Carly Smith
HIST696 - Practicum in Applied History
My name is Carly Smith. I live in Owensboro, Kentucky, though I spent fifteen years in Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina. My hobbies include hiking, camping, cooking, and traveling to music festivals.
I relocated to Owensboro and finished my bachelor’s degree at Western Kentucky University majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies. In 2011, I joined the staff of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum where I’ve held the roles of Assistant Director and Marketing Director. Currently, I’m the curator and nearing the end of my coursework for my Master’s in History (Practicum Option) at American Public University.
Resume
Objective
Organized and ambitious museum professional with over twelve years of experience. Seeking an opportunity to use my proven skills as a curator and archivist to further the mission of your museum.
Skills & Abilities
Organization
Graphic Design (Illustrator)
Photograph Editing (Photoshop)
Video Editing (Premiere Pro)
Collections Database (PastPerfect)
Time Management
Oral and Written Communication
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Maintaining a Budget
Presentation Competency
Listening Skills
Vitals
Street Address
311 W. 2nd St. Owensboro, KY
T 843-424-4394
Experience
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum Owensboro, Kentucky
Curator September 2021 - present:
Exhibition Design and Installation
The Stanley Brothers August 2024
Rhinestone Revival: The Kody Norris Show June 2024
Jerry Garcia: A Bluegrass Journey March 2024
Festival! The History of Bluegrass Festivals June 2023
Industrial Strength Bluegrass May August 2023
My Bluegrass Story October 2021
Collections Management
Library Management
Preservation and Storage
Research
Contribute articles to Bluegrass Unlimited magazine
Marketing Director April 2018 - September 2021:
Marketing oversight of four assets:
Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum
ROMP Festival
Kentucky State Fiddle Championship
My Bluegrass Story television show
Asset marketing management:
Social media management (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, YouTube)
Social media advertising - Meta Business execution
Email marketing - 50,000 contact email list
Advertising design for digital and print
Budget oversight and execution
Website development
Assistant Director July 2012 - April 2017:
Administrative:
Donor relations and development
Membership oversight
Grant writing
Administrative banking and accounting
Portfolio
Exhibition Design | Graphic Design | Published Journalist
Exhibition Design
Graphic Design
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Over 5 Websites Made
Design & Management
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10+ Years of Design Experience
Across web, mobile, and print
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10+ Exhibitions Designed
Research & Execution
Collette Noll
Interior Design
Concept and creation of interior designer Collette Noll's website, with focus on her variety of client-forward services and recent successful collaborations
Case Studies
Sofia Pazari
Home Goods
Website and packaging design for independent maker Sofia Pazari’s marketplace of original beauty, lifestyle, and home goods
Sauce & Slice
Pizzeria
Brand identity development and website redesign for family-owned and longstanding Brooklyn-based pizzeria Sauce & Slice
What Clients are Saying
"Adri is so patient and thoughtful. She helped me highlight my work in a way that makes me so proud of my unique approach to design."
Collette Noll, Collete Noll Interior Design
"Being an e-commerce entrepreneur isn't easy, and Adri gave my products the design direction they needed to become bestsellers."
Sofia Pazari, Sofia Pazari Home Goods
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your web design needs.
FAQ
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First things first, don't be nervous. We'll start with a free consultation to determine your design needs (and if we'll make great collaborators).
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Pricing is based on both the project's scope and your desired timeline. (I promise fair rates and will always require your approval before we begin).
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Timelines depend on the project, but I generally dedicate up to a month to each client, with the possibility of an extension based on my availability.