Anna Muriello

Experience

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  Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara

  Nov 2010 - May 2011

  Intern

  The MCA Santa Barbara is a non-profit, non-collecting institution dedicated to exhibiting the highest quality of contemporary art. I reported to and assisted the exhibitions manager. Conducted contemporary artist research for exhibitions; creative participant in event planning including fundraisers and raffles; served as a gallery/front desk attendant; participated as an event docent; acted as office assistant with tasks including preparing Excel spreadsheets, creating mailers, making phone calls, and running various errands. Show less

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  Art, Design & Architecture Museum

  Sept 2012 - Sept 2013

  Intern/Temp

  The AD&A Museum is a university museum in support of education, research, and service with over 1,000,000 works of art and drawings. - Acted as research assistant to the Curator of Exhibitions- Conducted 20th century European & American art historical scholarly research under strict deadlines- Edited exhibition texts & publications- Acted as leading event coordinator & media & advertising assistant- Acted as tour docent of revolving modern art exhibits- Co-curated student artist exhibition space- Attended seminars with museum professionals & artists- Assisted museum director Show less

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  Santa Barbara Historical Museum

  May 2013 - Sept 2013

  Visitor Services/Gallery Attendant

  Santa Barbara Historical Museum exhibits, educates, researches, and publishes over 500 years of Santa Barbara history.- Worked as a visitor service representative & gallery attendant with an emphasis on customer service- Managed front desk operations: interacted with donors and patrons; maintained gift store, POS system & opening/closing of museum- Effectively enacted gallery security- Participated as special event docent & hospitality crew member

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  California Art Club

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

  Membership Coordinator and Office Assistant

  The California Art Club is a non-profit art organization in support of contemporary traditional fine arts with an emphasis on education. - Maintained, organized & promoted all seven levels of membership- Led Membership Committee including planning & preparing Committee meetings- Presented innovative ideas for attaining & stewarding members- Exhibited high level of professionalism as first contact with the public via phone, email & in person- Effectively represented the CAC at exhibition openings & events- Interacted with Board Members, trustees, museum & art professionals & artists Show less

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  Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2016

  Development Associate

  The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra produces over 30 concerts, events and music education programs each year throughout Los Angeles. - Managed & helped design five annual appeals reaching over 1,500 patrons & donors each season- Worked closely with marketing & design teams to strategize & creatively produce hard mailing, email & social media initiatives- Tracked & strategized fundraising goals- Planned & staffed over 20 donor events & donor lounges at concerts- Worked closely with caterers & rental companies- Prepped & took minutes at all Board meetings- Interacted daily with high level donors & board members Show less

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  Rolling Greens Nursery

  Mar 2016 - May 2018

  Plant Maintenance Lead

  Rolling Greens is a premier destination for unique home & garden: plants, home décor, containers & antiques.- Maintained a wide variety of exterior & interior plants using an efficient & ethical watering, fertilizing & deadheading practice.- Researched & suggested new plants to carry with a focus on California native plants & led & supported learning workshops about these plants.- Provided superior customer service by understanding the needs & time restraints of all guests.Implemented & supervised a weekly plant donation program. Show less

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  The Topsoil

  Nov 2017 - Jun 2019

  Specialty Native Plant Gardener

  Personal, particular and conscious residential garden maintenance service.- Independently began & ran this company creating, managing & sustaining gardening client relationships while developing maintenance plans & implementing proper horticultural practices for their homes.

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  Saturate, Inc.

  Dec 2017 - Aug 2020

  Operations Manager

  A residential landscape maintenance company focusing on landscape practices that are good for the planet. I began as a part-time employee & quickly transitioned to Head Gardener - leading work days in the field & supervising two assistant gardeners. Shortly thereafter, I created & took on the role of Operations Manager - managing 6 employees & over 200 repeat clients.- Oversaw simultaneous & ongoing gardening maintenance & landscape projects from start to finish.- Conducted regular Quality of Service visits at client’s home to note areas of improvement, extra revenue opportunities & to connect with clients. - Implemented & managed the company's first ever payroll service, worker’s compensation policy, Employee Handbook & garden standards manual.- Booked client consultations, guided onsite walkthroughs, provided accurate estimates of materials & labor and forecasted all possible issues & necessary materials.- Procured & scheduled all materials & guided the Head Gardener with day-of project management. - Managed calendar for all clients & schedules for employees & owner of company.- Organized & led regular leadership meetings, team meetings & three month check-ins with all employees.- Implemented strategies & modes of operations to maximize efficiency & profit. - Established & maintained respectful, beneficial & long lasting relationships with clients, contractors & vendors.- Recruited, interviewed & hired new team members. Show less

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  Autry Museum of the American West

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2020

  Specialty Native Plant Gardener

  The Autry brings together the stories of all peoples of the American West, connecting the past with the present to inspire our shared future.- Acted as a contracted gardener independently managing the research, design, planting & maintenance of four large public gardens.

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  BellaVista Landscape Services Inc.

  Mar 2021 - now

  • Operations Manager, Sacramento Region

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Account Manager

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2023