Felicite Wolfe
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Dedicated professional with 10+ years of experience leading multi-faceted exhibition projects from concept to completion. Proven ability to manage departmental and exhibition budgets, grant writing, coordinate , and deliver successful outcomes on time.
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Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, , bring a positive attitude Committed to making meaningful contributions Eager to contribute to team success
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator and Collections Manager
African American Museum of Iowa
02.2017 - Current
- Creation and project management of a yearly history exhibit, including design, research, text writing, managing outside vendors, loans, and installation, while adhering to the exhibition budget.
- Successfully developed and completed eight exhibits on time and under budget.
- Design and scheduling of traveling exhibits.
- Grant writing for the Curatorial Department. Secured a total of $260,000 over eight years.
- Process and house all incoming archival and artifact donations.
- Responsible for drafting and implementing departmental policy.
- Monitor collections and gallery spaces for temperature, humidity, and pests.
- Maintain the collections management database (PastPerfect).
- Present at peer conferences and various public groups.
Curatorial Assistant
African American Museum of Iowa
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Collaborated with the Curator in the development, research, and installation of two temporary exhibits, and three traveling exhibits.
- Performed collections management activities, including cataloging and housing of incoming archive and library accessions.
- Update and maintain collection catalogs using PastPerfect collections software.
- Supervised interns and volunteers working in the collections department.
- Consult with the Curator to determine best practices and goals related to collections and exhibits.
- Assist the Curator in multiple tasks as needed to ensure efficient daily operations.
Contract Archivist
African American Museum of Iowa
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Organized and implemented a complete inventory and assessment of museum archives totaling over 600 collections, specifically focusing on water damage remediation affecting paper and photographs.
- Administered preservation measures to over 100 collections affected by water damage.
- Adjusted and reworked cataloging of over 5,000 individual archival records for consistency and accuracy.
- Completed cataloging of 5,000 photographs, utilizing PastPerfect software.
- Developed and implemented a procedure for writing finding aids for archival collections.
- Supervised two interns regarding the processing procedure of incoming collections.
Volunteer Curatorial Assistant
African American Museum of Iowa
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Completed digitization of 5,000 photographs.
- Supervised two interns regarding the rehousing of archival materials.
- Adjusted and reworked 2,000 individual archival records for consistency and accuracy.
Cataloger - Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive
Carnegie Museum of Art
04.2008 - 12.2010
- Completed item-level cataloging of 8,000 photographic negatives utilizing KE Emu collections software.
- Conducted preservation measures regarding the cleaning and re-housing of photographic negatives.
- Trained and supervised five volunteers and interns regarding the research of photographs.
- Researched Pittsburgh Courier Newspaper archives to support catalog description and image identification.
Assistant Project Archivist
University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Completed item level inventory of 3,000 items within gallery collection utilizing PastPerfect
- Reconciled inventory data to previous accession records and inventories
- Trained in preservation and condition reporting practices and terminology as well as handling and transporting art objects.
- Trained and supervised three work study students
- Accessed and reported to supervisor on security measures and environmental conditions.
Education
MLIS - Archives & Records Management
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PABA - History of Art and Architecture
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Project management
- Grant writing
- Public speaking
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Interpretation and storytelling
- Cultural sensitivity
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative direction
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- HER Women of Achievement Award - 2024
- Loren Horton Community History Award Certificate of Recognition – 2023 for Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa exhibit
- Loren Horton Community History Award Certificate of Recognition – 2022 for Unwavering: 21st Century Activism exhibit
- Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium board member - 2021-Present
- Member of Iowa Museum Association
Timeline
Curator and Collections Manager
African American Museum of Iowa
02.2017 - Current
Curatorial Assistant
African American Museum of Iowa
11.2014 - 02.2017
Contract Archivist
African American Museum of Iowa
07.2012 - 07.2013
Volunteer Curatorial Assistant
African American Museum of Iowa
05.2011 - 07.2012
Cataloger - Charles “Teenie” Harris Archive
Carnegie Museum of Art
04.2008 - 12.2010
Assistant Project Archivist
University of Pittsburgh Art Gallery
06.2007 - 04.2008
MLIS - Archives & Records Management
University of Pittsburgh
BA - History of Art and Architecture
University of Pittsburgh