Samantha Hamilton
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic professional in the arts with a proven track record in special events planning and team management, exemplified through leading 80 events at The American University Museum, and securing private grants for Chalk Riot LLC. Skilled in fostering collaborative learning environments through management skills. Achieved significant impact in community engagement using the arts, demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication at conferences and public events.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Muralist and Director of Communications
Chalk Riot
Washington, DC
05.2021 - Current
- Design and execute dozens of pavement art projects in various mediums including chalk art, painting and street bond
- Draft and pitch federal grants amounting up to 40 thousand dollars
- Leads and executes digital strategy, including weekly Instagram posts and emails
- Traveled to Austin, Texas and Nairobi, Kenya to present to 200 people on Chalk Riot’s contributions to social movements
- Manage payments, events, and facilities upkeep for eight tenants in Chalk Riot’s private studio space
Studio Instructor
Arts Club DC
Washington, DC
02.2024 - Current
- Teaches a new group of people weekly, providing a 15-minute lecture on different art historical figures and movements
- Lead two hour hands-on class in an art-making lesson inspired by the lecture
- Engages with up to 20 students at a time to help them execute a unique piece of art
- Assist in the management of the DC art studio, providing 15 hours a week of administrative work
Lead Program Coordinator
American University Museum
Washington, DC
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Communicated with visiting artists to understand the intention of their exhibitions and proposed programming within their budget
- Planned and executed 80 events which included managing invitations, advertisement for public events, organizing catering, and coordinating a team of gallery attendants to staff events
- Worked closely with embassies and the Secret Service to ensure visits were properly managed for celebrity visitors
Administrative Assistant
Pipkin Creative
Washington, DC
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed the booking of jazz musicians, DJ’s, and live painters for performances across DC
- Most notably, at the Eaton Hotel, Golden Triangle Bid, and DuPont Art Walk
- Directed the production of these events, responsibilities including client communications, stage setup, and event tear down
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Political Science
American University
Washington, DC05.2022
Skills
- Team management expertise
- Collaborative learning
- Special events planning
- Meeting planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Procreate design experience
Volunteer Experience
Lobbyist and community organizer, March for Our Lives DC, 08/01/19, 04/01/22
Timeline
Studio Instructor
Arts Club DC
02.2024 - Current
Lead Program Coordinator
American University Museum
05.2022 - 10.2023
Administrative Assistant
Pipkin Creative
01.2022 - 12.2022
Muralist and Director of Communications
Chalk Riot
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Political Science
American University
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