Andy Warrener
Dade City,FL
Summary
Professional curator and living historian, with proven track record for developing and implementing programming, together with procuring funding and collaborating with like organizations. Looking to take next career step in museum work and historical interpretation.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Curator
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
03.2020 - Current
- History event coordination: schedule and design program, procure and organize docents, demonstrators and lecturers, promote event via social media, digital marketing and canvassing, schedule and run event
- Grant writing: project grants, preservation grants
- Exhibits: plan and organize temporary and semi-permanent exhibits, collaborate on temporary and permanent artifact acquisition, archive and maintain artifact collections
- Partner and collaborate with business and industry-related organizations such as: The Seminole Tribe of Florida, Fort King National Historic Landmark, Fort Cooper State Park, The Seminole Wars Foundation, Florida Humanities Council, The National Endowment of the Arts, The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki-Museum, The Zephyrhills Military Museum
- School field trips: work with docents and demonstrators to organize program, liaison with school representatives, meet and greet school groups on arrival, *record number of field trip attendees in 2023
- Event coordination: organize and manage volunteers, emcee coordinate event, liaison with law enforcement security
- Conducted evaluations after each event and exhibition's closure to gather feedback from stakeholders which informed future planning decisions
- Conduct tours of museum and village to scheduled school and tour groups, as well as day-to-day attendees
Living Historian/Skills Demonstrator
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
- Research and development of living history programs
- Prepare and perform both 1st and 3rd person history presentations
- Heritage skills demonstrations: blacksmithing, lead casting, primitive fire starting, game trapping, leather working, fiber spinning, woodworking/carving, black powder firearms, weapon demonstration,
- Combat/fight choreography
- Research and implementation of period correct regalia
News Reporter
Self-employed
01.2010 - 04.2024
- Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts
- Enhanced live news coverage by providing real-time updates and analysis during significant events
- Presented news by researching, developing and covering field news events
- Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive story for television or radio broadcast
- Increased viewership through timely reporting of breaking news and developing stories
- Developed exceptional storytelling skills that resonated with diverse audiences across various mediums including print, digital, radio, or television broadcasts
- Established credibility as a news reporter by cultivating strong relationships with sources and maintaining ethical journalism standards
- Streamlined reporting processes with effective time management skills, meeting tight deadlines consistently without compromising quality
- Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting
- Cultivated long-term relationships with individuals in public relations field through exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Provided field reporting during major events to gather and share reactions from individuals directly impacted
- Conceptualized, pitched, assigned and monitored stories from origination to publication
- Received news tips and delivered breaking stories live on air to keep local audiences informed of significant events
- Expanded professional network through consistent attendance at industry conferences, workshops, and other events to stay current on trends and best practices in the field of journalism
- Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information
- Collaborated with editors to refine story ideas for maximum impact on target audiences
- Managed social media accounts for local news organization across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Improved public relations for the news outlet by attending community events and engaging with members of the public while gathering information for stories
- Demonstrated versatility as a reporter covering diverse topics such as crime, education, politics, sports, culture, and human interest stories
Landscaping Business Owner
Self-employed
04.2005 - 01.2010
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Strengthened company reputation by consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations in terms of quality products/services offered.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Managed financial operations to ensure fiscal responsibility, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Nightclub Manager
Lucky Strike Lanes
03.2003 - 05.2006
- Increased staff performance and engagement via motivational leadership.
- Planned, organized, and coordinated special events and celebrations.
- Raised club traffic and brand reach with innovative online promotions.
- Implemented inventory control measures, reducing waste and lowering operational costs.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2002
Minor - Sociology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2002
Skills
- Interpretation and storytelling
- Public Engagement
- Expertise in subject matter
- Office Management
- Fundraising abilities
- Budgeting and finance
- Creative Direction
- Public lecturing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Written Communication
Hobbies
Camping, hiking, paddling
Timeline
Associate Curator
Pioneer Florida Museum & Village
03.2020 - Current
Living Historian/Skills Demonstrator
Self-employed
01.2018 - Current
News Reporter
Self-employed
01.2010 - 04.2024
Landscaping Business Owner
Self-employed
04.2005 - 01.2010
Nightclub Manager
Lucky Strike Lanes
03.2003 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatre
University of Central Florida
Minor - Sociology
University of Central Florida
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