Kyle Sater Email & Phone Number

South Bend, Indiana, United States

* Manages museum collection, including implementation of collection management and conservation plans and maintaining current and accurate records for all collections items and those on loan.* Coordinates the Exhibition Team in development, planning, and execution, of temporary exhibitions, conducts required research and writes label copy, and works with staff to design and install new exhibitions.* Reviews care and condition of permanent exhibitions, develops new ideas for permanent collection displays and interactives, and ensures appropriate and engaging interpretive plan is in place.

The Adler Planetarium

• Project managed and developed programs and experiences for Adler After Dark, an award-winning, monthly social event for adults which saw sustained growth over a 5-year period in both attendance and revenue ($25,000 in ticket sales on average, 1,500-person capacity), and Astro-Overnights, a seasonal camp-in program for elementary-age children • Coordinated, supervised, and developed numerous high-profile special events for the museum, including public lectures and panel discussions, observing events, and anniversary celebrations, and represented the museum on media outlets (TV and radio)• Initiated and maintained collaborative partnerships with a variety of non-profit, civil, and educational organizations to attract new audiences and promote the museum’s vital role in the Chicago community • Developed, trained, and evaluated guest-focused interpretive programs including science demonstrations, object facilitations, cart programs, and exhibit-based interactives for multiple audiences • Lead the conceptual and curatorial oversight for the museum’s Apollo anniversary initiatives, including the Museum of the Moon installation for Apollo 11 anniversary and updated narrative and exhibit casework for Apollo 13 anniversary (2019 & 2020)• Created, prototyped, and evaluated exhibit elements for Chicago’s Night Sky exhibit (2019)• Managed the Coordinator for Special Projects along with interns, facilitators, and volunteers in various capacities, including training, mentoring, career path coaching, and evaluative performance

Chicago, Il

• Facilitated field trip programs for visiting school groups, including the management of the “Discovery Kit” outreach program and the implementation of an after-school robotics club at the Air Force Academy High School• Researched, wrote, and updated exhibit content for complete renovation of Our Solar System exhibit at museum

Chicago, Il

• Coordinated schedules for and managed Mission Specialist (Facilitator) team• Facilitated programs on museum floor for guests, including, but not limited to exhibit tours, science demonstrations, and cart programs and worked special events like Adler After Dark and Astro-Overnights(promoted February 2011)

Houston, Texas, United States

• Developed independent curriculum and lecture materials for multiple 3-credit hour courses on U.S. history for undergraduate students• Taught U.S. History Before 1877 and U.S. History Since 1877 during the Spring 2010 semester to 60 total students• Mentored undergraduate students and provided additional resources and consultation on college-level research and writing skills

Springfield, Illinois, United States

• Attended freshman-level English composition/rhetoric classes and assisted students with their writing assignments both in the classroom and by appointment• Taught supplementary studios and lead online and in-person workshops regarding writing skills, study behaviors/skills, and other academic topics

M.A., Public History, Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant for the Center for Teaching and Learning, Advocates for Academics, History Club

B.A., History, Fine Art

Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Student Radio, Intramural Sports