Education
New York University, Sept. 2009 – May 2011
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
MA in Visual Arts Administration with Non-Profit focus
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, May 2007
BFA with emphasis in Art History, Theory and Criticism
Affiliations
Advocates for Cultural Engagement, New York NY
NYU Steinhardt Arts Advocacy Group
President 2010/2011
Founding Member 2009/2010
NYU Steinhardt Graduate Student Organization, New York NY – 2009/2010
Art and Art Professions Department Representative
Experience
Development and Communications Associate, Oct. 2011 – Present
Groundswell Community Mural Project, New York, NY
- Donor and email marketing database maintenance
- Manage social media campaigns and website updates
- Research, write and report for funding from government, foundation and individual support
- Assist in the coordination of major strategic initiatives such as organizational re-branding, website redesign, design of annual report, and direction of strategic marketing plan
Development and Communications Assistant, Nov. 2010 – Oct. 2011
Groundswell Community Mural Project, New York, NY
- Manage social media and website updates
- Research, write and report for funding from government, foundation and individual support
Development Associate, Aug. 2010 – May 2011
Momenta Art, New York, NY
- Grant research and writing
- Develop and maintain grants, contact and artist databases
- Research historical organizational data for records and reporting
Personal Assistant, Aug. 2009 – Nov. 2010
Linda Sirow Koplewicz and Koplewicz Family, New York NY
- Bookkeeping: Balance checking accounts, post credits and debits to multiple accounts, write checks and produce reports.
- Travel Coordination: Manage travel, calendar and itineraries
- Medical Claims Management: Work with insurance companies for reimbursement of medical claims
- Other assistance: errands, file management, appointment setting, household tasks, anything else as needed
Press and Development Intern, November 2009 – May 2010
No Longer Empty, New York NY
- Regular gallery sitting, engaging patrons
- Grant research, writing and application, sponsor solicitation
- Implemented archival procedure and managed press archiving from Nov 2009 – Jan 2010.
Gallery Assistant, Apr. 2008 – Jul. 2009
Packer Schopf Gallery, Chicago IL
- General assistance with mailings, newsletter and promotional materials
- Basic data entry, customer service and phones.
Office Coordinator, Mar. 2008 – Jul. 2009
ShopLocal, LLC, Chicago IL
- Reception: Phones, filing, shipping and receiving. Register, greet and direct visitors
- Finance Dept. Assistant: AP data entry, invoice reconciliation, hosting reporting, billing analytics
- Executive Assistant: Assistance to six executives, travel coordination, calendar management, event planning, expense reporting
- Office Management: Inventory, building liaison and floor fire warden. Acted as a key player in merger logistics; assisting with office transition, regulations and ensuring communication between logistical departments
Youth Arts Coordinator, Apr. 2007 – Dec. 2007
Benton Community Settlement, Chicago IL
- Organized and supervised artistic activities for children in the After School Matters program
- Managed interns and volunteers
- Strategically planned fund raising events, including: coordination of vendors, artist and performance schedules
- Created a promotional strategy which included posters, fliers, press releases for publications and a web component comprising of a social networking
Owner and Director, Nov. 2004 – Jan. 2007
OAO Galleria and Of Art and Order web gallery, Chicago IL
- Selected artists for exhibitions
- Designed and installed exhibitions
- Designed and distributed promotional materials
- Created and maintained online gallery
Specialized Skills and Programs
- Typing 60 wpm
- Office: Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Open Office Suite, Filemaker Pro and Bento
- Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and GIMP
- Web: Dreamweaver and WordPress, some basic html
- Fundraising: Giftworks
