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Jennifer Tesoro Reese Reese

Larkspur,CA

Summary

Over thirty years of leadership experience in the art world. Worked as a museum educator at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for twenty-two years managing and overseeing all adult groups visiting the Museum. Coordinated the public Gallery Talks program involving all levels of museum staff. Hired, audited, supervised over 60+ contractual employees. Currently working in Visitor Experience at San Francisco Museum of Art as an on call private museum guide engaging and presenting to a variety of groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Also working part-time as Director of Artists in the Schools at Gallery Route One serving an entire school district with a large population of immigrant families. Designing and bringing cross cultural and cross curriculum supplemental art instruction to classrooms.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Museum Guide, Visitor Experience

San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art
07.2016 - Current

Developed and presented specialized in person tours of the permanent collection, architecture, and special exhibitions. Engaged a diverse audience from High level members and corporate donors to community groups enhancing guests' experience. Connected and enlightened guests during museum and private special events. Worked closely with front line, curatorial membership and visitor experience staff. Gained a solid knowledge of the day to day operations of SFMOMA.

Program Director, Artists in the Schools

Gallery Route One
10.2022 - Current

Act as Gallery Route One's representative in all academic collaborations within the Shoreline District including school staff, teaching artists, students, parents, community partners, and GRO's Board. Identify a unifying theme for the school year and build a team of teaching artists knowledgeable and adept in creating art-centered educational projects appropriate for students in grades K-12. Recruit, select and manage over 15 teaching artists. Develop strategies and tools to identify areas for growth and create an environment which allows for continued enrichment.

Museum Educator

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
11.1991 - 06.2013
  • Supervised and coordinated all adults, college and senior groups to the museum. Designed and managed the public Gallery Talk program. Recruited, evaluated and audited over sixty museum educators. Provided guidance to curators on developing educational topics. Ongoing collaboration with Development, Membership, and Operations departments Led public gallery talks and private tours of various museum collections. Wrote, designed and published family guides used in the galleries. Taught school groups k-12 incorporating common core curriculum. Conducted teacher workshops for professional development. Wrote gallery labels, text and other written materials in a captivating yet educational manner. Supported the department of Visitors with Disability.

Manager

Desta Gallery
05.2021 - 08.2023

Offered client-tailored art consulting and collection management services to seasoned and new collectors. Worked closely with individuals and businesses on selecting single or multiple artworks to build or expand a collection. Fostered ongoing relationships with artists, recruited and selected. Ensured professional packing, storing and handling of all artworks.

Education

Master's Degree - Art History

Hunter College, City University of New York
New York, NY
05.1996

Bachelor of Art - Comparative Literature, Art History

Trinity College
Hartford, CT
05.1991

Skills

  • Strong leader with a high level of professionalism
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds Committed to advancing cultural equity
  • Confident public speaker and presenter
  • Highly effective and able to multi-task and prioritize
  • Talented in interpreting concepts and ideas into understandable language
  • Successful manager and who fosters collaboration and teamwork

Timeline

Program Director, Artists in the Schools

Gallery Route One
10.2022 - Current

Manager

Desta Gallery
05.2021 - 08.2023

Private Museum Guide, Visitor Experience

San Francisco Museum Of Modern Art
07.2016 - Current

Museum Educator

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
11.1991 - 06.2013

Master's Degree - Art History

Hunter College, City University of New York

Bachelor of Art - Comparative Literature, Art History

Trinity College
Jennifer Tesoro Reese Reese
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