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2023

Gallery & Retail assistant for the exhibition Grayson Perry: Smash Hits
Set up and maintained stock in retail displays in two high-traffic shops.
Managed inventory database: maintained accurate inventory records, ordered necessary restocking, ensured correct delivery quantities, and tracked top selling items.
Welcomed visitors, provided exhibition-related information and answered questions about the art and artists.

2015-2022

Managed daily operations of a nonprofit art gallery representing 40+ local artists.
Curated and installed 6-8 exhibitions per year, including nationwide shipping processes.
Collection management: Accession, catalogue, and data entry for the art collection inventory.
Maintained accurate and up-to-date location, condition, and insurance records for each piece.
Ensured proper art handling and installation of 2D and 3D artworks.
Lead the foundational planning for the studio: this included community engagement research and active collaboration with the school district and local recreation centers to learn what they wanted out of a community art space.
Facilitated public access to artworks through the online database and in person events.
Served as public point of contact for donors, patrons, artists, and community members.
Developed and sustained private event rentals of the gallery and studio space, including weddings and corporate events.
Researched, contracted, and marketed 60+ art workshops per year.
Drafted, maintained, and executed all contracts with artists, lecturers, and workshop instructors.
Executed all point of sale operations, including the creation and maintainance of a studio budget and marketing plan.
Developed and taught art and art history programming for youth and adult audiences.
Additional duties included website content building, social media marketing, and event planning.

2014-2015

Coordinated “Art on Main” public art project for Village of Waunakee
Consulted with city councils, village boards, and other governing bodies on how to improve local economies through the arts
Collaborated with local artists on how to achieve public art funding through municipal projects, including timeline creation and resource management

2013-2014

Curated and installed three exhibitions per semester, including handling the shipping and insurance of artworks.
Managed the database for the University's entire permanent art collection, including physical locations for artworks across campus.
Taught undergraduate students art installation, curation, and gallery best practices.

Education

2022-2023

Dissertation Title: "Buildings of Distinction: Examining the Social Identity of Museum Architecture"

2011-2014