Skills
Management: Projects, Budgets, Events, Programs, Small Teams, Construction, Contracts, Exhibits, Guest Services, Prototyping, Design, Programming, Fabrication
Operations: Storage/Warehousing, Shipping/Receiving, Procurement, Guest Services, Operational Budgeting, Space Planning
Software: Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, SAP Business One, G‐Suite, Asana, Airtable
Professional Experience
Director of Exhibit Operations
Virtual Science Center, Sunnyvale, CA
January 2020 – September 2021
Oversee logistics for touring, installation/de-installation, technical, and other support for the successful
operation of the exhibit while at a hosting venue, serving as point of contact for hosting museums and
pop‐up exhibit sites. Implement issue reporting system, manage equipment replacements, warranty and
non‐warranty repairs, and any exhibit changes and/or purchases, and coordinate repairs with vendors to
ensure smooth operation for hosting venues. Train hosting exhibit floor and technical staff on all aspects
of the exhibit operation. Manage cost analysis and revenue model planning for staff and store
operations for pop‐up installations at retail shopping centers.
Exhibit Project Manager
Virtual Science Center, Sunnyvale, CA
January 2018 – December 2019
Managed all aspects of design and fabrication of $4M, 5000 sq. ft. traveling Virtual and Augmented
Reality exhibit, including budgeting, schedules, coordination, and documentation through exhibit
development, design, prototyping, software development, visitor testing, fabrication, and installation.
Wrote all proposal requests and oversaw bid process, including contract negotiation, for multiple
vendors. Coordinated all communication between cross‐functional vendor and internal teams.
Completed operational, safety, guest experience, and ADA-focused design reviews of all exhibit
components, with a special focus on global user experiences for improved experiences for diverse
audiences. Directly supervised software/hardware integration and component installation teams for
December 2019 opening.
Project Manager
Group Delphi, Alameda, CA
August 2015 – January 2018
Projects included: Randall Museum, Indiana State Museum Log Cabin Exhibit, Golden State Warriors
Mission Bay Sales Center, EVN Interactive Traveling Exhibit for GE, SoCal Gas A/R Exhibit, HP Corporate
HQ, Pixar Siggraph, HR Tech World Expo, and various Tradeshow Clients
Directed all aspects for exhibit fabrication projects for Museums, Retail Environments, and Tradeshows
from pre‐contract through completion. Managed pre‐production planning, including advising on scope,
managing project budget, materials purchasing, and fabrication schedule. Managed internal and
external stakeholders throughout project duration. Direct A/V, Detailing, Graphics, Electrical, Wood, and
Metal Fabrication plus Logistics, Installation, and other departments as needed. Position required the
ability to anticipate issues, identify future choke points, and pre‐plan effectively to alleviate potential
issues, remain adaptable to shifting priorities and satisfy clients.
Special Projects Manager
Discovery Cube, Santa Ana, CA
January 2012 – December 2014
Projects included: Discovery Cube – Los Angeles, Discovery Village at the Solar Decathlon XPO, Indiana
Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology, NASA Curiosity Rover and Rocket Lab exhibit upgrade, You Be
the Chemist California State Challenge 2011‐ 2013, Polar Obsession, Mission Control.
Planned for diverse events, from multi‐week festivals to transformation of exhibit gallery space into a film
studio for a single evening. Facilitated cross‐team collaboration, and coordination throughout the center.
Managed relationships with outside vendors, including the main construction contractor, through exhibit
installations, physical plant construction projects, and facility and exhibit rehabilitation. Oversaw all
warehousing and logistics for Science Center and Traveling/Leased Exhibits property. Managed small
teams for exhibit installations. Controlled majority of operational procurement, within department
budget of approximately $5 million dollars/year. Maintained tight budgets on grant‐funded projects,
assisted in grant reporting requirements and new grant applications. Provided Internal Project
Management for Discovery Cube Los Angeles, keeping all departments on schedule for November 2014
opening.
Operations Coordinator
Discovery Cube, Santa Ana, CA
February 2007 – December 2011
Projects included: The Great California Shakeout and SCEC EpiCenter partnership 2009–2014,
Smithsonian Affiliate Application, new cubicle installations, two‐way radio system implementation,
DinoQuest Repaint/Age & Grain, American Chemical Society, Spooky Science, Bubblefest, and Science of
Gingerbread Annual Events and Programming.
Managed facility maintenance vendors, purchasing, and exhibit logistics. Assisted in program planning
and implementation. Worked closely with accounting department to log all incoming checks and
invoices, and performed monthly credit card reconciliation for largest department in science center.
Maintained extensive knowledge of all activities and events, strong interpersonal skills in dealing with
guests and staff, and the ability to juggle and prioritize multiple projects. Managed exhibit rehabilitation,
from DinoQuest repaint to KidStation overhaul.
Awards
MUSE Award, Gold: AR, VR, Mixed Reality for Reinventing Reality
ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Conference Fellow