Ellie Lyons Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Developed a comprehensive database to track and manage 30+ grant opportunities for museum, streamlining the application process and reducing administrative time
• Designed museum stewardship materials, establishing a cohesive visual aesthetic for museum communications
• Prepared donor mailings for over 500 museum members, appealing to vital museum stakeholders

Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

• Facilitate weekly team meetings and coach assistants through assigned projects, cultivating a collaborative work environment that enhances staff productivity and streamlines gallery operations
• Curate and install the gallery's annual community art show, selecting a vibrant theme and coordinating with 30+ artists; increased participation by 100% compared to previous years
• Created a series of targeted email templates and a comprehensive email database; doubled gallery submissions 2x compared to the previous year by enhancing outreach and engagement strategies
• Spearheaded creation of a thorough policies and procedures document for gallery operations, enhancing consistency and reducing operational errors. Ensures sustainable practices for future leadership

Evanston, Illinois, United States

• Vetted and cataloged over 100 new vendors in 6 regions for donor events, establishing an easily accessible DEI-focused database
• Conducted comprehensive data analysis on alumni and donor databases to pinpoint key activity hotspots, enhancing outreach effectiveness and engagement
• Reintroduced the 'President's Book Club’ stewardship initiative, providing exclusive e-books picked by university president to top-tier donors

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

• Optimized procurement workflow with a shared folder of updated forms, resulting in increase in task accuracy and reduction in processing time
• Designed and delivered an impactful presentation, compiled vital resources, and led an informative online 'Share Fair’ session for 50+ museum employees, driving improvement in procurement practices
• Extracted and analyzed key financial data from reports, enabling the Head of Procurement to concentrate on strategic initiatives; reduced administrative workload by 5 hours weekly

Tyler, Texas, United States

• Archived 50+ previously uncatalogued artworks by Texas artist Harry Worthman, establishing a comprehensive database and paving the way for a potential future exhibition to showcase these newfound pieces
• Developed catalog of the permanent Mexican Folk Art collection, creating a user-friendly database that enhanced accessibility to detailed information on over 200 objects, improving research efficiency
• Facilitated 5+ tours monthly, enhancing visitor engagement and understanding; activated gallery spaces to increase accessibility

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History And Business Institutions, Honors, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Northwestern Art Review - President

Study Abroad, History Of Art