Manager Sales
Resume:
Laura Henkel, Ph.D.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
*******@**************.***
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Eight years of senior leadership experience as an executive; a proven track record of
public/private partnerships in governance and leadership.
Enthusiasm for public relations and marketing campaigns with successful results in
identifying, cultivating and soliciting major donors, foundation grants and corporate
sponsorships, and generating other sources of revenue.
Financial acumen for running facilities of various size and stature; able to develop and
manage the budget of a complex nonprofit and for-profit organizations; interpret and
articulate financial statements and financial performance.
Conversant in promoting an institution, reaching audiences, and creating innovative and
engaging exhibitions and programs; provide meaningful experience in overseeing
effective exhibition plans and programs.
Effectively communicate contemporary thoughts and ideas as it pertains to the missions
and operations, verbally and in writing.
Experience working collaboratively, coupled with the experience to create and maintain
constructive partnerships; willingness to reach outside the organization to inspire
civic, government and corporate alliances.
Creative and collaborative leader, able to articulate and implement vision and policy; a
team builder committed to the mission of an organization and its role educating and
servicing the broadest possible audience; willing to engage and be highly visible
within the community.
Persuasive and resourceful, with the instincts to anticipate and act on events that may
create opportunities for expanding visibility and promoting.
Politically savvy and diplomatic; negotiate and navigate change graciously while remaining
clear, decisive, proactive and fair; possesses an understanding of the subtleties of
motivating, directing and working with others.
Proven experience in working with domestic and international civic and government
leaders, including Board of Directors.
Skilled manager of people who can inspire and as appropriate, share the spotlight with
others; able to delegate, handle and prioritize multiple activities and responsibilities
with clarity and confidence.
Mature, with good judgment and a sense of humor in order to maintain perspective and
balance; high integrity.
Commitment to educational outreach, networking and informative, thought-provoking
programming that attracts and engages all citizens.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Exectuve Director
Sin City Gallery, Las Vegas
2010-Present
Laura Henkel, Ph.D.
107 E. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
www.laurahenkel.com
Accountable for overall leadership of the gallery; implement the vision and mission and
strategic direction developed and approved by the Investors.
Collaborate with the artists and supports the development of artistic programming by
providing strategic, budgetary and operational direction and oversight.
Effectively structure and staff and is responsible for the hiring, evaluating, and discharging
of all non-artistic staff and contract personnel.
Plan, organize, and administer all gallery activities and operations in collaboration with the
investors, staff, contractors and volunteers.
Oversee operating budget and fund development.
Maintain quality and refine vision for projects without breaking style.
Direct domestic and international exhibitions at the gallery and The Shops at Crystals, City
Center, MGM; design exhibitions to promote sales.
Produce three international juried art exhibitions; coordinate twenty-four judges and artists
from eighteen countries.
Provide integrated public relations campaigns that include: media relations, social media
strategy, marketing counsel, and audience development services.
Design innovative and culturally rich programming and special events.
A media powerhouse for generating press and accolades.
Director of Operations
International Art Museum of America, San Francisco
2012 – 2013
Provide the leadership, vision, strategy and management necessary to enable the
effective delivery of the organization’s exhibitions, programs and operations.
Ensure that significant financial resources are secured in support of the Museum’s
ambitious agenda going forward.
Embrace the Museum’s current sense of place, and position as a vibrant institution of
international distinction, while offering a fresh perspective, developing interesting and
unique approaches for the organization to bring history to the community.
Direct systems and budgets to successfully accomplish the organization’s mission and
goals, inclusive of hiring, training and mentoring staff; engage and direct volunteers;
communicate effectively with Board of Directors.
Executive Operations, Art and Communications Consultant
Henkel Enterprises LLC, Las Vegas
2005 – 2012
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Laura Henkel, Ph.D.
107 E. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
www.laurahenkel.com
Direct programmatic direction of the Museum, including exhibition planning, educational
initiatives, collections, research and other activities.
Generate press and accolades; strong national and international media relations
Assess internal operations and create and implement new business initiatives designed to
heighten visibility and position as a premier resource in the Las Vegas area and
beyond.
Develop the history and culture, educational and public programs, operations, and
constituents; understand its base of support and its potential.
Create a well-articulated vision and strategy for going forward.
Address organizational growth, set priorities and allocate resources to achieve
performance goals and expectations.
Ensure, by effective leadership and management, that day-to-day operations are efficiently
administered in a fiscally responsible and transparent manner.
Serve as primary spokesperson and chief fundraiser for the organization.
Play a significant and active role in the cultivation of major donors; develop key
relationships with individual, corporate, government and foundation supporters.
Expand the reach and impact of the organization’s mission and educational programs.
Ensure the integration and balance of administrative and educational objectives.
Leverage the programmatic assets and broad reach to create new and enduring
partnerships within the community.
Embrace and maintain the ongoing commitment to programming that values diversity and
promotes inclusion.
Evaluate, lead, and motivate staff; support and maintain a collegial environment and
delegate appropriate responsibility; scribe administrative policies and procedures.
Establish clear performance goals and expectations, optimizing personnel productivity.
Assess and strengthen the organization’s branding through public relation initiatives
through in-house marketing and supervising contracted public relations agencies.
Expert understanding of direction and storytelling; proven ability to think conceptually and
broadly about project as whole.
Assume a highly visible external role, serving as a spokesperson and marketer to
strengthen the organization’s impact locally and nationally.
Travel domestically and internationally to promote and negotiate interests.
Bring an entrepreneurial and creative spirit to the position.
M E MBERSH IPS
Asian Chamber of Commerce
Contemporary Ar t Center of Las Vegas
18b Neighborhood Association
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Laura Henkel, Ph.D.
107 E. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 100
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
www.laurahenkel.com
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