Devon Akmon

About Devon Akmon

Devon Akmon is an innovative, strategic, and results-driven leader with a proven track…

Experience

1. Director

   Msu Museum

   Jul 2021 — Present · East Lansing, MI, US

   Develop and implement a strong interdisciplinary vision for the museum that connects it both to MSU’s academic strengths and to broader community and global issuesServe as the Museum’s chief liaison with the university and global community, ensuring that the museum’s impact is felt campus-wide, locally, and internationallyManage the operational and administrative duties of the MSU Museum in close collaboration with other University unitsDevelop a strategic plan for an innovative, interdisciplinary museum with broad buy-inDevelop strategies for integrating the museum into the MSU educational experience and connecting with local communitiesConnect the museum and its staff to national and international organizations, and serving in leadership roles within those organizationsOrganize and overseeing an effective advisory boardIn collaboration with the Senior Director of Development for Cultural Arts, pursue an active fundraising strategyProvide fiscal oversight that is tied to the strategic goals Hire, supervise, and oversee the professional development of staffBuild a cohesive, high-performing culture Provide leadership in the university’s evolving arts strategy

Education

• Michigan State University

  Additional coursework in Art History and Studio Art

• Eastern Michigan University

  MS, Historic Preservation Planning

  2003 — 2005

• Michigan State University

  BA, Psychology

  1994 — 2000

Skills

• Event Planning
• Museum Planning
• Blogging
• Microsoft Office
• Graphic Design
• Program Management
• Staff Development
• Editing
• Excel
• Budgeting
• Fundraising
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Grants
• Research
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Non-Profits
• Photoshop
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Nonprofits
• Volunteer Management
• Museum Collections
• History
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Museums