Odette Jennifer Allen
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced Administration Professional skilled in optimizing productivity, efficiency and quality across dynamic environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable both as a supporting specialist and as a leader blending advanced organizational, technical, creative and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational excellence, growth, and equity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator
ArtsEd Washington
01.2023 - Current
- Scheduled meetings and booked venues for Board and Executive Team.
- Collaboratively generated programming aligned with mission and values.
- Streamlined administrative processes to increase operational performance and reduce labor requirements.
- Coordinated multiple programs and projects.
- Supported executive development of resources for students and educators.
- Provided schedule coordination for programming, outreach and fundraising.
- Performed accounting, contract management and digital platform administration.
- Provide project management for all core programs and coordinate with the Executive Director and Fundraising to provide program deliverables.
Muralist and Teaching Artist
Urban Artworks
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitating design, approval and installation of mural artwork for schools, local businesses and for the City of Seattle in collaboration with K12 youth and educators.
- Developed curriculum designed to foster teamwork, design principles and color theory, while focusing on cultural perspectives and equity.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support to promote skill and talent development.
- Community engagement and organizing.
- Programming administration and project coordination.
Owner/Operator
Apiary Art And Design
06.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Cultivated relationships with local suppliers to improve margins and promote community businesses, and maintained supply inventory.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Developed and promoted portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests, and techniques with potential clients.
- Facilitated creative consultations to develop original concepts and designs or improve existing ones. Demonstrated use and mastery of design and color theory to generate compelling imagery.
- Identified installation requirements at client location, and coordinated project completion.
Head Archivist
Tacoma Community College
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Oversaw the expansion of existing archives for the purposes of better representing the school community.
- Appraised materials for archival relevance with focus on historical provenance, cultural representation, and equity.
- Rebuilt digital archive management and organizational systems in order to streamline access to records and documents. Developed multiple platforms enabling research within the collection.
- Evaluated records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.
- Demonstrated archive value to community and school Board by designing innovative and interactive exhibits to showcase materials relevant to the community.
- Cultivated deep relationships between the Archive and the Board, Faculty, and Community, which supported the Archive's growth and engagement.
Lead Archivist
Museum Of Northwest Art
03.2015 - 09.2016
- Created Archive's Mission Statement, Scope of Collection, Vision and Values.
- Appraised historical documents, and evaluated records for accuracy, value and status of preservation.
- Researched and recorded the origins and historical significance of archival materials.
- Established Archive access by researching, selecting, implementing archive management software system.
- Utilized LCSH and DACS ii subject headings and classification to generate metadata and facilitate access.
History Instructor
Seattle College And Western Washington University
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Developed curriculum, rubrics, and pedagogies to communicate essential concepts, promote retention, and evaluate learning.
- Attended professional development seminars and workshops to further develop educational expertise.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans using instructional materials and tools.
- Focus on equity through development of a broad spectrum of access points to materials and ideas.
Education
Masters - History and Archives
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Cornish College of The Arts
Seattle, WA2007
Skills
- Records Organization, Management and Data Integrity
- Prioritization and Task Management
- Office and Executive Administration
- Project Management and Coordination
- Project Budgeting
- Community Engagement and Involvement
- Creative Design and Collaborative Facilitation
- Complex Problem Solver
- Arts Education Advocacy
- Coaching and Educational Support
Accomplishments
- Led youth in designing and painting 1000 sq ft mural for City of Seattle.
- Facilitated and hosted OSPI 50th Governor's Arts Awards
- Planned and executed ArtsEd Washington's 40th Anniversary Gala
Gardener, Muralist, Baker
- Avid gardener with a passion for orchids, unusual plants, and organic vegetables.
- Passionate can't-tell-it's-gluten-free baker with emphasis on tarts, pies, and crumbles.
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
ArtsEd Washington
01.2023 - Current
Muralist and Teaching Artist
Urban Artworks
10.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Apiary Art And Design
06.2019 - Current
Head Archivist
Tacoma Community College
01.2016 - 06.2019
History Instructor
Seattle College And Western Washington University
09.2015 - 06.2016
Lead Archivist
Museum Of Northwest Art
03.2015 - 09.2016
Masters - History and Archives
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Cornish College of The Arts
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