Vallery-Davis
PR & Special Events
January 1998 to present
Provide
public relations/promotion and special events coordination for
a variety of clients including The Great American Beer Festival
On the Road Baltimore (May 1998), the Maryland House and Garden
Pilgrimage (April 1998 and April 1999), Local Coordinator for
the American Association of Museums Annual Meeting (May 2000--attendance
6,000), Museum Shop-Around (December 1999, 2000 and 2001), Baltimore
Museum of Art Grand Reopening of The Cone Collection (April
2001), Artscape public relations and promotion (July 2001),
Maryland/Kanagawa Sister State Committee 20th Anniversary Celebration
(October 2001), Stadium Place Grand Opening (September 2004),
among others.
Mayor's
Advisory Committee on Art and Culture
Director of External Affairs, October 1996 to January 1998
Director
of Development and Public Relations, September 1989 to October
1996
Responsible
for fund raising and promotional activities, including public
relations, publications and media contact in support of arts
programs sponsored by the Mayor's Advisory Committee on Art
and Culture: ARTSCAPE, the Billie Holiday Vocal Competition,
CityArts Grants Program, The Baltimore Chamber Music Awards,
Maryland Dance Showcase, the Baltimore Mural Program and Bright
StARTS Workshops for Children. In addition, developed the October
Baltimore's Arts & Humanities Month celebration of the arts
and humanities organizations and institutions, including the
Howard St. Avenue of the Arts festival, Office Building Open
House, City Hall Chamber Music Concerts and other programs throughout
the month of October. Developed sponsorship packages and public
relations vehicles for these programs.
Served
as a liaison with other Baltimore City institutions and agencies.
In that capacity have worked on Mayor Schmoke's Pre-Inaugural
Gala; the Mayor's Child Care Conference; and All-Star Streetfest.
Member of to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)/National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)/Institute of Museum Services
(IMS) steering committee on cultural tourism for the White House
Conference on Tourism. Chair of the Public Relations Committee
of the Mayor's Commission on Tourism, Entertainment and Culture
(MCTEC), member of the Marketing Committee of the Mayor's Commission
on Tourism, Entertainment and Culture (MCTEC). Member of the
Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association (BACVA) Marketing
Committee and the Downtown Baltimore Special Events Committee
through Downtown Partnership and Baltimore Office of Promotion
(BOP).
Worked
with Baltimore Heritage District Designation Task Force.
Baltimore
Museum of Industry
Director of Development
November 1987 to September 1989
Coordinated
fund raising activities and grants writing for this emerging
institution. Developed special events, including a "Welcome
Pride II" sail on the Clipper City, October "Hallo-wienie
Roast" and the July 4 "Picnic on the Pier," to
promote the institution and provide media recognition as well
as raise money.
Mayor's Ball for the Arts
Staff coordinator
March 1987 to November 1987
Provided
staff support and public relations for co-chairs Arnold and
Pamela Lehman to raise funds for special arts projects in neighborhoods.
The theme was SUBCULTURE and the Ball was held in a subway station.
Roland
Park Country School
Director of Public Relations and Outside Activities
September 1984 to June 1986
Responsible
for media contact, press releases and the monthly newsletter
as well as the development and implementation of community outreach
programs and special events, including the Craft Show and Sale;
Potpourri-A Return to School for Older Adults; the Summer Film
Festival; children's After School Activities and Summer Camp
Activities; and the Summer Opportunities Fair, a one day fair
featuring representatives from day camps, residential camps,
travel organizations and volunteer internship opportunities.
Historic
Baltimore Day 1986
Coordinator
January to June 1986
Public
relations and administration of this one-day event to promote
the museums, historic houses and landmarks of the Baltimore
Council of Historic Sites.
Maryland
Art Place
Acting Director
June to December 1982
Coordination
and supervision of the renovation of gallery space; liaison
with the Board of Trustees; programs; scheduling, design and
installation of opening exhibition (public relations, mailings,
coordination of volunteers included)
Extensive
volunteer work including terms on the Board of Trustees of The
Star Spangled Banner Flag House and 1812 Museum; Baltimore Neighborhoods,
Inc.; and First English Evangelical Lutheran Church. Chair of
Property Committee, chair of Evangelism Committee, chair of Pubic
Relations Committee for FEELC. President of Church Council 2003
and 2004.Board member, Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, January
1996 to January 1998, July 2000 to present. Board member, School
33 Art Center, October 2001 to to 2002. President of the Board
of Beaver Dam Woods Property Owners Association, Berkeley Springs,
WV, April 1999 to April 2002. Board member, CityLit 2004.
