OBJECTIVE To obtain a full-time programming position in a socially engaged non-profit organization in an urban environment
EDUCATION RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, Newark, NJ
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS, May 2008
SUMMA CUM LAUDE, GPA: 3.8/4.0
Dean’s List, 10/10 semesters
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sept 2003 – Present Assistant Director/ Peer Educator, UNITY TheatreDepartment of Health Promotion, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
• Involved in training a theatre company of 15- 20 college students in a variety of health and social justice issues
• Schedule, coordinate, and recruit for 30 - 40 performances and programs per semester
• Facilitate interactive discussions with small and large audiences, between 10 and 100 participants per program
Jun- Aug 2008 Dean, Sadie Nash Leadership Project, Newark, NJ
• Planned and facilitated weekly 90-minute workshops and classes on a variety of topics relating to health, social justice, feminism, and leadership for 14 Newark high school girls, ages 15- 18
• Planned and Co-facilitated a 90-minute Leadership Seminar bi-weekly for 14 Newark high school girls, ages 15-18
Jun 2006 –Jun 2008 Programs & Administrative Assistant, Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, Newark, NJ
• Drafted press releases for Aljira’s exhibitions and special programs
• Coordinated mass mailing and marketing efforts
• In charge of wide variety of ongoing organizational/ administrative duties central to smooth operation of organization
Jun – Aug 2007 Talbott Renovations Coordinator, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
• Managed and oversaw $1 Million summer renovation project in Rutgers Newark dormitory
• Hired, managed, and supervised a staff of eight student employees
CONFERENCES & TRAININGS
January 2008 Diversity and Leadership Training Workshop; Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
October 2007 Feminist Art Symposium: The F-Word: Reclaiming and Redefining Feminism in the Visual Arts,
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
March 2007 Conference on Sexual Violence; Rutgers University, Newark,NJ
February 2005 Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Conference; Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
SPECIAL PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
Dec 2006 – Dec 2007 Co-founder, Chair, & Program Coordinator N-Compass Outreach & Programming Initiative
Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, Newark NJ
• Wrote program proposals and formulated program budgets included in an appeal for a $30,000 government grant
• Implemented 3 successful community programs over a 6-month period with a total of 211 young people served
• Coordinated regular staff and recruited teams of 10 - 15 volunteers
Jan 2006- May 2006 Marketing Project, Internship Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art, Non- Profit Art Organization, Newark, NJ
• Conducted research on applicable marketing strategies and gallery’s target audience
• Developed and implemented a survey; produced a portfolio of findings, research, demographics, and resources
• Proposed ideas toward future marketing plans that initiated founding of N-Compass Programming Collective at Aljira
OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
June – July 2006 Rutgers Study Abroad, “Art in Paris”: Paris, France
Studied the development of Parisian architecture, art, culture, and history through on-location examination of the city; Engaged in individualized exploration of Paris’ many artistic, social, and cultural facets.
INTERNSHIPS
Sept 2006- Dec 2006 Curatorial AssistantPaul Robeson Gallery, University Gallery, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
• Provided curatorial advice for exhibition installations
• Aided in exhibition installations and de-installations
• Set up and managed opening receptions
• Conducted educational tours of exhibitions
EXHIBITIONS
Spring 2007 Paul Robeson Gallery, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Spring 2007 Paul Robeson Campus Center, Visual Media Guild, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Fall 2007 511 Broad Street Gallery, 511 Broad Street, Newark, NJ
CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS & HONORS
• Certified Peer Educator • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society • Proficiency in Spanish
• RU-N Honors College Scholar • Typing speed: 70 wpm • Proficiency in MS Word & Excel