Tracey Dillard
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Educator
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
Cleveland, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Contributed to ongoing professional development by attending workshops, conferences, and seminars related to art education trends and best practices.
- Fostered connections between students'' personal experiences and artistic expression through reflective discussions about their work process.
- Increased student engagement through the organization of interactive art exhibitions and showcases.
- Developed a diverse curriculum that catered to varying abilities, ensuring each student''s growth as an artist.
- Curated student portfolios highlighting growth, progress, and achievements over the course of their art education experience.
- Established partnerships with local artists and organizations to provide students with additional resources and learning opportunities.
- Implemented assessment tools for evaluating student progress, using results to inform future instructional strategies.
Visitor Experience Associate/Docent
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, OH
04.2018 - Current
- Educated large groups of guests through the Special Exhibitions collections
- Researched interesting information and facts about artists to share with guest
- Advise visitors on other pieces within the museum collection that enhance their experience and understanding of art
- Trained in Terruria software and Salesforce for tracking customers' purchases.
Chief Creative Owner/Interior Designer
Cultured Bazaar Studio
Cleveland, OH
09.2016 - Current
- Collaborated with Humans2Nature to create and implement summer art classes for 200 students (2009-2019)
- Designed SPACES Annual Gala Event for 1000 attendees - November 2017
- Coordinated Board Members and Volunteers (Makers) for creating projects for the event
- Multiple Interior Design projects for both Commercial/Residential properties with budgets ranging from 5000-50,000.
Design/Art Consultant
Dick Russell Liquidations
Cleveland, OH
03.2013 - Current
- Research artwork, verify provenance, obtain appraisal paperwork and arrange artwork in home for Estate Sales
- Handle Social Media presence for sale; pushing images and follows for the clients
- Created and maintained database for Pollack's estate sale
- Install Fine Art for viewing at private venues
- Coordinate staff placement during estate sales and training of new staff members
- Evaluate Pricing for artwork
Long Term Substitute Teacher /DEIB Coordinator for Lower School
Laurel School
Shaker Heights, OH
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Adhere to the curriculum and lesson plans assigned by the regular teacher
- Follow procedures and comply with all school regulations/policies to ensure the safety of all students
- Created art history lesson plans to nurture emerging artists/students
- Compiled a report for feedback to give teacher upon their return to the classroom
- Managed and created programming for 'Linked at Laurel' program.
Virtual Art Educator/4th & 8th Grade
ACCELS Schools
Independence, OH
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Implemented weekly lessons plans, tasks, standards and objectives with no less than an 80% success rate
- Assessed student learning, individualized instruction and advocated for students
- Created supplemental art history lesson plans to nurture emerging artists/students that wanted to explore more
- Facilitated collaborations between grade level teachers and specials to originate a cross curriculum with the arts
- Administered State Test of 100 student as Proctor and collected for submission all required information.
Art Educator/Specials Team Lead
Breakthrough Schools – CAE
Cleveland, OH
02.2019 - 07.2020
- Authored and taught lesson plans for 8 classes of 25-30 students per semester
- Facilitated collaborations with grade level teachers, specials and STEM to originate a cross curriculum with the arts
- Established a classroom culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning environment for all students
- Worked on the school leadership committee to examine student data for ongoing refinement of instruction and assessment
- Maintained budget of approximately $1500 per year using cost-effective approach to purchasing student supplies
- Organized art events involving up to 100 students resulting in increased access to cultural activities for urban students.
Design Style Advisor to Private Club
Saks Fifth Avenue
Beachwood, OH
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Assist customers with selections within the private club, store, and Salesfloor app
- Surpassed Sales goal for the team in the Designer and Modern Department
- Second highest-selling credit associate in store and managing district
- Set up and managed social media engagement for the department.
Gallery Attendant
Transformer Station
Cleveland, OH
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Monitor the gallery during the 'Choices' exhibition and assisted in installation of artwork
- Assisted guests with usage of technology while viewing the exhibition
- Maintained inventory of literature and collection information
- Managed speaker's arrangements for gallery talks.
Sales Associate
Museum of Contemporary Art / MOCA
Cleveland, OH
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Engage guests with information on our products and exhibitions
- Assist customers with product selection; process sales, returns, and online orders
- Trained new sales staff and managed day-to-day paperwork of purchase orders
- Increased store sales by 70% in first year; highest achieving salesperson of 2013 and First Quarter 2014
- Set up Floor Displays for Merchandising of products.
Design Intern
Surface Material
Cleveland, OH
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Managed inventory of textiles and designed floor plan layout of products
- Interacted with Interior Designers to help with selections of products and placed orders for clients
- Created window displays for Design Centre.
Ben Venue Laboratories- Quality Systems Departmental
Hartmann Personnel
Beachwood, OH
08.2008 - 10.2010
- Assessed daily remittances and formulated reprocessing of claims to FDA
- Reviewed outstanding policies and coordinate cases with attorneys
- Installed computers and instructed patients on use for research studies
- Set-up and maintained database for tracking and monitoring PC usage
- Handled all Help Desk issues and technical support issues.
Design Intern
Mont Granite
Cleveland, OH
04.2010 - 07.2010
- Assisted visitors and contractors with reviewing stock and making selections
- Maintained database of clients, pricelists and inventory
- Updated scheduling system to help track all appointments for deliveries.
Data Research Manager/Lab Technician III
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
04.2005 - 04.2008
- Responsible for data entry of asthma research for industry and the NIH government funded projects
- Assisted with the development, oversight, coordination and implementation of computerized versions of the Asthma Care Protocols for the Asthma Center and Division of Pediatric Pulmonology
- Developed, coordinate and/or create website materials for Asthma Center of Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
- Tracked participants, administered forms and questionnaires, and oversaw communication with physicians and the Asthma Center.
Education
Master of Arts - Non Profit Leadership / Art Education
Franklin University
Columbus, OH12.2024
Bachelor degree – Art History -
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH12.2018
Associate degree - Interior Design & Art -
Cuyahoga Community College – Eastern Campus
Cleveland, OH05.2014
Skills
- Public Art Projects
- Special Needs Adaptation
- Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofit Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Project Management
- Fundraising expertise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Classroom Management
- Grant Proposals
Awardsfellowshipsgrants
- Call to ART: Conference for Art Educators Presenter, 2019/2020/2021
- National Charter School Institute #1 Classroom Award - Art, 2019
- Cleveland Museum of Art Teaching Innovation Fellow, 2019-2020
- George Gund Foundation Curator - ART’d Exhibition, 2018-2019
- Nolan E. Levy Scholarship Award Art Fellowship, 2014-2016
- Dwell Magazine Top 5 Finalist “Love What You Do”, September 2012
References
- Dr. Christine Wolken, 216.577.6628
- Ms. Jennifer Taylor, 440.591.3062
- Ms. Mischelle Brown, 510.944.6494
Timeline
Art Educator
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
08.2023 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher /DEIB Coordinator for Lower School
Laurel School
01.2022 - 08.2023
Virtual Art Educator/4th & 8th Grade
ACCELS Schools
10.2020 - 07.2021
Art Educator/Specials Team Lead
Breakthrough Schools – CAE
02.2019 - 07.2020
Visitor Experience Associate/Docent
Cleveland Museum of Art
04.2018 - Current
Chief Creative Owner/Interior Designer
Cultured Bazaar Studio
09.2016 - Current
Design Style Advisor to Private Club
Saks Fifth Avenue
09.2016 - 11.2017
Gallery Attendant
Transformer Station
09.2015 - 03.2016
Sales Associate
Museum of Contemporary Art / MOCA
05.2013 - 10.2014
Design/Art Consultant
Dick Russell Liquidations
03.2013 - Current
Design Intern
Surface Material
10.2012 - 05.2014
Design Intern
Mont Granite
04.2010 - 07.2010
Ben Venue Laboratories- Quality Systems Departmental
Hartmann Personnel
08.2008 - 10.2010
Data Research Manager/Lab Technician III
Case Western Reserve University
04.2005 - 04.2008
Master of Arts - Non Profit Leadership / Art Education
Franklin University
Bachelor degree – Art History -
Cleveland State University
Associate degree - Interior Design & Art -
Cuyahoga Community College – Eastern Campus