Jay Gillett, M.A. Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

The Registration Specialist oversees the development, implementation, onsite installation (if required), and administration of registration for in-person and other ACGME educational activities. This position plays a key role in the success of the ACGME’s educational activities, including the Annual Educational Conference. Through the registration software, this position ensures that payments are collected from close to 7,000 event participants. The software system currently implemented is Cvent. This position contributes to overall team success by identifying problems and proactively seeking out methods for improvement and efficiency.-Designs, develops, and implements a registration system for ACGME educational activities, including but not limited to: the Annual Educational Conference, coordinator workshops, chief resident workshops, and faculty development courses. These events range from 60 to 5,000 participants. -Leads and coordinates all aspects of registration, including pre-planning and post-event wrap-up.Contributes and oversees the planning and design timelines for multiple ACGME activities simultaneously. Builds and manages activities in the registration system, tailored to the needs of the activity administrator.-Research, evaluate, and manage contracts with registration-related vendors to ensure proper use of funds for development and improvement.-Collaborates with the activity administrator and edits content to send attendee communications through the registration system, ensuring all registered participants are informed of details/guidelines for each event.-Revamped and redesigned the registration process for multiple programs, resulting in 12-15% in attendee growth annually.

University Of Iowa-Pentacrest Museums

Education, Research, and Exhibition -Drive Mobile Museum vehicle -Give tours of the Mobile Museum and present educational information to visitors -Present education programs to various constituencies and age groups -Coordinate installation/deinstallation of Mobile Museum exhibit componentsProgram Development and Administration/Outreach -Schedule Mobile Museum events and visits -Coordinate travel and event logistics for museum vehicle and educator teams -May provide functional supervision for students/temp staff -Record attendance; gather information for reports and grant proposals.Maintain and Preserve Collection/Exhibit -Maintain condition of exhibits; report maintenance needs and coordinate repairs as directed -Preserve objects/specimens in exhibitsFacility Management -Monitor condition of Mobile Museum vehicle and report problems -Coordinate vehicle maintenance schedule with Fleet Services -Maintain inventory of supplies and procure necessary materials within established guidelinesEvent Planning and Management, Customer Management -Plan and supervise mobile museum events -Address visitor issues and answer questions -Troubleshoot and solve logistical problems before, during, and after events

Iowa City, Ia

-Revised and developed the museums traveling outreach program, which caters to school districts across the state-Mapped out a marketing strategy for the traveling outreach programs, to better ensure successful use of museum resources-Coordinated a regional portion of the National History Day competition sponsored by the museum and 4 local businesses-Mentored 2 internship students, by developing a systematic way to achieve goals that benefited both parties involved-Installed and aided stylistic critique on 3 temporary exhibits-Oversaw all social media postings associated with the museum

Sycamore, Illinois

-Designed a six-week educational outdoor adventure class for k-5 grade, based on both physical and social studies core curriculum standards-Guided a monthly nature course tailored to adults, in collaboration with the local park district-Research grants for future educational endeavors the museum devised, by using online databases -Revised the wording on several exhibits in the museums permanent collection-Integrated a more effective system for using collections with educational programs

St. Charles, Illinois

-Assisted in design projects that improved irrigation, accessibility and community enjoyment throughout the grounds.-Supervised a 2-3-man crew, on assigned tasks ranging from routine daily tasks to large beatification projects

Iowa City, Ia

• Designed a monthly arts and crafts program for K-5 • Mentored by the Head of the Education department

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Communcations

Activities and Societies: University of Iowa Men's Rowing team, The University Museum Coalition, University of Iowa Anthropology club.

Majored In History With A Certificate In Museum Studies; Minors In Anthropology And American Studies, American History (United States), Museums, American Culture, 3.34

Activities and Societies: Mens Rowing Team, Student Extra Curricular AmbassadorWith the opportunity given to me at the University of Iowa.