Meg Dattoria-Flores

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Meg Dattoria-Flores

(She/Her)

Meg Dattoria has over a decade of experience in the cultural heritage field managing digitization projects and engaging the public with 3D technology. She is an ardent creative with exceptional skills in communication and management.

Meg joined the Smithsonian in 2012 with a background in 3D modeling and traditional metalsmithing. After receiving her degree in Interdisciplinary Object Design from Towson University, she started with Smithsonian Exhibits creating life-like models and engineering artifact mounts for exhibits. In 2015, Meg followed her passion for polygons and joined the Smithsonian’s Digitization Program Office as a Project Manager and 3D technology advocate. Since then, she finds fulfillment meeting each iconic object and expanding digital access to the Nation's treasures.

Outside of work, you can find Meg building a micro-farm empire with her 10 chickens.

email: megdattoria [@] gmail.com

Skills

 

Professional

  • Project Management

  • Social Media Management

  • Public Speaking

  • Contract Management

  • Outsourcing Management

Tech

  • 2D and 3D Graphics

  • 3D Modeling

  • 3D Scanning

  • Image and Video Editing

  • Photography

  • Basic Animation

Craft

  • Illustration

  • Metalsmithing

  • Mount making

  • Model making

  • Sculpture

Experience

2015- present

Project Manager and Outreach - Digitization Program Office - Smithsonian Institution

2012 - 2015

Exhibits Specialist, Model Maker - Smithsonian Exhibits - Smithsonian Institution

2012

Intern, Model Shop - Smithsonian Exhibits - Smithsonian Institution

2012

Intern, Digital Fabrication - Digital Fabrication Lab - Towson University

2005 - 2011

Creative Consultant - Polymer Clay Express at the ArtWay

2011

Animator, Graphic Designer - Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland

2009

Sculpture Intern, Boys Toys - Hasbro Toys