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New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

I'm a freelance non-fiction writer, mixed media artist, and program consultant▪️ Presented at Kolaj Fest (2024) New Orleans on intersection of Collage & Poetry; Kolaj Institute Art Lab faculty▪️ Artwork in 30+ solo and group shows in NYC and New Orleans and in collections in the US and Europe; featured in US and International literary magazines: 82 Review, The Penn Review, Beyond Words, Peatsmoke, and CALYX▪️ Forthcoming memoir on art and legacy▪️ Program support for PEN World Voices Festival (2024) and Hudson Park Children’s Greenhouse (2024)

Bronx, New York, United States

Manhattan University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts university in the Bronx, New York City. Founded in 1853 by the De La Salle Christian Brother its mission drives focus on quality education for all and service to neighbors in need.As the 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 I planned and produced Advancement events and both on and off campus at venues in the Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester, and in New Jersey. I worked collaboratively with faculty and administrative leadership to provide excellent service and support for the community.▪️ Headed all stages of planning and production of large-scale ceremonial and donor events, including commencement, convocation, building / space dedications, annual donor events, and the De La Salle Medal Dinner.▪️ Owned budget management, logistics, contract negotiations, communications, strategic initiatives, vendor selection, event marketing, communication, and registration, serving as the Advancement Team’s point person▪️ Designed Special Events & Projects, Marketing & Communications, and Advancement strategy, ensuring alignment with department managers and presenting development strategy to Senior Leadership ▪️ Managed campus marketing initiatives, including banners, signage, and student art promotion, leveraging arts expertise to curate photo exhibitions that highlighted student work for a newly renovated residence hall▪️ Streamlined marketing and communications, digitizing the ticketing systems, standardizing event planning through regular stakeholder meetings, and creating an event procedures manual, improving efficiency▪️ Spearheaded high-profile development events, including the De La Salle Medal Dinner at The Plaza Hotel, which raises funds for scholarship and financial aid▪️ Administered event budgets, including Commencement, adhering to financial budgets, negotiating contracts, and selecting vendors through requests for proposals (RFPs)

New York, New York, United States

The College Art Association (CAA) is the principal organization in the US for professionals in the visual arts.As part of the senior leadership team, with a group of direct reports, I oversaw programs and supported a dedicated membership. Together we advanced CAA’s mission to promote the arts and their understanding through advocacy and intellectual engagement. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭▪️ Collaborated with Executive Director on strategic vision and executed implementation plan▪️ Led in executive leadership team during personnel transitions; designed strategic communications vision around key initiatives and ensured staff alignment▪️ Directed outreach, membership engagement, direct communications, partnership development, and event stewardship strategies for members▪️ Engaged affiliated societies, committees, and individual and institutional members, conducting needs assessment and member feedback to inform educational programs, professional development, advocacy, and networking opportunities; created engagement opportunities for each tier𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬▪️ Headed department, producing key publications and new programs, ensuring related grant support and financial backing for initiatives▪️ Administered funding programs: conference-related grants, publications grants, and professional awards▪️ Advised and guided member leaders in planning educational, advocacy, and networking programs and publications; administered events calendar alongside Content team𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞▪️ Spearheaded development efforts and production of Annual Conferences▪️ Launched a new CRM and redesigned the Annual Conference strategy▪️ Achieved record conference attendance, both in-person and virtual for programs and a Book and Trade Fair; managed service provider contracts▪️ Collaborated with local cultural institutions to host/sponsor programs

New York, New York, United States

Barnard College, Columbia University, is a private women's liberal arts college in Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in 1889 and is one of the original Seven Sisters—seven liberal arts colleges that were historically women's colleges.I had continuously increasing roles and responsibilities from managing the summer housing program and supporting special programs to having senior responsibility for events as 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.▪️ Led planning and execution of large-scale events and projects, including academic and donor events, for a top-ranked women’s liberal arts college▪️ Consulted with administrators and faculty to plan and produce major annual events, academic conferences, and program initiatives, ensuring customer service throughout the planning/production process▪️ Facilitated campus space/classroom reservations for events/activities; provided logistical support alongside Facilities, Public Safety, AV, and Catering▪️ Managed budgets, contract negotiations, vendor management, communications, conceptualization, and day-to-day tracking of events process▪️ Supervised professional staff and team of student staff; providing coaching, mentoring, work delegation, and goal setting; led regular meetings and training sessions, improving team dynamics and streamlining processes▪️ Spearheaded integration of Event Management System (EMS) scheduling software campus-wide, streamlining resources and improving workflow, communication among service providers, and user interface▪️ Administered Summer Housing Program for students and interns, heading operations

Ms, Organizational Change Management

The New School is a private research university in New York City. It was founded in 1919 as The New School for Social Research.

Ba, Literature, Italian

Activities and Societies: Tea Haus Manager; Wadham College, Oxford University, England (jr. year); Admissions Interviewer; Internships.