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Nashville, TN, US

Nashville Metropolitan Area

• Creating and implementing a multi-phase preservation plan for the Hammond Historic District Commission including several preservation briefs, open source K-12 lesson plans, and a microsite for information about modern.
• Performing a survey for a National Register of Historic Places Multiple Resource Area expansion of the Foley Historic District, re-writing and expanding the current nomination, and taking current photos of.
• Composing an extensively researched history of modern residential architecture in Florida focusing on the architecture of Paul Rudolph, Sarasota, and planned modern communities on the Florida Gulf Coast for an Alabama.

New York, New York, United States

• Directing comprehensive preservation and planning advocacy initiatives, overseeing the review of Landmarks Preservation Commission applications and land use policies for the Upper East Side
• Representing FRIENDS publicly to various stakeholders by managing relationships with community partners, residents, institutions, government, and the press
• Coordinating a range of fundraising activities, including grant applications, membership management, and the successful execution of the annual benefit gala
• Overseeing a diverse programming portfolio, managing special preservation and research projects, walking tours, symposia, exhibits, and an annual meeting awards ceremony
• Performing for day-to-day organizational management, including human resources, internal and external communications, event planning, membership programs, and office management
• Providing effective supervision to a small staff, interns, and consultants in critical areas such as zoning, fundraising, accounting and bookkeeping, and public programs

New York, New York, United States

• Overseeing and coordinating historic buildings research and managing research interns and staff
• Overseeing and coordinating design review of proposed new construction and changes to historic buildings
• Overseeing and coordinating our organization’s landmarks applications webpage
• Drafting requests for evaluation to the Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Drafting testimony for public hearings, and representing the organization at public hearings, community meetings, and other events
• Creating and updating online and printed materials illustrating research and preservation work

New York, New York

• Maintaining the Center for Architecture’s institutional giving program and increasing funding by 15% in 2020
• Secured substantial grant funding from new organizations including Ford Foundation, Graham Foundation, and Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation
• Liaising with state, local, and federal agencies to develop strategies for funding mutually beneficial programs
• Developing engaging content proposals for public programs and exhibitions at the Center for Architecture
• Coordinating the AIANY | Center for Architecture grants and scholarship program from the start of the application process through disbursement of awards and submittal of research
• Increased AIANY | Center for Architecture grant applicants by 45% with a diverse applicant pool

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Manage the collection of RFPs, RFQs, IDIQs, etc. for potential business opportunities, coordinate with staff preservationists, architectural historians, and architects to develop comprehensive proposals and coordinate.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, non-profits, public agencies, and peers such as high-profile architecture, development, and law firms, preservation non-profits, and municipalities
• Represent the mission and ideals of the firm through creative marketing strategies and presence at high visibility industry events, conferences, and gatherings
• Develop social media presence and strategy to broaden firm’s reach and influence while promoting advocacy, preservation, and development; launched December 2018

Greater Boston Area

• Developing a methodology and easement survey form to assist in identifying properties with connections to Historic New England’s collections, library and archives, museums, and easement properties
• Conducting an intensive level survey of architect-designed, Modern properties in Massachusetts and surrounding areas by performing a thorough building-by-building online survey
• Analyzing factors such as local preservation ethos, demolition rate, architectural integrity, etc. for surveyed properties to determine which properties are of interest to Historic New England
• Supporting the Historic New England Preservation Services team with documentation, research, and programming initiatives

Greater New Orleans Area

• Surveying and monitoring historic properties in the Vieux Carré to assess conditions and possible violations
• Composing official violation letters using LLAMA software and listing each infraction with supporting documentation
• Organizing and digitizing all Vieux Carré Commission permits, citations, property records, and photographs in an extensive paper archival system and on a shared server

Greater New York City Area

• Organizing and managing design projects submitted for publication on the AD Photo Projects server
• Corresponding with architects and interior designers regarding projects submitted to Architectural Digest
• Researching archival design projects, architects, and buildings for upcoming features and web stories
• Responding to reader queries concerning design projects featured in past issues of Architectural Digest
• Assisting the Editor-in-Chief and Design Projects Editor with meeting preparation, office operations, and personal needs

Greater New York City Area

• Facilitating day-to-day gallery operations such as answering the phone, greeting the public, and providing accurate information about artists and exhibitions
• Assisting with press releases, updating social media, maintaining the P.P.O.W website, press mailings, and e-blasts
• Overseeing and maintaining the digital image files and rights for reproduction for works by represented artists and estates
• Representing the gallery at international art fairs and assisting with sales

New York, New York

• Deliver above-and-beyond customer service through phone, email, live chat, social media, and in person
• Come up with ways to improve our service, streamline our processes, and better serve our customers
• Think creatively about ways in which we can optimize each customer’s experience
• Master our internal management system in order to efficiently and effectively process sales orders and maintain customer relationships
• Channel customer insights to all areas of the business such as technology, marketing, design and product

Greater New York City Area

• Acting as the voice of Warby Parker in the showroom and providing “knock-your-socks-off” customer service as well as a representative for our brand to help educate and excite others about our mission and values.
• Providing style consultation and helping customers choose the best glasses for their personal style, face shape, and lifestyle.
• Explaining eyewear prescription terminology to customers.
• Assisting in keeping the showroom impeccably clean and our frames perfectly arranged.

Greater New York City Area

• Supplementary research for upcoming editorial features
• Upkeep of Art in America databases of contacts, articles, and exhibitions
• Fact-checking, proof-reading, and editing of editorial features
• Writing short news stories for the online component of Art in America

New York, NY

• Extensive research projects combining information about contemporary artists, curators, and architects.
• Attend, photograph, and review art exhibitions at galleries throughout Manhattan for research purposes.
• Pitch contemporary artists and locations for future installations and collaborations.
• Assemble proposals for potential public art projects complete with extensive research, curated images, and site specifications.
• Assist in day to day office operations including answering phones, running errands, and filing.

Greater New York City Area

• Research and pitch features articles at weekly meetings focusing on the arts, pop culture, and New York City life.
• Collaboration with writers throughout the writing and editing process by coordinating interviews and giving general advice.
• Attend weekly meetings with the staff of The Eye to critique and discuss the the previous week's issue.

New York, NY

• In-depth image and cultural research in regards to fashion designers and personalities.
• Assemblage of thorough trend reports complete with image and text.
• Write short blog posts for Teen Vogue Daily, covering fashion news and events.
• Assist in everyday office tasks including organization, answering phones, and running errands

New York, NY

• Update and manage gallery contacts and stock using ArtBase
• Create mock-ups of future gallery exhibitions
• Assembling and distributing gallery promotional materials
• Assisting in day to day gallery operations such as inventory and visitor relations

Greater New York City Area

• Designed a blog concept that would make art history accessible, fun, and user friendly
• Attended museums, special exhibits, partook in walking tours, etc as research for the blog
• Wrote weekly essays on Impressionist art, using Parisian museums as source material
• Featured in The Earthly Paradise’s Art History Carnival, July 2011

Remote (Online)

• Over saw all accessories coverage for the fashion department of JAYE
• Researched and profiled up and coming accessories designers
• Managed text and photo sources for accessories stories using Microsoft Word
• Self-starter in JAYE writing projects and research
• Communicated with fellow members of the fashion department via email

Greater Memphis Area

• Created original design and lay out using the Adobe Creative Suite
• Performed and transcribed both phone and video interviews with celebrities and authors
• Conducted focus groups with local teens to better personalize Justine to its audience
• Pitched and styled fashion shoots, assisted the fashion director on location
• Wrote original fashion content and short product blurbs
• Read and reviewed Young Adult fiction for Justine’s Spark Book Club

Master Of Preservation Studies, Historic Preservation And Conservation

Notable Coursework: History of North American Architecture History of New Orleans Architecture Rome, The Eternal City Studio I: Building.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History

Notable Course Work: Intro to Connoisseurship (taught at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) Methods and Theories of Art History Art Criticism.