Danielle Spahle
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed Services
Phoenix, AZ
09.2006 - Current
- Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
Program Director
Scottsdale Artists School
Scottsdale, United States
11.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with various staff to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions and offer guidance.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with Executive Director, Board and Artists.
- Developed and organized routine and special programming by factoring in slot timing, demographics and other important parameters.
- Assisted Executive Director with developing annual budget and schedule.
Development Director
Scottsdale Artists School
Scottsdale, Arizona
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Planned and implemented annual fund appeal- including online giving
- Managed donor relations and cultivation activities
- Researched, wrote and tracked grants and sponsorship opportunities for corporate and foundation support
- Worked with staff on fundraising events
- Worked with Director and Board to create and implement development/fundraising plan and policies
- Staff liaison to membership group
- Maintained and updated database for donor/donation tracking, mailing lists, and members
Art Gallery Director
Blue Coyote Gallery
Cave Creek, AZ
10.2006 - 04.2013
- Organized, coordinated and installed local and statewide exhibits and shows.
- Photographed and researched art work and artists for exhibition catalogs; Organized and managed layout for exhibition catalogs
- Oversaw design, printing and targeted marketing of flyers and postcards for each exhibition.
- Developed, maintained and updated gallery website weekly to include, new artists, artwork, upcoming events, and gallery news.
- Maintained client database using Microsoft Excel representing several hundreds of clients and customers from almost all fifty states, and Canada
- Responsible for day to day operations which included: sales, opening and closing procedures, monthly bookkeeping responsibilities for all receipts, inventory and reconciliations, phones, assisting customers, and inventory management
- Experienced in preparing art appraisals for insurance, sale, and tax purposes
- Created documented private art collection catalogues to include, Inventoried, cataloged, and photographed client’s personal art collections for insurance and trust purposes. Values ranged from $50,000 to $2 million.
- Devised and implemented programs for identification, solicitation and acquisition of valued and sought-after art collections
Education
Master of Science - Nonprofit Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA04.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2006
Skills
- Image Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Complex Problem Solving
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project Management
- Photography and Videography
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Arizona Real Estate License - 2019
Timeline
Program Director
Scottsdale Artists School
11.2018 - 09.2021
Development Director
Scottsdale Artists School
11.2013 - 10.2018
Art Gallery Director
Blue Coyote Gallery
10.2006 - 04.2013
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed Services
09.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Nonprofit Management
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
University of Arizona