Museum EXP works with clients to build strategies and teams to execute their exhibition projects. Our team brings expertise in creating out-of-the-box experiences that are hands-on, content-rich, and rooted in research and unique partner collaborations.

• Supervised direct reports including project managers, technicians, interns, and volunteers as well as project team members and other indirect reports. Experienced in hiring, coaching, and evaluating team members. • Headed a cross-departmental team responsible for creation and execution of COSI’s annual special events including member and donor events as well as large-scale, week-long events involving dozens of partner organizations. Managed budgets to maximize return on invested resources. • Stewarded relationships with community partner organizations and sponsors to align events and projects to meet mutual goals. • Managed budgets for projects and grants including estimating, forecasting, and preparing reports.• Directed the 9-year, 20-city tour of Lost Egypt traveling exhibition• Spearheaded efforts to add contemporary art installations in COSI's public spaces • Managed the development of new long-term exhibitions from concept through installation and operations• Managed facility renovation and construction projects involving multiple contractors and stakeholders, including writing RFPs, managing architects, general contractors, sub-contractors, and specialty vendors such as a/v integrators, lighting designers, and exhibit fabricators. • Led the selection of new traveling exhibits for COSI to create great visitor experiences that drive attendance and revenue. Researched available exhibits, conducted testing with COSI visitors, prepare pro-forma budgets, and created reports with recommendations for COSI leadership• Wrote grant submissions and reports. Worked closely with Advancement Division to connect projects with potential sponsors and donors. Led meetings with stakeholders during project development and conducted tours of completed projects • Oversaw care of COSI's collection of historic artifacts• Guided the development of new exhibits and experiences through strategic planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project management

• Oversaw a team of 15 technicians, supervisors, and volunteers and was responsible for daily maintenance and operation of COSI's more than 300 hands-on exhibits a/v systems. • Led creation of popular Big Machines and Farm Days events to increase revenue and grow sponsorship, brought together industry-based advisory committees.

• Managed tours of three large national traveling exhibitions; developed marketing materials, negotiated contracts.• Coordinated temporary exhibit installations, planned project schedules and managed project teams.

• Organized and tracked financial information and contracts; provided administrative and project support