Entrepreneur, Creative, Writer, Visual Curator
Fine Art | Orlando, Florida Area, US
• Ambitious self-starter with professional, polished demeanor
• Possesses ability to tackle projects of all scopes and complexities, finishing them quickly and accurately
• Initiative-taker with ability to adapt to both high and low levels of direction
• Articulate speaker and writer
• Social media aficionado with strong community-building skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with ProVenue and Raiser’s Edge software programs
• Intermediate Photoshop and Final Cut Pro experience
Specialties: Photography, Social Media, Creative Direction, Copywriting, Styling
Feb
2012 - Present
Weekend Visitor Information Specialist / Orlando Museum of Art
• Assist in reaching membership goals at point of purchase
• Function as “face” of the museum to visitors and special exhibition artists
• Provide information to guests on various exhibitions, education programs, special events and more
• Direct calls to appropriate departments
• Utilize ProVenue and Raiser’s Edge software programs on a daily basis
• Reply to, and forward, emails sent to museum’s information desk
• Represent the museum’s development department at the monthly First Thursdays events
Nov
2011 - Present
Owner/Vintage Buyer / Zabbaleen Vintage, LLC
• Own and run Zabbaleen Vintage, an online vintage store committed to promoting sustainable living by providing a well-curated selection of vintage goods for men and women.
• Utilize social media marketing to drive sales
• Represent brand at various markets in Orlando area
Mar
2011 -
Jul
2011
Post Production Assistant / Pink Sneakers Productions
• Coordinated legal paperwork and documentation for production of the Bravo show, “Most Eligible: Dallas”
• Trained interns to complete various tasks for the post-production team
• Personally assisted visiting executive from Bravo
• Charged with transporting show footage to and from studio
• Assisted editors with various tasks in Final Cut Pro
• Coordinated office lunches and dinners
• Ran errands for various departments
• Booked travel and accommodations and personally assisted visiting producers and editors
May
2010 -
Jun
2010
Social Media Specialist / Gateway Center for the Arts
• Planned social media strategy to reach target audience and increase community awareness of the Center
• Set up and maintained various social networking accounts
• Interfaced with public through official social media accounts to create buzz, share news and content
Mar
2010 -
Apr
2010
Artist / Dozen: Stetson University's Senior Thesis Exhibition
• Created body of work that was incorporated into the main show
• Designed marketing collateral to accompany personal contributions
• Designed marketing collateral for overall show
• Assisted with coordination of schedule of events
• Coordinated exhibition’s opening reception with fellow exhibitors
Sept
2008 -
May
2009
Intern / Southeast Museum of Photography
• Worked with exhibitions department and prepared artwork for installation
• Prepared detailed condition reports for new acquisitions
• Assisted with installation of new exhibitions
• Filed inventory and condition reports for museum’s permanent collection
• Maintained and wrote copy for museum’s website
• Assisted in the gallery during exhibition opening nights
• Assisted with weekend children's art education programs
May
2007 -
Aug
2007
Teacher / Art Studio of Lake Mary
• Taught classes of 12-20 students from grades K-12 according to a self-designed curriculum
• Interfaced with parents to communicate students’ progress and successes
• Coordinated lesson plans to apply the elements of art to create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional works
• Assisted parents of prospective students with the class registration process
Nov
2005 -
Apr
2006
Volunteer / Orlando Museum of Art
• Worked at visitor information stations positioned throughout the galleries to provide patrons with a more thorough experience
• Worked with development department for the museum’s United Arts campaigns
• Assisted in museum gift shop as sales associate
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2006
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2010
Stetson University
BA
in
Art, Art History
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Websites:
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Honors:
Stetson University Art Department Honoree-2010
Stetson University Friends of Art Purchase Award-2010
Stetson University Juried Student Art Exhibition Award of Merit-2010
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Interests:
art, art history, literature, social activism, animal rights, fashion, design, social media, blogging