BRANDI COATES
Summary
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATION PROGRAMS MANAGER
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
2023.01 - 2023.08
- Strategizes educational programs and presentations with instructors, teaching artists, and other music, art, and entertainment-related talent
- Conducts outreach to school teachers and administrators to help define and implement programs that integrate school curriculum with the Museum's educational content
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, optimizing allocation for maximum impact on educational goals.
EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
2022.08 - 2023.02
- Responsible for providing operational support necessary to ensure the success of public programs for youth and students grades K through 12
- Worked with external education teams on visits and program presentations
- Coordinated interdepartmentally to ensure high-quality/visibility marketing and promotion via e-newsletters, press releases, website updates, brochures, and social media posts.
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2020.10 - 2022.08
- Oversaw community engagement programming and activities including Community Partners, Internships, Teen Engagement Programming, Student Art Exhibitions, Educator Workshops, etc
- Drafted and implemented teacher program offerings with department leadership
- Supervised high school and college interns, and fellows
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2019.06 - 2020.10
- Responsible for administrative duties, planning, and implementation of educational and public programs for the Museum including the conceptualization and evaluation of the Frist Internship Program
- Processed reports and kept up-to-date information for data analysis and grant reports
- Maintained purchase records and tracked budgets for vendors, contractors, and departmental needs.
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2017.10 - 2019.06
- Responsible for providing administrative support for the Education & Outreach Department to ensure achievement of organizational goals and an increase in program participation
- Assisted in providing a diverse and productive learning environment through the development and provision of educational programming for learners of all ages
- Recorded and managed program data to ensure accurate records of visitor engagement and program participation
TEACHING ASSISTANT
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2017.08 - 2017.09
- Responsible for assisting Frist Art Museum educators in the development of educational programs and research, lesson plans for school programs, youth and family programs, and experiential learning opportunities
- Improved student participation in the Museum programming through the integration of creative activities and exercises
- Monitored reports, evaluations, and assessments to ensure critical evaluation of public programming
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Instructional Leadership, Career & Technical Education
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN04.2021
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - Art & Design
Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Blackbaud (Altru)
- Public Speaking
- Program Implementation
- Program Planning
- Presentation Skills
- Educational leadership
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Multicultural Leadership
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
Leadership Public Education, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, 2023
Accomplishments
- ROTARACT CLUB OF NASHVILLE, 01/2024, Present
- COMMUNITY ARTS LEADERS OF NASHVILLE - METRO ARTS COMMISSION, 06/2023, 08/2023
- LEADERSHIP PUBLIC EDUCATION - NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, 01/2023, 06/2023
- BLACK VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY CAREER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM, 01/2023, 05/2023
- VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY CURB SCHOLARS FALL MURAL PROJECT, 08/2022, 06/2023
- DIVERSITY, EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, & INCLUSION TASKFORCE, 2020, 2022
- CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, 2020, Present
- PENCIL - EMERGING LEADERS BOARD, 2020, 2022
- RACIAL EQUITY ARTS LEADERSHIP TRAINING, 09/2021, 02/2022
- ACADEMY OF NASHVILLE STUDY VISIT, 2019
Timeline
EDUCATION PROGRAMS MANAGER
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
2023.01 - 2023.08
EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC
2022.08 - 2023.02
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2020.10 - 2022.08
EDUCATION COORDINATOR
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2019.06 - 2020.10
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2017.10 - 2019.06
TEACHING ASSISTANT
FRIST ART MUSEUM
2017.08 - 2017.09
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Instructional Leadership, Career & Technical Education
Tennessee State University
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS - Art & Design
Cumberland University
Leadership Public Education, Nashville Chamber of Commerce, 2023
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