Selection of Consultant Projects:Project Manager, The Up Center, Norfolk, VA 7/2022-6/2023. Lead call to commission mural celebrating organization's 140th anniversary. Secured selection committee and artist, contracts, insurance. Developed sponsor deck and marketing outreach.Event Production, The Mighty Dream Forum, Norfolk, VA 12/2022. On site talent coordinator for Granby Theater Stage of multi-day professional conference with DEI focus.Curator, For All Handkind Gallery, Norfolk, VA 7/2022 Summer Camp benefit exhibition for Hampton Roads Reproductive Justice LeagueProject Manager, ATM Studios, Norfolk, VA 6/2022-9/2022 Provided comprehensive studio setup and art registration services and archived a 900+ collection of works on paper.Copywriter, Downtown Norfolk Council, Norfolk, VA 8/2022 Compiled research, images and copy on public art for updated NEON Arts District websiteProject Manager, Portsmouth Public Schools, Portsmouth, VA 3/2022-12/2022. Provided curatorial and art installation services for quarterly community outreach exhibitions featuring multi-generational work by students and faculty.

▪ Provide leadership as the Parks’ public facing representative in the Greater Greensboro community.▪ Lead the management, operation, fundraising, programming, and promotion of the parks.▪ Manage efficiency and effectiveness of park maintenance, sanitation and security.▪ Evaluate and expand the quality of park programming.▪ Oversee park finances and fundraising campaigns.▪ Promote parks and address matters in media and other public fora.▪ Target, nurture and finalize sponsorship deals with local and regional donors.▪ Manage the parks’ relationship with government at all levels.▪ Generate new ideas for improving quality and impact of the parks.▪ Mentor multigenerational staff and maintain a strong organization drive and mission-focus.▪ Be an active and engaged member of the Greensboro community.

Leadership, Administration & Finance:▪ Lead Foundation’s finance, administration, fundraising, communications and strategic systems▪ Create strategic work plan, timelines and resources needed to achieve the organizational goals▪ Maintain accurate financial records, coordinate annual tax and other legal filings▪ Build partnerships with donors, political and community leaders in the region▪ Actively engage and energize board members, partner organizations and donors▪ Support the Board of Directors, serve as ex-officio of each committee▪ Grow the Board of Directors to ensure fundraising success and community representation▪ Effectively communicate the impact of programs to the Board, donors and grantors▪ Manage, oversee and direct Foundation staff, interns and volunteersMaster Planning:▪ Prioritize Master Planning projects, develop, set and monitor all capital project budgets▪ Serve as primary contact with the City of Norfolk for construction, maintenance and public safety▪ Review and oversee any contracts for design, build, maintenance, etc.▪ Develop and execute public engagement and outreach to support all capital project initiatives.Fundraising:▪ Support capital campaign fundraising, develop sponsorship packets, maintain accurate donor records, track pledges and sponsor recognition▪ Develop and execute revenue generating initiatives to support operating expenses▪ Identify grant opportunities, write and submit grant applicationsMarketing & Communications:▪ Develop, collaborate and implement robust marketing initiatives▪ Coordinate a signature event (Elizabeth River Run 10K) highlighting lead trail sponsor▪ Serve as the primary spokesperson for the trail and advocate for all trail-related issues▪ Maintain and refine ERT brand across all platforms from website, merchandise to public presentations▪ Cultivate cross-promotional relationships to promote Trail awareness and use.▪ Manage day-to-day website, social media and digital communications

▪ Establish and drive the creative mission of the Studio through innovative exhibitions, programs, and a rotating selection of works on consignment. Conceive, research, organize, design and install exhibitions. ▪ Create and implement standard operational procedures, safety policies and facility maintenance plans. ▪ Provide project management oversight during development and construction of new facility. After opening, report and track status for all facility maintenance issues. ▪ Oversee the coordination of a wide range of studio events (lectures, openings, workshops, etc.). ▪ Manage a robust studio artist incubator program including the annual application process and selection of a committee to review applications. ▪ Researched and selected marketing firm to assist with the development of GWS logo, brand, style guide and website suitable for both desktop and mobile devices. ▪ Serve as spokesperson for the GWS and coordinate the production and distribution of all public relations and publicity materials.▪ Develop and manage day-to-day website, social media and digital communications while making strategic improvements.▪ Develop meaningful partnerships with local and regional cultural institutions. Partner with businesses in the NEON Arts District for events such as First Friday, Fringe Festival, and NEON Festival. Cultivate regional and national relationships through active membership in contemporary art and glass organizations such as the Glass Arts Society and attendance at major art fairs and conferences. ▪ Coordinate quarterly community outreach programs onsite at GWS and offsite.▪ Prepare and monitor Studio operating, exhibition, and project budgets. ▪ Maintain current contracts and certificates of insurance with vendors. ▪ Provide quarterly inventory reports for all commercial products and artwork sold and in stock. ▪ Direct supervision of Gallery Assistant, contracted employees, vendors, interns and volunteers.

▪ Coordinated exhibition development, installation, programs, classes and events at the Gallery.▪ Completed in-depth risk assessment of Gallery conditions including operational and safety procedure concerns, facility management, and maintenance issues.▪ Identified short and long-term facility maintenance projects including floor renovations, HVAC, storage and lighting system upgrades.▪ Developed strategic plan to complete full registration audit of 150+ object permanent collection of cigar boxes, paintings, and the Drs. L.T. and Margaret Reid collection of African Art.▪ Served on committees to plan and implement programs, events, and activities with Suffolk Parks & Recreation Department, Suffolk Art League, and the Hampton Roads Public Libraries 7 Cities / 1 Book Project.▪ Developed new partnership with Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Department to provide arts outreach to children and seniors at their facilities.▪ Coordinated SOL-based teacher workshops through Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Statewide Education Outreach Program.▪ Served as Secretary to the Department Liaison of the City of Suffolk’s Fine Arts Commission.▪ Lead public programs, activities, and events both on- and off-site for audiences ranging from children to seniors.▪ Recruited and coordinated volunteers for Gallery events and programs.▪ Oversaw the hiring and scheduling of two part-time gallery staff including daily project assignments and annual performance reviews with individual SMART goals that support larger Department and City initiatives. ▪ Wrote press releases, designed fliers and postcards with attention to consistency and gallery brand-recognition initiatives. ▪ Completed batch mailings to 300+ members for various programs, exhibition, and events.▪ Performed routine administrative tasks, data entry, budget tracking and record keeping.

▪ Developed and taught University’s first art history topics courses on 21st century art and survey course on post-1980 art (both 300 level). ▪ Instructor for comprehensive Introduction to Visual Arts courses (100 level, 80–160 students per semester). ▪ Composed and delivered lectures, assignments, and exams encompassing both Western and Non-Western art history.▪ Maintained accurate grade book and attendance records for 80+ students per semester.▪ Effectively resolved academic conflicts in accordance with University standards of discipline. ▪ Assisted in the coordination of art department trips to local art venues, artist studios, and museums/galleries in Richmond, Washington, D.C., and New York (15-65 students/staff per trip).

▪ Provided full administrative support to department consisting of four curators, Museum Conservator, two research fellows, and a regular rotation of interns.▪ Served as primary liaison for inter-departmental projects with the Development, Communications/PR, Exhibitions, Conservation, Education, Special Events and Registration. ▪ Managed departmental operating budget including travel and credit card expense tracking, vendor research and invoicing, drafting independent contractor agreements, and performing quarterly budget projections and annual budget forecasts.▪ Annually managed 10-15 project budgets including internal and loaned exhibitions, accessioning/deaccessioning endeavors, conservation treatments and all quarterly expense projections related to each project.▪ Maintained Museum’s five-year exhibition schedule. ▪ Designed exhibition labels and didactics for in-house exhibitions. ▪ Processed copyright approval for all internal image requests with copyright holders and/or artists. ▪ Provided research and formatting assistance for various curatorial, exhibition, and conservation grant proposals to major organizations including: NEA, NEH, Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation and Luce Foundation.▪ Compiled collateral data and images for progress and completion reports of various awarded grants.▪ Served on the Collections Committee, Technology Team/File Retention Committee, Community Gallery Committee and designated as a point person for new hire orientation.▪ Co-curator for the Action Painting in the Chrysler exhibition. ▪ Researched and wrote didactic materials for photography and new media sections of Women of the Chrysler: A 400-Year Celebration of the Arts exhibition. Facilitated the crowd-sourced By Popular Demand exhibition.

▪ Provided full administrative support to department consisting of four curators, Museum Conservator, two research fellows, and a regular rotation of interns.▪ Served as primary liaison for inter-departmental projects with the Development, Communications/PR, Exhibitions, Conservation, Education, Special Events and Registration. ▪ Managed departmental operating budget including travel and credit card expense tracking, vendor research and invoicing, drafting independent contractor agreements, and performing quarterly budget projections and annual budget forecasts.▪ Annually managed 10-15 project budgets including internal and loaned exhibitions, accessioning/deaccessioning endeavors, conservation treatments and all quarterly expense projections related to each project.▪ Maintained Museum’s five-year exhibition schedule. ▪ Designed exhibition labels and didactics for in-house exhibitions. ▪ Processed copyright approval for all internal image requests with copyright holders and/or artists. ▪ Provided research and formatting assistance for various curatorial, exhibition, and conservation grant proposals to major organizations including: NEA, NEH, Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation and Luce Foundation.▪ Compiled collateral data and images for progress and completion reports of various awarded grants.▪ Served on the Collections Committee, Technology Team/File Retention Committee, Community Gallery Committee and designated as a point person for new hire orientation.▪ Co-curator for the Action Painting in the Chrysler exhibition. ▪ Researched and wrote didactic materials for photography and new media sections of Women of the Chrysler: A 400-Year Celebration of the Arts exhibition. Facilitated the crowd-sourced By Popular Demand exhibition.