TRACEY COLE 2626 Bermuda Lake Dr. #303, Brandon FL, 33510 (850) 890 8847 tracey.cole22@gmail.com traceycolephotography.com

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Art History May, 2015

University of South Florida, (USF) Tampa, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Art History May, 2012

Minor in Entrepreneurship

University of Central Florida, (UCF) Orlando FL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant 20th Century Art, 08/14-Present

USF, Tampa, FL Conducted a successful review session for a class of 48 in the professor’s absence, resulting in improved test scores.

Collaborates with professor to create rubrics, the midterm, final exam, grades student assignments, and creates grade

sheets.

Responsible for tracking student attendance and participation, responding to student emails, sending out reminders,

posting announcements on Canvas, proctors exams and holding office hours.

Collaborates in the creation of slideshows, handouts, and powerpoints, in a timely manner for class meetings,

reviews, and exam sessions.

Research Assistant 11/13-Present USF, Tampa FL Assists in research related to Dr. Riccardo Marchi's book, Learning to Look at Pure Painting.

Digitizes various book chapters and images as needed.

Acts as a liaison between Dr. Marchi and library staff, multimedia developer, and office staff.

Compiled an extensive Bibliography related to Learning to Look at Pure Painting. This is an ongoing project that

requires adding new citations and constantly editing to meet the standards of Chicago Manual Style.

Edited and provided feedback on a potential chapter for Learning to Look at Pure Painting.

Graduate Instructional Assistant, Intro to Art Online 08/13-8/14

USF, Tampa, FL Took on an additional 50 students due to another TA being unable to finish the semester and still successfully met

deadlines

Graded student assignments and responded to student emails within 24 hours. (50 students)

I&R (Information and Referral) Specialist 05/13-07/13

King County 2-1-1, Seattle, WA Answered calls in a high volume call center and provided information and referrals for tangible needs in the King

County area.

Mandated reporter of child abuse and vulnerable adult abuse. Calmly handled and documented various incidents.

Utilized interpreter services and received training to become a bilingual I&R Specialist.

Customer Advisor 05/12- 04/13

The Institute of Internal Auditors, Altamonte Springs, FL Data processed and managed large international files and inputting them into Netforum

Emailed corresponding IIA chapters/Audit Groups and providing assistance as needed

Processed customer invoices and credit card transactions

Assisted with phone calls, filing, scanning important documents, and assisted Director as needed

INTERNSHIPS

Rental and Retail Management intern 12/11-04/12

Art and History Museum Maitland, FL Researched items to find best options for museum to purchase for rental facilities.

Managed art gallery gift shop operations, took calls, interacted with visitors and members, sold admission and

consignment items through QuickBooks.

Maintained rental/consignment records, informational materials, and managed attendance and member data on

Patron Manager.

Assisted in facility and grounds maintenance/organization, preparation for new exhibits and events, and assisted

Development and Education department as needed.

On call Visitor Information Specialist & Membership Associate Intern 08/11-02/12

Orlando Museum of Art, Orlando, FL Engaged and interacted with a diverse variety of members and visitors on the phone or face to face. Maintained a working knowledge of museum activities in order to promote the museum to visitors and address any

questions or concerns that may arise Updated and recruited new memberships and upgrades using Raiser’s Edge, sold admission, completed bulk

mailings and promoted current exhibits and upcoming events

ACTIVITIES AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES Master of Fine Arts Catalog Fundraising Team Member 12/14-Present

Writing, History, Art, and Theory (W.H.A.T.), USF, Tampa, FL Collaborated in the creation and management of an IndieGoGo page in order to raise funds for the publication of an

exhibition catalog for the graduating MFA class of 2015

Secretary of W.H.A.T.

Art History Organization at USF, Tampa, FL 2014-Present

Takes minutes at the meetings, types up minutes to submit for President’s approval, and uploads approved Minutes

to W.H.A.T’s webpage Manages organization’s Facebook page

Book Repair and Conservation Volunteer

Special Collections UCF, Orlando FL 09/09-12/10

Performed minor books repairs such as mending tears in rare books

Assisted in creating and replacing a spine of a 19th century book

Made customized clamshells in order to protect rare books and book arts

AWARDS MA scholarship towards studying abroad in Paris and London. 2014

Distinguished Volunteer Award at Orlando Museum of Art for 100+ hours of service-2012

SKILLS Computers: Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, Raiser’s Edge, Patron Manager, Quickbooks

Languages: Fluent in Spanish, Read Intermediate French

Photography: traceycolephotography.com

PUBLICATIONS “Jaroslaw Studenki’s Good Samaritans: Remnants of ‘Home,’” in Sun Kissed Exhibition Catalog: Tampa, FL, USF, 2015.