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Lydia Harris

Lydia Harris

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project and Program Management in biotechnology and the arts

  • Education

    • School at Museum of Fine Arts Boston

      2012 - 2014
      Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Fine/Studio Arts, General

    • Maine Media College

      2009 - 2010
      Certificate Photography

    • Boston University

      1997 - 1998
      Graduate Certificate in Project Management

    • University of Maryland University College

      1993 - 1996
      Master of General Administration Procurement and Contract Management

    • University of Maine

      1979 - 1984
      Bachelor's Degree Microbiology, General

  • Experience

    • Thermo Fisher Scientific (Life Technologies)

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1996
      Senior Buyer

    • Genzyme Diagnostics

      Jan 1996 - Oct 1998
      Project and Procurement Management

      Program Management Unit Manager/Research ProductsSenior Buyer/Planner

    • Genzyme

      Oct 1998 - Oct 2000
      Project Management Manager

    • Millennium Pharmaceuticals

      Oct 2000 - Oct 2002
      Senior Manager, Strategic Product Development

    • Project Office Services

      Jan 2001 - now
      Project Management Consultant

      OBJECTIVE:Provide services that help organizations work through the challenges of using project management as a strategic skill set to leverage current capabilities. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Consulting Assisting companies implement project management as a strategic element in reaching corporate goals through contract project management, training, coaching, mentoring, developing processes, and implementing change.

    • LAH Studios

      Jan 2001 - now
      Principal

      Exhibitions and Awards2014• 9th Annual Boston Young Contemporaries, 808 Gallery, Boston, MA, July 18th-August 22nd• The Cyclorama Show: SMFA 2014 Thesis Exhibition, Cyclorama, Boston, MA, May 13 – May 18th• “One Hot Night”, Brattle Theatre, Cambridge, MA, May 5th• ’14 Annual Film and Anim, Juried Selection of Moving Images at SFMA, MFA, Boston, MA, April 23rd• “uDOCUMENTA (1/3)”, Collaborative Show, Khaki Gallery, Boston, MA, May 2 – 5th• “Massachusetts”, 263 Gallery, Cambridge, MA, “Hendrie”, March 20 – April 12. Juror: Dina Deitsch (Curator of Contemporary Art, deCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln, MA). • Photo Area Show, School at the Museum of Fine Arts, March 18 – April 2• “Things We Carry: Objects in America”, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA– March 8 - Aug 172013• Collier Heights, Photographic Resource Center, Solo Show. Curator: Francine Weiss• ’13 Annual Film and Anim, Juried Selection of Moving Images from SMFA, MFA, Boston, MA, April 25th• 15th Annual Regional Show, Newburyport Art Association, “Arrival”, Prevailing Freedom”, “Reflections in Parallel”. Juror: Al Miner, Assistant Curator of Contemporary Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Ma• One Minute Vid-Fest, Reach Fest, East Hampton, MA• PRC Student Show, Photographic Resource Center at Boston University Show less

    • MassBio

      Jun 2002 - Aug 2010
      Committee Co-chair: Project Managment Committee

    • MassBioEd Foundation

      Jul 2003 - now
      Course Director: Biotechnology Project Management

    • Harvard University Extension School

      Jan 2005 - May 2008
      Adjunct Professor

      The Project Management for Biotechnology course provides an understanding of the responsibilities, activities, and competencies required for Project Managers in the Biotechnology environment. Topics include: an overview of drug development and regulatory bodies, project management life cycle, working in a matrix, team structures and leadership, problem solving, conflict management, communication, stage gate progression, and tracking and closing projects.

    • Massachusetts State Sciece and Engineering Fair

      May 2010 - now
      Photographer

    • Portland Museum of Art

      May 2010 - Sept 2010
      Photography Consultant

      Assist the photographer Madeleine de Sinéty organize her work in preparation for an exhibition at the Portland Museum of Art.Researching and scanning negatives.Photo editingProject Managment

    • UMaine Museum of Art

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2011
      Exhibiting Artist

    • School at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Teaching Assistant

      Teaching Assistant for 4x5 Photography with Claire BeckettTeaching Assistant for Editing and Post Production with Jeff Silva

    • Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University

      Dec 2013 - May 2014
      Museum Studies Intern

      Assisted in book preparation and publishing by obtaining image and document permissions for two manuscripts and image selection and caption writing for one manuscript.Library and archival research.

    • Rocks Village Memorial Association

      Jan 2014 - now
      Board Vice President

    • Photographic Resource Center

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
      Volunteer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      Jan 2001

    • Purchasing Manager

      Institute for Supply Management

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      Print on demand artist's publication: The Passing of Collier Heights Jones & Bartlet Learning Award May 2014
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      Students Curate Students School at the Museum of Fine Arts Apr 2014 Things We Carry: Objects in America”, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA– March 8 - Aug 172013
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      Individual Artist Award The Puffin Foundation Ltd. Feb 2014
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      President’s Research Award School of Museum of Fine Arts 2014
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      School of Art & Science/School of Engineering Graduate Research Award Tufts University 2014
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      President's Research Award School of Museum of Fine Arts 2013
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      School of Art & Science/School of Engineering Graduate Research Award Tufts University 2013
    • Awarded to Lydia Harris
      Director’s Purchase Award – “Hendrie” UMAINE Museum of Art 2011

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Photographer: Earth Day Event

      Issued by Groundwork Lawrence on Jan 2012
      Groundwork LawrenceAssociated with Lydia Harris

    • Volunteer Photographer: Earth Day Event

      Issued by Groundwork Lawrence on Jan 2011
      Groundwork LawrenceAssociated with Lydia Harris

    • Volunteer Photographer

      Issued by Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) on Jan 2011
      Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA)Associated with Lydia Harris

    • Board Member

      Issued by Rocks Village Memorial Association on Jan 2008
      Rocks Village Memorial AssociationAssociated with Lydia Harris

    • Board Member

      Issued by Sierra Club on Jan 2007
      Sierra ClubAssociated with Lydia Harris

    • Eco-Art instructor

      Issued by Groundwork Lawrence on Jan 2008
      Groundwork LawrenceAssociated with Lydia Harris

    • Nights at PRC Leadership, Volunteer Engagement

      Issued by Photographic Resource Center on Sept 2014
      Photographic Resource CenterAssociated with Lydia Harris

    • Board Member

      Issued by Upper Dam Owners Association on Jan 2006
      Upper Dam Owners AssociationAssociated with Lydia Harris