HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 

OverTwenty years art administration and management experience.
Self-motivated, resourceful, work well independently.
Organize complex projects to completion.
Excellent written, verbal and listening skills.
Computer Literate - Windows XP, Excel, Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 

MANAGEMENT

Hired, trained and supervised sales staff and volunteers.
Managed Limited Edition Print department. Supervised production of giclee prints.
Participated in decision making with directors of retail business areas.
Set standards for product excellence and quality control for art and photography    reproduction.
Produced and managed seven Plein Air Painting workshops, New England and    Ireland.

ORGANIZATION AND PLANNING

Launched six successful art galleries from inception including lease negotiations.
Organized and managed all aspects of quarterly gallery events and juried shows.
Developed and maintained systems for mailing lists, inventory, customer records,    sales.
Authored operations manual for gallery procedures.
Deliver Workshops on "Managing Your Artistic Life as a Professional".

MARKETING

Produced glossy color show catalogues and annual maritime art calendar.
Edited quarterly promotional newsletter.
Wrote copy for newspaper, magazine and radio ads, brochures, other promotional    pieces.
Developed excellent working relationships with the nation's most successful    artists.
Supported production of instructional video, "Painting the Coast of Maine", by Don    Demers.
Web site design support, www.donaldemers.com, www.dorasoscailte.com,    www.keaneskilkee.com, www.pleinair-workshop-prod.com,    www.lahinchartgallery.com

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

Master of Education (Administration) Cambridge College, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Science (Education) State College at Salem, Salem, Massachusetts