EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Multi-faceted experience with executive management of non-profit organizations including the particular strengths:
o Program creation and implementation
o Project Management
o Leading organizations through states of substantial growth and transition
o Developing fruitful relationships with donors, the community, stakeholders, and other organizations
o Management, development, and recruitment of staff; both paid and volunteer
o Planning and oversight of financial records including budgets
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
11/07-present Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Inc. Waynesboro, VA
Executive Director
Duties:
· Maximize impact from limited budget
· Create and schedule an engaging and diverse slate of annual Invitational exhibits
· Manage day-to-day operations of the center including program implementation
· Coordinate Action Teams and Committees
· Create and manage annual budget
· Serve as public face of the organization through community involvement and speaking engagements
· Cultivate relationships with donors, members, and other stakeholders
· Create and implement long range plan (at behest of Board of Directors)
· Supervise paid staff and volunteers
· Create captivating and engaging public communications
· Work closely with a diverse group of Board members to manage operations
· Plan and implement the annual Fall Foliage Art Show, the award winning, two day, juried, fine art festival coordinated by SVAC. This is the largest annual art event in the Shenandoah Valley.
Achievements:
· Increased membership 20% in three years’ time
· Increased average annual fundraising 300%
· Increased programming to include a diverse mix of cultural trips, classes, workshops, lectures, and performances
· Developed partnerships with cultural and service organizations for the purposes of increasing mission reach
· Secured and managed grant funding from Local and State agencies, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, foundations, and corporations
· Developed a fresh brand identity flexible enough to grow as needed
· Led the organization through the massive organizational transition following the move to a new facility
· Created and orchestrated fundraising events
· Worked with the Board of Directors to create transparent and understandable financial statements, chart of accounts, and facilitated a system of financial audits and compilations.
· Secured funding for and facilitated the purchase of an additional 9500 square foot building for expansion
2000-2006 Frame of Mind Clifton Park, NY
Manager/Designer
· Day to day operations in a retail fine art gallery and custom picture frame shop
· Developed relationships with artists
· Designed and executed high quality archival picture frame projects
· Maintained accounting, sales, and design records
· Participated in continuing education of the industry including art trends and product innovations
· Hired and trained new employees
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS:
· Past President of the Tourism Association of Greater Waynesboro
· Member of the Waynesboro chapter of Kiwanis (Past President)
· Committee involvement with the Waynesboro Cultural Commission
· Trail Ambassador for the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Artisan Trail, a division of the Artisan’s Center of Virginia
· Chairperson of the Art Committee at Summit Square
· Stakeholder Member of Tourism Association Board in Waynesboro, 2018
· Winner of the We Teach the Children- Whole Village Award, Augusta County School Board 2018
OTHER EXPERIENCE:
· BA, Arts Administration, Mary Baldwin College (now Mary Baldwin University)
· Teaching a variety of art classes including printmaking and mixed media to adults
· Exhibition judge/juror experience: Waynesboro Youth Art Month exhibits, Rockbridge Arts Guild Annual Exhibition, Bridgewater College Senior Thesis Exhibition, Artisan’s Center of Virginia Gallery Manager Juror, Virginia Fall Foliage Festival Art Show
· Lectures and panel appearances: Make Art Your Business seminar 2012, 2013- panel member and featured lecturer. Artisan’s Center of Virginia Connecting the Dots Conference 2015- panel member, INNOVATE Live Panel member, 2015