Marcella Gries
San Francisco
Summary
Dynamic Operations & Marketing Manager with a proven track record at the Exploratoirum, San Francisco School of Massage & Bodywork and S.F Rock Project. Expert in community outreach and project management, successfully coordinating workshops and enhancing job placement initiatives. Skilled in event planning, administration and relationship building, fostering partnerships that elevate program visibility and engagement. Have been an integral advocator for the arts and music community in the Bay Area.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administration & Marketing Manager
San Francsico School of Massage & Bodywork
08.2020 - Current
- Help facilitate students in finishing the program and continue with job placement and outreach.
- Coordinate workshops and functions for the school to participate in local gatherings and be part of the wellness events & community. Collaborate with partners to get our program out to hospitals.
- Manage workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
- Maintain documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work , financial aid and completed project milestones.
Curator for Events / Exhibitions
Freelance
04.2007 - Current
- Collaborate with artists and other institutions for diverse and enriching exhibitions, attracting a wider audience.
- Procure talented individuals, performing artists, and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
- Network at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.
- Received, photographed, cataloged, researched and prepared graphics and exhibits for display.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for services including exhibit fabrication, installation materials procurement, contributing to cost-effective project management.
- Curated visually appealing exhibits that showcased various artistic styles and periods for increased visitor interest in diverse collections.
- Curate art exhibitions and music events for museums and venues in the bay area: Discovery museum, Chabot Space and Science Center, De Young, Exploratorium, Tenderloin museum, Brightworks, McSweeney's Holiday music event w/ Beck and SF Symphony through S.F. Rock Project, The Lab, Sunday Streets, Mill Valley Music Festival, Noisepop.
- Project plan, budget, staff and book artists to work with and organize fundraising for non profit programs.
Operations Manager
San Francisco Rock Project School
07.2010 - 12.2020
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities while teachings music to youths, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed lessons, shows and maintained parent relationships with various after school and weekend schedules/ conflicts.
- Co founder and board president of San Francisco Rock Project. Former Manager and Operations for leading Bay Area after school music program @ School of Rock before co - founding S.F Rock Project. .
- Collaborated with touring artists and youth to build mentor and scholarship programs.
- Taught lessons, individually as well as for group rehearsals in preparation for shows throughout bay area. Organized fundraisers with touring artists and outreach to the music community
Operations Manager of The Tactile Dome Exhibit
Exploraotrium Museum
01.2008 - 11.2019
- Extensive background experience in Managing and Operating the Exploratoriums largest exhibit: The Tactile Dome at Palace of Fine Arts as well as the Tactile Dome rebuild design and relocation to Pier 15.
- Managing and training staff to facilitate in new location, budgeting and fabricating in house as well as outsourcing.
- Overseeing staff and safety protocols for an
attraction that is busy year round. Marketing and merchandise distribution. - Supervised operations staff and sessions for best exhibit experience as guests went trough complete darkness in the Tactile Dome.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement as well as skills to learn and use in maintaining the exhibit.
- Managed inventory and maintenance needs for outsource as well as in house build outs.
- Enhanced community outreach with partnerships, events, and collaborations with local organizations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in daily operations while maintaining a high-quality visitor experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Design
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06-2005
Associate of Arts - Media
Art Institute San Francisco
San Francisco 06-2002
Skills
- Community outreach
- Staff Management
- Creative direction
- Project management
- Business development
- Corporate communications
- Budgeting and allocation
- Partnership development
- Public and media relations
- Program marketing
- Content coordination
- Partnership marketing
- Marketing and advertising
- Relationship building
- Creative and innovative
- Decision-making
Certification
Certified Massage and Oncology CMT
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Administration & Marketing Manager
San Francsico School of Massage & Bodywork
08.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
San Francisco Rock Project School
07.2010 - 12.2020
Operations Manager of The Tactile Dome Exhibit
Exploraotrium Museum
01.2008 - 11.2019
Curator for Events / Exhibitions
Freelance
04.2007 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media And Design
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Media
Art Institute San Francisco
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