Creative Young Museum Professional

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Headline: Creative Young Museum Professional
Name: Katherine Hill
Email Address: hillkat2@gmail.com
Current Location: Jackson, MI, USA

Preferred Job Category: Exhibits

Personal Statement:
I love designing, researching and installing exhibitions. Some of my strengths are my open-mindedness and an ability to work toward solutions, but mainly the passion with which I do my work. I am a strong leader, and I am able to see the big picture and put in place the right steps and procedures to reach goals.

Education:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, Graduated in 2006
·B.A. in Art History and Visual Culture with a specialization in Museum Studies

Professional Experience:
Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History, Jackson, MI, Exhibits Coordinator
·Managed exhibit content, layout and installation of 5 galleries
·Curator of the Andrews Gallery of Wildlife Art, a gallery of over 650 works of art
·Coordinated contractual agreements, scheduling, installations, and fiscal logistics of exhibits
·Began a major project initiative to create both a museum exhibition and a traveling exhibition on the history of African Americans in Jackson, MI, as well as a book. Project Budget of $25,000
·Wrote and was awarded a $5,000 grant
·Assisted in museum fundraising, public and educational programs to increase community awareness and museum support
·Created a sculpture walk on the museum campus

Grand Gallery, Grand Rapids, MI, Gallery Manager
·Arranged layout and artwork to rotate between three galleries
·Managed sales, correspondence with artist and clients
·Assisted in the management of inventory and invoices

Applicable Skills:
I am familiar with general computer skills, but I am a fast learner.

Other:
I am a member of the American Association of Museums.