Jessica McAvoy

MA'AM - arts, admin & mgmt

Solutions for administration and management tasks in the arts and design fields

The budget and needs of every organization varies. At Ma'am I understand this, and work with you to develop a service contract that that fits within the culture of your organization, from just newsletter creation and distribution, to event sponsorship packages, to a full administrative service. Please take a look below at just a few services that I have to offer and Professional History of both Ma'am and myself, Jessica McAvoy.

Contact me to discuss your organizations needs and what I may provide for you.

516-446-2371

maam@jessicamcavoy.com

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Ma'am - arts, admin & mgmt

Offering admin & mgmt solutions to organizations in the arts & design

Owner & Operator

Jessica is currently working with the following organizations:

ImprovTheater - Playback Long Island

www.playbacktheaterlongisland.com

CoDanceCo, Inc.

www.codanceco.org

Patchogue Arts Council

www.patchoguearts.org

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts

www.patchoguetheatre.com

ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Fundraising Professionals

Patchogue Arts Council

East End Arts Council

January 2010-December 2010 CoDanceCo, Inc.

Long Island National Network Site of Dancing Classrooms

Administrator

March 2009-June 2010 Drexel Heritage Furniture

Offering a full Interior Design Service and home furnishing gallery

Visual Display Specialist

November 2008-April 2010 Patchogue Arts Council

Volunteer not-for profit serving the south shore of Brookhaven Township

Corresponding Secretary 11/08- 4/10
Walking Arts Tour Co-Chair (presently)

September 2008-March 2009 Stephen Haller Gallery

Exhibiting significant, contemporary painting

Gallery Assistant Intern

April 2004- May 2008 Restful Furniture Inc., Ethan Allen Licensee

Offering a full interior design service & home furnishing showroom

Design Project Manager
Store Manager
Visual Display/ Merchandise & Home Accent Specialist

August 2002-March 2004 Pier1 Imports

Retailer of home accents & furnishings

Assistant Store Manager

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Team that closed the largest monthly franchised sales in Ethan Allen History February 2007

Team member on Huntington, NY Ethan Allen Re-design 2004

Worked with VP on opening & closing Bayport & Watermill NY locations

Organized, supervised & scheduled all aspects on deliveries, installations & cosmetic work
Installed credit terminal, phones & set up phone prompts & mailboxes

EDUCATION

Molloy College Development & Fundraising Certificate Candidate

Molloy College Non-Profit Management Certificate Candidate

Stony Brook University MALS Candidate

Moore College of Art & Design May 2003

Bachelors in Fine Arts; Graduated Cum Laude, Dean's List 1998-2002

Drawing in Italy Course, Summer 2002

Introductory courses in French, Italian & Spanish

Courses in Business Management

Introductory courses in Accounting

SERVICES SUMMARY

Development & Fundraising

Proposal writing
Grant seeking
Sponsorship package development
Create E-Fundraising Materials

Administrative Services

Correspondence through phone, email & mail
Database creation solutions & entry
Facilitate conference calls
Solutions for reporting systems
Facilitate meeting locations & schedules
Ensure bookkeeping materials processed
Assemble & distribute materials
Compile necessary research information
Create/advertise call for artist & press releases
Liaison between artists, businesses, council & public
Supervise & coordinate volunteers
Provide customer service & issue solution

Computer Services

Load new & update computer software
MS Word, Excel, Outlook
QuickBooks, PhotoShop, PowerPoint
Update/maintain ArtSystems Database
Email marketing; Constant Contact expertise
Email marketing; Patron Mail
Expertise in internet search & research -
All internet search engine interfaces
Windows XP, Vista & 7
Light Website Maintenance
Website Creation

Project Management

Collaborate on all levels of project from concept to completion
Budget Development, presentation & review
Selection & implementation of donation interface
Selection & implementation of marketing campaign tools
Monthly status reporting for Director & Board of Trustees
Evaluate abilities, motivate, provide training
Interpersonal management through professionalism
Maintain & expand client & vendor basis

Design Project Management

Collaborate on all levels of the project design
Measure space & interview client needs
Develop space floor plans
Select/buy upholstery, soft goods & case goods
Select/buy all art, lamps, floral & accents for plans
Delegate design projects
Ensure projects designed to client specs
Confirm design scaled within budget
Increase closing through sale take over
Organize & maintain designer/sales staff materials
Paint, drapery hardware,carpet vendor communications

Miscellaneous Services

Representative at events
Sponsorship/ Fund-raising
Curator; Walking Arts Tour
Art Handling
Develop & facilitate community workshops

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

Visual Display & Home Accent Specialist

(2) 20,000 sq/ft & (1) 5,000 sq/ft showrooms

Analyze location demographics
Plan & design room displays & layouts
Convey "who lives here" in each space through selecting & installing appropriate accents
Visualize & communicate zone concepts
Plan, budget & schedule showroom cosmetic & product changes
Vendor negotiations resulting in 15% profit increase
Maintain accent inventory; select, order, track
Ensure luxury branding standards displayed
Determine with management designer category goal
Collaborate with designer to select accents for client

Employee & Location Management

Supervise staff of 15-20
Determine sales goals of 15 designers
Ensure location meet & surpasses sales goals
Recruit, interview, hire & dismiss

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jessica@jessicamcavoy.com