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BRING OUR ENERGY AND EXPERTISE TO YOUR NEXT BIG IDEADana Cook & Company provides project management, creative strategy, fundraising consulting, and cultural event planning.

Whether we're providing educational programming to enhance your organization's professionalism, advocating for government policies to strengthen our industry, or helping to promote all that this great state has to offer, we're an unbeatable resource for both tourism professionals and tourists themselves.Learn more about us and everything we do to help support our members, valued partners, and the tourism industry in New York State and beyond.

DanaEvents provides project management, creative strategy, fundraising consulting, and cultural event planning. We partner with causes and companies seeking the dynamic energy and proven expertise that turn “what if” ideas into “wow” results. From tourism initiatives and economic development, to museum events and international conferences, our goal is to help you achieve yours.We start with strategy, work to fit your unique needs, and add a bit of fun. Whether you need collaborative… Show more DanaEvents provides project management, creative strategy, fundraising consulting, and cultural event planning. We partner with causes and companies seeking the dynamic energy and proven expertise that turn “what if” ideas into “wow” results. From tourism initiatives and economic development, to museum events and international conferences, our goal is to help you achieve yours.We start with strategy, work to fit your unique needs, and add a bit of fun. Whether you need collaborative support or project leadership, for a specific event or a long term goal, we will be there every step of the way. It’s all in the details.Clients and collaborators include:Adirondack Regional TourismAlbany Institute of History and ArtBrooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn Historical SocietyChittenango Landing Canal Boat MuseumCornell Cooperative Extension of Madison CountyEmpire State Development Erie Canal MuseumFinger Lakes Visitors ConnectionFinger Lakes Wine CountryGreat Camp SagamoreHistoric Saranac LakeHofstra University MuseumHudson River Museum Kingston Maritime Museum Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Lake Placid Tourism Long Island Children's MuseumNational Museum of Dance National Racing Hall of Fame and MuseumNational Women’s Hall of FameNew York Power AuthorityNew York State MuseumNYS Office of General ServicesOlympic Museum Olympic Regional Development AuthorityRegional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST)Saratoga Historical SocietyScottish CanalsSouth Street Seaport MuseumTang Teaching Museum at SkidmoreVisit Buffalo NiagaraVisit RochesterVisit SyracuseWestchester Tourism Show less

Adjunct Professor of Museum Studies in the Art History department.

Developed new curriculum for Public Learning in Museums to provide students with balance of educational theory and experiential learning. Created innovative Game Project that challenged students to translate exhibit and/or museum content into a compelling, multi-player game.Developed and team-taught new business etiquette seminar to improve student professional practices.

NYCHTN is THE advocate for cultural heritage tourism in New York State by fostering collaboration through networking and mutual support, driving visitation to sites, and bringing greater recognition to communities' quality of life and economic impact.

Planned and managed the Museum Association of New York annual Conference and Museum Institute at Sagamore. Identified and recruited speakers, developed entire program and schedule. Organized fundraising dinners. Identified sponsors and exhibitors. More than three times the sponsorship over previous year. Broke all attendance records.Organized 10 regional meet-ups annually to engage membership across the state. In 2014, over 50% of total association membership attended Regional… Show more Planned and managed the Museum Association of New York annual Conference and Museum Institute at Sagamore. Identified and recruited speakers, developed entire program and schedule. Organized fundraising dinners. Identified sponsors and exhibitors. More than three times the sponsorship over previous year. Broke all attendance records.Organized 10 regional meet-ups annually to engage membership across the state. In 2014, over 50% of total association membership attended Regional Meet-Ups. Implemented development initiatives including Membership drive, Annual Appeal, grants applications and sponsorships. Doubled association membership in 2015.Supported development of New York State Museum Education Act. Show less

The Museum Association of New York is the only statewide organization that works as both a hub for the state’s museum community and a powerful voice for the advancement of art, history, science and children’s museums, as well as zoos, botanical gardens and other cultural organizations.

Responsible for care and documentation of permanent collection. Managed all photography rights and reproductions requests. Developed collections management policies and procedures and implemented new collections management system (TMS and eMuseum).Managed temporary exhibition installations, annual Senior Art Show and ongoing gallery maintenance. Supervised diverse team of support staff, from professional preparators to student guards and interns. Closely collaborated with… Show more Responsible for care and documentation of permanent collection. Managed all photography rights and reproductions requests. Developed collections management policies and procedures and implemented new collections management system (TMS and eMuseum).Managed temporary exhibition installations, annual Senior Art Show and ongoing gallery maintenance. Supervised diverse team of support staff, from professional preparators to student guards and interns. Closely collaborated with faculty for appropriate use of the collection.Created temporary storage facility and rehoused entire collection during construction of the new Wellin Museum of Art. Show less

Museumwise is a statewide organization providing professional development, grants and programming opportunities to the museums in New York State.Chair, Board Development and Ethics Committee; Strategic Planning Committee; Consolidation Committee; Resume Review Center, Museums in Conversation Annual Conference, 2012

Responsible for care and documentation of permanent collection, including provenance, inventory, acquisitions and gifts. Processed all loan requests.Developed and installed exhibitions, planned special events, created new educational programming. Supported related fundraising and grants. Supervised volunteers and interns. Designed and edited museum publications. Responsible for communications and community relations.

Coordinated committees to develop new exhibitions, theater and arts education programs. Planned events and related fundraising initiatives. Managed artist and performer contracts. Led marketing and communications.