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Professional Experience

Arab American National Museum, Dearborn, MI: 2009-Present
Deputy Director – Manager of Operations

Manages the day-to-day business operations of the museum and ensures program goals are completed effectively, efficiently, and timely
Coordinates and supervises the daily activities of staff, including monitoring performance, conducting appraisals, and developing and monitoring work plans
Assists with strategic planning, evaluating organizational needs, and developing goals and objectives in coordination with senior staff
Trains, coaches, and mentors staff in the areas of customer service, team building, time management, conflict resolution, professional development, leadership, and communication
Works with the director and development staff to secure the financial stability of the organization and its long-term sustainability by maintaining and expanding earned revenue and current sources of funding
Ensures that all policies, procedures, and programs are measurable and implemented accordingly
Reviews metrics on a routine basis and identifies opportunities for streamlining, increased efficiencies, and other areas of improvement
Supervises human resource management systems necessary for efficient operations, including evaluation, promotions, and changes in staff job duties
Builds relationships and collaborations with other museums, educational institutions, and community-based organizations
Represents and/or presents on behalf of the museum in the media and at major public events

Arab American National Museum, Dearborn, MI: 2005-2009
Curator of Community History

Planned, designed, fabricated, and coordinated exhibits for display at the museum
Secured Smithsonian Affiliation status for the museum two years after its opening
Led the development and implementation of new media and web-based initiatives including exhibition micro-sites and other online learning portals, audio tours, and crowdfunding and social media campaigns
Wrote grant proposals for exhibition and collection projects and managed corresponding reporting requirements
Wrote exhibition scripts and label text, as well as pamphlets and exhibit guides

MotorCities National Heritage Area, Detroit, Michigan: 2004
Research Intern

Saginaw News, Saginaw, MI: 2000
Photojournalism Intern

Grand Rapids Press, Grand Rapids, MI: 2001
Photojournalism Intern

Master of Science in Historic Preservation Planning, Eastern Michigan University, May 2006

Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Michigan State University, May 2000

Community Advisory Council, Health Alliance Plan, Detroit, MI: 2012 – Present
Board Member, Arts & Scraps, Detroit, MI: 2012 – Present
National Programs Committee, American Alliance of Museums, Washington, D.C.: 2012 – Present
Community Relations Team, Cultural Source, Detroit, MI: 2011 – 12
Board Member, Heritage Works, Detroit, MI: 2010 – 12
Master Gardener, Michigan State University Extension, Wayne County: 2008 – 10
Board of Directors – Chair, Project Grow, Ann Arbor, MI: 2007 – 09
Crisler Arena Coordinator, First Aid Support Team (F.A.S.T.), Washtenaw Co. Chapter of the American Red Cross, Ann Arbor, MI: 2008 – 09
Design Committee, East Dearborn Downtown Development Authority, City of Dearborn, MI: 2007
Broadway Historic District Study Committee, City of Ann Arbor, MI: 2007 – 08

Leadership Detroit, Class XXXIV: 2012 – Present
D:hive BUILD program, Detroit, MI: 2013
Capacity Building: Detroit, DeVos Institute of Arts Management at the Kennedy Center, Detroit, MI: 2010 – 12
Emerging Leaders (Class IX), Michigan Nonprofit Association: 2009
BoardWALK training for nonprofit boards, Lawrence Technical University/United Way for Southeast Michigan/Detroit Executive Service Corps.: 2008 – 09
Multicultural Leadership Series, New Detroit – The Coalition: 2007

Emerging Museum Professionals Fellowship, American Association of Museums, 2008
Diversity Fellowship, American Association of Museums, 2006
Keepers Preservation Fund Fellowship, Society of Architectural Historians, 2005
Diversity Scholarship, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 2004

Last updated on March 01, 2013.