Shari Simonsen
Minnetonka
Summary
Creative professional skilled in visual communication and digital photography, with experience in cataloguing and archival processing. Seeking museum internship focused on Native American studies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Manager
Simonsen Art
Minneapolis
05.2015 - Current
- Curated and organized art exhibitions to enhance visitor engagement and experience.
- Developed marketing materials to promote gallery events and artist showcases.
- Managed daily gallery operations and staff scheduling for smooth functionality.
- Oversaw inventory management of artworks and supplies for optimal stock levels.
Photographer
SS Photography
Minneapolis
05.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with art directors, stylists, and makeup artists to execute cohesive creative vision.
- Designed creative concepts for photo shoots that enhanced visual storytelling.
- Engaged with clients to clarify needs and preferences for tailored photo shoots.
- Maintained an organized archive of digital photos for easy access.
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
Education
Art History/American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN03-2026
American Indian
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN03-2026
Skills
- Art curation
- Digital photography techniques
- Research methodologies
- Digitization strategies
- Metadata creation
- Conservation practices
- Archival processing
- Cataloguing expertise
- Oral history collection
- Exhibition curation
Volunteering
Wayzata Historical Society
Collections
Hennepin History Museum
Archives and Collections
Somali Museum
Collections
Timeline
Gallery Manager
Simonsen Art
05.2015 - Current
Photographer
SS Photography
05.2005 - Current
Art History/American Indian Studies
University of Minnesota
American Indian
Minneapolis Community And Technical College