Experience

PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Facilities & Walking Tour Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Present

  This position has oversight of two major areas: Historic Walking Tours in downtown Portsmouth NH and Management of all the PHS/JPJ facilities. This senior position works closely with all departments and staff. This position has oversight of two major areas: Historic Walking Tours in downtown Portsmouth NH and Management of all the PHS/JPJ facilities. This senior position works closely with all departments and staff.



South Street and Vine

• United States
• Restaurants

• Co-Owner

  • Sep 2015 - Present

• Co Owner

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  A lovely wine, cheese and international food store located in Portsmouth NH, a short walk from downtown. Over 100 wines to choose from as well as a large variety of cheeses from around the world. We offer gift baskets, as well as cheese and meat plates for parties.



SEACOAST AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER ASSOCIATION

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

• Board Member

  • May 2019 - Present

  The mission of the Seacoast African American Cultural Center is to celebrate the lives and achievements of black people with emphasis on the unique story of African Americans in the Seacoast region, and to infuse all people, especially young people, with knowledge of and appreciation for the history and culture we all share. The mission of the Seacoast African American Cultural Center is to celebrate the lives and achievements of black people with emphasis on the unique story of African Americans in the Seacoast region, and to infuse all people, especially young people, with knowledge of and appreciation for the history and culture we all share.


Discover Portsmouth/Portsmouth Historical Society
• Development Associate

  • Sep 2016 - Mar 2020


Consultant - Asperger's and other similar diagnoses

• Consultant

  • 2012 - Mar 2020

  I have worked for the past twenty years as a teacher, environmental educator, and consultant. I have presented workshops and consulted for schools and families all over New England. As in all of my positions, I have a shown a desire to work hard and be part of a team. Specialties: Developing curriculum in partnership with other educators. Organizing programs & events in coordination with current art exhibits. Presenting information on Asperger's to a variety of audiences, managing from start to finish a variety of conferences. Presents workshops all over New England. Managed The Asperger Academy Conferences and the Annual Cape Cod Summer Conference. Contact her at through her website http://talkinrobin5.wix.com/rlmconsulting. Show less



Seacoast Repertory Theatre

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2019

  http://www.seacoastrep.org/about/mission-and-history Seacoast Repertory Theatre reflects and enhances our community through the shared experience of live theatre. We create theatrical work of artistic excellence. Our productions and outreach programs will be inclusive and accessible and will empower and inspire the imaginations of the artist and audience. I am proud to support the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and love being part of an exciting, growing organization. http://www.seacoastrep.org/about/mission-and-history Seacoast Repertory Theatre reflects and enhances our community through the shared experience of live theatre. We create theatrical work of artistic excellence. Our productions and outreach programs will be inclusive and accessible and will empower and inspire the imaginations of the artist and audience. I am proud to support the Seacoast Repertory Theatre and love being part of an exciting, growing organization.


Art-Speak - Cultural Commission of Portsmouth NH
• Interim Director

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2019


PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY/Discover Portsmouth

• Rentals and Events Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Sep 2018

  • Manage event rentals for outside events such as workshops, conferences, fundraising events, corporate receptions, holiday parties, weddings, showers, and rehearsal dinners. Create and/or update information on increasing rental use throughout the year. Develop plan to increase use of Discover Portsmouth as a venue for all types of events. • Work with the Development Team to create and update relevant information for brochures, rack cards, website and other development material. • Support programming and exhibitions staff, review yearly leases, update and schedule state and local inspections/licenses, keep lines of communication open with leaseholders such as BHT, SAACC, Star Island, and Port City Bike Rentals, coordinate with Welcome Center staff, update information in donor software, and communicate with local caterers and event planners. Show less



Art-Speak, the Cultural Commission of Portsmouth NH

• Board Member

  • Mar 2012 - Nov 2017

  Art-Speak, the City of Portsmouth Cultural Commission, was created following a recommendation by the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Arts and Culture in the 2002 Portsmouth Cultural Plan. Through the use of advocacy and promotion, Art-Speak supports Portsmouth’s artists, visitors, citizens and businesses. Art-Speak, the City of Portsmouth Cultural Commission, was created following a recommendation by the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee on Arts and Culture in the 2002 Portsmouth Cultural Plan. Through the use of advocacy and promotion, Art-Speak supports Portsmouth’s artists, visitors, citizens and businesses.



Portsmouth Museum of Art

• United States
• Artists and Writers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Programming & Education, Volunteer Coordinator

  • Sep 2012 - Mar 2015

  Organized programming and events at a contemporary art museum located in Portsmouth NH. Developed curriculum with area schools to coordinate with current exhibits. Managed volunteers in a variety of tasks that are instrumental to the museum's success. Robin has shown a passion for the arts and has been committed to helping the museum be successful. Organized programming and events at a contemporary art museum located in Portsmouth NH. Developed curriculum with area schools to coordinate with current exhibits. Managed volunteers in a variety of tasks that are instrumental to the museum's success. Robin has shown a passion for the arts and has been committed to helping the museum be successful.



Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg MA

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Co-taught MA Department of Education Educator Summer Institute Meeting the Academic and Non-Academic Needs of Students with Asperger Syndrome. Institute content includes (but not limited to): current special education law, understanding accommodations for students with AS in general education classrooms, transition to higher education for students with disabilities, families' perspectives, and the importance of self-understanding and self-advocacy with AS students. Responsibilities include: registration, content development, teaching, grading, project management and other related tasks. Show less



Asperger's Association of New England

• Associate Director/Director of Training & Consultation

  • Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

  Duties include training & presentations, consultations with schools and families, employee supervision - including employees with Asperger Syndrome, conference planning, assisting day to day operations, and management of various grants. Training opportunities comprise schools - public, private, colleges, community groups, parent organizations, mental health and insurance groups, as well as other non-profits. Pragmatic/Social Skills Groups, 2005 - 2008 Organized and managed after school social & recreational groups, consulted with families and schools, ran a monthly parent support group and presented workshops on understanding students with social challenges. Worked with a variety of students from the elementary, middle and high school level. Show less



Self -Employed

• Switzerland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant to Families & Schools

  • 2005 - 2008

  Instructed students in Elementary, Middle and High School on social skills and pragmatic language skills. Developed social skills curriculums. Associated with the NH Dept. of Health and Human Services to provide groups for underserved children. Assisted and educated parents in a monthly parent support group. Instructed students in Elementary, Middle and High School on social skills and pragmatic language skills. Developed social skills curriculums. Associated with the NH Dept. of Health and Human Services to provide groups for underserved children. Assisted and educated parents in a monthly parent support group.



Tin Mountain Conservation

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Education Teacher

  • Jan 1996 - Jan 2001

  Work consisted of classroom visits and field trips throughout the year bringing environmental science and natural history programs to complement existing curricula in northern New Hampshire and western Maine schools. Teacher of the Deaf Work consisted of classroom visits and field trips throughout the year bringing environmental science and natural history programs to complement existing curricula in northern New Hampshire and western Maine schools. Teacher of the Deaf



Madison Elementary

• United States

• Sign Language Teacher

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1995

  Interpreting and supporting a student with hearing loss in a third grade classroom. Interpreting and supporting a student with hearing loss in a third grade classroom.


Madison Elementary School
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Third Grade Teacher

  • Jan 1983 - Jan 1994