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Expert Profile



Kendra Strubhart
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Chicago
Illinois
United States of America
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Years in the field:
6 – 10 Years
Areas of Expertise
Curatorial/Collections, Docent Programs, Education, Exhibits development, Explainer/guide, Outreach and Public Engagement, Partnerships, Project Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning
For the past eight years I've worked at Mayslake Peabody Estate where I:
Headed a team responsible for program development by:
- Implementing an annual planning structure that empowers team members to take ownership of their programming while ensuring quality and vision-alignment
- Building project management tools including master scheduling charts and annual program calendars
- Reviewing quarterly program proposals to ensure feasibility and quality of programming
- Preparing an annual education budget
- Providing ongoing mentoring to team members
Developed and implemented engaging public programs by:
- Identifying opportunities to connect patrons with the vision of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County through a cultural and historical lens
- Chartering the re-conceptualization of Mayslake Hall’s library as a community engagement and programming hub
- Researching and writing tours, exhibits and interpretive signs
- Designing exhibit panels, interpretive signs and non-personal programming materials
- Forging and maintaining relationships with teachers, naturalists and informal educators to supplement the expertise of Mayslake’s programming team
- Supervising a team of 16 volunteer docents
Collaborated with peers across a diverse organization to:
- Develop the Community Services & Education Strategic Framework for 2020-2021
- Produce marketing materials to promote public engagement opportunities
- Ensure timely production and installation of banners
Maintained knowledge of daily operations, staff responsibilities and building restoration/structural maintenance priorities