PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Higher Education professional with an extensive and unique legacy in the Arts & Culture and non-profit community organizations in the United States. Currently an independent consultant for nonprofits and small businesses in the Mediterranean region and South America. I believe in exploring my interests and working in different areas to enrich my life experience. My guiding principles are: commitment, reliability, and humility.

UCLA Career Center, Los Angeles, CA
Constituent Services Coordinator | Industry Relations, Experiential Learning, + Campus Partnerships October 2022 to Present

I serve the UCLA Career Center’s Industry Relations and Experiential Learning (IREL) team by helping it achieve its mission of “connecting all students to meaningful career opportunities” and managing a range of administrative projects and duties. My primary task is to nurture and build relationships with three key constituency groups: students, employers, and campus partners. I also aid the Career Education department with different projects and programs like the Career Ready Bootcamp. Under the Operations department, I co-supervise a small (but mighty!) group of student workers that perform as the Operations and Events Team.

Hammer Museum | UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
Manager, Gallery Operations August 2019 to November 2021

As MGO, I fostered a culture that honored, respected, and strived to ensure the highest level of care for the Gallery Operations team, visitors, as well as the artwork exhibited in the galleries. I directed the operational, administrative, and people operations of the department, recruiting the best student workers from UCLA, UCLA Extension, and other colleges. I reported to the Chief of Human Resources, Equity and Engagement.

Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, and managing a team of 4 Gallery Operations Leads and 80-100 Gallery Ambassadors to ensure delivery of an exceptional museum experience to a broad audience of 250,000 domestic and international visitors a year
Supervised and collaborated with the Assistant Manager, Visitor Services and Gallery Operations to efficiently direct my department and teams

Responsible for gallery activation and logistics during special and major fundraising events, including but not limited to:
- Annual Gala in the Garden (500+ VIP attendees)
- MoMA Contenders at the Hammer (1,200+ attendees)
- Summer Concerts (800+ attendees)
- Exhibit opening weekends (1,300+ attendees)
- UCLA Film and Television Archive events at the Billy Wilder Theater throughout the year
In charge of the projection, tracking, monthly reconciliation, and fiscal management of the department’s annual budget
Progressively changed the departmental culture to be one of inclusion, respect, and kindness on the gallery floor by re-training and guiding Gallery Ambassadors on interpersonal values and skills, which reflected in a 20% increase in positive visitor reviews and comments within my first 8 months as MGO

2016-2019

CORAI Project, Seattle, WA
Founder and Executive Director August 2016 to August 2019

Directed and nurtured the CORAI Project’s grant program, community relations, sponsorships, and the execution of its mission. CORAI was a Seattle-based grantmaking organization that worked to Revolutionize Art History™. Responsible for:

Fiscal management, anticipating operational needs, and ensuring maximum resource utilization to keep the organization in a positive financial position
Design and implementation of fundraising strategies and developing necessary resources to support CORAI’s mission
Creation and ‘carry out’ of the effective administration of CORAI, not limited to but including: recruiting and retaining competent, qualified, and passionate members; drafting and/or signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization
Manage, design, and update Squarespace website with members of the team
Manage Square (Point of Sale) account
Direct all sponsorships and ensuring these fell within the STEAM interests of the organization, aligning them with CORAI’s inclusion-driven mission. The most significant of these was for the University of Washington’s Formula SAE T29 eCar
Collaborating and partnering with different allied organizations to help each other fulfill our community-centered missions. For example, our grant recipient data was key in inspiring the creation of the CAA’s Art History Travel Fund in 2018

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Facilities Assistant Manager, Operations, October 2014 to September 2018

Supported and helped oversee the security and operations of the entire Burke Museum, ensuring the safety and protection of staff, patrons, and museum collections. One of my main responsibilities was to assist the Operations Department leadership bring the New Burke building online, secure a safe transition to the new facility, and help set up the foundation of future policies and services.

Responsible for the 24/7/365 safety, security and operations of the Burke, New Burke, two off-site facilities (totaling 184,411 square feet), museum collections and staff, students, volunteers, and patrons
Act as sole supervisor to all staff and programs in the absence of managers and directors; represent the Burke to the visiting public
Responsible for successfully procuring security, safety, and facilities services for the New Burke (e.g., alarm monitoring services, waste/recycling management services, etc.) and also security services for key events (e.g., StaffPro, Securitas)
Responsible for monthly ProCard and My Financial Desktop fiscal reconciliation, as well as occasional use of the Ariba System (e-procurements, e-reimbursements)
Assist the visiting security detail of government officials at the city, state, national and international level in understanding the building and the University of Washington’s security and emergency guidelines
Board all staff members and volunteers on building access, safety and security policies, job-related trainings (e.g. cargo van training, chemical lab training, hazardous materials training, lifting techniques, etc.)
Lead staff trainings on emergency evacuation plan, disaster preparedness plan, and common emergencies (e.g., medical, fire, earthquake, etc.)
Update emergency evacuation and disaster preparedness plans in accordance to federal, state, and local rules and regulations
Ensure museum facility policies and infrastructure were in compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations (e.g., OSHA, Seattle Fire Department, UW HazMat, UW EH&S, etc.)
Control building access and manage pertaining databases (OMNILOCK, Excel, Lenel OnGuard, and Patron Manager)
Manage the Burke's multicalendar serving all departments and select directorships. Assign rooms for conferences, meetings, and other events using multicalendar scheduling system
Provide A/V technical support for internal and external meeting and events
Supervise University of Washington facilities workers when performing general maintenance on the building (e.g., plumbing, carpentry, HV/AC, landscaping, electrical, custodial, etc.)

Equity and Inclusion Committee (EIC) Chair August 2016 to November 2017

Founding member of the original 'Diversity Committee' group created in 2015. On July 2016, I decided to reform the group and was voted Chair of the new Equity and Inclusion Committee (EIC). My main duty was to guide the Burke Museum's equity, diversity, decolonization, and inclusion efforts. In the 14-month process, I successfully:

Increased museum departmental participation by 150%
Renamed the group 'Equity and Inclusion' to better reflect the committee’s mission
Arranged for members of the EIC to be trained by the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative program (e.g., implicit bias and leading with racial equity) and the University of Washington's Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity program (e.g., individual bias and racism, transforming institutional policies and practices, cultural sensitivity and proficiency, etc.)
Increased staff participation in the EIC through internal programs and mandatory trainings that involved staff, volunteers, and community members
Recruited, trained and onboarded volunteers and interns to help in the Facilities department and the EIC, respectively.
Led the creation of and co-wrote the Burke’s first ever Equity and Inclusion Statement
Supported the Burke Tribal Liaison’s and Government Relations Director’s efforts to train all museum staff on government to government relations to build respect, understanding, and trust between the institution and the tribal communities it works with and serves

Visitor Services Representative February 2015 to July 2017

Responsible for handling monetary transactions and open/close tills in line with Burke procedures
Delivered exceptional patron/visitor service at all times
Assisted Store Manager in keeping inventory organized, stocked, and presentable

IT Department Assistant August to November 2015

Helped keep detailed records of network’s configurations, peripheral specifications, problems and solutions
Attended to tasks assigned by the IT Manager
Used Google Drive and Zendesk to organize information, track work orders, and statuses

The Henry Art Gallery | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Lead Gallery Services Representative (GSR), Operations, October 2011 to October 2014

As Lead GSR, I reported directly to the Operations Manager and was responsible for:

Providing full support to the Henry’s operations department by helping secure the building, individual galleries and collection spaces
Supervising a team of 4-7 Gallery Service Representatives in the evenings and weekends
Providing A/V tech support for events and programs
Providing excellent service to patrons by answering questions about the museum’s exhibits, programs, and events
Promoting, selling, and upgrading Henry memberships using VISTA and Raiser’s Edge
Opening and closing front desk till; including sales reconciliation forms and VISTA reports

Collections Assistant October 2013 to October 2014

Worked under Curator of Collections
Cataloged and wrote condition reports on photographs/prints for the Henry’s permanent collection
Researched photographs/prints and identified their media, correct/approximate dates, and background history
Entered and edited cataloguing information using MIMSY XG and EasyLog database software
Handled and cleaned art pieces. Removed frames/mats/boards as advised by the Curator of Collections

Inventory Coordinator June 2012 to October 2014

Reported to the Senior Curatorial Associate
Responsible for managing inventory of exhibit catalogs and books, designing displays, and ordering necessary stock
Maintained and updated online store inventory databases
Regularly updated online store information on the Henry’s website

Richard P. Donaldson Residence, Seattle, WA
Art Collection Manager and Personal Assistant September 2011 to October 2012, Spring 2019

Managed client’s private art collection with a focus on provenance verification, deacquisition processes, art handling, and logistics
Responsible for monitoring collection’s insurance policies, archives, and artworks’ condition and cataloging data entry
Coordinated the successful deacquisition of William McElcheran artworks through consignments with a Canadian auction house (Heffel) for a total revenue of $20,000+
Assisted Mr. Donaldson with administrative and personal projects.

Jewish Museum of South Florida | Florida International University, Miami, FL
Interim Director of Education Summer 2009

My main task was to create content and design the educational materials for the Judy Chicago exhibit, Jewish Identity, which opened on September 8, 2009 and was on view until February 7, 2010. The exhibition was curated by Laura Kruger and Gail Levin.

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum | Florida International University, Miami, FL
ArtSmart Workshop Coordinator and Volunteer Docent Lead June to December 2009 (6 month contract)

Assistant to the Curator of Education
Designed and edited the first new Frost permanent exhibit educational booklet, ArtSmart: Figures
Wrote lesson plans and advised education department
Delivered museum and sculpture park tours
Trained all new docents

FIU Language Lab, Miami, FL
Italian and Spanish Tutor March 2007 to April 2008

Assisted students taking Italian or Spanish classes with their studies and homework. My main goal was focused on improving their understanding of language grammar, syntax, literature, pronunciation, and cultural influences. For Italian students, I assisted beginner to intermediate levels. For Spanish students, I assisted beginner to advanced levels. I reported to and managed the lab in the absence of the director, Professor Myriam García.

2007-2009

The Miami Children’s Museum, Miami, FL
Museum Educator February 2007 to March 2009

Reported to the Manager of Museum Experience and Theatrical Performance
Prepared educational materials, received and welcomed audiences, and delivered guided tours
Assisted the Marketing Department with grant research whenever necessary
Acted as Receptionist to the administration whenever necessary
Trained in special education basics to successfully work with children on the autism spectrum, as well as children with a variety of physical impairments (particularly visual), to make the museum experience fun and inclusive for them

Miami Children’s Museum Charter School Teacher Assistant Summer 2008

Assisted 4th and 5th grade teachers during the Children’s Trust summer program
Created and delivered lesson plans under their supervision

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The Henry Art Gallery | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Directed Field Work Intern – Collections Department April to June 2013
Practicum Objective: to specialize in photography and paper collection care and management.

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum | Florida International University, Miami, FL
Museum Educator – Education Department June to December 2006
Internship Objective: to learn the basic principles of art education in museum settings.

EDUCATION

2013 Museum Studies, PGC
University of Washington, Seattle, WA

2008 Art History, B.A. (Cum Laude)
Florida International University, Miami, FL

SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2023 Claves Para Gestionar Personas (Keys to Managing People), Certificado (Certificate)
IESE Business School | Universidad de Navarra Barcelona, España (Spain)

2023 Ethics Unboxed Course
The Ethics Centre, Sydney, Australia

2022 Social Impact Strategy with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women
Goldman Sachs, New York City, NY

2019 OSHA 30 General Industry Certificate
Health & Safety Industry™ | Summit™ Training Source

2018 Aviation 101* | Systems, Aerodynamics, Flight Instruments, Airport Operations, Airspace, Radio & ATC Communications, Aeromedical Factors, Meteorology, Performance & Navigation Equipment
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University MOOC, Daytona Beach, FL

*To complete the course, I took the recommended 3 flights at the Palm Beach County Park Airport (Cessna Center) with a CFI.

LANGUAGES

Spanish and English Native proficiency
Italian Fluent
Portuguese Reading translation capability, conversational understanding 75%+
French Reading translation capability, conversational understanding 35%-

STRATEGIC PLANNING | PROCESS IMPROVEMENT FACILITATION | CONSULTATION

2023 - Present Asesora de Organizaciones Culturales Sin Ánimo de Lucro (Consultant for Nonprofit Cultural Organizations) | Colombia + Argentina, S.A.
My role thrives in empowering these client organizations to enhance their team dynamics and educational outreach. By introducing innovative art education techniques and concepts, I help these non-profits develop and motivate their teams, fostering a vibrant and creative environment. My expertise guides them in implementing effective strategies that not only elevate their artistic programs but also strengthen their community impact.

2021 - 2022 Consulente Privata (Private Consultant) | Monte Carlo, Principauté de Monaco
I acted as one of three private consultants advising a high-profile motorsport figure on how to develop and improve outreach strategies for their non-profit program and projects with a social justice and inclusivity lens, from November 2021 to April 2022. Of importance is the recognition of girls and women of all backgrounds in motorsports and how to create trust, offer equitable opportunities and pay, and change pervasive views in the industry.

2020 Tanaka Racing Team | Colombia, S.A (PR Principal Consultant. June to December 2020)
Adviced in the structural creation of a contemporary online and social media presence within Colombian and international Motorsports for a small team in el Valle del Cauca. As Colombia readies for its next chapter in Motorsports with the construction of an FIA caliber track in Bello, Antioquia, it is time to invest in its future by supporting talented regional and national teams, that can compete at all levels and more.

2017 ACES (Artists of Color Expo & Symposium) | Seattle
Offered forum-style group consultation services in Spanish to people interested in creating or improving nonprofits.

2016 DeConstruct Collective: Intersectional Performance Critique | Seattle
Facilitated the strategic planning process and laid out the operational foundation of the group.

LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS

Lectures on contemporary art history with a focus on women, Jewish art iconography + art history, and cultural hybridity + identity.

2019 The State of The Arts: Performance and Installation Artist Salon
Venue: The Box Gallery West Palm Beach

2017 On Viragos: an historical, anthropological, and sociological perspective
Venue: Virago Gallery

2017 Speaker for Feminist Camp, Seattle
Venue: Virago Gallery

2017 Presenter for SAM Remix’s My Favorite Things Tour series
Venue: Seattle Art Museum

2016 Lilith, Witches, and Surrealist Artists in Latin America
Venue: Virago Gallery

2015 Jewish Art | Contemporary Women
Venues: Stroum JCC, Jewish Family Service - Endless Opportunities, The Summit on First Hill, Sunday Morning Forum, Seattle Jewish Seniors, and Sisters at Temple Beth Am

2014 Looted Art: The story of the Działyńska Collection gold-glass bases
Venues: Jewish Family Service - Endless Opportunities, The Summit on First Hill, Sunday Morning Forum, Seattle Jewish Seniors, and Sisters at Temple Beth Am

2014 Muralismo: Movimiento artístico del siglo XX
Venue: El Centro de la Raza

2012 Jewish Art: Symbology
Venues: Hillel at the University of Washington, Jewish Family Service - Endless Opportunities, The Summit on First Hill, Sunday Morning Forum, Seattle Jewish Seniors, and Sisters at Temple Beth Am

For reviews, please visit www.andreaiaroc.com/reviews

PUBLICATIONS AS AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTOR

2014 to Present (Hi)stories | Historias Blog, www.andreaiaroc.com/blog, ongoing

2023 “Nipón en Colombia” an essay for THE RAG, May 2023

2020 “Dissonance” an essay for THE RAG, October 2020

2019 “Persona Non Grata” an essay for the Chicken Coup Contemporary exhibit catalog by Andreas Gurewich, March 2019

2019 Excerpt contribution from my Art Synergy WPB Magazine article on Diane Arrieta for her book My Kingdom ain't so magic, February 27, 2019

2019 “Art Synergy: Bringing the Palm Beach Art Scene Together” WPB Magazine, January 9, 2019

2018 “Raul Moarquech Ferrera-Balanquet: A Master Storyteller” WPB Magazine, December 24, 2018

2017 “Visual Midrash and Jewish Art” an introductory essay for the exhibit catalog On the Consequences of Hate Speech by Robin Atlas and Nancy Current, June 2017

2017 “I Read to Live and Survive” The Incluseum Blog, March 7, 2017

2016 “It's Not Too Late: Take a Good, Hard, Long Look at Yourself.” DeConstruct, November 2016

2016 “Lost Girls: Paying Debts to Monstrous Mothers, Murdered Bluestockings, and Sallie Mae.” (Contributor) DeConstruct, October 2016

2016 “Bad Apples: Who Let This Happen?” (Contributor) DeConstruct, September 2016

2016 “#WaterStories: ANDREA IAROC.” an essay for Natasha Marin’s #WaterStories Project inspired by the Town Creek Foundation, March 27, 2016

ART EXHIBITIONS

2008 June solo art show hosted by Temple Beth Tov Ahavat Shalom, Miami, FL

2006 Fall group exhibit Beginning with “Self”, Graham Center Art Gallery at Florida International University, Miami, FL.

SELECTED PRESS

2018 “Hola Palm Beach with Rolando Chang Barrero and Guest Andrea Iaroc of The CORAI Project”
HolaTV show Hola Palm Beach, Part I, Part II, Part III December 3, 2018

2018 “An Interview with Andrea Iaroc, Founder and Executive Director of the CORAI Project.” College Art Association: CAA News, January 18, 2018

2017 “Art + Art History Alumna Opens Doors in Art History for People of Color in Washington State.” FIU CARTA News, August 9, 2017

MEMBERSHIPS

2023 to Present National Association of Colleges and Employers, NACE Member

NACE is the leading source of information on the employment of the college educated, and forecasts hiring and trends in the job market; tracks starting salaries, recruiting and hiring practices, and student attitudes and outcomes; and identifies best practices and benchmarks

2018 to 2020 Dare to be Different Campaign, Member
Susie Wolff and The Motor Sports Association – governing body of UK motor sport – have joined forces to launch Dare To Be Different, a high-profile new initiative that helps to inspire, connect, showcase and develop women who either currently work in, or want to work in the motorsport arena. In 2020, D2BD officially merged with the FIA Girls on Track program.

2018 to Present Women in Aviation International, Member
Women in Aviation International (WAI) is a nonprofit organization that encourages the advancement of women in all aviation career fields and interests.

2016 to Present Internations, Member
The leading network & guide for expats in 420 cities worldwide. Its mission is to create a great experience and a trusted community where expats feel at home around the world.

2007 to Present College Art Association, Member
CAA, as the preeminent international leadership organization in the visual arts, promotes these arts and their understanding through advocacy, intellectual engagement, and a commitment to the diversity of practices and practitioners.