Demonstrated exceptional leadership and resilience by successfully navigating organizational displacement. Secured critical funding through innovative fundraising efforts and adapted operations during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continued support for artists. Revitalized the organization in a new, high-quality space while mentoring successors to ensure sustainable future operations.- Secured a new location: successfully found and established a commercial space at a low rate, featuring a storefront, a high-quality gallery, and improved studio facilities.- Grants: Led team to write, document, and secure grants: $434,000 for core support and pandemic relief, and $70,000 for sponsored art projects.- Adaptation: Managed the operational restart and navigated the loss of a critical grant by mentoring two dedicated volunteers with strong connections to the arts community. Transitioned business operations and established a studio collective with shared responsibilities among members.- Displacement: Collaborated with peer organizations to find spaces for displaced studio members and participated in the annual Austin Studio Tour. Continued monthly gallery programming while searching for a new location.- Fundraising: Generated matching grant funds by initiating a ‘holiday pop-up shop’ featuring over 100 local artists, grossing over $140,000 in just under four weeks. Managed 10 staff members.- COVID-19 Response: Adapted to the pandemic by extending the holiday pop-up shop to a semi-permanent store, maintaining the organization's visibility and support for artists during this challenging time.

Secured significant grants to expand residency studio programming from 18 to 45 studios across two locations, and added an additional gallery- Promoted to oversee all aspects of the organization, including strategic planning, team management, fundraising, programming, community outreach, and operations.- Led team to write, document, and secure grants: $287,000 for core support grant funding and $21,000 for sponsored art projects.- Successfully navigated building code issues by securing in-kind architectural services, negotiating with the city, and obtaining grant funding.- Secured funding to add seven additional studios and update heating and cooling systems in current spaces.

Procured numerous in-kind and discounted services, such as Google Workspace for nonprofits, resulting in significant savings for the organization- Managed business operations, including bookkeeping, budgeting, contract management, and procurement of in-kind services.- Collaborated with the team to write, document, and secure grants: $186,000 for core support grant funding and $18,000 for sponsored art projects.- Improved workflow and database to better document all events and exhibitions.- Implemented and managed studio and gallery contracts with artists to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

Successfully united and led a group of local artists to establish Shady Tree Studios, addressing the critical need for available and affordable studio spaces.- Negotiated a three-year lease for a 12,000-square-foot building at $0.33/sq ft and led a volunteer team to build out partitions for initial gallery and studio spaces.- Organized key studio members into volunteer roles for space and event management. Collaborated with legal assistance to incorporate and form a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Founded and operated a successful glass artists' studio with multiple members, demonstrating entrepreneurial acumen, creative innovation, and precision craftsmanship.- Managed all aspects of studio operations, including ordering supplies, invoicing members and customers, and securing leases. Cultivated a loyal customer base through exceptional service and prompt delivery of high-quality craftsmanship.