Patricia Boustany

49 Trossach Road
Staten Island, New York 10304
917-501-6804
pbf3c67e@westpost.net
Relevant Work Experience
Managing Director - Pono Pre-School
Summer 2010 - Present
Work with Partner to establish Manhattan's first holistic free and democratic pr
e-school. Establish summer pilot. Manage finances, payroll, expenses, vendor coo
rdination, site scouting, set-up, supplies, web-site development and management
, recruitment and marketing.
Events Coordinator
2005 - 2009
Manage all aspects of event coordination for multiple multi-national events at N
YC venues, including the Manhattan Children's Museum. Events include coordinati
ng performances, adult education classes, art exhibits, workshops and pilot prog
rams. Manage all aspects of preparation and implementation, prepare all marketi
ng materials, secure vendor contracts, scope and manage independent contractors,
establish, negotiate and maintain contacts to operate venues and outreach to en
courage participation by Board of Education Regional Superintendents, teachers,
diplomats, and various potentially interested businesses, schools and religious
organizations within the five boroughs. Handle all press coverage of events and
educational programs.
Freelance Editor/Writer
December 2003- present
Editing and writing assignments for local newspapers, marketing materials, grant
s, fundraising efforts. Develop, write and edit story content, assign stories an
d deadlines for completion. Determine content of editorial pages under deadline.
Make final editorial decisions. Brainstorm editorial content with editorial
collaborators.
Information Officer/Caption Writer
9/1993 - December 2003 United Nations, New York, NY
Information Officer and Caption Writer for the Department of Public Information'
s Photo Unit - Extensive research as needed to confirm information and accuracy
of photo-related text content and background of time sensitive field images for
immediate dissemination to media and for UN agency archives. Write and copy-edit
texts for photo-related web and print applications including photography essays
, books and exhibitions. Knowledge of current events with understanding of "sens
itive" issues between countries when writing captions and exhibiting images .
Fulfill time sensitive requests and research of photographic images for journal
ists and diplomats. Write/edit captions of events for the press, including Gene
ral Assembly meetings and Special Sessions. Submit and process print orders und
er very strict press deadlines. Grant permission to publications to print UN im
ages. Collaborate with Photo Librarian to create database of UN personalities fo
r archives. Manage general service staff within the Photo Library Unit. Serve
as Photo Librarian
Exhibition Coordinator - Assistant
9/1992 - 8/1993 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City,
Assist curatorial staff with research and exhibition preparation, as well as han
dle and display antiquities for the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art. Pro
ofread texts for academic publication.
Exhibition Coordinator - Assistant
7/1987 - 8/1992 International Center of Photography, New York, New York
Research and write captions for photographic exhibits and publications for exhib
its. Compile grant material, install exhibits and manage bookstore. Track invent
ory and prepare special exhibits to highlight photographic books. Liaise with ar
tists, curators and directors of photographic collections to procure work for ex
hibits. Conduct condition reports for photographs. Orchestrate inventory and cl
osure of old ICP/Midtown space in preparation for reopening at new midtown locat
ion.

Education
6/1987 Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: Bachelor's Degree
Double Major: Journalism/Art--Editor for campus newspaper, yearbook - Participat
e with artists in residence with collaborative work in Lehigh's permanent art co
llection.
Skills: Bilingual: English/French. Strong research and analytical skills; pol
itical awareness; ability to diplomatically handle sensitive situations; able to
effectively interact with public and build productive relationships; excellent
communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; proficient computer skills; e
ffective task management; juggle competing demands and meet deadlines.
Additional Information: Published photographs/awards: Staten Island Bikeway and
Cultural Trail; Staten Island Advance; Commissioned photographs are in Lehigh
's permanent collection and exhibited throughout campus; 1st Place: Ethnicity in
America; 1st Place: Staten Island Environmental Portrait. Photographer for "Lo
ng Island Sustainability Plan: 2035"