Lisa Morra Email & Phone Number

Ardmore, Pa, Us

Ardmore, Pennsylvania, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Oversaw and managed all activities related to the department’s collection of over 162,000 works on paper, including storage, housing, tracking, and cataloguing of objects, acquisitions and deaccessions, loans, installations and exhibitions, and physical and digital collections records. • Served as the primary liaison between the department head and collections stakeholders both within the department and across the museum for collections-related activities and initiatives, such as continual development and implementation of policies and procedures for collections-related activities.• Supervised the Collections Assistant in areas of acquisitions and deaccessions, exhibitions, loan processing, object movement, cataloguing, storage maintenance, and record keeping.• Managed departmental efforts to publish approved object information on the museum’s website, including supporting grant-funded initiatives to digitize the collection by providing project information to the digitization photographer and research fellow. • Numbered new acquisitions and in consultation with curators, preparators, and conservators, determined home storage locations and housing, moved newly accessioned objects to their home locations, and updated locations in the database and paper records.• Represented the department on collections-related committees and project teams, including the Collections Resources and Information Group (CRAIG) and Bias Remediation and Interpretation Group (BRID).

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Supported the management of the department’s collection, including the storage, housing, tracking, and cataloguing of all works on paper.• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for acquisitions, loans, and installations and exhibitions, ensuring that both the departmental curatorial team and colleagues across the museum are aligned to work efficiently toward common goals.• Managed incoming gifts and purchase considerations and accessioning and deaccessioning processes, including creating paper and digital object files and completing condition reports.• Coordinated and tracked external and in-house loans, from the initial loan request to facilitating conservation examinations, framing, and loan treatments, providing object-specific information to lenders, completing outgoing and incoming condition reports, and coordinating the movement of objects through museum facilities.• Coordinated object moves to and from galleries, storage areas, and conservation and created related paperwork. • Advanced the production, accuracy, and detail of digital cataloguing records and other materials related to objects in the collection using The Museum System (TMS); maintained cataloguing standards within the department and produced core catalogue records for potential acquisitions and gifts.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Provided project support for curatorial activities, including compiling and maintaining a master list of 280+ makers and 1,220+ objects for a comprehensive catalogue of the museum’s American silver collection and developing a website in conjunction with the forthcoming Catalogue of Early American Furniture. • Served as the primary departmental liaison and worked closely with museum departments including Registration, Library & Archives, Facilities & Operations, Protection Services, Information & Interpretive Technologies, and Development.• Utilized The Museum System (TMS) collections management system and museum research resources to quickly and accurately provide information about the American Art collection in response to both internal and external inquiries.• Coordinated and prepared all materials for bi-annual departmental Advisory Committee meetings; collaborated with Departmental Assistants across curatorial departments to standardize meeting procedures.• Actively analyzed and tracked departmental expenses; created and oversaw yearly operating and project budgets. • Implemented actions to improve museum and department efficiency, including developing institutional file housing and content guidelines in collaboration with a cross-departmental group. • Managed volunteers and interns, developed and oversaw long-term projects to improve departmental records.• Planned, organized, and executed special events for prominent artists and local benefactors to the museum. • Brand Champions Steering Group representative and Community Service subgroup leader; directed and planned activities of the museum-wide Brand Champions, who promote mission-driven staff collaboration and engagement.• Contributing member of the cross-departmental Social Media Committee; brainstormed social media strategy and content and wrote posts shared with the museum’s 750,000+ followers across social media channels.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Served as the acting Collections Assistant while maintaining existing departmental responsibilities. • Coordinated the movement of artwork for gallery installation, storage, conservation, and returning and outgoing loans. Updated object locations using The Museum System (TMS). • Liaised with curators, registrars, and conservators to facilitate the acquisition and accessioning of 60+ art objects. • Prepared condition reports for incoming objects, including returned loans. • Aided with the integration of 700+ works from the Modern Art department to the American Art department. • Managed photography orders of recent acquisitions and for publications. • Generated and maintained database of all objects that were on loan both to and from the American Art department.• Supported and transferred duties to the newly hired Collections Assistant during the onboarding process.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Completed wall-to-wall inventory of the Philadelphia History Museum’s collection of over 130,000 artifacts and objects, working closely with inventory team members and independently as needed.• Supported collections evaluation project for forthcoming transfer of objects to the care and stewardship of Drexel University by researching, assessing, and ranking the collection of American paintings. • Utilized collection files and research resources to expand object records, exploring and documenting the “Philadelphia story” of the subjects and artists represented in the American painting collection.• Ensured accurate and standardized data entry into PastPerfect collections management database for web publishing.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Assisted with coordination and facilitation of the group inquiry and booking process during the blockbuster summer exhibition, Discovering the Impressionists: Paul Durand-Ruel and the New Painting.• Communicated with colleagues from a variety of museum departments, as well as local restaurants and institutions, to ensure the best onsite experience possible for visiting groups.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Efficiently processed admission transactions for diverse visitors on a complex software system while capturing data useful for the Marketing and Development departments.• Assisted visitors with a variety of questions about the Museum’s history, layout and the collection, strove to connect all guests with enriching museum experiences.• Explained the benefits of Membership to visitors, registered and renewed Museum Memberships, and processed registration for a variety of programs, tours, and events.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Provided time-sensitive administrative and executive support to ensure productivity in a fast-paced restaurant office.• Independently managed, input, organized, and maintained invoices, membership records, and patron database. • Flexibly adapted to and prioritized rapidly changing office needs; performed any and all services needed.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Independently managed a variety of student needs by building collaborative relationships with faculty and parents.• Generated units, daily lesson plans, and assessments aligned to district, state, and Common Core standards.• Actively served as the leader of the K-2 team and as a member of the school-wide Instructional Leadership Team. • Member of the Positive Behavior Incentives and Supports (PBIS) committee, created to generate and implement school-wide systems designed to improve student behavior and school culture.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Researched, prepared and led museum tours of the permanent collection and special exhibitions for museum visitors, including school groups and community members. • Completed docent training program consisting of readings, discussions, and reviews of local art events.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Assist directors and performers to ensure smooth execution of performances by professional national and international touring companies. • Operate technical theatre equipment, such as sound board, light board, spotlights, and flyrail.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Partnered with another intern to design and execute a Community Outreach program in collaboration with the Philadelphia Free Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Discover the World!” • Visited 30 Philadelphia libraries and taught over 500 children (ages 6-12) a short art history lesson.• Introduced students to artwork from the Museum’s permanent collection.• Led children to create an accompanying art project.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Worked closely with Deputy Director to manage building facilities.• Conducted building tours, organized event logistics with clients, and initiated recycling program.• Assisted with set-up and execution of events such as birthday parties, theatre performances and corporate meetings.

Greater St. Louis Area

• Created and produced marketing materials to submit to museums and galleries.• Completed underpaintings and photographed source material.

Graduate Certificate, Museum Collections Management And Care

• Completed graduate-level courses encompassing both the theory and practice of preventive conservation, collections management.

Master Of Science In Educational Studies, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Fine Arts Degree, Painting, Art History, American Culture Studies, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Art Council, Social Chair of Washington University's Club Equestrian Team, Volunteer and Choir.