Jaylee Osman
Laurel
Summary
Museum expert in key partnerships known for strategic planning, relationship management, and stewardship. Demonstrated ability to establish successful partnerships with various stakeholders, resulting in profitable collaborations. Cultivated programs to implement partnership initiatives that drive growth of community engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manger of School Engagement
KID Museum
10.2025 - Current
- Manage and strengthen relationships with principals, school administrators, and teachers, supporting them with the coordination, logistics, and knowledge to participate in museum programs.
- Implement engagement strategies that drive new and expanded participation in museum programs across public, charter, and independent schools across the Washington, D.C. area.
- Serve as a key liaison between KID and schools, ensuring that partner needs are met and that feedback is integrated into program improvement.
- Lead management of school & district business-related community-facing events, such as teacher nights.
- Collaborate interdepartmentally on marketing initiatives, materials, and other communications tools.
- Represent the museum and facilitate at school and community events, both onsite and offsite, to promote programs, reach priority audiences, and strengthen visibility.
- Track, analyze, and share insights from engagement and partnership data to inform programmatic decision-making.
Community and School Engagement Senior Associate
KID Museum
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Cultivated and managed partnerships and stakeholders through growth and outreach strategies, resulting in a 128% revenue growth.
- Managed personalized and specialized off-site events from partner relations to cross-departmental leadership.
- Negotiated contracts with schools, partners, vendors, and suppliers to successfully serve priority populations and maintain confidences with clients.
- Developed and managed KID Museum's off-site outreach program, engaging over 2,500 individuals annually.
- Managed data in Salesforce CRM, managed budget, and led cross-functional teams.
Program Operations Associate
KID Museum
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed internal scheduling and data tracking by serving as the primary point of contact for bookings, coordinating all field trip visits to KID Museum.
- Managed high school interns, and tracked curriculum criteria.
- Managed projected revenue, visitor data tracking, and expense reporting through Salesforce CRM.
Audience Engagement and Education Intern
Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Authored, compiled, and curated content included in a Smithsonian | USA Today activity guide publication featuring museum-inspired hands-on activities for K-8 learners and families.
- Organized and engaged with guest authors contributing to new Smithsonian Voices | Smithsonian Education articles, in collaboration with affiliate Smithsonian museums.
- Created and maintained publication reports including metrics for audience engagement in published activity guides and Smithsonian Voices articles.
Museum Resource Specialist Intern
IONA Senior Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed and facilitated virtual programs for a diverse group of the senior community, improving the experience of those with dementia while maintaining patient's medical confidentiality under HIPPA privacy laws.
- Observed educational programming and provided feedback to initiate content improvements while maintaining the integrity of the organization.
Family Programs - Student Educator
Brigham Young University Museum of Art
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Developed and conducted Van Gogh to Play Dough lessons, a children's program to teach about art and create coordinating art projects with children ages 3-5.
- Developed activities, tour guides, and facilitated educational program resources to promote K-12th grade student engagement.
Education
Master's Degree - Museum Education
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Washington D.C.07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Curatorial Studies
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Provo, UT04.2020
Art History Study Abroad -
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
06.2019
Skills
- Strategy Development and Implementation
- Project Leadership and Management
- Partnership Cultivation and Retention
- Salesforce CRM Experience
- Effective Public Speaking
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Cross-Departmental Leadership
- Adaptable and Resilient in New Environments
- Dependable Team Member
- Responsible Contributor
Accomplishments
- Responsibilities included organization, follow up, and recording.
- Partnered with Utah Food Bank to collect fresh produce from community gardens and distributed to displaced refugees.
Museum Education Student Association - Secretary, 2020-21
Utah Backyard Garden Share, 2017-2018
Timeline
Manger of School Engagement
KID Museum
10.2025 - Current
Community and School Engagement Senior Associate
KID Museum
08.2023 - 09.2025
Program Operations Associate
KID Museum
01.2022 - 08.2023
Audience Engagement and Education Intern
Smithsonian Office of the Under Secretary for Education
01.2021 - 06.2021
Museum Resource Specialist Intern
IONA Senior Services
08.2020 - 12.2020
Family Programs - Student Educator
Brigham Young University Museum of Art
08.2019 - 04.2020
Art History Study Abroad -
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
Master's Degree - Museum Education
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Art History and Curatorial Studies
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY