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Greenville Center for Creative ArtsEducation and Community Engagement Director
Aug. 2023Oversee The Carrie Burns Brown Art School, managing 100+ teaching artists and serving 1,000+ students annually. Rebuilt program offerings to cover full cost of goods sold, increasing registration by 30% and revenue by 35%. Relaunched summer camps with enhanced curricula, consistently surpassing revenue and enrollment targets. Forged partnership with Greenville County Schools to offer professional development credits for art educators. Co-developed 'Art With an Impact,' a therapeutic arts initiative for Perry Correctional Facility (launching 2025). Led registration system overhaul, reducing administrative workload and improving user experience.
The Children's Museum of the UpstateDirector of Museum Experience
May. 2020 - Jul. 2023Rebuilt post-COVID programming from zero to four daily public offerings in STEAM, literature, health, and art. Launched high-performing seasonal camps, exceeding both enrollment and financial goals. Led two public art installations in partnership with Blank Canvas Mural Co., enhancing visitor engagement. Directed the launch of “The Dream Theatre,” expanding program offerings to include live performing arts. Spearheaded design and implementation of four new interactive exhibits across two years.
Centre Stage South CarolinaDirector of Marketing And Development
May. 2017 - Feb. 2020Raised record-breaking funds across two consecutive seasons through innovative donor campaigns. Designed and executed the Cabaret Benefit Series, achieving over 75% sell-out rates. Managed donor relationships, grant writing, and all visual/print marketing, enhancing brand consistency. Developed strategic partnerships and media relations to broaden community reach and engagement.
Self-employedGrants Consultant
Feb. 2017Greenville, South Carolina, United StatesExperienced nonprofit leader with a proven track record in fundraising, programming, marketing, and administration. Specializing in grant writing, research, and management, I’ve secured over a decade of successful funding with a 75% acceptance rate. My work has helped organizations grow through strategic grant development and strong storytelling that resonates with funders. I’ve successfully secured funding from local, regional, and national institutions, including: National Endowment for the Arts Metropolitan Arts Council First Bank Project Launch Rose Ball of Greenville Healthy Greenville Too Jolley Foundation FW Symmes Foundation Community Foundation of Greenville Bank of America South Carolina Arts Commission Prisma Health, and many others. Whether leading a campaign or crafting a compelling proposal, I bring clarity, creativity, and strategy to every project. Let’s connect if you're seeking expert grant consulting or development support for your mission-driven work.
The Children's Museum of the UpstateCustomer Service Specialist
Feb. 2017 - May. 2018Delivered front-line customer service and facilitated venue rentals for community events. Streamlined patron management through reorganization of the online database system. Supported special events and served as Manager on Duty when required.
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