Lindsay Compton

Experience

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  Angel Orensanz Foundation & Gallery, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Internship

  • Developed & curated permanent gallery space: conceptualized theme & location, created inventory work sheets using Excel• Assisted head curator: acted as liaison between curator & artists, maintained web presence on social networks Facebook & Twitter, wrote/edited press releases using Wordpress, coordinated/assisted in curating three exhibitions

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  Lana Santorelli Gallery

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Internship

  • Installed two exhibitions• Performed internet research• Database maintenance• Mail & marketing• Exhibitions preparation• Handling/packing art

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  Fine Artist Maureen Chatfield

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

  Studio Manager

  • Maintained daily upkeep of studio space • Created & maintained inventory• Placed supply orders• Oversaw website & a variety of online listings• Completed marketing project: museum, gallery & designer research for additional representation

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  Arts Guild New Jersey

  May 2012 - Aug 2013

  Assistant to Executive Director

  Supported all aspects of exhibit planning, educational programing, marketing and communications• Prepared and distributed press releases and other event promotion• Managed all aspects of membership; registered and documented over 400 students per year• Created and distributed class catalogs• Maintained web presence on social media sites

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  Montclair State University

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Career Services Coordinator, College of the Arts

  • Worked individually with students to revise resumes and cover letters• Delivered weekly information sessions to small and large student groups • Planned and conducted student outreach • Provided support for Director; maintained calendar and student information for final reports

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  Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2016

  Membership and Development Associate

  • Assisted Executive Director in preparation of statewide and national grant applications• Maintained grant/donor database, calendar and files• Wrote acknowledgement letters • Researched prospective donors and sponsors to secure funding for visual arts programming • Effectively managed member accounts using Northstar Club Management System• Processed new member applications and renewals• Prepared materials for monthly Board meetings

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  New York School of Interior Design

  Dec 2016 - Nov 2017

  Senior Admissions Counselor

  • Evaluate admissions materials & review fine art portfolios to make admissions decisions• Council prospective students on admission process• Perform weekly information sessions/tours

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  Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators

  Nov 2017 - now

  Director of Programs and Partnerships

  • Conceptualize, plan, and execute all educational programming for adults and K-12 students both online and in-person; assist in leading hands-on workshops• Successfully plan and execute the Winter, Spring and Summer Art Weeks in collaboration with NYC Parks, serving 110 students each year; responsible for internal and external partnerships, booking talent, creating curriculum, scheduling site visits, fundraising, budget, and documentation• Formalized internship program; currently supervise and mentor all interns onsite and online• Plan and lead local outreach events and activities; Party on Park, Summer Streets, FIT Diversity Comic Con, The Art of Healing Festival, and others• Collaborate with colleagues to host and run MoCCA Arts Festival, NYC’s largest indie comics and cartoon art festival serving 7,000 people each year; fundraise, recruit and train volunteers, purchase Facebook and Instagram ads, and oversee all cash registers • Cultivate and grow relationships with industry professionals and corporate companies for collaborations, in-kind, and monetary donations• Initiated and implemented company-wide best practices for hosting online programs via Zoom • Conceptualized and executed Instagram Live series during COVID-19 shutdown; generated 20% increase in social media followers• Implement comprehensive approach to social media marketing; work collaboratively with Director of Communications and Senior Graphic Designer to craft concept and content for multiple channels• Provide timely social media analytics reports and insights to be shared with the Executive Director and Board of Directors• Create email marketing campaign to promote K-12 programming; design, proofread, and maintain calendar Show less