Christina Bracey
Pine Mountain Club,CA
Summary
Highly organized, motivated, and detail-oriented student professional pursuing a Professional Certificate in Arts Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Demonstrates a strong academic record and experience in project coordination, documentation, and collaborative work. Utilizes a thoughtful approach to organizing information and preparing written materials to support effective research and analysis. Recognized for strong analytical skills, exceptional time management, and the ability to distill complex qualitative information into clear, actionable summaries. Eager to leverage skills as a Student Research Assistant in opportunities that foster meaningful contributions and promote growth as an emerging researcher.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Director & Creative Administration
Phoenix Emporium
01.2020 - Current
- Organize planning materials, applications, and internal documentation.
- Compile qualitative observations, audience feedback, and basic data into concise summaries.
- Prepare presentation and reporting materials for planning and outreach purposes.
- Support marketing coordination, including organizing content and tracking engagement information.
- Manage schedules, workloads, and communication in a remote work environment.
- Serve as on-site director and lead coordinator for live events.
Art Director, Operations & Project Coordination
CirqueSanity LLC
01.2015 - Current
- Support long-term creative and operational projects requiring structured planning, documentation, and follow-through.
- Prepare written pitches, summaries, and synthesized notes from meetings, interviews, and planning discussions.
- Translate creative concepts into clear written language for outreach, planning, and communication.
- Organize and maintain digital project materials to ensure accuracy, consistency, and accessibility.
- Manage multiple timelines and priorities while meeting deadlines in collaborative and independent settings.
- Serve as on-site director and lead coordinator for live events.
Education
Professional Certificate - Arts Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston, MA05.2027
Skills
- Qualitative data organization and synthesis
- Interview preparation and structured note-taking
- Audience research and interpretation of feedback
- Analytical reading and interpretation of written materials
- Clear summarization of findings, discussions, and observations
- Written communication
- Attention to detail and internal consistency
- Task prioritization and deadline management
- Audience identification and engagement strategies
- Translating artistic vision and mission into accessible messaging
- Arts marketing fundamentals, including campaign planning and outreach principles
- Ethical and mission-aligned communication practices
- Grant narrative development and alignment with organizational goals
- Budget development and basic financial analysis
- Program planning, coordination, and evaluation
- Strategic thinking in mission-driven and nonprofit environments
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
- Remote collaboration tools (Zoom, Slack)
- Digital file organization and archiving
- Artistic vision
- Creative direction
- Excellent team player
Timeline
Art Director & Creative Administration
Phoenix Emporium
01.2020 - Current
Art Director, Operations & Project Coordination
CirqueSanity LLC
01.2015 - Current
Professional Certificate - Arts Management
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Academic Research Interests
- Management and marketing practices in arts and cultural organizations
- Audience engagement and participation in the arts
- Creative economy and place-based cultural development
- Arts programming, communication, and impact
- Qualitative research and interview-based analysis
- Management and organizational practices in arts, cultural, and creative enterprises
- Arts marketing, audience development, and communication strategies in mission-driven organizations
- Entrepreneurial models in the creative economy, including small and emerging ventures
- Financial sustainability, funding structures, and resource allocation in the arts
- Arts programming design, implementation, and evaluation
- Qualitative research methods, including interview-based and observational analysis
- Translating research findings into practical insights for creative and entrepreneurial practice
Research, Marketing, Analytical Skills
- Qualitative data organization and synthesis
- Interview preparation and structured note-taking
- Audience research and interpretation of feedback
- Analytical reading and interpretation of written materials
- Clear summarization of findings, discussions, and observations
- Written communication and editing
- Attention to detail and internal consistency
- Task prioritization and deadline management
Coursework Based Competencies
- Audience identification and engagement strategies
- Translating artistic vision and mission into accessible messaging
- Arts marketing fundamentals, including campaign planning and outreach principles
- Ethical and mission-aligned communication practices
- Grant narrative development and alignment with organizational goals
- Budget development and basic financial analysis for arts organizations
- Program planning, coordination, and evaluation
- Strategic thinking in mission-driven and nonprofit environments
Professional Academic Strengths
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working independently & with guidance as needed
- Thoughtful and respectful collaborator
- Strong written & verbal communication
- Experience balancing academic, professional, and remote work responsibilities