Grant Writing and Management
Freelance Grant Writer and Manager (Remote), January 2017 - Present
Developed and implemented comprehensive grant strategies resulting in successful funding for agricultural, art-based, and community development projects.
Managed grant writing and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align fundraising goals with organizational objectives.
Art Management and Curation
The IDA Collection, Collection Manager (Chicago, IL/Remote), April 2019 - Present
Manage private collection of a Chicago collector as their steward. Role includes cataloging, restoration, framing, insurance, and storage of contemporary fine art (paintings, drawings, photography, and sculpture).
Johnson C. Smith University, RCLM 37 Exhibition, Creative Director (Charlotte, NC), April 2018 - 2021
Spearheaded the development of a soundtrack, documentary, indoor and outdoor museum exhibition for private university. Secured two county grants, one local grant, and the 2020 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture by the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Community Arts Curatorial Fellow (Charlotte, NC), August 2019 - February 2020
Organized and curated an artist residency as a Community Arts Curatorial Fellow for four Charlotte-based artists addressing themes impacting their communities through social practice art.
Sweet Water Foundation, Human In Residence (Chicago, IL), July 2019 - March 2020
Assisted in providing urban ecology training through the use of urban agriculture, art, and education as a Design and Beekeeping Resident Artist.
North Carolina Museum of Art, Guest Curator (Raleigh, NC), March 2019
Guest curator for African Art exhibit during the “Take Up Space” Women’s Weekend.
Research and Consulting
Craft Center for Research, Research Grant (Remote), January 2023 - Present
Conduct research on craft artists who work with honeybees to produce their art medium.
Black Quantum Futurism, Time Zone Protocols Surveyor (Remote), February - April 2022
Facilitated research for an artist research group and their Time Zone Protocols research project in partnership with The New School.
EMC Arts, Creative Consultant (Charlotte, NC), April - June 2019
Consulted on programs and program grants for local, emerging artists.
AboutFace CLT, Consultant, Charlotte, NC, Remote, July 2020- January 2021
Consulted with the civic arts organization with the intention of developing a protege program supporting young emerging artists between 18 and 24 years old.
Teaching and Community Experience
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Teaching Assistant (Remote), September 2020 - August 2022
Co-lead Early College and undergraduate courses as a support instructor. Roles included facilitating weekly lectures, taking attendance, leading discussions, following up with student questions, and reaching out to students with assistance.
League of Creative Interventionists, Fellow (Charlotte, NC), April 2017 - 2019
Recruited local artists and collaborators for public art interventions and secured funding for fellowship extension as the Design and Implementation Fellow.
Non-Profit Management and Direct Services, Various Organizations, 2009-2017
Experience in data management, community engagement, donor relations, youth development, and grant management.
Education
School of the Art Institute of Chicago- Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts, 2022
Prescott College- Social and Environmental Arts Master of Fine Arts, December 2021
Winthrop University - Rock Hill, South Carolina, Mass Communication & Political Science, Dual Bachelor of Arts, 2009
University of Georgia, Agriculture- Beekeeping Certification,2023
Mecklenburg County Beekeeping Association - North Carolina Certification , 2017
Project Management Certificate-2015 University of California-Irvine