1. 116 Marlboro Road
Southborough, MA 01772
MA R Y L. WA L T E R (617) 480-6360
marywaltermpa@gmail.com
EMPLOYMENT
Temporary Business Administrator Town of Southborough 2014-2015
• Responsible for processing and paying invoices, purchase orders, and employee reimbursements.
• Created purchase orders, tracking of payments, and balanced budgets on special town articles.
• Input paid invoices into Access database.
• Customer service in person, via email and on the phone.
• Maintenance and preservation of official documents relating to municipal records.
• Documented, proofed and processed Cemetery Deeds for selectman approval.
• Conducted research and provided information for DPW department staff as needed.
• Set up accounts for new vendors and updated insurance certifications for existing vendors.
• Prepared documents for Chapter 90 funds.
• MCPPO certified
Exhibit Consultant Whistler House Museum of Art 2008-2015
• Coordinate with exhibit team to create a theme for annual citywide quilt conference.
• Secure team of jurors to select quilt entries.
• Consult on programs and events for duration of exhibit.
• Provide media contacts for initial call for exhibit entries and visitation at related events
• Assist with press releases and print media for quilt exhibit
• Assist in planning and setup of exhibits.
Studio Manager/Teacher A Quilters Garden Studio 2005-2015
• Design quilts for classes and exhibits.
• Teach monthly and weekly classes at my studio on nights and weekends.
• Juried member of The Brush Gallery to exhibit my quilts and other handcrafted items for sale.
• Create quarterly newsletter announcing classes, lectures and events.
• Plan and host field trips and off site conferences throughout New England.
• Lecture and teach classes for quilt guilds and museums.
• Judge and jury quilt shows nationwide.
• Research and write articles, design projects and quilts for publication.
• Write and publish a blog post and maintain Mary Walter Quilts Face Book page.
Technical Editor/Designer Interweave Press 2011-2012
• Responsible for technical editing all published information for the Craft and Quilt division.
• Created samples and written patterns to be included in publication for Stitch, Modern Patchwork, and Quilting
Arts magazines.
• Drafted and illustrated selected technique articles and artist profiles as assigned.
• Preparation and collection of items for off- site photo shoots.
• Researched, fact checked and verified of all contributors, products, and pricing information for publications.
• Assembled and managed databases of published patterns for e-commerce promotions resulting in a successful
launch of online membership and pattern sales.
• Proof final version of publications index and resource pages for correct layout and page marriage.
2. Curator New England Quilt Museum 2007-2010
• Researched and developed content exhibits in the galleries, display cases and gift shop.
• Planed lectures and events around exhibit themes and fundraising events.
• Installed, promoted and presented each exhibit with the staff and volunteers to share a varied and engaging
exhibit program that resulted in increased visitation, donations, and membership.
• Responsible for my curatorial lectures, guest gallery talks, tours, receptions, and travel accommodations.
• Hosted donor site visits and soliciting quilts to add to the museum’s permanent collection.
• Responsible for grant writing, tracking and reporting. Development for sponsorship funds for exhibitions from
local and national sources. Obtained sponsorship for all exhibits in my curatorial calendar resulting in savings for
our annual exhibit budget.
• Responsible for writing, coordination, and management of all public relations and printed materials for exhibits
and special events. Resulting in an informative and visual experience for exhibits which increased visitation.
• Researched and contracted and scheduled teachers for classes and lectures resulting in increased class attendance
and revenue.
• Arranged for classroom space and media technology as necessary for each event. Maintained office equipment
and ordered supplies for presentations and classroom materials.
Shop Manager/Consultant New England Quilt Museum 2005-2007
• Project manager and Consultant for the New England Quilt Museum to remodel and redesign its existing retail
space. As a result the on time completion of this major project was done fort our largest annual fundraiser the
Images Quilt Festival raised our funds and repeat sales, visitation and membership increased.
• Managed a staff of 4 employees and 12 volunteers.
• Responsible for purchasing all exhibit related books, design and proof of products and product literature,
consulted on reproduction of our museum collection fabrics, and quilting patterns for sale in the shop.
• Developed policy for identifying and contracting with local artists to consign artwork for museum shop.
• Responsible for the design, display and rotation of products on sales floor, exhibit cases, walls and windows
which resulted in visually exciting presentations and increased sales and regular visitation of local patrons.
• Implemented the best practices for museum consignment system, and created a new program with the accounting
department to ensure accurate payments and inventories. Resulted in an increase of products and income to sell
without increased spending on commercial inventory and storage of materials.
• Tracked budget and expenses for the shop generated reports and tracked sales trends.
• Managed phone messaging system, incoming phone calls, daily mail and emails.
• Hired and trained staff and volunteers for shop, gallery and special events.
• Provided excellent customer service for museum visitors.
• Managed schedule, staff and catering and for private luncheons, lectures, receptions, and bus tours.
EDUCATION
Clark University, Worcester MA, Masters Public Administration
Capstone Project: Partnered with the Town of Sterling Economic Development Committee to provide an updated town
business database, conduct resident and business surveys, environmental research and recommendations for future
economic development.
Clark University, Worcester, MA B.S. Communications and Culture. (Summa Cum Laude)
Major Project: Curator, “Still We Rise Again: Quilts for New Orleans,” at the International Quilt Festival in Houston,
Texas (Nov. 2010)
3. National Quilting Association, Certified Quilt Judge. (2000-present)
Completed three-year judge’s certification program. Currently NQA volunteer to review judging candidate’s paperwork
and assist in panel reviews. Assisting in developing and teaching a teaching curriculum for NQA seminar.
Framingham State College, Framingham MA, English, Fine Art and Art History Major (1978-1979)
School of the Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA Fine Arts, and Art History (1979-1981) Extensive study of
museum collection, Art History and Fine Art classes.
Worcester Center for Crafts, Worcester, MA Fine craft studies (1979-1981) Study and hands on classes for fine crafts
including clay, fiber, metal and wood mediums.
Adjunct Faculty teaching quilt making and dying 1990-1992
Commonwealth Award recipient for Artistic Excellence
Additional Training:
DOE Excel Basics and Access database classes
Score Small Business Seminars: Basic Accounting and Bookkeeping, Marketing, Managing Employees.
Writing a Successful Business Plan, Budgeting for Small Businesses
East Coast Quilters Alliance: Professional Writing and Publishing
Pro Chemical & Dye: Dying and Surface Design Techniques
Machine Quilting Exposition: Professional Long-Arm Quilting Techniques
New England Museum Association: Museum Shop Merchandising, Digitizing Museum Collections
Volunteering:
Mass Cultural Arts Council for Town of Southborough
Voter Registration and elections for Town of Southborough
