I have tailored my retail store consulting services to fit the unique ways cultural institutions operate. Whether you are tackling a specific, time-bound project or looking for continuous, ongoing support, you can choose the engagement model that best fits your goals.
How I Partner
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Maintaining the complete range of skillsets required to optimize a museum store in-house is a constant challenge. Between tight budgets and staff turnover, small- to mid-sized institutions often struggle to maintain specialized expertise—such as navigating niche tradeshows, optimizing use of POS systems, or cultivating complex vendor relationships.
Partnering with JJMC on an ongoing, fractional basis provides a solution that fits your exact operational needs and is budget-conscious. By securing just 4 to 10 hours of dedicated support per week, you gain top-tier retail leadership at only 10-20% of the cost of a full-time equivalent (FTE) employee.
Examples of ongoing support include:
Manager mentorship & training
Multi-phase strategic plan execution
Specialized product sourcing, customs, and artist relations
Inventory monitoring & POS system management
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Ideal for targeted initiatives with a clear beginning and end. I will outline a precise scope of work that concludes upon the project's delivery. For example:
Custom product development
Fixture, display, and floor plan redesign
Retail planning for upcoming exhibits and installations
Trade show attendance for product sourcing (alongside your team or on your behalf)
Vendor and systems sourcing, utilizing my network for merchandise, fixtures, and POS/e-commerce platforms
Let's talk about your institution's specific needs. I am happy to provide an initial scope of work for us to review and refine together.