TURRY FLUCKER
Chicago,LA
Summary
Creative leader with rich career history successfully leading innovative arts and cultural programs. Objective supervisor with well-developed conflict resolution skills.
Sophisticated curator with 30 years of experience managing gallery spaces and exhibition areas to facilitate public access, impact and interest. Intercultural and dedicated professional with demonstrated expertise in American art and race relations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Collections and Partnerships
Terra Foundation for American Art
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
- Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
- Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
- Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
- Maintained relationships with key stakeholders by attending meetings and responding promptly to inquiries or requests for information.
- Cultivated a culture of collaboration among department heads to facilitate cross-functional project execution.
Volunteer Director and Curator
Tougaloo College Art Collections
Tougaloo, MS
04.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Established relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favorable terms for materials or services.
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
Program Director
Mississippi Art Commission
Jackson, MS
01.2014 - 04.2018
- Managed budgeting processes, including creating forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Researched funding opportunities to support program initiatives.
- Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
- Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
- Provided leadership in developing innovative approaches to meet program goals.
- Reviewed existing programs and identified areas of improvement or expansion.
- Monitored performance metrics to evaluate effectiveness of programs.
- Collaborated with external partners to leverage resources for the program's success.
- Established relationships with key stakeholders to build trust in the organization's mission.
- Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
Division Director
Louisiana State Museum
New Orleans, LA
04.2004 - 09.2012
- Developed divisional budget, monitored spending, and identified cost savings opportunities.
- Created and implemented division-wide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Coordinated with other departments to develop strategies for successful implementation of projects.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, training, performance management, and development activities.
- Managed the daily operations of the division including financial planning, resource allocation, and personnel supervision.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Resolved conflicts between various teams within the division in a timely manner.
- Provided technical guidance to staff on complex issues related to their roles and responsibilities.
- Ensured that all processes are carried out according to established standards of quality control.
- Identified areas for improvement in operational efficiency through data analysis and process mapping techniques.
- Evaluated existing programs and services against organizational goals; recommended changes when necessary.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on departmental budgets, staffing plans, and annual goals.
- Developed comprehensive communication plans for launching new products or services.
Museum Curator
City of Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson , MS
01.1994 - 04.2004
- Developed and implemented educational programs, exhibits, and activities for museum visitors.
- Organized acquisitions of art objects, artifacts, archives, and other materials for the museum collections.
- Coordinated public events such as lectures, symposia, film screenings, workshops, and conferences.
- Assisted in developing budgets for museum operations and special projects.
- Prepared reports on the status of collections to ensure their protection and preservation.
- Conducted research on artwork or artifacts to determine authenticity and provenance.
- Managed a team of staff members including curators, conservators, registrars, educators.
- Scheduled maintenance tasks such as dusting or cleaning of artifacts or artwork in the collection.
- Promoted the museum through social media campaigns and marketing initiatives.
- Reviewed proposals from artists to present work at the museum or to add it to its permanent collection.
- Collaborated with other museums or institutions to coordinate traveling exhibitions.
- Maintained records related to all aspects of the museum's activities including donations received.
- Supervised volunteers who assist with various duties in the museum's galleries and offices.
- Provided guidance on cataloging items in accordance with accepted standards.
- Developed publications such as brochures, newsletters, booklets about upcoming events at the museum.
- Inspected new shipments of artwork or artifacts for condition prior to acceptance into the collection.
- Created labels for displays that accurately describe artifacts or artwork being exhibited.
- Assessed requests from scholars wishing to access items within the collection for research purposes.
- Designed interactive experiences that engage visitors while they explore exhibits within the museum.
- Facilitated tours of exhibits by providing background information about each item featured.
- Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials.
- Conducted promotions via social media, email and other communication methods to encourage museum attendance.
- Selected exhibition themes and designs while developing exhibit materials.
- Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local community.
- Tracked attendance, supervised volunteers and greeted guests at museum events.
- Secured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to provide engaging entertainment during special events.
- Examined and tested acquisitions to authenticate origin, composition and history, as well as assess current value.
- Effectively managed online galleries to quickly receive and upload information while accurately tracking sales.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Developed long-range exhibition proposals years before exhibition dates for review and approval.
- Researched and secured touring work for exhibitions.
- Conferred with board members to formulate and interpret policies, budget requirements and operational strategies.
Education
Master of Arts - Southern Studies | Art History
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - History- African American Studies, Art History
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS05-1997
High School Diploma -
High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Houston, TX05-1992
Skills
- Self-Directed
- Active Listening
- Cultural Awareness
- Project Planning
- Analytical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Relationship Building
- Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Vice President of Collections and Partnerships
Terra Foundation for American Art
08.2022 - Current
Volunteer Director and Curator
Tougaloo College Art Collections
04.2018 - Current
Program Director
Mississippi Art Commission
01.2014 - 04.2018
Division Director
Louisiana State Museum
04.2004 - 09.2012
Museum Curator
City of Jackson, Mississippi
01.1994 - 04.2004
Master of Arts - Southern Studies | Art History
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - History- African American Studies, Art History
Tougaloo College
High School Diploma -
High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
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