Jessica Senker


	Jessica H. Senker

		Historic Preservationist Jessica Senker has concentrated both academically and professionally on architectural preservation and issues relating to artwork. She has a Master of Science degree in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Philadelphia's University of the Arts. Since 2003, she has been the project director for more than fifteen preservation-related endeavors throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, as well as projects in Bermuda. Her work also includes collections management for Philadelphia's Public Art Office and project management for art-related institutions. Professional Experience S. Harris & Co., 2003 to present. Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, Inc. Conservation Technician, 2002 to 2003. Orto Botanico, European Conservation Summer Intern, Rome, 2002. City Representative's Office of Arts and Culture, Public Art Program Assistant, 1999 to 2003. Art in City Hall, Student Art Coordinator, 1999 to 2000; Curatorial Assistant, 1998 to 1999. Education M.S. Historic Preservation, University of Pennsylvania, Thesis Topic: Memorial Hall; Interior Paint Analysis of the Great Hall. B.F.A. University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA. Professional Associations Member, Public Art Forum, Fairmount Park Art Association. Member, Association for Preservation Technology International (APT). Member, APT, Delaware Valley Chapter. Member, American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works (AIC). Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation. Member, Philadelphia Museum of Art. Selected Projects at S. Harris & Company New Hope (Gaudenzia), survey, assessment, construction document preparation, and construction administration for interior and exterior renovations, Philadelphia, PA. Montgomery Maintenance Building, survey, assessment, and construction documents for roof replacement, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, completed 2006. Centennial Comfort Stations, survey, assessment, and construction documents for repairs to buildings, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, completed 2006. Case Building, survey, assessment, and construction documents for roof replacement, Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA, completed 2006. Pine Building, Pennsylvania Hospital, survey and documentation of existing conditions of the National Historic Landmark, Philadelphia, PA, completed 2006. Women of Excellence, comprehensive renovation of former convent for group home facility, Philadelphia, PA, under construction. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Calders on the Parkway, site planning, assessment, and coordination of public sculptures by Alexander Calder, Philadelphia, PA, completed 2004. Tyler Hall, Bucks County Community College, entryway improvements and interior lighting renovation of music room, Newtown, PA, completed 2005. Selected Prior Work Experience FAIRMOUNT PARK HISTORIC PRESERVATION TRUST Conservation Technician *(2003)* Rockland Mansion, Interior Finishes Analysis. CITY REPRESENTATIVES OFFICE OF ARTS AND CULTURE, PUBLIC ART OFFICE *Public Art Program Assistant* *(1999 - 2003)* Duties included conservation coordination, technical assistance, preparation of grant applications, creation of Requests for Proposals, and newsletter editing. DOROTHY KROTZER, ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATOR *Lab Technician* *(2003)* Prepared samples for conservation work at the Oakland Plantation, Louisiana. ART IN CITY HALL, PHILADELPHIA *Student Art Coordinator* *(1999 - 2000)* *Curatorial Assistant* *(1998 - 1999)* Coordinated and curated installations and exhibitions.