Melody Kozma-Kennedy

Facilities & Project Manager at Headlands Center for the Arts
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(386) 825-5501
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San Francisco Bay Area

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Credentials

  • MEWP Boom Lift
    Herc Rentals
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Scissor lift
    Herc Rentals
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • NES Hazardous Materials Management
    NES, Inc Environmental Solutions
    Jun, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPR
    City and County of San Francisco
  • Forklift operator
    Herc Rentals

Experience

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Facilities & Project Manager
      • Jul 2022 - Present

      - DEIA committee member 2022-2023In my current role as Facilities & Project Manager, I work closely with the Director of Facilities to ensure the execution of Headlands’ safety guidelines and operational procedures. I am responsible for monitoring and tracking daily upkeep and maintenance of the Headlands campus and facilities, budget planning, and overseeing special projects related to the art center. My managerial oversight of Headlands campus, which comprises seven historic buildings and various public spaces within the National Park Recreation Area, including artists studios, artist and staff residences, and artist work spaces. I have experience working closely with Federal agencies through our partnership with the National Parks Service and “Arts in the Parks” program. Show less

    • Facilities Manager
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Canada
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • City of Richmond Arts & Culture Commissioner
      • Feb 2023 - Present

      The Richmond Arts & Culture Commission, in partnership with the Arts and Culture Division, is the lead organization for the development and advocacy of the arts and culture in Richmond. The Commission is respected and sought after for its broad and diverse knowledge of the arts. Members reflect the strength and diversity of the City and represent multiple fields of expertise. The Commission is designed for an 11-member capacity. The Commissioners, all volunteers, are appointed by the Mayor of Richmond with the concurrence of the Richmond City Council to serve four-year terms. Show less

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Senior Fabricator Exhibitions & Collections Management
      • Sep 2019 - Mar 2022

      In my role as Senior Fabricator, I was responsible for leading a team in museum furniture fabrication for a wide variety of artworks and special exhibitions. I worked closely with artists, designers, curators, registrars and conservators on new design concepts, creating unique and accessible exhibition furniture. In an effort to address sustainable practices within the organization, I collaborated with the SFMOMA design team to create and implement new solutions for environmentally sustainable museum practices. I worked closely with all departments of the museum to ensure safe art handling and provide visitors with a world-class exhibition experience. • 2020-2022: OPEIU Local 29 Union leader, Elected Bargaining Team Member• 2019-2022: Active in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives and training programs related to SFMOMA's mission• 2019-2022: Mentor for SFMOMA's intern Program with Curatorial Studies Show less

    • Lead Fabricator Exhibitions & Collections Management
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2019

    • Government Administration
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Art Committee
      • Feb 2017 - Feb 2019

      Appointed position by Emeryville City Council In my role as Member of Emeryville’s Public Art Committee, I advised City Council representatives on new public art programs, sustaining current art programs and budget and planning for future city art programs. - 2019: Served on the Blue Ribbon Panel for Emeryville Art Center - 2019: Purchase Award Committee- Emeryville celebration for the Arts - 2019: Sub-Committee for Fiscal Solvency and Budget Plan - 2018: Purchase Award Committee- Emeryville Celebration for the Arts - 2018: Sub-Committee for Emeryville Mural Program Show less

    • United States
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Lead
      • Jun 2011 - May 2015

      In my role as Project Supervisor and Lead Artist, I was responsible for budget planning and staffing schedules for eight annual art installation projects. Additionally, I managed scheduling for art assistants and provided technical art training and safety protocol. In my role as Project Supervisor and Lead Artist, I was responsible for budget planning and staffing schedules for eight annual art installation projects. Additionally, I managed scheduling for art assistants and provided technical art training and safety protocol.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Museum Exhibitions Preparator
      • Mar 2008 - May 2011

      In my role as Museum Exhibitions Preparator, I installed museum exhibitions in a variety of mediums, including large-scale paintings, sculpture, digital media, site specific artworks and murals. I worked closely with conservationists, registrars, curators, and artists to ensure safe art handling and provide visitors with a world-class exhibition experience. In my role as Museum Exhibitions Preparator, I installed museum exhibitions in a variety of mediums, including large-scale paintings, sculpture, digital media, site specific artworks and murals. I worked closely with conservationists, registrars, curators, and artists to ensure safe art handling and provide visitors with a world-class exhibition experience.

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lead Art Instructor
      • Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

      Art instructor for grades K-12. Lead summer camp art courses for a variety of art classes, primarily sculpture based projects. Art instructor for grades K-12. Lead summer camp art courses for a variety of art classes, primarily sculpture based projects.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • 3-D Art and Design Instructor
      • Jul 2009 - 2010

    • Industrial Design Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sculpture Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2005 - Jun 2007

Education

  • San Jose State University
    Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Fine Arts- Sculpture, Installation Art
    2008 - 2011
  • Arizona State University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Sculpture
    2003 - 2006
  • Paradise Valley Community College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Drawing & painting
    2000 - 2003

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