SUSAN D. HARDIMAN
Phoenix
Summary
Results-driven Program Manager with extensive experience in public art management across multiple cities, including Peoria and Scottsdale. Successfully managed budgets and executed numerous concurrent art installations and events, demonstrating strong skills in teamwork and stakeholder collaboration. Committed to service excellence and innovation, delivering creative initiatives that foster impactful community engagement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner & Freelance Consultant
Zen Lotus Gems
10.2014 - 03.2025
- Design and create OOAK distinctive jewelry lines
- Currently selling jewelry in 3 locations in Arizona
- Generated marketing collateral through Adobe CS and CANVA graphic programs, social media marketing and website maintenance
Program Administrator
City of Flagstaff
Flagstaff
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Project management for several ongoing public art and temporary art projects
- Responsible for coordination with several stakeholders, contractors, vendors for various projects
- Project Management for (5) Traffic Cabinet Art Wraps in Downtown Flagstaff
- Project Management for QR Code – Sound element at the Flagstaff Courthouse, Public Art, Among Trees
Consultant
City of Phoenix
Phoenix
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Consultant work at City of Phoenix IT – Management Services Department
- Responsible for budget and contract tracking; and meeting scheduling for IT Management Services
Project Manager – Public Art Manager
Scottsdale Arts
Scottsdale
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Project coordination and preparation for IN FLUX, Cycle 10, Temporary Art Program
- Project Management for several Public Art projects throughout the City of Scottsdale
- Canal Convergence site management, art installation and deaccession with artist James Tapscott for Arc ZERO: Oculus
- Canal Convergence Information and reception booth
Project Manager - Art Coordinator
City of Peoria
Peoria
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Project managed IN FLUX Temporary Art Program to install temporary Public Art at two municipal building sites
- Project Management for several Public Art installations throughout the City of Peoria
- Researched, vetted and purchased two software platforms Submittable and Basecamp to streamline workflow for the department
- Developed and coordinated all aspects of Shakespeare in the Park events inclusive of talent procurement and budgets
- Coordination of Black History Month Arts and Music celebrations
- Coordinated the implementation of an Art Interactive GIS map with the mapping department
- Prepared agendas and participated in all Arts Commission meetings
- Strong customer service ethos and practice with internal clients and external artist clients, organizations and vendors
Designer - Move Manager - Project Manager
Arizona State University
Tempe
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Planned and coordinated installation of three major Public Art sculptures on Tempe Campus
- Created Adobe Map and guide for all Tempe Campus Artwork which was used for the Coordination work with Rosa Lowinger Associates site visit, review and report for conservation and restoration of all public art
- Assisted with developing the RFQ for Art Restoration vendors to bid on restoration plan for Tempe Campus public art
- Planned and coordinated with furniture and move vendors, space planners, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure a seamless move process
- Project coordination for ASU Graduate Art Program move and renovation at Grant Street Studios
- Provided design, plan review, installation drawings and coordination for public art sculptures on the Tempe Campus
- Coordinated Art Restoration Consultant visit with preparation of generation of InDesign Public Art Documents for all of Tempe Campus
Proprietor and Designer
Adornamenti
Boston
09.2003 - 12.2010
- Designed, created and marketed fine jewelry
- Created custom work and provided customer service for many repeat clients
- Designed and maintained WordPress website, Miva Merchant shopping cart, PayPal account and blog, Photographed products for print and web; designed collateral marketing materials in Adobe Illustrator
Project Designer
Margulies / Perruzzi Architects
Boston
03.1998 - 10.2001
- Managed all phases of design and relocation projects in AutoCAD
- Conducted site visits to monitor construction phases and compliance within accordance to construction documents
- Liaised with corporate clients to establish space functionality and requirements
- Single-handedly managed interior design aspects of the BlueCross BlueShield 450,000 sf
- Relocation and tenant fit out and move from downtown Boston to Fenway
- Sourced and developed complete interiors package for FF&E for open office and executive suites
- Successfully managed design and construction projects for various clients
- Created ADA, IBC and Fire Code compliant construction documents
- Coordinated contractors and vendors to maintain required timeline, budget and quality
- Developed a comprehensive design package for interiors and furnishings for Hinkley, Allen & Snyder LLP, law offices in Providence, RI
Education
BFA - INTERIOR DESIGN
Paier College of Art
New Haven, CTARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP - AutoCAD
Consultants for Architects
Boston, MAPROJECT MANAGEMENT & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT -
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Cambridge, MASkills
- Software implementation
- Service Excellence
- Event Management
- Contract Management Expertise
- Public Art Management
- Contract Management
- Budget Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Project Management
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Scheduling
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical thinking
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- CORONADO DISPATCH, Coronado Neighborhood Association Publication, Phoenix, AZ, 04/01/16, 05/31/17, Layout of pages in Adobe In-Design of current events, news, and achievements for print and distribution.
- MARKETING CONSULTANT, Arizona Art Alliance, Scottsdale, AZ, 05/01/15, 05/31/17, Created Constant Contact campaigns for artist membership community announcing special events and shows.
Affiliations
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office 365
- Constant Contact
- Survey Monkey
- Canva
- WIX
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Submittable
- AI
- Asana
Timeline
Program Administrator
City of Flagstaff
07.2022 - 08.2023
Consultant
City of Phoenix
12.2021 - 06.2022
Project Manager – Public Art Manager
Scottsdale Arts
07.2021 - 12.2021
Project Manager - Art Coordinator
City of Peoria
09.2017 - 07.2021
Business Owner & Freelance Consultant
Zen Lotus Gems
10.2014 - 03.2025
Designer - Move Manager - Project Manager
Arizona State University
03.2013 - 10.2014
Proprietor and Designer
Adornamenti
09.2003 - 12.2010
Project Designer
Margulies / Perruzzi Architects
03.1998 - 10.2001
BFA - INTERIOR DESIGN
Paier College of Art
ARCHITECTURAL DESKTOP - AutoCAD
Consultants for Architects
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT -
Harvard Graduate School of Design
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