Laylaa Randera Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Develop and produce exhibitions and programming.• Co-create and coordinate multiple community projects. • Manage support staff including interns, temporary details, Phillips Educators, and contractors.• Work collaboratively with Executive Director on strategic initiatives and partnerships.• Generate and archive contracts, invoices, payment requisitions, and other administrative paperwork.• Contribute to reports, including data/statistics, for internal departments and external stakeholders.• Support financial processes including tracking expenditure, annual budgeting, maintaining budget spreadsheets, and reconciling monthly credit card statements.• Discuss the impact of exhibitions, projects, and programs.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provided production and operational support for audio and projection-mapped visuals.• Assisted with photography, videography, digital asset management, photo and video-editing.• Assisted with research, project write-ups, copyediting and proofreading.• Packed, unpacked, and installed artworks and audio-visual gear for exhibitions and events.• Discussed and interpreted in liaison with the local community the meaning, significance, and impact of installed works.

City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Co-curated online community-centered exhibitions.• Developed website for SARChI Chair, UJ.• Led online exhibition walkthroughs.• Assisted with research, project write-ups, copyediting and proofreading.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Processed requests from staff and the public for visual resources, materials, and permissions related to rights and reproduction of Permanent Collection artworks using Mimsy XG.• Assisted Registrar of Collection with coordinating photography of newly accessioned works of art.• Assisted Registrars and Curators with survey study of the Permanent Collection.• Created, edited, printed, and installed labels and didactic wall copy in liaison with Collections Care Manager, Manager of Exhibitions, and Head of Editorial and Design.• Packed, unpacked, and installed Permanent and Loan exhibitions under the leadership of Chief Preparator.• Worked collaboratively with Curatorial, Communications, and Security departments.• Worked early morning and late evenings for delivery, pickup and installation of artwork.• Traveled as a courier for loans and exhibitions.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Provided production and operational support for audio and projection-mapped visuals.• Assisted with photography, videography, digital asset management, photo and video-editing.• Assisted with research, project write-ups, copyediting and proofreading.• Packed, unpacked, and installed artworks and audio-visual gear for exhibitions and events.• Discussed and interpreted in liaison with the local community the meaning, significance, and impact of installed works.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Managed the on-campus wood shop.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Helped students with their writing processes using Writing Center pedagogy.• Assisted with research for a qualitative data analysis project for the Writing Center.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Assisted Professor in conducting increased learning experience for students in assigned area.• Prepared lesson plans and instructed two sections of fifteen students each on a weekly basis.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Assisted with opening receptions and community programs and special events.• Performed basic office and gallery tasks, including occasional gallery sitting.• Assisted staff with social networking, event planning, community outreach, and publicizing events.• Assisted with installation and de-installation of exhibitions, packing, and shipping.• Assisted in compiling data and doing research for the WPA Newsletter and other possible WPA publications.• Assisted with copyediting and proofreading.• Assisted in website and database information management, mailing list generation, and data analysis.• Assisted in documentation, evaluation, and archiving.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Supported students with their writing processes using Writing Center pedagogy.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Edited the work of fellow writers.• Launched first online publication.• Took photographs.• Assessed data from Google analytics.• Assisted in layout and design of printed publication.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Wrote articles for Today’s News.• Took photographs for social media platforms.• Served on other communications projects.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Conducted research for various projects.• Updated social media platforms with relevant information.• Assisted in the planning and preparations for business events.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Democratic National Convention • Assisted delegates under the leadership of university professors.• Published articles and videos on WBTVWith Open Eyes.• Traveled to Kenya as digital storyteller with non-profit organization.

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fine And Studio Arts, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: SELECTED EXHIBITIONS • Curated Exhibitions Inalienable Truths, Gallery 102, Washington D.C., Nov 2017 • Solo.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Major: Communication And Media Studies, Minor: Philosphy, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: • JCSU Writing Center, Academic Research Editor (fall 2014) • Project Ubuntu JCSU, Founder and Organizer (fall.

Summer Intensive, Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

TFAS - IPJ The Fund for American Studies - Institute on Political Journalism A summer-intensive in partnership with TFAS, The George.