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San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for creating and executing on the vision for the Exploratorium's core interactive exhibit experience. Advocate for the exhibit experience of nearly one million annual visitors while maintaining balance with the unique collection and gallery spaces as shared organizational resources. Also responsible for collections processes and exhibit maintenance and refurbishment. Serve on inter-disciplinary Museum teams, manage floor department, and work with Museum leadership and… Show more Responsible for creating and executing on the vision for the Exploratorium's core interactive exhibit experience. Advocate for the exhibit experience of nearly one million annual visitors while maintaining balance with the unique collection and gallery spaces as shared organizational resources. Also responsible for collections processes and exhibit maintenance and refurbishment. Serve on inter-disciplinary Museum teams, manage floor department, and work with Museum leadership and cross-organizational teams to translate institutional priorities into conceptual and physical plans for the Museum galleries. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for managing the maintenance and organization of the over 700 pieces in the Exploratorium exhibit collection. Oversight and documentation of all collection-related procedures and manage schedule and budget for collection and ongoing daily maintenance of the entire exhibit collection. Lead maintenance and refurbishment teams as well as special projects.

Ealing, London

Manage and maintain pupil and staff data including government reports, quarterly returns to the Department of Education, and national testing results. Organize daily teacher cover for absence and courses. Responsible for the safeguarding procedures for the school including the single register and security checks. Create, produce and disseminate communication to parents and school community. Administer the intranet, email, and reporting system including passwords and enrollment of staff… Show more Manage and maintain pupil and staff data including government reports, quarterly returns to the Department of Education, and national testing results. Organize daily teacher cover for absence and courses. Responsible for the safeguarding procedures for the school including the single register and security checks. Create, produce and disseminate communication to parents and school community. Administer the intranet, email, and reporting system including passwords and enrollment of staff, pupils, parents and governors. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Conduct research, write reports, and provide leadership in the development of program, exhibition and master planning for a variety of clients. Sample clients include the Exploration Station (an emergent science museum in Dublin, Ireland), the Barnemuseum (an emergent children’s museum in Oslo, Sweden), The Renton History Center, The Austin Children’s Museum, Rancho Cucamonga, and The Harlingen Discovery Center. Deliverables include exhibit component and strategic planning descriptions… Show more Conduct research, write reports, and provide leadership in the development of program, exhibition and master planning for a variety of clients. Sample clients include the Exploration Station (an emergent science museum in Dublin, Ireland), the Barnemuseum (an emergent children’s museum in Oslo, Sweden), The Renton History Center, The Austin Children’s Museum, Rancho Cucamonga, and The Harlingen Discovery Center. Deliverables include exhibit component and strategic planning descriptions, traveling exhibition plans, specific program plans, curriculum link connections, market analysis and business narratives, text for final reports, internal tracking documents as well as blog articles. Show less

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Museum and for select inter-departmental functions, including community programs and diversity initiatives, capital projects and other special projects as needed. Responsible for allocating resources and developing strategy to support the overall health and mission of the organization. Create and execute strategic plan and build the Museum’s staff with a shared vision, capacity and commitment to implement future plans. Special project… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Museum and for select inter-departmental functions, including community programs and diversity initiatives, capital projects and other special projects as needed. Responsible for allocating resources and developing strategy to support the overall health and mission of the organization. Create and execute strategic plan and build the Museum’s staff with a shared vision, capacity and commitment to implement future plans. Special project responsibilities include management of traveling exhibitions, visitor services, liaison work with the National Park Service, and support to the Board of Trustees. Serve as Interim Director in the Director’s absence. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Coordinated logistics with Hotel/Convention Center staff for annual meeting of 3,500 attendees, i.e. catering, room set-ups, equipment rentals and managed budget for food functions. Also assistant to the director of AAM/ICOM and International Programs. Wrote Aviso articles, compiled board materials, processed visas and administered the AAM/ICOM Partnerships Among Museums program.

Ma, Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Business

High School Diploma