David Tanner

Museum Professional, Arts Administrator, Educator

Role
Deputy Director at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
Location
Reading, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About David Tanner

Effective, results-oriented administrator who enjoys opportunities to use creative problem-solving skills in an atmosphere that encourages teamwork and strategic thinking. Dedicated professional who inspires trust, enthusiasm, and a desire to excel in others. Natural multi-tasker with advanced communication and organizational skills who easily establishes priorities, meets deadlines, and works efficiently under pressure. Decisive leader possessing a pragmatic intellect, balanced by exceptional vision, who quickly analyzes results or multiple courses of action and implements the best choices in order to advance the big-picture goals. A positive agent of change, who has led several cultural organizations through major transitions, including capital campaigns, expansions/moves into new facilities, personnel restructuring (growth and downsizing), and critical operational changes in procedures, policies, and governance.

Experience

  1. Deputy Director

    Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

    May 2025 — Present · St. Louis, MO, US

    I serve as the institution\'s CFO/COO with responsibility for financial management, human resources, and facilities. I work closely with the Visitor Experience team in regards to managing earned income streams and at the direction of the museum\'s executive director on strategic planning and governance projects.

Education

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

    Bachelor of Science (BS)

    1986 — 1991

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

    Master of Public Administration (MPA)

    1991 — 1994

  • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

    Bachelor of Arts (BA)

    1986 — 1991

Skills

  • Public Relations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sales
  • Performing Arts Centers
  • Museums
  • Cafe
  • Facebook
  • Arts Administration
  • Newsletters
  • Social Media
  • Public Speaking
  • Editing
  • Marketing
  • Powerpoint
  • Leadership
  • Membership
  • Event Planning
  • Gift Shops
  • Human Resources
  • Fundraising
  • Finance
  • Community Outreach
  • Photoshop

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