Leslie Cone Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Administrator for PowerPoint slide library software (Accent Librarian, the “Vault”); manage permissions and access; communicate with vendor for bugs and general tech support; request enhancements; train new users• Lead librarian and cataloguer of over 10,000 PowerPoint slides globally, serving 14 offices and nearly 500 sales employees• Established global file handling standards, naming conventions, and metadata taxonomies for improved discovery, unifying previously siloed collections from around the world and removing hundreds of duplicate slides • Manage archives and backups for Vault master files and presentations, record retrieval for inquiries• Jira project administrator for the Production team; partnering with IT, data providers, and SMEs to make impactful improvements to the Quarter End and Annual Update workflows• Project Coordinator for the crucial Quarter End slide updates of nearly 3,500 slides, including the creation of over 400 detailed Jira work tickets, directing assignments for the 14-person team (myself included as a core slide updater, as well), performing final QA checks on all files, and directing publishing timing• Close collaboration with website content management team to execute delivery of materials originating from the Vault• Daily use of Digizuite (DAM) to ensure Vault-to-Website file sync process, and upload and tag new presentations• Frequent use of Sitecore (CMS) to publish new content and maintain Collection pages• Experience working across departments to shepherd projects through from inception to publication• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for financial marketing materials, especially in the US – currently studying the requirements for non-US jurisdictions • Spot Award recipient (Feb 2020) for Vault user interface redesign, rollout, and training• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel, "Teams Business Champions" member (internal group implementing and training staff on Teams and SharePoint firm-wide)

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Charlotte, North Carolina

Database coordinator and trainer; managing access levels and data entry standards; troubleshooting and customizationCrystal Reports - design, edit, and executionConsolidation and organization of multimedia digital assets into a uniform library systemPolicy creation, writing, and administration; develop systems of access and control for digital assetsQuality assurance (proofing) on usage of digital assets and editing associated text Cross-collaboration with most departments of the organization to provide information and assets quickly, accurately, and efficientlyRights manager and digital asset librarian for collection and exhibition images, video, and marketing files, controlling access and use across Marketing, PR, Education, publications, and affiliate organizationsAcquire and maintain licenses for media assets: negotiating fees, writing and revising contracts, and enforcing terms of licenseComfortable communication with content producers, celebrity talent and their agents, fine artists, and attorneysCollaboration with production vendors and media sources for branding consistency, contract fulfillment, and copyright compliance; close and continual relationship with local media outletsIn-depth understanding of copyright laws as they pertain to audio-visual materials; understanding of rights of publicity, trademarks, and patentsLead role in "DAMS Task Force" to assess needs, research and purchase digital asset software (Piction), and create integration planCreate database export from collection database to the DAMS, map data fields, customize user interface, assign roles and access levels, ensure copyright license information translates to asset access

Orlando, Florida Area

Returning for the next phase in a large proposal effort -- follow-up to initial proposal delivery in July 2015Advanced technical editing, proofing and document control for a multi-volume government proposalProject tracking and follow-up with authors to receive data, documents and edits; strict attention to detail and delivery on fierce deadline scheduleLaison with engineering, logistics and program management department staffContinuing direct work with Project Management and VP of Business Development for execution of proposal effort

Orlando, Fl

• Proofreading, formatting, layout, and desktop publishing for Government contract proposal• Advanced use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint including vector graphics, references, Table of Contents, tables, styles, template creation, track change/version control, etc.• Coordination with VP, Project Managers and document authors to ensure compliance with Request for Proposal (RFP) requirements and accuracy/clarity of information; complex cross reference checking across volumes and large Excel matrices for uniformity and quality control• Specialty in laying out Excel spreadsheets for print• Interviewed project participants for Lessons Learned at the close of the project; compiled PowerPoint and reported to VP with results

Orlando, Fl

• Graphic design of all exhibition text panels, labels and brochures; banners, ads and web graphics for marketing• Rights and reproduction image administration for marketing and exhibition usage• New exhibition and artist research; correspondence with lenders, artists, and galleries• Writing and editing text for exhibition labels, press releases, and associated materials • Final proof on all text and graphics for print and web materials pertaining to museum exhibitions• Assist in exhibition coordination, shipping, logistics, and project management duties, directing crew of contractors on exhibition installation and load-outs

Maitland, Fl - Washington, Dc

• Digital capture of various photography film sources (35mm, 4X5, glass plates, slides, etc.) into digital format• Post production on images for color adjustments, white balance, cropping and multiple file size/format outputs• Quality control and data report generation for over 44,000 images, flawless delivery to Smithsonian collection staff• Knowledge of basic SEO practices, assistance with planning and copy editing for new website (to be executed after my employment period)

Winter Park, Fl

• Exhibitions coordinator for 15-20 temporary exhibitions per year; scheduling contract workers, designing/planning fabricated elements and graphics, directing crew of installers, budget projections, supply orders and logistics • Care and maintenance of fine art collection of over 6,000 objects, ranging from antiquity to contemporary; includes paintings, sculptures, framed and unframed prints, historical documents, textile and archaeological objects• Shipping and logistics planning, packing and crating, and associated documentation and quality controls• Security, general risk management and climate controls for museum gallery environment (responsible for up to 15 million dollars in artwork values on premises at any given time)• Collaboration with designers, fabricators, carpenters, and outside collection staff on seamless completion of exhibitions, always on time and under budget• Creation and maintenance of consolidated Image Archive for collection of nearly 20,000 image files• Rights and reproduction admin for permanent collection requests as well as outside requests for marketing temporary exhibitions• Managed contracts and logistics for loan agreements, both incoming and outgoing, facilitated donations to the collection and participated in accessioning and deaccessioning process and policy creation

Orlando, Fl

• Assisting Curators, Registrar, and Preparator in all phases of the development of exhibitions• Research, writing and editing label copy, proofing marketing materials, researching new exhibitions• Gallery layouts and selection of artwork, condition reporting and inventories, art handling, gallery prep and installation• Design donor catalogues using desktop publishing software (Adobe InDesign)• Rehousing and packing artifacts to improve long-term storage, packing and shipping artwork, comprehensive inventory and database input (EmbARK)• Coordinating graduate student interns, instruction on basic collections procedures

reorganizing historical photograph bank for Collections department; formulating a system by which images will be more publicly accessible for reproductions, exhibitions, and press

Atlanta, Ga

• Registrar for objects, video archives (dive expedition footage), and digital records for the Titanic collection of artifacts, a collection of 5,000 objects, mostly metal, textile and paper artifacts, some in extremely delicate states (from bottom of the Atlantic Ocean)• Traveled to international venues to install artifacts and biological specimens, ensuring microclimates and proper mounting and rigging procedures, leading a team of contract installers, museum staff and volunteers on a rigid installation schedule• Traveled to conservation labs for artifact maintenance, to document conservation procedures and oversee handling• Supervised climate conditions and recommendation of conservation and care of objects• Updated storage methods and rehoused majority of the paper and textiles collection to comply with current conservation practices• Trained all new department members on proper collections procedures and database usage• Managed relational database of artifacts (and Bodies collections specimens) and their condition reports and exhibition records (FileMaker Pro)• Reorganized the associated digital archive of over 200,000 photographic records, creating a streamlined approach to the collection and storage of data, collaborated with IT department for data storage needs and solutions• Designed and outfitted specialty crates, cavity packing and planned packing lists for changing object lists• Coordinated logistics of shipping works, as well as arranged for security and storage of objects (domestic)• Constant productive collaboration with Marketing and PR staff concerning rights and reproductions policies and the compilation and distribution of press materials, basic video editing and production (Sony Vegas) from Titanic dive footage archives• Occasional spokesperson for Press events, newspaper and television media• Couriered press kits of select artifacts and hand-carried paper artifacts to venues for display into exhibitions

Assisted Curatorial, Registrar, and Preparatory staff in all phases of the development of exhibitions including research, editing, and writing label copy; writing and editing of materials associated with press, presentations, catalogues and education programs; digital image management including scanning, basic editing, distribution of photos for research and marketing, and reorganization of image archives; condition reports, art handling, and wall preparation; Selected artwork and designed layout for the 2006 Annual Corporate Lease Program gallery, yielding the highest number of leases in the program's history; assisted in the exhibit design for OMA's temporary exhibit Paths to Impressionism from the Worcester Art Museum

Performing role of chief designer, decorative artist and/or project manager for numerous residential projects throughout Florida, including planning of wall treatments and furnishings, producing perspectival renderings and technical drawings, and organizing installations with subcontractors

Managed course website, scanning and uploading documents and facilitating student use; Expanded department's Asian Art slide collection and scanned image archive, updating database in department's resource center; assisted professor with research and student evaluations

Designing and executing scenic elements and official signage for university departments, as well as exhibit components for state government departments; organizing lectures on conservation for FSU community; instructing students in the material and methods of moldmaking and decorative painting; spearheaded efforts to radically improve safety conditions

Expertise for each scenic production and design firm including, but not limited to: color matching and repair, fabrication, sculpting, spraying of industrial coatings and automotive paints, graphics, vinyl signage, hand-lettered signs, finished components for exhibitions and trade shows, faux finishes and theatrical effects, painted 3D fluorescent effects, tile mosaic

Proofing manuals and brochures for small technical writing company, especially checking for grammatical and general format errors; assisting in the planning and coordination of STC (Society for Technical Communication, Orlando Chapter) meetings and events

M.A., Architectural History, Exhibition Design

B.A., Art History, Interior Design