Nichole Kinsey (Wallace)

Experience

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  Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Interpretive Practices Intern

  - Assisted in planning and executing lectures, panel discussions, and gallery talks - Managed a summative evaluation of the Isa Genzken Retrospective as well as assisted in the development of other interpretive tools and programs- Researched and implemented an educational project to provide additional and relative reading material to current exhibitions for visitors to utilize.

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  MIR Appraisal Services, Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Mar 2016

  Research Assistant

  - Responded to inquiries and maintained daily client and associate relations- Maintained the company's pipeline management system- Researched artwork history, authenticity, and market value- Wrote content for formal appraisal reports as well as company blog- Assisted in inventory management and consignment

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  The Chicago High School for the Arts

  May 2016 - Sept 2018

  Executive Assistant

  -Managed the Executive and Artistic Director's schedule, travel arrangements, and correspondence-Managed Board affairs and special Board related projects or meetings as needed-Organized monthly departmental meetings and prepared informational materials as needed-Recorded and transcribed Board and departmental meeting minutes-Maintained various departmental reminders and objectives-Paid invoices, annual dues, and miscellaneous expenses as needed-Completed credit card reports for Executive Director and self-Maintained office operations and functionality-Worked closely with Production and Development Departments to assist with annual events by: -Recruiting and managing up to 75 student performers and staff volunteers -Distributing and collecting required paperwork and technical needs -Assisting with stage management and event timing -General event logistics, guest services, set up and break down-Managed the library expansion project by: -Producing a formative evaluation to help hone the vision, goals, and intended outcomes -Managing numerous volunteers to prepare the space for re-design and facilitate book circulation -Assist in further vision planning, project development, and facilitation -Providing support with budget management -Supporting the Development Department with language and information for grant applications Show less

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  Bigsley Event House

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  Freelance Event Production

  -Oversaw the check in process for 7500+ attendees-Managed and trained a team of 8-12 volunteers to assist with check in -Ensured excellent customer service throughout the event-Led volunteers in equipment set up and break down-Ensured all required tech and supplies were accounted for, prepped, and packed away correctly -Communicated with Bigsley administrative team for participant refunds and other administrative needs

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  The Climate Trust

  Feb 2019 - now

  Operations Manager

  Working directly under the Chief Financial Officer, my responsibilities include but are not limited to:-Bookkeeping and fiscal management-General operational management and support-Third-party vendor management-General human resources and IT management-Board support and communications-Light marketing as needed