work
experience

2008

M.F.A.

2005

Post-Baccalaureate

1995

B.F.A.

Work Experience

September 2006
to May 2008 

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN
Digital Content Library Fellow Research Assistant

●  Created and maintained digital library for Art Department working with team.
●  Organized departmental procedures for cataloging using FileMaker Pro.

●  Researched source material.

●  Digital capture of images using camera and scanners, retouched images with PhotoShop.

Sept. 2005
to May 2008

University of Minnesota, Department of Art, Twin Cities, MN
Instructor of Record and Teaching Assistant

●  Taught technical skills and promoted idea development and problem solving 
    abilities.

●  Designed syllabus, organized kiln firings and studio maintenance.

August 2000 
to August 2004

Greenwich House Center for Ceramics, New York, NY
Programs Manager (2002-04)

●  Management – staff hiring, training and supervision.

●  Fiscal – accounts payable, payroll and budget director.

●  Artist in Residence Manager – instrumental in expanding scope of service into cross 
    disciplinary sphere

●  Registrar – classes, permanent collection and databases.

●  Education – designed course curriculum, interviewed instructors, class scheduling.

●  Promotion – webmaster, brochure/postcard design and editing, press contact
    and direct mail coordinator.

●  Gallery Assistant – liaison with artists, installation, sales.

●  Event Planner – gallery openings, benefits, open houses.

●  Facility Manager – space rental, inspection of building and scheduling of repairs.

●  Instructor – adult and children’s classes.

●  Programs Coordinator (2000-02), Intern (summer 2000).

February 2000
to August 2000

American Craft Council, New York, NY
Assistant to the Executive Director

●  Event planning

●  Fiscal – budgets, contract negotiations

●  Promotion – press releases

●  Database maintenance 

●  Assisted at board and committee meetings.

●  Liaison between members and organization, and between the Board and the Council.

February 1999
to February 2000

Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, NY
Film and Video Assistant

●  Researched, negotiated contracts, obtained rights and booked films for screening during    The American Century Exhibition: 1900-2000.

●  Production – video clip compilations for exhibition and Internet use.

●  Promotion – Located and chose photos and film stills for promotional publications.

●  Installation – Oversaw video installation and scheduling exhibition photography.

●  Fiscal – Developed budget

Skills  

Mac and PC proficient, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, digital capture, FileMaker Pro