DANARIS MADERA
Amateur Art Historian and Aspiring Art Curator
Over one year of experience working in a gallery or museum setting and maintaining permanent collections and over three years of experience creating materials for public use.
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Curatorial Assistant for one international exhibition, Lead Curatorial Intern for one international exhibition, and Lead Curatorial Intern for two domestic exhibitions. Oversaw or assisted with the successful installation of over 100 pieces of art.
EXPERIENCE
My mother always stressed having a high work ethic and I strive to follow her example. I take pride in my work and in the reputation I have left behind of being a hard-working, resourceful, and reliable stand-out employee.
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TEXTBOOK OFFICE ASSISTANT, GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
August 2013 - May 2017
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For over three years I was the face and voice of the Textbook Office at Georgia Southern University assisting a campus of over 20,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff with all of their textbook needs.
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Assisted with data entry/analysis, inventory management, and order fulfillment/processing
Trained and mentored seasonal employees
Assisted with textbook aisles including labels and signage
Assisted Textbook Manager with writing and editing of informational brochures and author biographies
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Nominated Student Employee of the Year, 2013
CURATORIAL INTERN, OTTONOMY
August 2016 - December 2016
International internship in Tirana, Albania. Lead Curatorial Intern for an exhibition and the Curatorial Assistant for another exhibition. Oversaw or assisted in the combined installation of 84 pieces of art.
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Assisted Curator in all phases of the exhibition including exhibition design, movement of art, research and verify information
Wrote didactic text for wall labels, brochures, and handouts and prepared multimedia materials including educational DVDs for the gallery
Drafted and finalized end of exhibition report
Advised and scheduled interns to conduct tours of exhibition
SUMMER CURATORIAL INTERN, AVERITT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
May 2015 - August 2015
Lead Curatorial Intern for one exhibition. Assisted with the installation of over 20 works of puppetry.
Prepared multimedia educational materials including handouts, flyers, exhibition catalogs, and DVDs
Assisted Curator in all phases of the exhibition including exhibition design, movement of art, research and verify information, and correspondence with artists, lenders, and donors
Provided information and answers or referred questions about exhibitions or collections
Coordinated the safe retrieval and return to storage of collection pieces and performed condition checks
Maintained and updated accurate records pertaining to collections and previous exhibitions
CURATORIAL INTERN, AVERITT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
August 2014- December 2014
Lead Curatorial Intern for one exhibition. Oversaw the installation of 20 paintings and 11 works of basketry.
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Prepared multimedia educational materials including handouts, flyers, exhibition catalogs, and DVDs
Assisted Curator in all phases of the exhibition including exhibition design, movement of art, research and verify information, and correspondence with artists
Provided information and answers or referred questions about exhibitions or collections
EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
In keeping with my upbringing I strive to continue my "out-of-classroom" education and have had the opportunity to learn from all kinds of sources, including mentors, colleagues and even individuals not in my field. I believe that while my formal education gave me the tools it is my informal education that has given me the skills, experiences, and passions that will allow me to be successful.
BACHELORÂ OF ART: ART HISTORY
May 2012 - May 2017
Upon completing my undergraduate degree, my experiences at Georgia Southern University have resulted in broad knowledge in studio art practices and art history research.
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SKILLS
I have never taken a position and thought of it as "just a job." With each position I am always on the look out for new skills to be learned or ways I can advance my expertise of a skill.
CULTURAL SENSITIVITY
Advanced
As a young traveler of the world I learned early in life the importance of recognizing and respecting other cultures. I have taken these lessons and applied them to my professional career and have been successful in working with colleagues and assisting patrons from different backgrounds.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Advanced
Providing exceptional customer service  while maintaining a positive attitude has always come naturally to me.  With over three years of experience I have learned that good customer service is the foundation for any organization or business.
PLANNING AND ORGANIZATION
Intermediate
Planning and organizing are not only part of my skill set but also a passion. I enjoy finding the most efficient way to organize files, an event, or even the day and take pleasure in planning out even the smallest of details.
EXHIBITION INSTALLATION
Intermediate
While helping install an exhibition, I was once called "a force of nature." I can be found painting, installing artwork, installing lighting, and even fabricating pedestals and displays.
EXHIBITIONS
I have always believed art to be capable of bridging cultures. My first exhibition, Nature Realized, in 2014 not only highlighted the beauty of nature but also the beauty of the Gullah-Geechee culture through the basketry of Stephanie Tames. My career would come full circle two years later when I again had the privilege of working with Stephanie Tames in Albania for the American Presidents and Albanian Relations exhibition.
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Through two exhibitions there is now a bridge connecting three cultures: Statesboro, Gullah-Geechee, and Albania. It is my hope that the work I do will continue to create these bridges.
AMERICAN PRESIDENTS AND ALBANIAN RELATIONS
A retrospective through the lens of George Tames, Albanian-American photojournalist for The New York Times
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Lead Curatorial Intern
Collaborated with Georgia Southern University's Marketing Department to design the branding used on the exhibition catalog, brochure, posters, invitations, social media, and calendar of events. Oversaw the Installation and de-installation of 28 photographs, 20 wall text panels, 3 vitrine items, and 2 videos compiled from 3 VHS tapes.
Over 200 guest in attendance on opening night and over 400 guest throughout duration of exhibition.
TEATRI I GJELBERIMIT
A Retrospective of Art about Public Space,
Tirana 1998-2016
Curatorial Assistant
A unique exhibition, and the first of its kind in Tirana, Albania, showcasing the artwork of over 50 artists.
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Assisted Curatorial team with gallery preparation (painting, lighting), installation, and de-installation of 36 two-dimensional works, 14 video/multimedia works, and 6 three-dimensional works.
THE ART OF PUPPETRY
From the Collection of Angela Beasley
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Lead Curatorial Intern
Assisted with installation and de-installation of over 20 works of puppetry and small sculptural works. Designed and wrote exhibition brochure highlighting the history of puppetry, key terms, influential figures, and an interview with the artist. Worked with local videographer to compile 3 minute DVD consisting of  6 segments from 4 VHS tapes.
Even as a child I was aware of the power of art and I firmly believe art has the potential to help break cultural boundaries, thus inspiring a global understanding among individuals from all walks of life.
