Monica Marchese CV
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Monica Marchese CV

EDUCATION ________________________________________________________________

New York University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. New York, NY
? Masters of Arts in Museum Studies; expected graduation Spring 2021.

University of Pittsburgh, Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Pittsburgh, PA
? Bachelor of Arts, April 2017; Cum Laude.
? Majored in History of Art and Architecture with minors in Museum Studies and French language.

RELEVANT COURSEWORK ____________________________________________________
? History of Ethics and Collecting - University of Pittsburgh, Spring, 2017
? Special Topics in Museum Studies: Museum Evaluation - University of Pittsburgh, Spring, 2017
? Museum Studies Exhibition Seminar - University of Pittsburgh, Fall, 2016

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ___________________________________________________

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS. PITTSBURGH, PA
Development Administrator - November 2017 to June 2019
? Developed and implemented the glass pane sponsorship program for the restoration of the historic Palm Court. Redesigned the Discovery Garden paver program.
? Administrated gift processing for the annual fund. Redesigned giving website and other development content.
? Point of contact for Green Mountain Energy partnership.
? Self-trained on Altru database and supervised training of development and membership temps.
? Organized multiple events including the 125th anniversary gala, various member events, and sustainability-focused happy hours.

SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER. PITTSBURGH, PA
Development Assistant - August to November, 2017
? Updated donor database. Researched potential exhibition sponsors.
? Created major donor briefing materials for President and CEO.

SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY CENTER. PITTSBURGH, PA
Milton Fine Curatorial Fellow - Summer, 2017
? Conducted foundational research for a future exhibition and collecting initiative focused on Pittsburgh’s film history.
? Identified relevant artifacts and images and established contact with multiple institutions, collections, film directors, and actors.
? Published blog posts for the History Center website related to my research: Immortalizing Forbes Field: MGM Drafts Pittsburgh for Big Film and From Westinghouse to Disney: Exploring Pittsburgh Robotics Past and Present.
? Published a blog post for the University of Pittsburgh detailing my experience as a curatorial fellow.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH - MUSEUM STUDIES EXHIBITION SEMINAR. PITTSBURGH, PA
Student Curator of Paradoxes of Play exhibition - Fall, 2016
? Co-curator of student-run exhibition in the University Art Gallery at the University of Pittsburgh, centered around the work of select Latin American conceptualist artists and the way in which their art conveys a sense of play.
? Created in-situ labyrinth based on the interactive spaces and mazes of artist Helio Oiticica.
? Worked with artist Andreas Valentin to arrange and install personal ephemera and his painting Círculo Vermelho Sobre o Branco (Red Circle on White).

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART. PITTSBURGH, PA
Gallery Ambassador - Fall, 2016
? Supervised Hélio Oiticica exhibition. Engaged visitors and offered educational information relating to the artist.

BENE-CARE AGENCY. BUFFALO, NY
Administrative Assistant - Summer, 2016
? Performed a variety of administrative duties. Summarized changes to New York State labor legislation regarding compensation and healthcare benefits for staff briefings. Updated client records in company database.

ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY. BUFFALO, NY
Curatorial Intern - Summer, 2015
? Wrote object descriptions for the AK website. Assisted with the preparation and planning of the Monet and the Impressionists exhibition. Researched artists for the AK records. Wrote wall texts for Eija-Liisa Ahtila exhibition.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT WITH KIRK SAVAGE. PITTSBURGH, PA
Participant in the University of Pittsburgh’s First Experiences in Research program - Spring, 2015
? Researched unmarked Civil War graves at Allegheny Cemetery. Transcribed past articles relating to the research topic.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART. PITTSBURGH, PA
Research Intern - Fall, 2014
? Assisted with preparation of the Peter Muller-Munk exhibition. Scanned artist slides. Researched past articles pertaining to the artist.

BURCHFIELD-PENNEY ART CENTER. BUFFALO, NY
Archives Intern - Summer, 2014
? Compiled finding aids for multiple artists. Completed supervised condition reports. Transcribed original artist journals.

LANGUAGES __________________________________________________________________

? Fluent in the French language and proficient in the Italian language.

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES __________________________________________________________

International experience
? CEA Study Abroad in Paris, France. Studied French and Art History in Paris for five months - Spring 2016.
? Navigated and explored France, Belgium, Spain, Germany, Morocco, and the United Kingdom.
? Strong listening and communication skills. Comfortable adapting to new and challenging environments.