W O R K E X P E R I E N C E 2007 - present Spencer Museum of Art (University of Kansas), Lawrence, KS Project Coordinator/Administration Coordinate logistics of museum-wide projects: • Synchronize individual aspects of exhibitions, including content, programming, graphics, etc. • Co-create new system for the museum’s digital information management • Maintain the museum archive • Coordinate job searches and hiring • Manage general office duties including payroll, ordering supplies and answering phones. Project Coordinator, IMLS: Engaging Communities grant Coordinated ideas and activities which used diverse learning styles and new technology to explore the museum and its collection and expand its audience: • Co-taught C&T360 Knowing and Learning with Professors Phil McKnight and Steve Case • Designed, organized and co-led “Using the Art Museum to Teach” workshops for non-art pre-service teachers • Coordinated the development and creation of a Second Life Island for the museum • Curated an installation of museum objects to spark discussion on the Second Life project • Organized, promoted and facilitated Second Life trainings for KU faculty, staff and the public • Wrote, filmed and edited a tour of the Spencer’s Second Life Island for YouTube Youth & Family Outreach Coordinator Administered children’s classes for 5-14 year olds, supervising university students as teachers and volunteers and managing registration and promotion: • Conceptualized and implemented a teacher-training program • Researched information and ideas for grant funding for the position • Properly managed children’s program, including confidential information Collaborated with area school teachers and youth organizations on various projects: • Co-coordinated an 8th-grade podcast museum tour • Designed and taught art projects for a junior high afterschool program 2008 South Central Unity Church Association Next Generation of Unity Consultant Designed and implemented a new position to focus on 18-35 year olds within the 13-state region, organizing and increasing participation. In this position: • Coordinated young adult retreats • Researched status of young adult ministries in the region • Networked ministries, ministers and interested individuals • Maintained program budget 2002-2006 Wellsville Public Schools, Wellsville, KS Art Teacher, K-12 Taught, mentored and supervised 7 classes, grades 6-12 and 18 classes, K-5, including creating and implementing curriculum. In this position: • Developed lessons based on museum visits and guest artists • Collaborated with school and community to produce student-created shows and public art • Coordinated and hosted an Art Tournament attended by 8 regional schools • Instituted an art club which grew approximately 200% in 3 years 2000-2002 Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, Angel Fire, NM Reporter/Photographer Authored and proofread numerous articles on education, government, sports and people; photographed people and events. Spring 1999 Salina South Middle School, Salina, KS Long-term Substitute Art Teacher Directed and supervised five classes of 7th & 8th grade students; created and taught a range of art projects E D U C A T I O N Fall 2010 – present M.A. program, Art History University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS Fall 1999 - Summer 2002 17 graduate credits Kansas State University, Ottawa University, Fort Hays State University Dec. 1998 B.S., K-12 Art Education Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Kansas Teaching Certification (K-12 Art) Spring 1997 Exchange Program, Concentration in Sculpture Norwich School of Art and Design, Norwich England A D D I T I O N A L Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S • Board member, Lawrence Corporation for the Advancement of the Visual Arts (The Lawrence Percolator), 2009-present • Kansas Certified Art Teacher, K-12 • Marathon fundraiser participant for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2009 • Mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Lawrence, KS, 2003-2005 • New Mexico Press Awards: 1st place in General News Photo, 2001; 1st place in Columns, Sports Writing and Investigative Journalism (a joint effort with another reporter), 2000 E X H I B I T I O N S O F M Y W O R K S Summer 2008 Prima Tazza Cafe, Lawrence, KS Spring 2008 Z’s Divine Espresso, Lawrence, KS Fall 2007 Red Balloon To-Do, Lawrence, KS Fall 2007 Kansas Public Radio Listener Art Show, juried, Lawrence, KS E X H I B I T I O N S / C U R A T O R I A L E X P E R I E N C E 2009 Alternate Realities, Spencer Museum of Art |