Juan Alberto Franco Ricardo Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

www.juanfran.co

Brooklyn, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

•Compile executive presentations and remarks for the organization’s Board of Directors meetings •Manage the Artistic & Executive Director and President’s calendars including appointment request, invitations, and domestic and international travel; Manage credit card expenses and receipt tracking•Draft formal correspondence to donors, artists, board members, and other key stakeholders

New York, New York, United States

•Streamlined and digitized accounts payable and accounts receivable processes reducing paperwork•Coordinated with the external IT to move the organization’s server-based recordkeeping to a cloud-based service offering security and flexibility, especially for a hybrid workplace

Greater Seattle Area

Course Development: Designed and executed in-person and virtual courses in art and photography for youth aged 13-19. These classes center student voice in order to develop and grows skills including communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and growth mindset. In addition, classes are designed to be culturally responsive and trauma-informed to create a safe and supportive environment for all students Classroom Safety: Facilitated a safe lab… Show more Course Development: Designed and executed in-person and virtual courses in art and photography for youth aged 13-19. These classes center student voice in order to develop and grows skills including communication, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, perseverance, and growth mindset. In addition, classes are designed to be culturally responsive and trauma-informed to create a safe and supportive environment for all students Classroom Safety: Facilitated a safe lab environment in regards to darkroom chemicals through safety demonstrations encouraging and supporting students’ creative practicesTeaching: Courses Taught: Intro to Digital & Art Practice; News, Media, and the Pursuit of Happiness; Beginning Black & White; Intermediate Black & White; Advanced Black & White; Creative Black & White Show less

Seattle, Washington, Estados Unidos

•Arts Leadership: Co-Founded, co-directed, and co-produced festival:festival (2017-19), a visual and performing arts festival in Seattle that invested in historically underrepresented artists and cultural workers; Welcomed a growing audience (150 in 2017, 500 in 2018, and 800 in 2019) to a free festival featuring art exhibitions, music and dance concerts, and educational workshops; Collaborated with over 80 artists and cultural workers, 12 cultural and venue partners, and invested over $21,000… Show more •Arts Leadership: Co-Founded, co-directed, and co-produced festival:festival (2017-19), a visual and performing arts festival in Seattle that invested in historically underrepresented artists and cultural workers; Welcomed a growing audience (150 in 2017, 500 in 2018, and 800 in 2019) to a free festival featuring art exhibitions, music and dance concerts, and educational workshops; Collaborated with over 80 artists and cultural workers, 12 cultural and venue partners, and invested over $21,000 in artistic compensation; Featured in the Seattle Times: Gayle Clemans, “Skyrocketing Seattle Prices and Lack of Space for Artists Led to the Start of This Arts Festival,” The Seattle Times, July 27, 2019•Grant & Budget Administrator: Authored and edited successful grant proposals and grant summary reports; grew our grant income from $800 in 2017 to $8,300 in 2019; Administered a growing organizational budget ($6,400 in 2017, $13,900 in 2018, $21,400 in 2019): Created yearly budget projections, tracked income and expenses in QuickBooks, submitted invoice payments for artists, contractors, and venue rentals, and procured event production and marketing materials •Fundraising & Donor Manager: Developed and executed the organization’s annual fundraising plan that included income from individual donors, grants, crowdfunding, and in-kind donations; Administered successful crowdfunding campaigns raising $11,125 from 175 donors in 2018 and $6,057 from 102 donors in 2019; Cultivated donor relationships with individuals contributing at the $1000-level in 2018 resulting in continued investment at or above the same level in 2019; Produced a successful dinner fundraiser with 25 key members of the community resulting in $3,400 from event tickets and a raise-the-paddle call Show less

Greater Seattle Area

•Curator & Spokesperon: Curated a group exhibition of 18 artworks by eight Pacific Northwest contemporary artists in the lobby of a performing arts theatre; Conducted eight artists interviews collaborating with a videographer to create informative videos of artistic practices and thought; Conducted curatorial research and studio visits in order to select individual works for the exhibition; Served as a representative for the Neddy at Cornish Award (Funded by the Benkhe Foundation) at private… Show more •Curator & Spokesperon: Curated a group exhibition of 18 artworks by eight Pacific Northwest contemporary artists in the lobby of a performing arts theatre; Conducted eight artists interviews collaborating with a videographer to create informative videos of artistic practices and thought; Conducted curatorial research and studio visits in order to select individual works for the exhibition; Served as a representative for the Neddy at Cornish Award (Funded by the Benkhe Foundation) at private events with the Benkhe family and public events with at Cornish College of the Arts amongts the general public; The Neddy at Cornish is one of the Northwest’s largest ($25,000 in 2019) and most esteemed annual awards for artists •Exhibition Designer: Created a physical 3D exhibition model and 2D blueprint to facilitate the installation process for exhibition preparators, contractors, artists, and student workers; Printed and hand-mounted exhibition labels •Arts Writer & Editor: Wrote a 300-word curatorial essay published in the exhibition catalog; Proofread drafts of the catalogue correcting copy, design, and image errors Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Communications Management: Monitored the Q Center’s e-mail inbox, LISTSERV, voicemail, and social media daily, Drafted vetted responses for common inquiries; Drafted individualized responses for uncommon or urgent requests; Referred students to appropriate campus resources and outside organizations; Corresponded with a wide range of individuals including students, faculty, and university staff; Communicated and administered team projects with staff through Slack Content & Social Media… Show more Communications Management: Monitored the Q Center’s e-mail inbox, LISTSERV, voicemail, and social media daily, Drafted vetted responses for common inquiries; Drafted individualized responses for uncommon or urgent requests; Referred students to appropriate campus resources and outside organizations; Corresponded with a wide range of individuals including students, faculty, and university staff; Communicated and administered team projects with staff through Slack Content & Social Media Strategy: Created visual content and copy for the Q Center’s Instagram and Facebook profiles using Adobe CC in collaboration with our Social Media Coordinator and Graphic Designer; Collaborated with Q Center staff in managing the digital content calendar; Coordinated with our Graphic Designer to create event and workshop posters including working together to make creative decisions in copy and aesthetics Student Engagement: Provided a welcoming environment to our 50+ daily visitors, mostly undergraduate students, by keeping the Center clean and organized, stocked with beverages and snacks, and building relationships; Produced engaging programming to enhance student learning and well-being, including dance classes, liberation workshops, the Welcome Luncheon, Lavender Graduation, and Lavish, a QTPOC-centered arts showcase. Show less

Seattle

•Curatorial Assistant: Supported the Director in curatorial research, exhibition installation, and event production for 12 exhibitions featuring the work of national and international artists, faculty, and students; Staffed 12 exhibition openings and ensured wine and food was stocked, answered questions regarding the Gallery, artists, and artworks, and cultivated Gallery relationships with donors, students, and faculty; Provided technical support during lectures and performances including… Show more •Curatorial Assistant: Supported the Director in curatorial research, exhibition installation, and event production for 12 exhibitions featuring the work of national and international artists, faculty, and students; Staffed 12 exhibition openings and ensured wine and food was stocked, answered questions regarding the Gallery, artists, and artworks, and cultivated Gallery relationships with donors, students, and faculty; Provided technical support during lectures and performances including setting up lecture stand, projectors, PA systems, and audience seating •Art Handler: Received and unpacked loaned work, created condition reports, hung and displayed work under the direction of Director, and prepared work for return shipment; Administered proper handling for a variety of media including works on paper, oil and acrylic paintings, digital and silver photographs, monitors and video projectors, ephemera and organic materials, and other non-traditional objects •Fundraiser Assistant: Consulted the Gallery’s first Kickstarter campaign for their 25th-year celebration; Provided technical and fundraising strategy support including tier reward suggestions, real-time Google Analytic integration, and social media engagement resulting in a successful campaign of $5,500 from 68 donors •Exhibition Photographer: Photo-documented gallery exhibitions using a digital SLR and tripod; Color-corrected and edited the resulting photographs for web and social media publication using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Show less

Seattle

Counseled the Company Director in prospective grant, residency, and open call applications.Presents research and content to company director for the execution of conceptual and aesthetic components of performance.Collects and organizes notes during company meetings to distill and interpret verbal discussionsFacilitates the presentation of research to other members of the company including musicians, dancers, actors, and technical aids.

Seattle

•Customer Service: Named “Partner of the Quarter” in 2017 for excellent building connections with our customers, remembering customer orders, and crafting excellent beverages; Memorized names and drink orders for over 50 regular customers•Inventory Manager: Managed daily inventory orders using inventory data, past sales, and future planning in order to ensure product availability in all day parts while minimizing product waste; Ensured product availability across product families including… Show more •Customer Service: Named “Partner of the Quarter” in 2017 for excellent building connections with our customers, remembering customer orders, and crafting excellent beverages; Memorized names and drink orders for over 50 regular customers•Inventory Manager: Managed daily inventory orders using inventory data, past sales, and future planning in order to ensure product availability in all day parts while minimizing product waste; Ensured product availability across product families including beverage, food, and retail averaging 1,400, 400, and 40 units respectively•Labor Deployment: Deployed a team of eight baristas across store roles and routines including order support, point-of-sale, food and warming, espresso and blended beverage, brewed coffee, and store cleaning; Successfully conducted 350-400 daily transactions in a two-hour period; Administered breaks and lunch breaks balancing employee and business needs Show less

Seattle

•Served as a Volunteer Mentor for three classes in both Digital Photography and Black and White Analog Photography. •Connected with 30+ students in the classroom while providing direct attention through photographic education. •Sharing my own work in personal and meaningful ways to inspire and discovers the voice and the vision of each student. •Helping lead group critiques and analyzing other art forms and media to introduce and challenge the student's to think visually… Show more •Served as a Volunteer Mentor for three classes in both Digital Photography and Black and White Analog Photography. •Connected with 30+ students in the classroom while providing direct attention through photographic education. •Sharing my own work in personal and meaningful ways to inspire and discovers the voice and the vision of each student. •Helping lead group critiques and analyzing other art forms and media to introduce and challenge the student's to think visually and critically. Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Served as a live-in Program Assistant for Summer at Cornish serving over 200+ youth between the ages of 13-17 interested in visual and performing arts.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Facilities: Supervised and managed the analog and digital student lab by preparing the darkroom and its chemicals, checking out equipment, setting up the daylight/artificial light studio, monitoring wide format printers and negative scannersInventory Management: Maintained the proper storage and inventory of photographic paper, archival inkjet paper, and other papers for use by students in the labEquipment: Demonstrated and helped students with scanning negatives, creating… Show more Facilities: Supervised and managed the analog and digital student lab by preparing the darkroom and its chemicals, checking out equipment, setting up the daylight/artificial light studio, monitoring wide format printers and negative scannersInventory Management: Maintained the proper storage and inventory of photographic paper, archival inkjet paper, and other papers for use by students in the labEquipment: Demonstrated and helped students with scanning negatives, creating museum-quality prints with wide format inkjet printers, using dry-mounting presses for silver prints, and photographing objects and artworks Show less

Greater Seattle Area

Served as a Resident Assistant for two academic years in direct support of 30+ students each year. Organized educational events for residents including Social Justice discussions.I gained confidence in conflict resolution; deescalating dangerous situations; and managing sensitive student information. I continuously used social justice training to create and foster a student community.Ensure compliance with the Resident Halls and Student Life policies, procedures and… Show more Served as a Resident Assistant for two academic years in direct support of 30+ students each year. Organized educational events for residents including Social Justice discussions.I gained confidence in conflict resolution; deescalating dangerous situations; and managing sensitive student information. I continuously used social justice training to create and foster a student community.Ensure compliance with the Resident Halls and Student Life policies, procedures and regulations in terms of health, safety, and conduct.Participation in two Resident Assistant retreats and trainings, that included workshops, racial equity training, and off-site community building activities.Created and filed incident reports and maintenance requests with Operations and Facilities to ensure the health and safety of residential students.Scheduled and participated in the moving and checking out of residence hall furniture, like bunk beds, for about 30 students in my section of the halls. Show less

Seattle

•Database Manager: Administered new and existing constituent data in Raiser’s Edge fundraising and relationship manager software; Produced lists and reports, aggregated data from different data sets, and mail merged contact information to send thank you correspondence, event invitations, and membership renewal reminders•Payment Processor: Received and processed credit card payments through Raiser’s Edge interface including special event tickets and membership subscriptions and renewals

Master Of Arts - Ma, Art History & Curatorial Practice

Activities and Societies: Curated and coordinated a two-person exhibition featuring the works of New York-based artists at the Jacob.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Photography, Sculpture, Performance, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Curator for The Closet Gallery, Resident Assistant , Photography Lab Technician, Program Assistant for Summer.

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma