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Manteo, North Carolina

Responsible for the supervision of all activities at a complex public aquarium, including effectively and efficiently managing the operations, budget and staff. Liaison with media, civic, business and public interests. Provide assistance to the North Carolina Aquarium Society in fundraising and development, and act proactively in publicizing and marketing aquarium projects and programs. Responsible for physical improvements, expansion planning, and supervising capital projects. Provide… Show more Responsible for the supervision of all activities at a complex public aquarium, including effectively and efficiently managing the operations, budget and staff. Liaison with media, civic, business and public interests. Provide assistance to the North Carolina Aquarium Society in fundraising and development, and act proactively in publicizing and marketing aquarium projects and programs. Responsible for physical improvements, expansion planning, and supervising capital projects. Provide leadership and direction for educational exhibits, programs and special activities. The Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and in 2015 was awarded the AZA Quarter Century Award for maintaining accreditation continuously for 25 years or more. Show less

Mystic, Connecticut

Design and project manage both indoor and outdoor exhibits from concept through completion. Monitor and ensure quality and consistency of exhibits presentation, interpretation and program vendors in the Aquarium, develop scope of work for new exhibits and upgrades in concert with senior Husbandry Department staff, manage vendors, schedules, budgets and contracts related to exhibit design and development, partner with Facilities Department to implement exhibit upgrades and create maintenance… Show more Design and project manage both indoor and outdoor exhibits from concept through completion. Monitor and ensure quality and consistency of exhibits presentation, interpretation and program vendors in the Aquarium, develop scope of work for new exhibits and upgrades in concert with senior Husbandry Department staff, manage vendors, schedules, budgets and contracts related to exhibit design and development, partner with Facilities Department to implement exhibit upgrades and create maintenance plan for exhibit-related tasks. Show less

Manteo, North Carolina

Leadership and Project Management- Direct day to day operations of Aquarium Exhibits Department as well as lead projects involving multiple departments (Education, Husbandry, Operations)- Maintain policies and procedures as outlined by the Aquarium Division and Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the State of North Carolina- Act as project manager, work with local, statewide, and national architects, designers, contractors, and vendors on exhibit projects for the… Show more Leadership and Project Management- Direct day to day operations of Aquarium Exhibits Department as well as lead projects involving multiple departments (Education, Husbandry, Operations)- Maintain policies and procedures as outlined by the Aquarium Division and Department of Environment and Natural Resources for the State of North Carolina- Act as project manager, work with local, statewide, and national architects, designers, contractors, and vendors on exhibit projects for the Aquarium- Supervise and evaluate full-time staff, interns and volunteers; manage annual departmental budget and grant funds- Represent the aquarium and speak publicly to local press, community groups and national conferences- Lead workshops, participate in strategic planning and oversee standard operating procedures.- Utilize strong communication skills with other Aquarium Curators, managers and staff in the development of exhibitions- Lead brainstorming sessions and act as moderator/coordinator for all exhibit content- Oversee negotiation, budgeting, and installation of traveling exhibitions- Assist with marketing, social media, and public relations for the Aquarium and Jennette's Pier. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona

Communications and Project Management- Research and Narrative development for tri-annual public access television program- Liaison to film development companies, videographers, video developers- Project manager for segment developments of public access programming, training videos for airport employees and commercials for CNN Network- Public speaking for live news segments and classroom training of airport personnelMultimedia/Social Media/Technology- Filming… Show more Communications and Project Management- Research and Narrative development for tri-annual public access television program- Liaison to film development companies, videographers, video developers- Project manager for segment developments of public access programming, training videos for airport employees and commercials for CNN Network- Public speaking for live news segments and classroom training of airport personnelMultimedia/Social Media/Technology- Filming, editing, and preparation of short video segments for use on the airport’s website- Development of website content on a daily basis- Creation and modification of Flash and HTML content for airport website- Writing, design and development of airport publications- Assisted with YouTube contentNOTE: Interviewed and accepted into this position after a City of Phoenix reduction in force (RIF) impacted curatorial position at Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona

Leadership/Management- Senior staff member- Supervise and evaluate exhibit staff, volunteers and interns- Oversee capital projects related to the buildings and interpretive trail within a 100 acre archaeological park- Multitask and manage multiple priorities between various departments- Develop policy for the exhibits department and programs- Work effectively with Collections, Visitor Services, Archaeology and Administrative departments- Write and administer exhibit… Show more Leadership/Management- Senior staff member- Supervise and evaluate exhibit staff, volunteers and interns- Oversee capital projects related to the buildings and interpretive trail within a 100 acre archaeological park- Multitask and manage multiple priorities between various departments- Develop policy for the exhibits department and programs- Work effectively with Collections, Visitor Services, Archaeology and Administrative departments- Write and administer exhibit grants- Evaluate, register, handle and care for artifacts in storage and on display- Major contributor to the American Alliance of Museums re-accreditation processExhibits- Developed, planned, scheduled, organized, managed, maintained, and budgeted for long term and changing indoor and outdoor exhibits for the museum's exhibit programs- Developed plans and specifications for exhibit construction- Monitored and maintained museum Auxiliary funds and grant funds used for museum exhibits- Headed oversight of traveling exhibitions. Show less

Mesa, Arizona

(Formerly the Arizona Museum for Youth)Leadership/Management- Served as project manager by scheduling for the Exhibition Team- Developed timelines to complete exhibits- Instructed, evaluated and trained design assistants and volunteer interns to assist with design activities- Prioritized and assigned work to personnel- Resolved procedural, communication and deadline related issues by offering alternatives and recommendations- Reviewed the work product of others… Show more (Formerly the Arizona Museum for Youth)Leadership/Management- Served as project manager by scheduling for the Exhibition Team- Developed timelines to complete exhibits- Instructed, evaluated and trained design assistants and volunteer interns to assist with design activities- Prioritized and assigned work to personnel- Resolved procedural, communication and deadline related issues by offering alternatives and recommendations- Reviewed the work product of others to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, and printing and mailing guidelines- Functionally supervised a part time Museum Educator and volunteer interns- Communicated with the general public, vendors, management, contractors, and other museum organizations in order to coordinate activities, conducted surveys, and provide instruction and information.Exhibit Design- Created interior design work for the tri-annual exhibitions- Created technical drawings for exhibit layout (floor plan, traffic flow)- Coordinated and approved aesthetic aspects of the exhibit (show colors, placement of designed structures, art pieces, gallery lighting, graphics, and signage)- Interpreted blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, and exhibit floor plans to assist in construction of museum exhibits- Provided illustrative and to-scale construction drawings and sketches for fabrication of special gallery items- Worked with the Art Curator on the search and acquisition of exhibit art pieces- Assisted with gallery installation activities.Graphic Design/Publications- Designed, and illustrated all printed and/or promotional materials for exhibits, the Museum, and Museum Friends and Guild groups- Monitored printing expenditures- Archived and maintained files of design, didactic and educational materials from previous exhibits- Designed and maintained museum web site. Show less

Phoenix, Arizona

Exhibit Design: Served from January through May as one of a select team of six students identified in the Visual Communications program at Arizona State University to develop exhibit signage for the new Children’s Zoo. Upon graduation from ASU, was employed by the Phoenix Zoo to assist in the final installation of the signage throughout this major renovation.

Master Of Science In Technology (Mstech), Information Technology Project Management, 3.98

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Design And Visual Communications