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Visitor Services Symposium - October 8Visitor Services Symposium - Philadelphia This Visitor Services symposium incorporates networking, panel, and roundtable discussions with the purpose of creating a serious and focused dialogue concerning Visitor Services in the Philadelphia Area. The symposium is perfect for individuals at all levels of the Visitor Services field, from managers to entry-level employees. VS employees will have the opportunity to delve into the specifics of their field and enhance their ability to a new and improved level. Managers will learn new tactics surrounding the training of their staff, in addition to gaining and deepening the understanding of surrounding departments and upper level management. Entry-level VS employees will learn to become observers of the visitor as well as how to advance their career beyond the welcome desk. Panelists come from a range of museums and organizations and will host a question and answer roundtable at the end of the event for all attendees. Panelists include: Jessica Sharpe, Director of Visitor Services, Philadelphia Museum of Art Kendra Lawton, Director of Programs and Planning, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Dan Corti, Director of Visitor Services, Barnes Foundation Joseph Gonzales, Director, Museum Communication Program, University of the Arts Nicole Krom, Manager of Visitor Services and Special Events, Fleisher Art Memorial Sara Hertz, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Academy of Natural Sciences
Schedule: Monday, October 8th 8:00am-8:45am Networking 9:00am-9:15am Welcome 9:30am-10:15am Session I (choose one): Understanding Your Audience Training Tactics 10:30am-11:15am Session II (choose one): Crafting Your Career in VS Educating Up - Cross Training Depts 11:15am-11:30am Coffee and Snacks 11:45am-12:30pm Closing Roundtable/ Q&A
This event is sponsored by the Museum Council of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. |
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This Visitor Services symposium incorporates networking, panel, and roundtable discussions with the purpose of creating a serious and focused dialogue concerning Visitor Services in the Philadelphia Area. The symposium is perfect for individuals at all levels of the Visitor Services field, from managers to entry-level employees. |
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The work of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is made possible through the generous support of committed individuals and institutions. |