Led technical teams of engineers, programmers, and installers in commercial-grade audio-visual installations for a major international retailer's multimillion-dollar rollout of new technology, securing significantly increased scope for the Company
Summary
Seasoned researcher, historian, and project manager with over thirteen years experience producing award-winning, innovative content and experiences in a variety of traditional and new media, including short documentary films and digital interactives.
Credits
5/17 – 8/18
Project Manager
Staff Position — Electrosonic Details
5/17 – 8/18
10/13 – 5/17
Project Manager
Staff Position — Thinkwell Group Details
10/13 – 5/17
Managed multiple simultaneous projects to ensure they were completed on time, within budget, and not only met but exceeded client expectations. Daily work included: supervision, coordination and motivation of internal and external creative and technical teams across multiple disciplines; project planning and tracking of budget, schedule, scope, and deliverables; and client management, support, and service. Key project: the new permanent exhibitions at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, a $10 million turnkey design and production effort for which I served as project manager from Concept through Grand Opening.
10/11 – 10/12
Curator – America Tropical Interpretive Center
Film (Feature-length) — Various Details
10/11 – 10/12
Oversaw eleven exhibition films (approximately 45 minutes TRT) for historical accuracy and support of exhibition’s storylines. Responsible for: historical research; concept and script development; recruiting historians and artists for interviews; conducting interviews; and sourcing primary source materials for the films, including period photography, news reports, personal correspondence, and recorded music.
3/10 – 5/11
Curator – LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Film (Feature-length) — Various Details
3/10 – 5/11
As Curator, oversaw production of over 50 short films for inclusion in a new cultural center's permanent exhibition. Responsible for: historical research; concept development; and sourcing primary source materials for the films, including period photography, film footage, news reports, personal correspondence, and recorded music.
2/07 – 12/08
Chief Curator – The GRAMMY Museum
Film (Feature-length) — Various Details
2/07 – 12/08
As Chief Curator, oversaw production of ten exhibition films (approximately 2 hrs. TRT) on music production, songwriting, and cultural history. Responsible for: historical research; concept and script development; image, footage, and music research; recruiting musicians, producers, and engineers for interviews, and conducting interviews with everyone from globally-known legends to newly emerging talent.
6/02 – 6/05
Associate Curator – Experience Music Project
Film (Feature-length) — Various Details
6/02 – 6/05
Assisted with concept development, script writing, and research for a variety of short exhibition films on American popular music and musicians.
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Scott Frank
Lead Science Producer
Ken is legitimately one of the most experienced curators, content developers, and writer-researchers in Los Angeles. He has an incredible command of project development and a keen awareness of how to translate complex ideas into something people can ...MORE...
actually understand. I rountinely contact him for tips and advice on general knowledge and for how to navigate specific projects. If you can: hire him.
- Scott was Researcher and Ken was Head Writer on La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Education
Class of '04
University of Washington
M.A., Museum Studies
Class of '94
Grinnell College
B.A., History
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