Desanka Beslic

Experience

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  Daniels Fund Scholarship Program

  Aug 2011 - May 2015

  Daniels Fund Scholar Recipient

  The Daniels Scholarship Program is a four-year college scholarship for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities.

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  3:A Taos Press

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

  Assistant to Founding Publisher

  - Created MS Office database for email and direct mail campaigns- Helped coordinate Ekphrasis events between artists and writers- Arranged author readings, book signings and researched potential venues

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  Lewis & Clark College Work Study

  Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Writing Lab Peer Tutor

  - Taught students how to strengthen writing and communication skills- Edited/critiqued students' assignments

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  Off-Campus English Tutor

  Aug 2012 - May 2015

  Private English Tutor

  Assisted students on a variety of writing assignments, including college admission essays

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  Lewis & Clark College

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Responsible for reviewing and funding student research projects Helped international students to improve their writing, reading, and conversational skills

  • Classics Representative, Student Academic Affairs Board

    Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Academic English Studies Tutor, SAAB

    Jan 2013 - May 2013
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  Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern for Curator of Education

  - Prepared and conducted children's summer camps- Acquired future traveling exhibits for Museum's signature event and largest Day of the Dead celebration in Colorado- Promoted family-friendly exhibition "Build! The Amazing World of LEGO" through community outreach and enrichment activities- Collaborated with various civic organizations sponsoring the Museum's "Take a Closer Look: Library Night" and Summer Music Series

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  Lewis & Clark College Undergraduate Archeological Program at the New Archeological Museum of Mytilin

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Recovery, Restoration, and Conservation Intern

  Assisted in the collection (via dig sites), reconstruction, and preservation of Ancient Greek vases

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  Denver Art Museum

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

  - Provided customers with entrance tickets and detailed information on exhibitions/programs- Processed membership fulfillment, donations, and enrollment- Facilitated routine clean-up of membership database– Regularly attended museum hosted lectures to remain current on art trends and museum culture - Generated and edited content for online blog and membership magazine "On and Off the Wall"- Interviewed curators and other key personnel for potential articles on current and future events

  • Sales & Services Associate

    Feb 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Content Creator Intern for Senior Content Associate

    Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
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  Washington Park and Recreation Center

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2016

  Head Volleyball Coach for Youth 12-14

  - Planned, supervised, and implemented a variety of volleyball practice sessions- Participated in program-wide officiated games and tournaments- Mentored young girls in proper volleyball technique and appropriate sportsmanship conduct

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  California Institute of the Arts

  Aug 2016 - Sept 2017

  Development Assistant to Director of Individual Giving and Vice President of Advancement

  – Collaborated with colleagues to organize and manage seasonal events for Friends of CalArts – Coordinated CalArts international education programs including development and distribution of promotional collateral – Regularly interacted with executive team members, donors, and vendors to assist with various launch events – Oversaw logistics for the CalArts Limited Editions Program in honor of the institution’s 50th Anniversary utilizing Collector Systems – Participated in the CalArts Inauguration Planning Committee to success of 4th President’s Inauguration – Produced content for donor solicitation materials for the annual fund and prepared extensive mailing lists for distribution pulled from targeted Saleforce reports Show less

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  Occidental College

  Oct 2017 - Nov 2019

  Development Coordinator, Office of Strategic Initiatives

  – Catalyzed the ongoing process of identifying, evaluating, and working with partners to solicit foundation, corporate, and a limited number of government agency prospects to foster and sustain an expanding donor base – Organized high profile events including foundation site visits and Faculty-IA Committee gatherings – Managed Office of Strategic Initiatives’ student workers, training workers on best CFR practices – Helped to maintain up-to-date electronic records of prospective contacts using Blackbaud database; work with Advancement Services to continually improve function of Blackbaud as a superuser – Assisted with renewed and new grant proposal development for external support of key institutional priorities and programs by collecting, storing, and regularly updating data; helped conceptualize and create content, resulting in team’s increased production and personal management of a small portfolio of CFR prospects – Assumed secondary responsibility for the preparation, revision, and submission of high-quality and professionally written and financial reports, prepared in collaboration with other stakeholders – Lead administrative support for the Office of Strategic Initiatives while generating informational materials for donor cultivation, managing online archive, and scheduling standing meetings Show less

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  Colorado Photographic Arts Center

  Feb 2020 - now

  Operations and Communications Manager

  - Directs social media strategies for multiple platforms in congruence with broader marketing plan: schedules calendars, drafts and proofs posts, designs graphics/reels, and conducts metric analysis- Leads content creation and design of pages within two separate WordPress sites, email marketing campaigns in Mailchimp, and year-end appeal mailings all informed by DEIA initiatives- Sustained membership program during onset of pandemic and fuels future growth through coordinating membership surveys and drives, processing joins/renewals, and enhancing member benefits- Coordinates volunteer and intern programs by creating new, engaging opportunities, inclusive of promotion, application review, email correspondence, and supervision - Collates data for grant process, builds easy-to-use donation and membership forms, and centralizes community outreach, education programming, and annual fundraising efforts in Neon One database- Pioneered social media messaging and visual branding consistency for Month of Photography (MOP) 2021 and 2023, a biennial festival that celebrates the art of photography with over 140 events and exhibitions by local venues showcasing more than 500 artists Show less