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Spearhead lobby signage redesign, research industry standards, design new pictogram graphics, collaborate on creation of digital signage, increase access and positive visitor experience. In use in the SMM lobby. Collaborate with Retail Manager to analyze sales patterns and create rock show buy-plan, buy at the trade show, inventory purchases and plan for future buys. Help lauch a new line of business: Explore Express, the Explore Store pop-up shop. Involved in the inception, co-wrote training manual, provide on-spot troubleshooting, analyse sales and advise on inventory.Captain Stellar Tours, a live Omnitheater planetarium show. Operate the Digistar 7 interface live, troubleshoot technology during performances while on-mic, deliver entertaining audience interaction with actors, and run AV. Co-develop training for the role.Launch and manage the Signage Error Log, coordinate contributions of the Visitor Experience Team for relevance, and increased participation. Collaborate with Museum Experiences to update identified signage.Deliver an exceptional experience to visitors of the SMM by leveraging deep knowledge of museum operations, mission, vision, and values to drive FY22 NPS of 78 and EOR of 46% “Outstanding”.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Lead a team of 6 photographers Curate and edit photos for publishing in news stories and on social media Contribute to decision-making in organization-wide news coverage Teach technical and journalistic skills to photographers and videographers

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Shoot and edit news media packages on deadlineConduct 4 assignments per week on average Capture audio and video for breaking news or press eventsProduce multimedia packages independently and with initiative

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

U of M PracticumA1 display photo, two galleries, and variety cover so farIndependently shoot photo assignments, conduct interviews, and contribute to editing and news judgment of photosManage time and equipment efficiently and responsiblyConduct independent long-term projects for publication

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Lead informative and entertaining gallery tours for groups of 10-15 visitorsProvide animal handling and care in the Touch and See LabDeliver high-quality educational programming to school and adult groups

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

U of M PracticumIndependently pitched and executed multimedia piece, over 20 separate published piecesIndependently shoot photo assignments, conduct interviews, and contribute to editing and news judgment of photosDevelop, pitch, and execute photo and multimedia projectsManage time and equipment efficiently and responsibly

Apple Valley, Minnesota, Usa

Research animal natural history and behavior for the zoo’s collectionCreate safe and effective enrichment interventions for assigned species. Focus on Amur Leopard,Canadian Lynx, and Black BearDesign experiments and conduct behavioral observations over months. Analyze results and presentfindings to key management personnel.

Community Advisor for Housing & Residential Life at the University of MinnesotaLive-in mentor and advisor to first-year studentsRespond to incidents quickly and professionallyCoordinate Community Connection Events for the Residence hall and specific floor, mediate conflict, promote supportive relationship building and team dynamics among residents and staffGuide over 60 students through their first year of college