate with Curators and updated department homepage and dispatches for the official Met website. •Coordinated and managed programs and events for Memberships with Development, Special Events, and other curatorial departments; including all logistics, media, materials and event planning. •Accessed Netx for Museum archives, created event invitations and handled calendar logistics utilizing Airtable. •Assisted in preparation of the Department budget and expenses. Prepared expense accruals, request for payments, purchase orders, and other departmental financial tasks (through multiple cost centers); liaison with senior staff, offices of Budget and Planning, Finance, and Development. • Drafted renewal letters and acknowledgement letters for the Curator in Charge. Show less



Youth in Focus

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2021

  •Artist-In-Residence: Designed and taught migrant youth program in English and Spanish for Creative Advantage photography partnership at Denny International School. •Directed a classroom, created curriculums, lesson plans, and taught students from diverse backgrounds digital photography and post-production editing in Adobe Programs: Bridge, Lightroom, Photoshop and mobile app Snapseed. •Focused various workshops on social-justice, creative photography, art-as-activism, and critical thinking. •Designed photography workshops, inclusive of Black-and-White darkroom intensive courses and safety procedures. •Updated curriculum, lesson plans and community building for remote teaching. Show less



UCLA

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• COMMUNITY EDUCATION & PROGRAM REPRESENTATIVE — ART & GLOBAL HEALTH CENTER (remote)

  • Jan 2020 - Jul 2020

  •Provided administrative support for the Center's portfolio of initiatives and partnership with the Gates Foundation Discovery Center in Seattle, WA. •Assisted in organizing the vision of the Center into viable work-plans, action-plans, and timeliness for project production and events, such as exhibitions and collaborations with photographers, activists, and various Centers advocating for the HIV/AIDS community through art-as-activism. •Created, revised, and updated curriculum and scheduling for in-person and online photography and storytelling workshops. •Organized and led the Center’s BIPOC diversity and inclusion meetings. •Supervised and mentored college interns in event production, museum exhibitions, and traveling exhibition logistics. Created intern schedules and daily agendas. Show less



Facebook

• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• PHOTOGRAPHER

  • Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

  •Photographed and documented artists working in various mediums for Artist-In-Residence program. Worked flexibly around a video documentation team and artists. •Communicated directly with Artists-in-Residence and staff regarding documentation content consisting of in-process studio visits, in-process installations, and completed art installations. •Processed photographs and submitted deliverables for program archives, website, and social media channels, such as @fbairprogram on Instagram. Show less



Pilchuck Glass School

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• AUDIOVISUAL COORDINATOR

  • Sep 2019 - Sep 2019

  •Used video and photography to document important demonstrations, lectures, collaborations and events to be archived in the school library. •Communicated directly with Instructors, Craft Persons-in-Residence and Artists-in-Residence regarding content for recording. •Responsible for documenting the beginning-to-end of the session presentations and other presentations as assigned by Program Supervisor. •Documented program lectures in coordination with the Librarian. Addressed supply/software/equipment needs with Operations Supervisor. Show less



Frye Art Museum

• Seattle, WA

• MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

  •Served as the main contact person for all membership inquiries via phone, email, onsite, and assisted other staff who engaged with members (Museum Store & Volunteer Programs). •Managed memberships through the Museum database, including data input and record updates, tracked gift processing, pulled member lists, analyzed data and created timely reports displaying membership statistics for board meetings. •Collaborated with Communications department to implement membership messaging in brochures, the website, social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), emails, e-News, appeals, and special event materials. •Managed membership recognition including sending timely thank you letters, member renewals, and managed additional gifts made by members. Show less



Coyote Central

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TEACHING ARTIST

  • May 2019 - May 2019

  •Through the lens of Edwin T. Pratt’s legacy and life taught a class on social-justice with an emphasis on art-as-activism. •Challenged students to evolve digital photography into multi-media art installations, incorporating photographic methods such as cyanotypes and works on paper. •Led students in thinking critically about art in public spaces and partnered with community organizations that culminated in a public art exhibition at Pratt Fine Arts Center. Show less



The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• MARKET RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

  • May 2018 - Jun 2018

  •Worked collaboratively with team members across the organization to support the Marketing Department administrative functions. •Assisted the Senior Manager of Market Research in research and database projects. •Conducted visitor surveys, gathered strategic data regarding visitor experience and demographics. Accurately entered data utilizing Survey Monkey and Excel. •Managed volunteers during peak summer hours, coordinated schedules, led public interview events, and assisted with museum event set-up and break-down. Show less



Vermont Studio Center

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• TEACHING FELLOW ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

  • Oct 2017 - Nov 2017

  •Photography Artist-In-Residece teaching fellow. •Taught photography to students from diverse backgrounds in rural Vermont. •Created lesson-plans focused on social justice and created a vibrant environment through student community building activities. •Challenged students to think deeply about concepts regarding their community and environment. •Led students in fine-art printing, exhibition planning, and gallery installation for final student exhibition. •Photography Artist-In-Residece teaching fellow. •Taught photography to students from diverse backgrounds in rural Vermont. •Created lesson-plans focused on social justice and created a vibrant environment through student community building activities. •Challenged students to think deeply about concepts regarding their community and environment. •Led students in fine-art printing, exhibition planning, and gallery installation for final student exhibition.



Henry Art Gallery

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

• LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER & GALLERY SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE

  • Feb 2013 - May 2017

  •Generated visual content for exhibition and publication purposes. Photographed annual gala and special events for marketing department and promotional usage in brochures, website, and social media channels. •Point of contact for all public inquiries in person, telephone, and email. •Greeted and orientated visitors to exhibitions. Explained exhibition content, interactive media, and provided accurate information about the museum and its programs. •Promoted museum programs and events by engaging guests in memberships. •Handled incoming cash flow and credit card transactions, sold and processed memberships ticket sales and received donations. Show less



Cornish College of the Arts

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• ENROLLMENT AND ADMIN ASSISTANT

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

  •Planned and executed admission events inclusive of National Portfolio Day, where representatives from colleges across the U.S. and Canada reviewed student artwork. •Created a welcoming environment for prospective students and provided customer service via phone, email, and in person. •Received and processed admission applications, letters of recommendations, and transcripts. Created and updated student accounts utilizing Jenzabar software. •Scheduled and managed campus tours and on-site portfolio reviews. Show less



Pratt Fine Arts Center

• United States
• Fine Art
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ADMIN & ART STUDIO COORDINATOR

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2014

  •Managed facility and class scheduling for 5 +art studios, ranging in medium from glassblowing, printmaking, and sculpture. •Received and processed class registrations, donations, memberships, and art studio rental payments in non-profit database. •Provided support for the educational, development and technical staff. Scheduled student art studio orientations and studio access testing appointments. •Greeted public, provided information about Pratt to potential students, studio artists, and volunteers. Led tours of Pratt’s art studios and assisted with special open-house events welcoming the public. Show less



One Reel

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COMMUNITY COORDINATOR — BUMBERSHOOT MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  • Lead coordinator for The City of Music Community Expo. Organized seven music non-profit vendors in educating visitors on local Seattle music nonprofit centers. • Recruited and managed volunteers during Bumbershoot Festival, assisted in event set-up and break down. • Promoted and registered visitors for The City of Music Career Day: A free one day educational event on careers in music. • Assisted non-profits in marketing and providing informative vouchers and material for festival guests. Show less



Bronx River Art Center

• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Art Instructor Assistant

  • 2009 - 2009



J. Paul Getty Museum

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Curator at Art Share Los Angeles

  • 2007 - 2007



RICHARD AVEDON FOUNDATION

• United States

• Photo Archivist

  • 2007 - 2007