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BARBARA E. TAYLOR 306 Otteray Avenue 336-884-7362-h Huh Point NC 27262 BTaylor797 aoLcom 336-404-1751-c MANAGER GRANT WRITER FUNDRAISER AUTHOR/EDITOR RESEARCHER CAREER SUMMARY Over 33 years ofnon-profit management experience primarily in the History Museum sector. A motivated, personable professional with a demonstrated history of improving organizations through facility expansions, marketing, effective financial oversight and exhibit research, development and presentation. Works well with people of varying backgrounds and all levels of an organization. Skills and strengths include developing and conducting training programs, written and verbal communications with all levels of an organization, artistic creation, budget development and marketing. Consultant, High Point, NC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2009-Present • Developed and currently executing a marketing plan for a children's book author. • Wrote multiple grants for 2non-profit organizations including Doll and Miniature Museum of High Point and 1 AM NOW, Inc. a home for young men who have aged out of foster care. High Point Museum, High Point, NC Museum of local history. President 2000-2009 Responsible for $750,000 budget, part time and full time staff of 17, programs and exhibits. Museum was closed for expansion from 1997 to 2001. Working with staff and contractors, successfully re-opened the facility in 2001 with redesigned and newly installed exhibits. • Responsible for oversight of 7 museum buildings and negotiated the purchase of three properties for future expansion. • Oversaw the restoration of a log structure by communicating daily with staff, Board, and contractors and ensuring an effective schedule and plan was in place which resulted in being awarded the Gertrude 5. Carroway Award for Historic Preservation from NC Preservation. • Created "88 Keys for Coltrane" campaign that raised over $19,000 to purchase and restore the piano of John Coltrane, High Point resident. Campaign received national attention. • Acquired the furniture manufacturing collection of a closing museum and supervised the successful reinterpretation and reinstallation of the exhibit, including the award of $150,000 IMLS grant. • Increased African American membership approximately 300%resulting from changes in exhibits recommended by the community. • Published African American Gallery Guide that won awards from the American Association of Museums, the Southeastern Museum Conference and the North Carolina Museums Council. Historic Rosedale Plantation, Charlotte, NC 1998-2000 Historic 1815 Plantation home with appropriate period furnishings and 8 acres of gardens. Executive Director Responsible for $200,000 budget, staff of 3 and all programs. • Monitored restoration of original 1815 wallpaper. • Arranged for and supervised archaeological research to discover location of original slave quarters and other out buildings. Museum Consultant September, 1997-October, 1997 Conducted a comprehensive review of operations, budget and staffing for Historic Rosedale Plantation and provided recommendations for future direction of site, activities and funding opportunities.