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Manages activities and operation of the 7,500 sq. ft. exhibit Production shop. Responsible for staff scheduling, hiring new staff and performance evaluations.Annually manages the scheduling of the fabrication of 3 - 5 major exhibits and 15 – 20 exhibit production requests. Participates on project teams and assists in the design and production solutions to projects. Prototype and fabricate cabinetry and exhibit structures as needed. Reviews designs and drawings prior to construction for… Show more Manages activities and operation of the 7,500 sq. ft. exhibit Production shop. Responsible for staff scheduling, hiring new staff and performance evaluations.Annually manages the scheduling of the fabrication of 3 - 5 major exhibits and 15 – 20 exhibit production requests. Participates on project teams and assists in the design and production solutions to projects. Prototype and fabricate cabinetry and exhibit structures as needed. Reviews designs and drawings prior to construction for fabrication, maintenance and accessibility concerns. Maintains and oversees shop safety program. Show less

Manages staff and operation of the Exhibit Maintenance and Technical Services departments for the museum. Coordinates maintenance & technical staff and assignments related to new exhibits, refurbishment projects, maintenance projects and needs or requests of other departments. Oversees the installation, operation and maintenance of audiovisual equipment and related wiring throughout the building and grounds for theaters, functions, special event and exhibits. Participates on project teams and… Show more Manages staff and operation of the Exhibit Maintenance and Technical Services departments for the museum. Coordinates maintenance & technical staff and assignments related to new exhibits, refurbishment projects, maintenance projects and needs or requests of other departments. Oversees the installation, operation and maintenance of audiovisual equipment and related wiring throughout the building and grounds for theaters, functions, special event and exhibits. Participates on project teams and assists in developing design and production solutions to projects. Responsible for staff scheduling, hiring new staff and performance evaluations. Serves as a member of Museums Management Team and related committees. Show less

Created and managed the Information Technology Help Desk. Researched, purchased and utilized new work order system to streamline requests through on-line requests. Established an internship program with local technical collages to ensure proper staffing levels and develop potential future employees. Developed guidelines and established priorities for responding to request for computer assistance.

Responsible for the management, coordination and scheduling of technicians and audiovisual services throughout the museum, including providing technical support for special events, meetings, functions and exhibits. Provide technical consultation services to events and projects as required. Provide services and operation of audiovisual equipment in theaters, classrooms and conference rooms for all museum events. Works closely with Exhibit Maintenance staff on maintenance of audiovisual related… Show more Responsible for the management, coordination and scheduling of technicians and audiovisual services throughout the museum, including providing technical support for special events, meetings, functions and exhibits. Provide technical consultation services to events and projects as required. Provide services and operation of audiovisual equipment in theaters, classrooms and conference rooms for all museum events. Works closely with Exhibit Maintenance staff on maintenance of audiovisual related components within exhibits. Provide necessary technical production support as assigned. Maintain a professional demeanor while performing duties of the position. Show less

Responsible for the layout, milling, assembly and installation of both permanent and temporary exhibits. Detailed custom work as well as mass production was required to obtain finished exhibits. Construction of display cases, plastic laminating, light framing and operation of shop machinery are some example of daily operations.

Education record

Coursework: Light Framing, Project Management, Planning and Estimating, Masonry, Plastering, Overhead Forming & Reinforcement.

Advanced Builder Training School

Certificate Of Study, Cabinetmaking And Millwork

Education record

Management - Project Management for Everyone & Interpersonal Effectiveness workshop, Leadership Development: Leading at the Museum.