My Resume

EDUCATION

State University of New York at Purchase College, Graduated, May 2008

Master of Arts in Modern and Contemporary Art History, Theory, and Criticism

Arcadia University, Glenside, PA. Graduated May 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

High School of Art & Design, New York, NY. Graduated June 2002

Concentration in Interior Design

RELATED EXPERIENCE

The Project, New York, NY. Press and Archives Coordinator (May 2008-June 2009)

Press and marketing liaison. Maintained gallery library, compiled artists’ archives, updating artists’ bibliographies, inputting data into Artbase, coordinating exhibition documentation, catalogue production, creating ads in Adobe Photoshop for art periodicals, updating gallery web pages, providing image reproduction rights, office maintenance

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, Purchase, NY. Curatorial Intern (June 2007 to December 2007)

Organized various materials for the re-instillation of the African Collection including: research for object labels, receiving rights for images used in media center, collaborating with Education and Pubic Programs

The Neuberger Museum of Art at Purchase College, Purchase, NY Co-Curator (Spring 2007; Opening Fall 2007)

Co-curated exhibition Miniaturizing Modernism: Richard Pettibone Paints the Neuberger’s Rickey Collection with Professor Tracy Fitzpatrick and students from Museum Studies seminar. Research published in exhibition gallery guide

State University of New York at Purchase College, Purchase, NY. Teaching Assistantship (January 2007 to May 2007)

Lead a class of 14 undergraduate students in the discussion section of Art History Survey II: Renaissance to Modern Art in the hopes of stimulating student’s thoughts and responses to class material. Responsibilities included creating lesson plans and grading quizzes and writing assignments

David Zwirner Gallery, New York, NY. Intern (Summer 2006)

Assisted in cataloging reference materials for artists’ biographies in addition to aiding significantly in the relocation of the gallery’s extensive archive

The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York, NY. Curatorial Intern (Summer 2005) Organized materials for the Frequency exhibition catalogue including artists’ biographies, and exhibition checklists. Collaborated with the curatorial team and participating artists on exhibition installation and documentation. Also worked closely with other departments, specifically Public Relations and Education & Public Programs.

Arcadia University Art Gallery, Glenside PA. Gallery Staff (September 2002 to May 2006)

Advisory Board Member (Summer 2004 to May 2006) Supervised the gallery exhibition space, assisted gallery visitors, and completed individual projects for each exhibition.
Representative to the gallery’s board. Provided student perspective on choice of exhibitions and executed gallery outreach to the student body.

James Goodman Gallery, New York, NY. Intern (2000 to 2002)
Assisted in many aspects of administration for a New York art gallery specializing in 19^th and 20^th century modern European and contemporary American artists. Maintained computer inventory, received and stored artwork, and documented work with a digital camera.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Arcadia University, Glenside PA. Ronald E. McNair Scholar (Summer 2004 to May 2006)
One of five students selected to participate in research and writing development. This program helps students in underrepresented fields pursue independent research. Initiated individual research in contemporary curatorial practices in African-American art.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Educational Enhancement Center, Arcadia University, Glenside, PA. Tutor ( January 2003 to May 2006)
Tutored undergraduate students in foundation and advanced art history courses 4 hours per week . Led time management and study skills workshops.

Ballgirl Athletic, Inc., New York, NY. Office Assistant (Summer 1999)
Assisted in all aspects of administration for a growing exclusively female sportswear company, including inventory, filing and reception.

AWARDS

Friends of Arcadia Art Gallery Award- http://gargoyle.arcadia.edu/bulletin/06-0425a.htm To a gifted art major who will enter graduate school to continue studies in art.

Excellence in Scholarship and Research Award from the University of Delaware National McNair Scholars Research Conference

SKILLS

Mac and PC operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, File Maker Pro, desktop publishing, Photoshop, ArtBase, reading proficiency in Italian