INDEPENDENT MUSEUM CONSULTANT
I work with organizations that want to expand their impact and foster positive change in their communities and the world, but need a roadmap to get there, some help figuring out where to focus, and/or ways to measure success. I guarantee that my expertise will help your organization reach its goals and run more smoothly, whether you're starting from "We're in survival mode, everything feels like it's falling apart!" or "Things are pretty good as they are, we just need a few tweaks."
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I am a results-driven, PMP-certified, independent museum professional with 15 years of experience applying strategic planning and project management to exhibitions, major events, education, collections access, digital engagement, volunteerism, marketing, fundraising, operations, and budget development in museums. I am based in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA but am open to in-person work across the state of Virginia, and remote work nationally and internationally.
Services
Strategy and more strategy
Strategy drives dramatic progress and success. Without goals and a plan to reach them, you're just passing the time. I can help with everything from institution-wide strategic planning, to developing a a Visitor Experience or Digital Engagement strategy, to strategically writing and editing exhibition text or fundraising copy.
project management
Effective project management keeps exhibitions and events on schedule and on budget while eliminating stress and improving collaboration. I can manage your project for you, provide tools for success, and/or educate your team on project management essentials as they apply to museums.
data analytics for museums
Measuring your organization's impact can dramatically improve fundraising, team-building, audience engagement and more. I can help you determine what to measure, gather data, analyze it, and visualize it to demonstrate all the good you're doing.
"Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision just passes the time. Vision with action can change the world."
Joel A. Barker
why choose me?
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Skilled Educator
I'm an expert at translating complex ideas to diverse demographics in highly accessible ways.
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Business Administrator
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I've been managing finance, improving business operations, and designing customer and visitor experiences for 25 years.
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Enterprise Thinker
I incorporate diverse perspectives to make thoughtful, human-centric decisions.
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DEAI Fluent
I have 15 years of experience working across international borders and cultural divides, with a focus on elevating Black and First Nations perspectives.
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Energetic Aesthete
I leave everything more beautiful and colorful than I found it, an essential quality for those working with the visual arts.
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Fully Certified
I have a BA & MA in Art History, and I'm certified in museum management, executive leadership, and project management.
my values
Trust
I do what I say I'm going to do. I own up to my mistakes. I choose what's right over what's easy.
Confidentiality
I don't share information or experiences that are not mine to share.
Collaboration
I embrace active listening, deep work, and brainstorming to create rich and lasting partnerships.
Kindness
I respect boundaries. I extend the most generous interpretation to the words and actions of others.
Innovation
I challenge the status quo to get the best solution possible, even if it is unconventional or previously unexplored.
be in touch.
434-981-0452
I acknowledge and pay respect to the Monacan Indian Nation, the custodians of the lands on which I live and work.
I'm here to help you, whether it's a full-blown project or a 90-minute strategy session.