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Elyria, OH, US

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• Managed design and construction schedules using industry best practices and software.
• Built strong client relationships by tracking project scope and anticipating future needs.
• Communicated effectively with Clients, Vendors, Contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Researched materials, brands, and vendors to create internal estimates for budgeting.

• Managed budgets, timelines, and scope for creative projects at RGI Creative.
• Collaborated with clients, vendors, and designers to exceed project expectations.
• Communicated financial data with various clients and agencies for successful project outcomes.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• Communicated with incoming clients to assess needs and managed needs of existing clients to exceed expectations.
• Collaborated with designers and fabricators to ensure design continuity and worked with international vendors on custom product design.
• Created, tracked, managed, and reported material orders, timelines, and delivery schedules.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

• Managed creative marketing and product development process for Great North Beard Craft in St Paul, Minnesota.
• Procured production supplies and managed vendor production and communication.
• Created and administrated web content and handled E-commerce management.

US Virgin Islands

• Analyzed local conditions and archaeological potential to create and catalog interpretive documentation
• Collaborated with cultural groups, businesses, and landowners diplomatically
• Utilized research resources like museums, libraries, and historical societies for site evaluation

St. Paul, MN

• Supported the documentation and management of 250,000 three-dimensional items in the Society's permanent collection
• Collaborated with the Education department to develop primary-source digital resources
• Assisted in developing educational curriculum utilizing the Society's permanent collections

St. Paul, Minnesota, Baghdad, Iraq

• Assisted Iraqi students in exhibit design via teleconference equipment, ensuring adherence to museum interpretive standards
• Facilitated cultural exchange through display design, promoting understanding between Iraqi and American students
• Collaborated with teams to construct and install various displays, enhancing and documenting the educational experience for all participants

St. Paul, MN

• Advised high school students on exhibit design and museum interpretive practices
• Assisted in constructing and installing various displays for the Minnesota Historical Society
• Facilitated communication between, and provided mentorship to high school students
• Collaborated with team members to ensure successful project completion

St. Paul, MN

• Design set and prop arrangements as needed for Retrorama event
• Coordinate setup and teardown with exhibits colleagues and building staff

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Created and recorded microfilm metadata, ensuring accurate data for organization and retrieval.
• Provided quality control by importing and editing XML data, enhancing data accuracy and completeness.
• Researched and wrote technical title essays for individual newspaper titles, showcasing expertise in historical research and technical writing skills.
• Shipped and tracked sensitive objects to Library of Congress and vendors, demonstrating strong attention to detail and organization… Show more
• Shipped and tracked sensitive objects to Library of Congress and vendors, demonstrating strong attention to detail and organization skills. Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Assisted in researching, developing, and designing 'The 1968 Exhibit' and 'Minnesota: Then, Now, Wow!' projects.
• Collaborated with MHS Collections to create physical layouts with artifacts.
• Utilized SketchUp and VectorWorks CAD programs for 3D floor plans.
• Worked closely with contractors, vendors, and project management team to ensure project completion.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Retrieve requested material from historic collections
• Aid librarians in duties and operations as directed
• Provide technical and research assistance to microfilm library patrons and museum staff

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Retrieve appropriate microfilm material from the Minnesota Historical Society collection
• Use cataloging software to create explicit catalog listings for various items
• Assess and improve quality and condition of collection
• Work with microfilm lab staff to replace missing and damaged reels

St. Paul, MN

• Acted as project registrar for The Treasures of Napoleon exhibit, assessing and documenting condition of objects upon arrival.
• Made suggestions for conservation, restoration, or preservation of delicate and valuable objects.
• Collaborated with installers to ensure safe transportation, installation, and display environment.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Led a 4-person group to create proposal and presentation for a three-acre public art installation in Minneapolis
• Utilized Sketchup and CAD programs to develop working drawings and artistic renderings
• Managed budget and communicated with contractors and stakeholders for successful project completion

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Managed research requests and operations of the Research Center, collaborating with other institutions on sensitive projects.
• Prepared written statements for patrons, professionals, and city staff, focusing on architectural projects for planning and restoration purposes.
• Utilized CAD programs to create updatable 3D digital models of RCHS facilities and exhibit display furniture.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Present interpretive material relating to MN history to elementary and high school students
• Present historic material to all ages in a period-accurate museum setting
• Research, design and implement new interpretive material and methods

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Observe and extinguish fires using standard Minnesota DNR protocol
• Act as lead worker for a five-person squad as Squad Boss trainee; report to Crew Boss
• Apply training and judgement to ensure safety of squad members and surrounding crew
• Federally certified chainsaw operator
• Understand and work within Federal and OSHA guidelines around Aircraft, vehicles and hazardous materials

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Instruct string students (grades 1-8) in basic and intermediate string methods and technique: violin, viola, and cello
• Create lesson plan which complements orchestral repertoire
• Previous strings teaching experience from 1998-2001

Upper Midwest

• Apply advanced archaeological method and theory in artifact recovery
• Analyze and record local conditions and archaeological potential
• Perform work in adverse conditions and remote locations
• Work diplomatically with various cultural groups, business groups and landowners

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Society Chair Chamber Orchestra

Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Student Association