Cathy Drake
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic professional with a background in art, sales administration, and human resources management. Expertise working in art education, the arts community, and nonprofits. Proven track record of fostering client relationships through effective communication and strategic planning. Skilled in art gallery operations, curation, and visitor engagement to drive exhibition quality and visitor satisfaction. Passionate leader with an enthusiasm for educational program development, problem-solving, and commitment to achieving organizational objectives with excellence and dedication.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Educator
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
08.2021 - Current
- Taught AP Art History, Honors Art History, Ceramics 1-3, Two Dimensional Studio Art, Digital Art 1-3.
- Worked with a team to coordinate four school wide art shows and participate in multiple central Florida art shows and festivals to showcase student talent.
Art Educator
Riverside Elementary School
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught studio art with a focus on art history and technique to grades K-5th, virtually and face-to-face.
- Implemented a walk-through art show, allowing all students to have artwork on display during the covid pandemic.
Store Manager
DUO58 Community Coffee Bar & Café
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Leading a team of 20 shift managers and volunteers, communicating changes to policies/procedures, maintaining high standards and holding staff accountable.
- Managing P.O.S., deposits, and meeting with store owners to go over events, goals and sales.
- Ordering and keeping the café stocked of all items necessary for operation.
Art Educator
Good Shepherd Catholic School
02.2015 - 05.2019
- Taught studio art and digital art to grades pre-K through 8th grade.
- Yearbook Editor-in-Chief, leading 7th grade classes through the creation of 4 yearbooks.
- Compiled, organized, prepared, and hung artworks for multiple art shows.
- Lead 8th graders to create play props, scene design, masks and costumes.
- Created and managed two after-school art programs.
Event & Inventory Coordinator
Baterbys Art Gallery
09.2010 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes.
- Oversaw installation and de-installation processes of exhibits while ensuring proper handling of artworks to minimize risk of damage.
- Coordinated successful exhibition openings, cultivating relationships with artists, collectors, and patrons.
- Handled artwork inventory management, maintaining accurate records and tracking system for all pieces in the collection.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Prepared inventory for auctions, traveled for and assisted in auctions.
- Acquired artworks for fundraisers.
- Worked with artists for local events.
- Worked with clients in selecting artworks.
Education
B.S. - Art Education
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2014
Skills
- Educational Programming
- Event Planning and Management
- Exhibition Development
- Inventory Management
- Curatorial Expertise
- Leadership and Development
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Purchasing and Planning
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Process Improvement
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Accomplishments
Owner and Creator of The Head or The Heart Designs Orlando, FL.
Certification
Florida Department of Education Professional Educator Certificate, Art Grades K-12
Timeline
Art Educator
Bishop Moore Catholic High School
08.2021 - Current
Art Educator
Riverside Elementary School
11.2019 - 05.2021
Store Manager
DUO58 Community Coffee Bar & Café
08.2016 - 11.2019
Art Educator
Good Shepherd Catholic School
02.2015 - 05.2019
Event & Inventory Coordinator
Baterbys Art Gallery
09.2010 - 06.2013
B.S. - Art Education
University of Central Florida
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