David Tanner
Museum Professional, Arts Administrator, Educator
- Role
- Deputy Director at Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
- Location
- Reading, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
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
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
- 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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