Dana Heffern, Aphr Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area

Burlington, Vermont Area

-Managed digital and non-digital exhibitions; including oversight of independent curators, artist coordinators, preparation of support materials, marketing materials, social media, installation, and de-installation. Participate in “Teachable Events” talks, upon request, for each exhibition.-Developed relationships with key artist stakeholders from the local and national community including long term 'Visiting Artists". Created opportunities for over 30 shows per year within two campus galleries-Collaborated with faculty to create professional-quality exhibitions of graduate and undergraduate student work and faculty work; including coordination of senior and end-of-year shows for a variety of academic programs.-Oversee and manage an operating budget of over $100,000 including operating budget, artist commission distribution, student employee payments etc. -Recruit and develop a team of 20 student employees and curatorial assists via workstudy, internships, and fellowship opportunities-Founded and built the Stair Nook Gallery - a small, student run gallery that highlights underclassman work throughout the year-Worked with local community organization, SEABA, to exhibit Champlain student work to the Burlington Art Hop each year

Burlington, Vermont Area

Provided academic and administrative leadership and vision, directing faculty within Art + Design and Woodworking. Attracted investors through social engagements. Acted as key liaison and Departmental promoter—sharing perspectives, defining positions, and instituting change. Implemented policies, review long-term goals, and prepare course schedules.-Facilitated a renewed faith in academic infrastructure following period of negative press and student unrest.-Launched Travel & Learn courses in Berlin, NYC, and London—offered students behind-the-scenes insight.-Conceptualized and produced thought-provoking gallery exhibitions that revitalized campus life as a whole.-Currently promoting hybrid coursework in the arts between majors. Created popular new curriculum, each of which is consistently sold out: Art History through Graffiti, Advanced Color Theory, and Travel & Learn series.-Displayed incomparable work ethic, building valued relationships with parents, students, and administration.-Established a cohesive team atmosphere that values each member and encourages accountability.

Led top-producing teams of scenic artists for a renowned provider of custom scenic fabrication services on Broadway. Emphasized high quality, interpreting broad artisticvision and inventing techniques that enhanced set functionality.• Studio garnered 100 nominations and 30+ Tony Award wins during scenic artleadership tenure.• Handpicked to mentor and coach up-and-coming professionals in the craft, workingwhile training. Prioritized scenic art/sculpting/backdrop painting projects in responseto high volume of contracted productions.• Excelled at negotiating myriad time/budget/resources, politicking, and managing contrasting personalities.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Photography

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Film/Cinema/Video Studies