Candelario Associates

Posted on: 2007-08-09

Elizabeth Candelario 510 769 7305 [email protected] 2007 MPA Public Policy CSU East Bay 2006 Inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha Honors Society for Public Affairs and Administration Professional Experience 2004-2005 Board of Directors Alameda Art Center. Volunteer Coordinator. Trained and managed over 100 volunteers to cover all shifts, managed hours and volunteer communication services. Assisted preparing monthly exhibits including jury process, assisted show and event production, public relations and sales. As board member participated in the direction and management of the gallery. 2000 U.S.S. Hornet. Volunteer Coordinator. Met with veterans, and performed other duties for installation including docent, information and consolation services during exhibition of Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall. 1984-1997 Owner, Candelario Associates. Business, marketing and asset management consulting services. Identified opportunities, prepared client proposals, presentations and interviews. Authored business and marketing plans for small arts businesses in several states. Designed, developed and installed corporate media asset and inventory management systems, including training and documentation. Supervised projects. Conducted portfolio reviews and evaluated marketing strategies. Produced arts marketing and business seminars. Developed project cost/benefit projections and budget analysis for both small business and large corporate clients.. Provided training for in-house employees and clients. Collaborated with clients to develop press and public relations kits. Produced events and exhibits. Contributed to design and development of professional portfolios, collections and book publications. Supervised staff, assigned projects and responsibilities. Developed performance standards, evaluated work performance. Managed payroll, accounts receivable/payable and purchasing. Researched market trends. Developed data management systems, wrote documentation and technical specifications for office use as well as clients information management needs. Conducted sales and business development and contract negotiation. Created project designs and business proposals including client development and retention plans. Conducted post contract analysis for quality evaluation and client satisfaction. Contributed to various photography association magazines in 13 cities. Published national business and marketing newsletters serving photography arts industry. 1996 Assisted installation of media library at Wood Middle School. Duties included hardware and software installation. Set up barcode and other system protocols for cataloging inventory. 1993 Curated first City of Alameda exhibit of Names project Quilt exhibition and introduction of Memory (an AIDS information clearinghouse). Duties included coordination with venue and Names Project Foundation for the proper installation of panels, prepared gallery space, provided for crowd control measures and security. Assisted with publicity and reception for Mayor. Public Speaking and Teaching: 1993 Marketing and Business Seminars for Artists 1992 Seminar for Bechtel Corporation instructing on systems for asset management 1991 Guest Speaker PhotoWest Convention, Education 2007 MPA Public Policy CSU East Bay 2006 Inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha Honors Society for Public Affairs and Administration 2006-2007 CASA Training (Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster youth) 2006-2007 Continuing Education training Education surrogacy; Court mediation 2001 Museum Management certificate CSU East bay 1994-1996 Courses in multimedia programs, data management programs, marketing and sales CSU East Bay 1986 San Francisco Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center 1980 BA San Francisco State University Interdisciplinary art/humanities/science