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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Lincoln,NE
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Creative Exhibit Designer looking for a new challenge
Headline: Creative Exhibit Designer looking for a new challenge
Name: Erin Colonna Email Address: ecrombach@neb.rr.com Current Location: Lincoln, NE USA Preferred Job Category: Exhibits Personal Statement: I'm looking to expand my knowledge in the museum field. I would like to work in a museum that is looking to have interactive and visually appealing exhibits. Education: Master of Arts in Museum Studies, Specialization in Exhibit Design and Education, May 2003 University of Nebraska at Lincoln - Lincoln, Nebraska Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, May 1997 St. John Fisher College - Rochester, New York Professional Experience: CLARKE DESIGN - Lincoln, Nebraska Senior Visual Specialist 8/03 - PRESENT Design, print and mount exhibit graphics, panels, and vinyl lettering Create 3-D renderings and animations of museum buildings, exhibit spaces, display components and designs Build scale models of exhibits Create cast and molds of display objects such as animal bones, tusks, and arrowheads Assemble exhibit design planning document for individual exhibits Create CAD documents of display components, museum buildings and exhibit sections Scan and manipulate photos, slides, and illustrations Design interactive exhibits Create object mounts for displays Photograph objects and scenic locations needed for displays and graphics UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM - Lincoln, Nebraska Intern, Exhibits Department 5/02 - 6/03 Manage the design and production of the temporary exhibit, Treasures of the Collections Create graphics and interpretive labels Produce and attach vinyl lettering Construct 3-D model and storyboards Develop hands-on and participatory exhibits ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER- St. Louis, Missouri Special Projects Assistant 8/00 - 8/01 Refine and deliver educational activities for grant-based programs Plan and prepare for teachers workshops Coordinate and communicate with teachers for classroom and Science Center visits Create written descriptions of activities that correlate with state academic standards Coordinate and plan future special projects Assist Collections manager in duties Special Exhibits Supervisor 12/99 - 8/00 Supervise volunteers and employees Develop and deliver educational demonstrations for Dig Dinosaurs exhibit Develop activities and interactive displays for Trail through Time exhibit Monitor and maintain exhibits ST. LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER- St. Louis, Missouri continued Gallery Assistant 9/99 - 12/99 Deliver Amazing Science demonstrations and gallery activities Interact with visitors in galleries Monitor and maintain exhibits Las Vegas Natural History Museum - Las Vegas, Nevada Volunteer Coordinator 10/97 - 7/99 Construct and supervise teenage and adult volunteer programs Participate in development and maintenance of exhibits and collections Guide school children and private groups on tours through exhibits Supervise themed birthday parties Provide care for the museums live reptiles Assist Collections manager in duties Applicable Skills: Microsoft Office Auto CAD Auto desk VIZ Quark Express Adobe Creative Suite Vinyl Express I also have experience using large format printers. Other: Other interests include photography, remodeling my old house, and sewing. |
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