Fred Hartmann Email & Phone Number

Bayonne, NJ, US

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

The institution’s 1st Director of Exhibitions, providing superlative leadership in the development, design, production, maintenance and installation of exhibitions. Working closely with key stakeholders in 4 main categories: Traveling Exhibitions, Permanent Exhibits, Animal Husbandry, and Facility Enhancements. PEOPLE LEADERSHIP-Managing 3 teams of.

Organized, planned, and installed high-quality public exhibits and experiences. Duties included budgeting, coordinating schedules, and operational planning. On-site project leadership required critical thinking and problem-solving skills for time-sensitive issues. Communicated with various internal and external stakeholders, and was responsible for.

Implemented broad institutional change and specifically managed all aspects of the museum’s Education Department. Developed lesson plans and presented programs for visitors and school groups on a variety of topics. Hired and trained all education staff, and led the multi-week camp programs. Created new training plans for education staff that focus on.

Jersey City, New Jersey

LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS-Conducted regular employee assessments to provide coaching, encourage skill growth, and create personalized success ladders.-Designed and implemented cross-departmental team-building activities to strengthen relationships and encourage deeper collaboration. These were full-day customized events, monthly group learning sessions, and.

Jersey City, New Jersey

Managed the Guest Programs and Animal Interpretation teams, including hiring and training, to create and deliver programming across the institution, for its 750,000 annual visitors. Managed all aspects of the development and implementation of guest programs, including timelines and deliverables, budgets, staffing and other resource requirements, and.

Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, New Jersey

Staten Island, New York

Led all aspects of the Zoo’s Urban Advantage program. Developed educational programs for both students and teachers. Conducted live animal presentations for 7th and 8th grade students at the Staten Island Zoo, and off-site, by travelling to New York City schools. Conducted professional development programs for teachers utilizing the Urban Advantage.

Blue Heron Park, Staten Island, New York

Presented educational programs throughout Staten Island to large audiences of different backgrounds. Topics included various historical, ecological, and Native American cultural subjects. Provided a uniformed enforcement presence within New York City parks through daily patrols. Issued citations when needed, in order to keep the parks safe and welcoming.

Jersey City, New Jersey

Developed and conducted over 1,100 live animal demonstrations, shows, and events. Provided "on-the-floor" leadership and training for animal interpretation associates and volunteers. Provided regular handling and tractable training for the education department's animal collection. Developed and maintained animal fact sheets, detailing background.