Tiffany Hoffmann
Summary
Non-profit professional with extensive background in design, delivery and evaluation of complex educational programs. Successfully managed program budgets, identified areas of growth and coordinated events to promote services. Demonstrated experience in organizing departmental initiatives and collaborating with community leaders to make data-driven decisions. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Education and Volunteer Services
National Infantry Museum Foundation
5 2023 - Current
- Oversees strategic and financial planning for both departments
- Manages human resources within the departments
- Responsible for identifying and pursuing funding opportunities
- Fostering an environment that supports excellence within the departments
- Evaluates the impact of educational programming for students, the general public, and active duty military visitors
- Manages a staff that consists of both paid and volunteer staff
- Directly manages the internship and jr internship programs
- Negotiating contracts within the department to include those with licensing requirements
- Maintains mutually beneficial partnerships with outside organizations
- Serves as the departmental representative to the Board as well as to the Army
- Additionally assumed Assistant Director of Education duties due to downsizing.
Assistant Director of Education
National Infantry Museum Foundation
09.2014 - 05.2023
- Oversaw development and implementation of quality educational programs that support the museum's mission while meeting the needs of the community
- Interpreted and analyzed current school, JROTC and ROTC curriculum, as well as military points of instruction, and created educational programming in accordance with those standards
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational programs and curriculum
- Tracked and maintained departmental finances and documentation, explaining trends and variances
- Created and maintained relationships with colleagues from a variety of museums around the world
- Collaborated for joint projects
- Identified potential funding and grant opportunities
- Wrote proposals for opportunities that met departmental needs and goals and oversaw execution of grant projects while tracking money
- Identified, planned and curated new temporary exhibits
- Photographed, accessioned and de-accessioned artifacts that supported this mission
- Recruited, trained and mentored staff and volunteers in best practices for instruction
- Monitored contract and service agreement opportunities for correct pricing and information
- Assisted Army curators with monitoring condition of artifacts on exhibit and on display, identifying preservation and conservation needs and concerns
- Performed detailed research on artifacts and subjects displayed and discussed within the museum.
Education Aid
Department of Defense Educational Activities
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments
- Helped teachers prepare instructional material and displays
- Conducted weekly review sessions to help students prepare for exams
- Prepared instructional materials in compliance with DoDEA standards.
Program Lead
MWR Child and Youth Services
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Helped establish a program environment that promoted positive child and youth interactions with other children and adults
- Recommended activities, equipment and supplies for programs and identified vendors to furnish materials
- Assisted with youth development and other recreation programs to improve quality of camper experience
- Communicated frequently with students and parents to meet students needs
- Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills
- Responsible for facilitating STEAM programs within the school age setting.
Archaeological Field Technician
Prentice Thomas and Associates
10.2007 - 08.2008
- Conducted phase one, two, and three excavations and recorded notable sites
- Explained cultural, physical and social development of humans based on data compiled from literature and field research
- Gathered and organized data to help understand and evaluate social processes and notable patterns
- Enhanced knowledge of cultures by conducting field studies to collect skeletal remains and artifacts
- Responsible for maintaining paperwork and reports in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines
- Assisted with lab analysis, care, and cleaning of artifacts
- Utilized GPS, GIS, and compasses to efficiently record locations.
Education
Bachelors of Science Anthropology - Anthropology
Troy University
Troy, Alabama 08.2013 - 2017.05
Skills
Staff Development
Curriculum Development
Collaborative learning
Program Management
Community Outreach
Fundraising
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Strong Work Ethic
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Training
- AASLH Small Museum Certificate
- Army Youth Practicum
- Army CYS Foundation, Skill and Target Level Training
- Army Supervisor and Management Training Course
- Excellence in Teaching Workshop
- Love and Logic for Educators
- Adolescent Growth and Development Training
- BGCA Middle Managers Track Training
- BGCA Executive Managers Track Training
- CYMS Operational/Managerial Training
- Red Cross CPR & First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 paid and 120 volunteer staff members.
- Achieved increased income and reduces spending through effectively utilizing resources.
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Director of Education
National Infantry Museum Foundation
09.2014 - 05.2023
Education Aid
Department of Defense Educational Activities
09.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelors of Science Anthropology - Anthropology
Troy University
08.2013 - 2017.05
Program Lead
MWR Child and Youth Services
08.2010 - 05.2013
Archaeological Field Technician
Prentice Thomas and Associates
10.2007 - 08.2008
Director of Education and Volunteer Services
National Infantry Museum Foundation
5 2023 - Current
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