Fine artists specializing in beaded textile sculptures. Represented by Patricia Sweetow Gallery: https://www.demetribroxton.com/

Oversight of the Education Department. Provide direct supervision to the School & Community Program Manager, MIC Outreach Associate, MoAD Stories Coordinator, docents, MIC Instructors, interns, and volunteers. Recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation of staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers. Develop and facilitate public education programs and educational resources for targeted audiences, including the development of curriculum resources for school and community partners… Show more Oversight of the Education Department. Provide direct supervision to the School & Community Program Manager, MIC Outreach Associate, MoAD Stories Coordinator, docents, MIC Instructors, interns, and volunteers. Recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation of staff, contractors, interns, and volunteers. Develop and facilitate public education programs and educational resources for targeted audiences, including the development of curriculum resources for school and community partners. Co-author and secured grants to support education programs. Create and sustain partnerships with public, private, and community based organizations. Monitor fiscal activities including budgets, subcontracts, evaluation and grants. Present program goals, outcomes, and needs to the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders. Show less

Manage curatorial services for the Civic Arts Commission’s CUBE SPACE Gallery & 1947 Center Street Lobby Gallery. The Civic Arts Program, housed in the Office of Economic Development, promotes visual arts in the Berkeley community by exhibiting works of various artists. Located in the Downtown Arts District, CUBE SPACE Gallery and 1947 Center Street Lobby are highly visual symbols of the Civic Arts Program. As Curator, I prepare an exhibition schedule of 8 to 10 exhibits a year for CUBE SPACE… Show more Manage curatorial services for the Civic Arts Commission’s CUBE SPACE Gallery & 1947 Center Street Lobby Gallery. The Civic Arts Program, housed in the Office of Economic Development, promotes visual arts in the Berkeley community by exhibiting works of various artists. Located in the Downtown Arts District, CUBE SPACE Gallery and 1947 Center Street Lobby are highly visual symbols of the Civic Arts Program. As Curator, I prepare an exhibition schedule of 8 to 10 exhibits a year for CUBE SPACE and 6 to 8 exhibits per year for the 1947 Center Street Lobby. I promote the Galleries by writing press releases to be submitted to the City for approval regarding exhibits and provide instructions to Artists regarding their invitation announcements. Additional responsibilities include: maintaining a resource list of artists for the Civic Arts Commission; solicitation, review and selection of artist proposals; regular meetings with the Civic Arts Commission and Coordinator to provide summaries and schedules of exhibitions; oversight of preparation of exhibition spaces; supervision of installation and de-installation; approval of designs for announcement cards; and maintenance of exhibition records, artistic biographic materials, and exhibition summaries for archival purposes. Show less

Provide overall leadership for the Elev8 Youth Program - a K-12 AmeriCorps Program serving 17 schools. Supported 48 AmeriCorps Members in providing intervention services to under-served and underperforming youth in Oakland, San Lorenzo, and Union City. Developed and coordinated an annual training curriculum for AmeriCorps team and for individual Members. Conducted performance reviews and developed professional development plans for all AmeriCorps Members. Served on the Leadership and Management… Show more Provide overall leadership for the Elev8 Youth Program - a K-12 AmeriCorps Program serving 17 schools. Supported 48 AmeriCorps Members in providing intervention services to under-served and underperforming youth in Oakland, San Lorenzo, and Union City. Developed and coordinated an annual training curriculum for AmeriCorps team and for individual Members. Conducted performance reviews and developed professional development plans for all AmeriCorps Members. Served on the Leadership and Management Team of Safe Passages. Worked with school district staff, school sites, and other key partner agencies. Partnered with local elementary, middle, and high school administration and staff to support intervention services for low performing students. Provided leadership, coordination, supervision, and training to 75+ school-based academic intervention specialists, and youth workers. Researched best practices and developed effective methods of disseminating information to partners and key staff. Oversight over collection of data and evaluated the effectiveness of strategies implemented. Maintained grant requirements including, progress reports, financial reports, Program Director meetings, and required Web-based reporting. Provided targeted technical assistance and quality assurance to 17 partner schools in the form of onsite T.A., trainings, supervision, professional development, and presentations to staff, students, and parents. Assured activities of AmeriCorps Members were in compliance with CV and CNCS regulations. Identified funding opportunities and wrote grants to support all program areas. Managed and set $1.7 Million annual program budget. Member of the Frick Middle School Transformation Committee (now Frick Impact Academy). Show less

Responsible for the management of the Heritage Center, Museum Guide Program, Family and Teen Programs, community outreach, and other education activities which augment exhibitions. Recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation of volunteers. Developing and implementing specific programs, exhibitions, and educational resources for targeted audiences, including the development of curriculum guides. Designing, implementing, and securing funding for teen programs. Coordinating intergenerational… Show more Responsible for the management of the Heritage Center, Museum Guide Program, Family and Teen Programs, community outreach, and other education activities which augment exhibitions. Recruitment, supervision, training and evaluation of volunteers. Developing and implementing specific programs, exhibitions, and educational resources for targeted audiences, including the development of curriculum guides. Designing, implementing, and securing funding for teen programs. Coordinating intergenerational events for families, arranging art activities, performances, demonstrations by artists and presenters. Processing invoices. Managing and leading training programs for Museum Guides and all logistics of Museum events. Monitoring fiscal activities including budgets, subcontracts, and grants. Show less

Responsible for designing, managing, and supervising an after school program for students in high school. Daily enrollment is 50-80 students. Ensuring supervision and safety of students at all times. Monitoring student academic achievement and setting up tutoring as needed. Hiring, supervising and effectively evaluating enrichment personnel, tutors and after school staff. Tracking daily attendance. Monitoring fiscal activities including budgets, subcontracts, and grants. Communicating program… Show more Responsible for designing, managing, and supervising an after school program for students in high school. Daily enrollment is 50-80 students. Ensuring supervision and safety of students at all times. Monitoring student academic achievement and setting up tutoring as needed. Hiring, supervising and effectively evaluating enrichment personnel, tutors and after school staff. Tracking daily attendance. Monitoring fiscal activities including budgets, subcontracts, and grants. Communicating program information with families and school staff on a regular basis. Developing and implementing age appropriate curriculum that provides a wide variety of hands-on enrichment and academic experiences for program participants. Establishing solid partnerships with community-based organizations including: DESTINY Arts, Girls Inc., Academics for Success, Headrush, ARC Associates, Youth Speaks, Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation, and Family Support Services of the Bay Area. Compiling data on program for grant evaluations and future grant applications. Show less

Responsible for designing, managing, and supervising an elementary after school program for students in grades K-5. Daily enrollment ranges from 25-65 students. Ensuring supervision and safety of students at all times. Contacting parents with regards to student participation and behavior issues. Hiring, supervising and effectively evaluating enrichment personnel and after school staff. Tracking daily attendance and collecting fees from families monthly. Monitoring fiscal activities including… Show more Responsible for designing, managing, and supervising an elementary after school program for students in grades K-5. Daily enrollment ranges from 25-65 students. Ensuring supervision and safety of students at all times. Contacting parents with regards to student participation and behavior issues. Hiring, supervising and effectively evaluating enrichment personnel and after school staff. Tracking daily attendance and collecting fees from families monthly. Monitoring fiscal activities including budgets, subcontracts, and grants. Communicating program information with families and school staff on a regular basis. Developing and implementing age appropriate activities and projects that provide a wide variety of hands-on enrichment and academic experiences for program participants. Developing solid partnerships with other community-based organizations. Compiling data on program for grant evaluations and future grant applications. Show less

Developed and taught drawing, mixed media and painting classes for students of all ages (4 - 77). Taught over 20 different short-term and on-going classes to students of every skill level. Developed a mural project with students at four low-performing elementary schools and one alternative junior/high school. Group sizes ranged from 12 to 35 students. Taught older students about current trends in the art world and how to develop their portfolios, exhibit their work, and find careers in art… Show more Developed and taught drawing, mixed media and painting classes for students of all ages (4 - 77). Taught over 20 different short-term and on-going classes to students of every skill level. Developed a mural project with students at four low-performing elementary schools and one alternative junior/high school. Group sizes ranged from 12 to 35 students. Taught older students about current trends in the art world and how to develop their portfolios, exhibit their work, and find careers in art. Recruited and supervised site based program assistants. Maintained accurate financial and attendance records. Assisted in grant management. Developed schedule of classes, class catalogs, and program budgets. Show less