Henry Ballate

Experience

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  Miami International University of Art & Design

  Dec 2007 - Feb 2011

  Graphic Design

  Art & Design Program Coordinator, Vargas University, 2011 - 2017.Organizes and supports existing educational courses and assists in the development of new programs and course materials. Assists in the recruitment of new instructors and solicits course proposals. Provides front line support for students and instructors. Organizes and coordinates student orientations, information sessions, departmental program support activities, instructor orientations and special events.

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  Jose Maria Vargas University

  Jan 2011 - May 2017

  Support faculty and students. The coordinator is also assigned administrative duties, engage in institutional research and serve as a liaison between the students and the faculty/administration. Art & Design Program Coordinator, Vargas University, 2011 - 2017.Organizes and supports existing educational courses and assists in the development of new programs and course materials. Assists in the recruitment of new instructors and solicits course proposals. Provides front line support for students and instructors. Organizes and coordinates student orientations, information sessions, departmental program support activities, instructor orientations and special events.

  • Art and Design Programs Coordinator

    Sept 2011 - May 2017

  • Professor of Art & Art History

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2017
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  Kendall Art Center

  Jun 2016 - now

  Art Director

  Curator, Art Director and Collections Management.Proven ability to meet strict deadlines when managing competing priorities demonstrated when coordinating exhibition openings, marketing and liaising with artists.Knowledge of lighting and installation/hanging techniques and technologies cultural and ethical issues of collecting; collection development, display and interpretation of permanent collections; databases, registration practices and collection management. Critically aware of innovation and experimentation in curatorial and exhibition practice. Modern and contemporary art and aesthetics – keep up to date with trends through reading blogs, subscribing to industry magazines and attending exhibitions. Experienced in the managing of budgets for the planning and staging of exhibitions. Prepared and coordinated all travel arrangements and information for artists and VIP guests. Liaised and negotiated with artists regarding installation timing and placement. Coordinated marketing including interviews with artists for Newspapers, Magazine and TV. Organized catering for opening show. Show less

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  Parabit Systems, Inc.

  Oct 2022 - now

  Graphic Web Designer
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  The New York Public Library

  Mar 2024 - now

  Installation Assistant Collections Department