Manager Assistant
Resume:
Sara Kennedy
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Objective
Experienced event planner and proven sales manager seeks position coordinating
programs, activities, and working within the field of special events
SKILLS
Personable, detail oriented manager comfortable overseeing volunteers and staff
Professional photographer, that has exhibited at museums and art galleries in the
community
Works closely with community leaders planning special events, fundraisers and activities
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite programs, as well as other PC and Apple software
applications
Creative and professional wedding planner with five years experience.
Studied French for six years
Great interpersonal communication skills
Former competitive swimmer, PADI certified
Served on community boards
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2009 Special Projects/ SNAP GRANT Monitor, Nevada Arts Council,
Carson City, Nevada
Set-up and monitored grant program using Cultural Grants Online
software. Planned logistics of 2009 Oasis Conference and Governor’s Arts
Awards.
2009 Bridal Consultant, Swoon, Reno, Nevada
2005-current Special Events Manager, Nevada Museum of Art, Reno,
Nevada
Oversee and manage all aspects of museum special events including sales,
marketing and management of museum’s calendar. Work with marketing,
development, and education departments for successful public
programming. Experience in wedding planning, supervising of staff and
volunteers, and private event planning. Coordinate menu planning and
work directly with caterers and vendors on detailed events.
2007 Medical Clinic Assistant, REMSA, Burning Man Clinic, BRC,
Nevada Assisted nurses, EMTs, and doctors with patients to medical tent,
including first aid, as well as patient admittance.
2005 Interim Director of Security and Visitor Services, Nevada Museum
of Art Managed personnel within the museum’s key departments.
2003 Security Supervisor, Nevada Museum of Art
Supervised security staff and volunteers while maintaining shift schedule
of the museum’s largest department.
2002-2003 Registrar’s Assistant, Nevada Museum of Art
Assisted the curatorial department with exhibit planning and
photographing the museum’s collection and maintaining the art database
Photographer’s Assistant, Wilbur May Museum, Reno, Nevada
Assisted photographing the museum’s object and art collection
Photography Lab Technician and Assistant Curator,
Exit Gallery, The University of Nevada, Reno
Managing the photography lab and assisting students with print
corrections as well as selecting artwork for display in the gallery.
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE:
2008-2010 Board Member, Cal-Ave Merchants Association,
Reno, Nevada
2005 Instructor, The Art of Hand Coloring, E.L Cord Museum School,
Nevada Museum of Art
Instructor, Pinhole Photography, E.L. Cord Museum School
Curator, “Mirror, Mirror”, McNamara Gallery, The University of
Nevada, Reno
Enrichment Educator, Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada
EDUCATION:
1997-2003 University of Nevada, Reno
Fine Art and English
coursework included French language studies
EXHIBITIONS:
2010 Museum Studies, Sierra Arts
2008 Staff Art Show, Nevada Museum of Art
2007 Art Auction, Holland Project Reno,
Reno, Nevada
2005 Blue, The FirePlace Gallery, Reno, Nevada
2005 Here, The FirePlace Gallery
2005 Alumni Show, Krone House, Idyllwild Arts Academy
2004 Box Show, Blue Lyon Gallery, Reno, Nevada
2004 Art 4 Auction, Nevada Museum of Art
CERTIFICATIONS:
2008 Heathcare Provider CPR and First Aid, American Red
Cross, Remsa, Reno, Nevada
2006 Adult and Child CPR, American Red Cross
2003 Art Handling, Nevada Museum of Art
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
2006 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Reno, Nevada
2003 Curatorial Intern, Nevada Museum of Art
Referrals
Lois Bynum
Executive Director
Reno Cancer Foundation
1155 Mill St
Reno, NV 89502
Victor Hopner,
Former Director of Operations
Nevada Museum of Art
160 West Liberty
Reno, Nevada 89501
Lauren E. Hayes
Former Event Coordinator
The Cheeseboard
247 California Avenue
Reno, NV 89509
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