As the Manager of Gallery and Program Initiatives at the Richard E. Peeler Art Center, I oversee gallery operations and coordinate a range of exhibitions and events. I work with faculty and curators to develop shows and engage the campus community with artist talks and workshops. For DePauw Theatre I also manage the publicity student team for each production and support the Theatre Department with production coordination. Additionally, I assist in the development and coordination of initiatives across the Art & Art History, Design Studies, and Museum Studies programs, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within the Creative School.

Administrative Assistant for the Department of Art & Art History, Department of Communication & Theatre, and the Program Film & Media Arts

Organized events, coordinating receptions with gallery exhibitions.Leadership and Management:Supervised gallery staff, managed contracts, and oversaw building maintenance.Financial Oversight:Developed budgets, negotiated contracts for optimal cost-effectiveness.Guest Services and Relations:Liaised with speakers and artists, led social media strategy.Alumni Outreach:Led initiatives, collaborated with stakeholders to enrich programming.Administrative Support:Facilitated day-to-day operations, managed calls, visitors, and supplies.Budget and Accounting:Tracked budgets, reconciled accounts, supported Schedule of Classes.Web and Social Media Management:Maintained online presence, developed promotional materials.Program Coordination:Ensured Peeler Art Center access, coordinated community outreach, managed events.Building Management:Coordinated supplies, maintenance, and schedules for student artwork installations.Other Duties:Upheld security, supported courses, and assisted student organizations.

Successfully raised 20K in 2023 and 2024 for the annual 4th of July Celebration fireworks in Greencastle, Indiana.Collaborated with The Friends of the Park Organization and the Mayor's Office to organize fundraising letters and secure community support.Implemented effective fundraising strategies to engage donors and local businesses, ensuring the success of the community celebration.

Determine the eligibility of those wanting to sell at the market based on the rules established by market’sgoverning body. Actively recruit new producers to expand the variety or products for sale.Collect rental fees from vendors and maintain accurate records of payment. Assign selling spaces for vendors.Ensure that all applicable licenses, permits, and insurances are filed with relevant agencies. Advertise and promote the market. Promotions may include special events, banners, signage, radio spots, social media, and free coverage in local newspaper.Assure the market is operated in a timely and efficient manner, and that sales occur only within thespecific market hours. Establish and enforce regular hours of operation.Settle or prevent disputes among the farmers as well as disagreements arising between shoppers andfarmers over prices or correct weights of produce. Keep the Chamber Director advised of the market’s conditions, providing them with relevant data on gross vendor sales, market income, and feedback from customer and vendor surveys. Work with director to review, update, or create market rules, strategies for future growth, and partnerships with other organizations.Have clear emergency procedures in place for accidents, medical emergencies, safety or crime issues, severe weather, or natural disasters. Continually evaluate the markets strengths and weaknesses. Conduct customer surveys, track overallsales, and monitor for potential improvements in daily logistics, outreach efforts, and product selection.

Maintain database of clients for all account managersTransition account managers to commercial card system for expensesReconcile account manager expense reportsHelp coordinate trade shows for account managersAssist with travel arrangements for the regional manager and district managersCoordinate annual meeting for the region: assist with location and venue choice, air travel for 100+ people, hotel arrangements, catering for all meals and breaks, entertainment, annual banquet & awards, swag giveaways.Assist Database Analyst