Erica Schmitt

About Erica Schmitt

Erica Schmitt has over a decade of experience leading complex arts and cultural projects…

Experience

1. Public Art Coordinator

   City of Thornton, Colorado

   Dec 2023 — Present · Thornton, CO, US

   I oversee the public art program for Colorado’s fifth largest city (pop. work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of art that contributes to Thornton\'s unique identity as one of Colorado\'s fastest growing cities. Collaborators include elected officials, city personnel, community members, design professionals, contractors, architects, engineers, and commissioned artists.I manage the city’s entire public art process including budget, planning, committees, contracts, permits, installation, and maintenance of the public art collection.Current projects include:• Public Art Maintenance Plan• Hispanic History and Heritage sculpture (estimated completion Dec. 2025)In 2024, I oversaw the following major projects:• \"RAE\" by Volkan Alkonoglu (I-25 and E. 136th Ave.)• \"Periodic Reflection\" by Pneuhaus Studios (Sky Park)• \"Thornton SkyDance\" by Seth Palmiter (Carpenter Recreation Center)• \"Skywards\" by Skunk Control (Thornton Active Adult Center)• \"Observe\" by J. Aaron Alderman (Eastlake Open Space #2)• \"Endure\" by J. Aaron Alderman (Grange Hall Creek Open Space)• City\'s first public art tourAdditional engagement includes:• City Strategic Plan - Vibrant and Purposeful Development focus area• Technology Accessibility CommitteeRecognition:• 2025 “Employee of the Quarter”

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder

  Bachelor of Music

  2003 — 2007

• Front Range Community College

  Emergency Medical Technician

  2008 — 2008

• University of Colorado Denver

  Continuation of Science Education

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Management
• Research
• Microscopy
• Teaching
• Event Planning
• Aseptic Technique
• Laboratory
• Slit Lamp Evaluation
• Sports Coaching
• Microbiology
• Nonprofits
• Public Speaking
• Fitness Instruction
• Editing
• Interpreting Data
• Classroom Management
• Marketing
• Medical Records
• Leadership
• Community Outreach
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Laboratory Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Epic Systems
• Salesforce.com Administration
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Telephone Skills
• Newsletters
• Intercultural Communication
• Salesforce
• Writing
• Sports Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Program Management
• Pedagogy