Lisa Friedlander Email & Phone Number

St. Paul, Mn

As a member of the Exhibits Department, I coordinate the work of designers, developers, in-house resources, builders, contractors, interactive developers, artists, stakeholders, and others, to help create exceptional exhibit experiences. I'm thrilled to contribute my experience and effort to the MNHS team.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a studio brand manager, I consulted with Designers, Architects, and Business Owners on using custom interior and exterior architectural signage, environmental graphics, and wayfinding systems as tools for expressing their story, brand and identity.

Sales and Marketing

PROPOSAL WRITING, SALES AND MARKETINGWrote, designed and produced proposals in response to federal, state and private Requests For Proposals (RFPs), Qualifications, and BidsWorked with cross-functional teams and independently to developed highly competitive and creative proposalsWrote, designed, edited and maintained master resources files and literatureCreated PowerPoint presentations and leave-behind materialsRepresented company at industry trade shows and conferences, and managed logisticsCreated and submitted award entries for finished projects

Project manager for leading designer and builder of interpretive exhibits for museums and visitor centers. Proven ability to manage all aspects of complex projects, from start-up to closeout. Coordinated the work of designers, writers, artists, builders, AV contractors, interactive developers and others to create unique, one-of-a-kind exhibit experiences. As the main client contact, worked with in-house and client teams to keep projects on schedule and on budget. Balanced the role of client advocate with the interests of the company to ensure successful outcomes. Notable projects include Denali National Park, Alaska, $1.9 million exhibit fabrication and installation; Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, Los Angeles, CA $1.9 million exhibit design and fabrication for expansion; Kentucky History Center, Frankfort KY $2.5 million exhibit design and production (Deaton Museum Services); Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, Arkansas, $2 million design/build project that included an animated diorama and high definition film with special effects in a dedicated theatre.

Managed projects from design through production, from natural and cultural history centers to major historical museums. Deaton Museum Services became Split Rock Studios.

Region 3, Minneapolis, Mn

Teamed with architects, exhibit designers, refuge staff and managers, and contracting divisions to develop the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, a $32 million refuge dedicated to Tallgrass Prairie in Iowa. RESPONSIBILITIESEnsured coordination between exhibit, architecture and landscape designCollaborated with FWS staff and content experts to review submittals, negotiate consensus, and provide comments and direction for exhibit design and contentPrepared government estimates, reviewed A/E proposals and provided assessments to COR and CODuring fabrication and installation, served as the COTR (contracting officers technical representative). Reviewed shop drawings, graphic and fabrication submittals, and construction and installation progress, to ensure the work was correct and met quality requirements

Minneapolis, Mn

Partner in firm that designed and produced trade show exhibits, signage, logos, publications and advertising.

Minneapolis, Mn

Developed and taught original Macintosh curriculum in degree and extension programs. Taught basic computer skills and specialized graphic programs to students of many ages, interests and abilities.