Samantha Cornay Email and Phone Number

• Oversee the management of 500+ works of art across 3 locations— including accessioning, condition reports, and logistical & financial records• Research, conceptualize, design, and implement a branding strategy & content creation across social media and digital marketing platforms• Provide administrative support such as scheduling, managing filing systems, and creating regular reports to improve internal and external efficiency and engagement• Manage communications with customers, industry professionals, and artists• Provide art direction in partnership with Lead Designer to create a cohesive brand identity• Author external communication for website, exhibitions, and social media

•Serve as the first line of communication for visitors by answering their questions about the museum's exhibitions, history, and programming•Maintain a working knowledge of what Denver's larger cultural scene has to offer and make recommendations based on visitors' interests•Ensure the safety of museum-goers, staff, and artwork by clearly communicating gallery policies•Create a friendly and positive environment that represents the MCA's core values of being adventurous, excellent, human-centric, and inclusive•Attend ongoing training & enrichment classes pertaining to customer service, museum operations, and art interpretation.•Assist in additional duties such as installation and take down of shows and management of public and private events

•Serve as support staff for Executive Director and Curator, 30 studio artists, 9 board members, potential clients and artists, and visitors•Provide administrative support such as maintaining contacts, inventorying & ordering of supplies, scheduling, implementing & managing filing systems, and working with outside contractors•Serve as the exhibitions coordinator for 2 exhibitions per month, including creating marketing materials, press releases, virtual galleries, scheduling, disseminating and gathering contracts, images, and other relevant documents, and event coordination and planning such as openings and artist talks•Oversee daily operations of the gallery including docenting, opening & closing, answering phone calls and emails, and giving tours of the facility•Manage financials such as sales of artwork, monthly spending reports for corporate credit card, ad spending, and artist/ gallery payments•Maintain and produce content for the website, social media sites, online calendars, and membership pages on professional sites•Launched Emerging Artist Residency program•Discover and explore practices and philosophies of local and regional arts organizations, publications, and organizations that support the arts (foundations, state arts agencies, services organizations, etc.)•Take minutes for meetings and produce monthly reports

• Orchestrated 6 First Friday events with local artists• Managed & trained a team of 5 in knowledge of day-to-day operations, inventory, industry practices, and the culture & philosophy of the business• Headed quarterly & special event email marketing campaigns and managed contact list of over 1,000 customers• Created 6 Facebook & Instagram ad campaigns in 5 months• Produced & managed daily content for Facebook & Instagram pages• Assisted approx. 20 patrons a day from a variety of backgrounds and advised them on what products would best suit their needs and desires

• Managed a permanent collection of over 250 pieces of art in a 350,000 sq. ft. building with approx. 20,000 patrons per day• Revamped & refined collections records to accurately reflect provenance, condition, and location history• Oversaw the maintenance & safety of artworks including framing, storage, minor cleaning & restoration, photographing, and installation & removal• Docented over 20 exhibitions in the Curfman Gallery, teaching patrons about the exhibitions, gallery spaces, Arts Program, and CSU's campus & resources• Launched weekly Instagram series to educate our 300+ followers about our permanent collection• Assisted in training new employees

• Communicated with artists to coordinate shows, artist talks, and workshops• Coordinated paperwork such as artist contracts, press releases, budgets, and the reception & return of artworks• Operated as a liaison between artist & installation team, program & other student organizations, and between program & local businesses

• Facilitated group learning among students for 8 art history courses • Met with individual students to tailor the learning process to their needs and create deeper personal connections with the subject matter• Demonstrated a passion for growing non-art majors' understanding & connection to art history & historical processes

• Assisted with event planning and installation of 5 exhibitions• Organized & maintained appearance of 2 offices, a large gallery space, and 3 private rooms• Distributed marketing materials on CSU campus & downtown Fort Collins