Expert Profile

Kendra Strubhart

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Position Type:

Chicago

Illinois

United States of America

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