Melissa Ann Simon has a Bachelor of Arts in Art Administration/Non-Profit Management with a Minor in Art History from the University of Kentucky. She has extensive experience in administrative, marketing, and development roles for various arts non-profits in Kentucky. Melissa has a proven track record of raising funds, coordinating events, and managing teams. She maintains a high GPA and received several academic honors and scholarships during her time in college.

1. MELISSA ANN SIMON
melissa.simon1@uky.edu ▪ 859.519.8104
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY MAJOR GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Arts in Art Administration/Non-Profit Management with a Minor in Art History
Relevant Coursework: Contemporary Art; Fundraising/Grant Writing in the Arts; Art Administration Marketing;
Website/Graphic Design; Financial Management of Art Organizations; and Art Communication
Student Activities: Literate Earth Project, Vice President; TED x UKY Promotional Committee; Member of the
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Thoroughbred Chapter, Philanthropy President; TOMS Club
Academic Honors/Scholarships: Maurice A. Clay Outstanding Fine Arts Senior Award; Keeneland Scholarship;
Animal Science Scholarship; and Dean’s List
Scholarly Talks: National Association for Campus Activities, Covington KY 2014, Art and Business Symposium,
University of Wisconsin (2014); National Conference of Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky (2014)
EXPERIENCE
United Artists and Authors Agency, Head Administrative Assistant, Lexington, KY (2014)
§ Assisted multiple different artists by organizing auditions, external affairs and corresponding with the CEO
§ Responsible for updating all information and maintaining successful website and social media
Fashion Meets Music Festival, Merchandise, Columbus, OH (2014)
§ Assisted with the successful start up of the Fashion Meets Music Festival, coordinating with over 120 bands in
selling merchandise
Louisville Ballet, Development Intern, Louisville, KY (2014)
§ Assisted in various tasks with development, marketing, and strategic planning for the Ballet; coordinated,
planned, and assisted in executing events for the Releve donor society
§ Gained knowledge in non-profit software including E-Tapestry and Tessitura
Art in Unlikely Places, Marketing Director, Lexington, KY (2014)
§ Lead marketing department, delegating work to a team of five individuals
§ Responsible for graphic design work, social media presence, and email communications to patrons
§ Raised over $2,500 for local artists and charities
Student Activities Board, Director of Cultural Arts, Lexington, KY (2013)
§ Head curator for the Rasdall Gallery, consistently planning art events for the University and community;
increased attendance for receptions by more than 100 attendees
§ Helped create and coordinate “Art Talks” series; brought performance artists to the University
§ Lead a committee of five individuals, leading and facilitating art events, while coordinating with the board of
directors
Boomslang Music Festival, Administrative Assistant/Intern, Lexington, KY (2013)
§ Worked in production, marketing, design, sponsorship, hospitality, budgeting, and press for an all-student run
three-day music and art festival
UK College of Fine Arts, Student Ambassador, Lexington, KY (2013) ; Peer Mentor, (2013); Student Advisory Board,
(2013); Art Administration Forum Panel, (2013)
UK Art Museum, Development Practicum, Lexington, KY (2014); Student Advisory Board, (2013)
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Woodland Art Far, Volunteer; The Hope Center, Volunteer; Riding for Hope Center, Volunteer; WRFL Radio Station,
Volunteer; Friends for Skate Parks, Volunteer; National Philanthropy Day 2013, Volunteer