Michael Shirley
Project Support Specialist at U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Statistics (STAT 100)
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignJan, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Support Specialist
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Sep 2023 - Present
The U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad is dedicated to the protection and preservation of cultural and historic sites located in Eastern and Central Europe that are associated with the heritage of American citizens. The U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad is dedicated to the protection and preservation of cultural and historic sites located in Eastern and Central Europe that are associated with the heritage of American citizens.
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Savvas Learning Company
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Editor Intern, Humanities
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Responsibilities: - Edited and proofread educational content for K-12 students, ensuring adherence to style guidelines and professional industry recommendations - Generated engaging and informative educational content for a variety of age groups and subjects - Participated in staff editorial meetings Accomplishments: - Gained industry insight and professional mentorship from experienced superiors in the educational publishing world - Strengthened fundamental copy editing and proofreading skills - Developed competency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel Show less
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Director of Social Media
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Sep 2022 - Aug 2023
Responsibilities: - Manage the Journal's social media presence, including developing and implementing a social media strategy, creating and scheduling engaging content, engaging with followers, and monitoring analytics - Create and curate high-quality content that is relevant to the journal's audience and aligns with its mission and goals. - Monitor and analyze social media metrics to track engagement and adjust the strategy as needed Accomplishments: - Launched the Journal's Instagram page (@uiuchistoryjournal) in September 2022 and grew the following to 80 followers in one year, increasing engagement among UIUC students and expanding brand awareness outside of the university - Created dozens of high-quality flyers and social media posts using Adobe Photoshop and Canva, promoting the Journal's content and events to a variety of audiences - Developed proficiency in social media management and analytics, using tools to track and analyze performance Show less
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Assistant Student Researcher
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
- Systematized database of historical documents - Reviewed and summarized relevant publications - Collaborated with fellow student researchers - Developed historical research & writing skills - Systematized database of historical documents - Reviewed and summarized relevant publications - Collaborated with fellow student researchers - Developed historical research & writing skills
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Committee Member, History@Illinois
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Sep 2022 - May 2023
Committee member of the History Department's History@Illinois newsletter at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Completed tasks under the advisement of the committee chair - Contributed writing pieces to the department newsletter - Collaborated with faculty and other undergrad representatives to improve the quality of undergraduate history education - Represented the interests of undergraduate students Committee member of the History Department's History@Illinois newsletter at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - Completed tasks under the advisement of the committee chair - Contributed writing pieces to the department newsletter - Collaborated with faculty and other undergrad representatives to improve the quality of undergraduate history education - Represented the interests of undergraduate students
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Luther Village
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United States
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Higher Education
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Landscape Assistant
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Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
- Assisted in the care and upkeep of a variety of flower beds, including watering, planting, and pruning - Utilized proper horticultural techniques to ensure the health and vitality of the plants - Maintained equipment and tools used in landscaping tasks - Collaborated with other members of the maintenance team to complete projects and ensure the property was well-maintained - Communicated with management to report any issues or suggest improvements to the landscaping - Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment Show less
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Arlington Heights Memorial Library
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United States
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Libraries
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100 - 200 Employee
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Materials Assistant
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Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
- Assisted in the day-to-day operations of the library by scanning in, organizing, and shelving books and other materials - Processed library materials including books, periodicals, and media items, ensuring that they were properly cataloged and available for patrons - Collaborated with other staff members to maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of library materials - Assisted in the implementation of circulation procedures to ensure the smooth flow of materials throughout the library - Demonstrated strong organizational and attention to detail skills by accurately maintaining records, shelves, and files - Helped to resolve patron requests and concerns in a timely and professional manner - Communicated effectively with library staff, library users and other library professionals to provide excellent customer service Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2025
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor's degree, History
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