Jan 2011 to Present Administrative AssistantVictoria & Albert Museum London Jul 2010 to Sep 2010 Intern, Exhibitions & LoansMuzeo Foundation Anaheim, CA Sep 2007 to Mar 2009 Manager, Event Sales & Program SupportGallery on Glassell Orange, CA May 2007 to Sep 2007 Gallery AssistantChapman University Orange, CA Aug 2004 to May 2006 Art Department Slide Library AssistantWatersafe Swim School Seal Beach, CA Feb 2002 to Jul 2005 Office ManagerPaiste America Incorporated Brea, CA Jan 2001 to Feb 2002 Receptionist
Education:
University of Leicester Leicester Jan 2009 to Jan 2011 Master of Arts in Museum StudiesChapman University Orange, CA Jan 2008 Masters in art
Skills:
Communication- Extensive written and oral communication skills; recently wrote an eighty-five page report for the Exhibitions & Loans Department at the V&A Museum. I conducted interviews with curators, conservators, couriers, and various other museum administration professionals throughout the museum and across the United Kingdom. Gave interviews for national television networks, acted as the community outreach spokesperson for Muzeo and was the keynote speaker for a community organization in 2008.Organization & Planning- As a graduate student was head of the design team for the student exhibition, this entailed planning around time constraints, accounting for the progress of the other exhibition teams, and acquiring copyright permission for images. Captured images of the exhibition process for documentation purposes, designed the strategic placement of objects in their respective cases, produced spreadsheets and designed floor plans. As a result of methodical organizing and planning our team finished on time and under budget.
Jan 2013 to Present VolunteerKidWorks Community Development Corporation Santa Ana, CA Sep 2011 to Jun 2012 AmeriCorps Mentor & Community Event CoordinatorLos Angeles Nomadic Division Los Angeles, CA Apr 2011 to Jul 2011 VolunteerVictoria & Albert Museum London, OH Jul 2010 to Sep 2010 Intern, Exhibitions & Loans DepartmentMuzeo Foundation Anaheim, CA Sep 2007 to Mar 2009 Manager, Event Sales & Program SupportGallery on Glassell Orange, CA May 2007 to Sep 2007 GalleristChapman University Orange, CA Aug 2004 to May 2006 Art Department Slide Library AssistantWatersafe Swim School Seal Beach, CA Feb 2002 to Jul 2005 Office Manager
Education:
University of Leicester Leicester 2009 to 2011 Master of Arts in Museum StudiesChapman University Orange, CA 2004 to 2006 Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Italian and Spanish. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team or independently in a fast paced environment. Detail oriented and proficient in the use of Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to track and execute multiple projects on deadline. Superb typing, computer, research skills and familiarity with social media. Familiar with Raiser's Edge, TMS, Photoshop and various databases.