Shani Simpson
Summary
Results-driven management professional with a proven track record of successfully leading programs and initiatives. Recognized for fostering collaboration and consistently achieving impactful outcomes. Known for reliability and adaptability, with strong skills in team leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
West Palm Beach Center for Arts and Technology
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Supervised, created, and implemented unique, custom programming for WPBCAT
- Served as Lead Educator for student programming
- Collaborated with community stakeholders, business leaders, and other non-profits to produce programs for a diverse student community
- Interfaced with local politicians to garner support for organizational efforts
2-D Department Manager
Armory Art Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw class scheduling and instructor monitoring for the Armory’s2-D Department
- Created original2-D programming for the Armory Art Center by collaborating with Ballet Palm Beach as a means of collaborative crossover due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Oversaw the regional Scholastic Art Competition for Palm Beach and Martin Counties—administrative, coordinating judging panels, and being a liaison with teachers/students/parents
- Curated the 2021 Palm Beach and Martin Counties Regional Art Award Exhibition for the Scholastic Art Competition
- Enforced COVID-19 protocols in order to ensure student safety
- Taught private classes and workshops for the2-D Department
Registrar
Armory Art Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Registered students for art courses, internal record keeping, and assisting with special events
- Troubleshooting for students when problems arose
Summer Camp Instructor
Armory Art Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
- Taught virtually in order to comply with COVID protocols
- Created lesson plans for students in grades1-5 based on the themes of Warhol’s World and Free to be Me: American Abstract Expressionism, & Art and Design in Nature, among others
- Taught art lessons on Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Richard Pousette-Dart, Mark Rothko, and Jackson Pollock with a geographical, historical, and artistic focus
- Facilitated the creation of large-scale group projects for the Armory’s summer camp art shows: a portrait of Andy Warhol with visual details of his life and a large-scale, multi-media American flag inspired by the flag paintings of Jasper Johns and a papier-mâché Fabergé-inspired egg
- Taught a variety of ornithology-based art lessons with a geographical focus
Temporary Employee
Robert Half Staffing/Office Team
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Informed USPAGL about donating items to Resource Depot, a local non-profit that artfully repurposes donated materials
- Provided a detailed inventory count of Nantucket Whaler inventory to prepare merchandise to be sold online, by manual count, SKULabs, and Excel spreadsheet
- Gave feedback to company executives about Nantucket Whaler inventory for e-commerce site and store
- Artfully prepared e-commerce orders for Nantucket Whaler customers
- Utilized visual arts background to provide creative ideas to promote Nantucket Whaler
- Provided administrative support for various Nantucket Whaler related projects and executive administrative support for various company executives
Advancement Associate
The Arc of Palm Beach County
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Managed volunteer program, which grew nearly 42% from 2015-2016 to 2016-2017
- Organized Band Together event held at the South Florida Fairgrounds
- Secured in-kind donations for various Arc events
- Created connections between The Arc of Palm Beach County and The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches as well as various community organizations, businesses, and schools
- Gave tours of the main headquarters to business leaders, volunteers, and school groups
- Represented The Arc at various community events
- Provided assistance at various special events held by The Arc of Palm Beach County
Executive Assistant and Administrative Support
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Promoted within organization due to possession of the multi-faceted skill set required for position
- Served an integral role in scheduling charrettes for the President/CEO of the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County to speak with community leaders in support of the1¢ sales tax initiative
- Served as one of the Immediate Supervisors for high-school Summer2016 volunteers
- Booked travel arrangements for President/CEO
- Created credit card expense reports for President/CEO
- Drafted professional emails by summarizing key information and action items.
- Identified process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce delays.
Education
Certificate - Women’s Executive Leadership Program
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05-2022
Master’s - Non-Profit Management- Concentrations in Museum Studies and Health Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2008
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies- Triple Major: International Studies, Spanish, & Art History
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL12-2004
No Degree - International Studies Capstone Coursework- Concentration in Australian Studies
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia11.2001
Skills
- Multi-lingual: English, Spanish, Jamaican Patois
- Grantwriting
- Fundraising
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Volunteer coordination and management
- Relationship building
- Program leadership
WORK EXPERIENCE- ADDITIONAL CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS Washington, D.C.:
- White House Historical Association, National Building Museum, The Phillips Collection, Hillwood Museum & Gardens, and Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
- West Palm Beach, FL: Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Norton Museum of Art
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Program Director
West Palm Beach Center for Arts and Technology
12.2021 - 05.2023
2-D Department Manager
Armory Art Center
08.2020 - 04.2021
Summer Camp Instructor
Armory Art Center
06.2020 - 07.2020
Registrar
Armory Art Center
03.2020 - 08.2020
Temporary Employee
Robert Half Staffing/Office Team
05.2019 - 09.2019
Advancement Associate
The Arc of Palm Beach County
09.2016 - 10.2017
Executive Assistant and Administrative Support
Cultural Council for Palm Beach County
08.2014 - 09.2016
Certificate - Women’s Executive Leadership Program
Florida Atlantic University
Master’s - Non-Profit Management- Concentrations in Museum Studies and Health Administration
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies- Triple Major: International Studies, Spanish, & Art History
University of Miami
No Degree - International Studies Capstone Coursework- Concentration in Australian Studies
Flinders University
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