Oversaw all aspects of the day to day operation of the museum including board relations, staff, finances, fundraising, exhibitions, programming, and community engagement.

Oversaw the ongoing cataloguing and organizing of the permanent collection. Developed and installed the exhibit, Kent and The Great War, which was supported by a grant from Ohio Humanities.

Wrote and submitted grant proposals for member cities, towns, and townships totaling $2.5M in projects. Secured $708,000 in support of projects.

Oversaw the day to day operation of a community arts organization that provided visual arts experiences to children and adults throughout Greater Cleveland. Secured $1.3 million in grant support, contributed revenue, and earned income. Expanded educational programming through in-school visual arts programs with partner schools.

Coordinated the annual fine arts festival experienced by over 5,000 people annually. Worked on marketing, selected jurors, organized performers and demonstrators, and identified and solicited event sponsors.

Implemented a residency program, initially funded by the NEA, at local partner schools. Selected the artists. Organized school tours, workshops, and final exhibitions related to the program. Solicited new partnerships with local schools. Developed and taught preschool art classes through a partnership with the Salvation Army. Organized collaborative summer programming with the Akron Public Library.

Served as a lead staff member during the transition, move and re-opening of the renovated site for the new museum; assisted with developing and installing exhibits. Secured a Museum Assistance Program (MAP) grant to help assess the overall operations in the new facility. Developed, implemented, and evaluated museum programming that included classes, outreach, and special events. Oversaw teachers, interns, and volunteers. Formalized volunteer program for the museum; interviewed and trained… Show more Served as a lead staff member during the transition, move and re-opening of the renovated site for the new museum; assisted with developing and installing exhibits. Secured a Museum Assistance Program (MAP) grant to help assess the overall operations in the new facility. Developed, implemented, and evaluated museum programming that included classes, outreach, and special events. Oversaw teachers, interns, and volunteers. Formalized volunteer program for the museum; interviewed and trained docents, and created a new organizational museum handbook for staff and volunteers. Created an advisory committee to aid in the development of a curriculum-based program for all third grade students in Massillon City Schools. Show less

Oversaw the education department. Supervised staff, interns, and volunteers. Scheduled school tours; provided tours. Developed museum classes, programs, and events. Scheduled and taught outreach programs at area schools. Hired art teachers for art classes. Taught classes as needed. Prepared department for move to a new site. Provided other assistance as needed.