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San Francisco Bay Area

I oversee workflows and communications relating to the permanent collection and the exhibition program across a team of 20+ curatorial staff members. I support a broad range of internal and external-facing programs across multiple disciplines. I serve as the main lead for the implementation of digital projects and complex acquisitions and displays on behalf of the 5 collecting departments: Architecture + Design, Media Arts, Photography, Painting & Sculpture, and Contemporary Art. And I support the delivery of special large-scale exhibitions with ambitious installation requirements.Over the last three years, I have founded various projects for the organization’s strategic vision, including the release of the museum’s first dashboard based on self-reported artist data.

San Francisco Bay Area

Under the direction of the Head of the Architecture + Design Department, I managed all operational, project management, and budgetary functions of the department, including facilitating communication and organization both within the department, and on behalf of the department with museum colleagues, members, and supporters, and architects and designers. Working alongside our Associate Curator and Curatorial Assistant as well, I support the research, administration, and organization for exhibitions, programs, accessions, and other collection-focused work of the department.The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in the United States and a thriving cultural center for the Bay Area. The museum offers a collection of painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, design, and media arts.

San Francisco Bay Area

Collaborated in the creation of design concepts all the way through construction within a fast-growing studio environment . Form + Field specializes in modern, individualistic residential and commercial interiors that embody clients' personal story or brand. Their holistic approach designs spaces for all five senses, and integrates interiors with art, architecture, and the environment. As eclectic modernists who respect history, culture, and context, the firm melds a range of influences to create functional beauty.Based in San Francisco, CA, Form + Field has projects ranging in scale spanning both the entire Bay Area.

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Assisted with various matters in the Business Development area of the startup accelerator’s program, including P18 Connect — a program designed to foster partnerships between high-impact startups and big companies operating locally.Formed part of daily operations within the Parallel18 offices including exit & introduction meetings with entrepreneurs, P18 core team meetings, meetings with banks and other partners, and weekly mentor talks on a variety of subjects related to growing a business.

Ithaca, Ny

Managed tools and equipment for the wood, steel, and digital fabrication shop facilities. Advised students on model building after hours and ensured safe use of machinery.

Bachelor Of Architecture - Barch, Architecture

Concentration in Architecture History Cornell in Rome Study Abroad Program, Fall 2014 Berlin Travel Studio, Spring 2016 Havana Travel.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society Member, Vice President of National French Honor Society, Class Treasurer, National.