Kim Kuta Dring

Director of Learning & Engagement @The Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens

Jacksonville, FL, US
EMAILS
k•••••@cummermuseum.org
MOBILE NUMBERS
+12•••••••74

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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2022 — Present

Director of Learning & Engagement @The Cummer Museum Of Art & Gardens

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Jacksonville, FL, US

Oversee the development and implementation of onsite and offsite opportunities for audiences of all ages to have authentic learning-based experiences with original works of art and historic gardens. Grow and strengthen relationships with partners across Northeast Florida, ensuring a cohesive and complementary range of opportunities for audiences to engage across the Museum. Manage a dynamic team to create experiences that will increase attendance, offer opportunities for learning, generate revenue, add value to membership, and build excitement. Includes school, adult, family, and community outreach program development, implementation, assessment, administration of budgets, and general oversight. The Cummer Museum is a dedicated partner that provides our communities with equitable access to the arts, helping people to know each other and express themselves through conversation, creativity, and collaboration. Art and nature have the power to heal, connect, educate, and inspire – all of which can promote the health and happiness of our communities.

EDUCATION

1990 — 1994

Bradley University

BS, Biology

1997 — 2002

Utah State University

MS, Biology

SKILLS

FundraisingPerformance ManagementManagementProgram DevelopmentGrantsGrant WritingNonprofitsProposal WritingCurriculum DesignNon-ProfitsResearchBudgetingCopywritingMuseumsProject ManagementCustomer ServiceEditingTrainingWritingStaff DevelopmentPublic SpeakingTeachingBudgetsCreative WritingCommunity OutreachExhibit DesignMuseum Education

ABOUT KIM KUTA DRING

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS- Experience designing and implementing strategic initiatives, programs, exhibits and evaluation/research protocols- Extensive relationship building at local, state, national and international levels - Knowledge of STEAM content and standards, pedagogy, formal and non-formal education and museum trends and networks - Experience budgeting, writing grant proposals/reports and working with the fundraising community - Excellent oral, written and in-person communication skills- Energetic, innovative, organized, positive and motivated to engage learners and community- Education, management and non-profit experience at nature centers, secondary education, youth organizations in urban, suburban and rural areas Specialties: project management, budgeting, content management, editing, evaluation, exhibits, focus groups, grant writing, instruction, performance management, proposal writing, recruiting, research, staff development, teaching

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