Experience

Shinebox

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Creative Services

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Director Project Management

  • Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Senior Project Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Senior Project Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area



PLDG

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Senior Project Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Apr 2019

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2016

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Colleen brings an organized yet flexible mindset to the PLDG team. As the project manager, Colleen is the interface between clients and the design team on many projects, helps manage workflow, and relies on her diligence to detail to ensure high quality solutions for developing projects.



Ann Bancroft Foundation

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • 2012 - Apr 2014

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Planned and executed 2012, 2013 and 2014 fundraising event. Recruited, organized and managed volunteers for all facets of the event including registration, media production, script for program, and fundraising efforts. Work with Ann Bancroft and board members to determine vision and scope of event. Manage and shape attendees experience through collaboration with creative teams and board members. Point of contact for all attendees and volunteers the night of the event.



Benilde-St. Margaret’s School

• United States
• Education

• Teacher

  • Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Developed and implemented curriculum for 11th and 12th grade Environmental Science classes utilizing MN Science Standards resulting in increased enrollment in Environmental Science. Taught, challenged and motivated 9th grade Physical Science students in a nationally accredited and recognized college prep high school. Utilized EdLine (a website communication platform) to expose and encourage the use of online websites/resources for students. Facilitated curriculum review for Science… Show more Developed and implemented curriculum for 11th and 12th grade Environmental Science classes utilizing MN Science Standards resulting in increased enrollment in Environmental Science. Taught, challenged and motivated 9th grade Physical Science students in a nationally accredited and recognized college prep high school. Utilized EdLine (a website communication platform) to expose and encourage the use of online websites/resources for students. Facilitated curriculum review for Science Department thereby helping achieve a departmental goal. During BSM’s annual accreditation audit by AdvancEd, received kudos from accreditation team for having the “most engaged” class. Show less



3M

• Germany
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lab Technician

  • Apr 2005 - Sep 2005

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Teachers Working in Science and Technology) Program Conducted chromatography experiments on blood proteins. Documented research and presented findings at poster session. Work conducted helped ensure timely patent application.



The Musicland Group, Incorporated

• Advertising Account Services Coordinator

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Acted as central point of contact and liaison for advertising, marketing and buying departments. Was responsible for content of nation-wide ad campaigns and tracked budgets for various internal clients. Developed tool illustrating historical correlation of advertising to sales, which enabled internal clients to better manage sales approaches.



Rock Bottom Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants

• Assistant Manager

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  Developed training program for staff and managed cost areas resulting in cost savings. Conducted merchandising, staff evaluations, scheduling, conflict resolution, and development of ongoing marketing plan.



US Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration

• Biological Technician

  • Apr 1996 - Oct 1996

  Performed stream and pond health assessments. Inventoried and mapped amphibian populations ensuring proper data given to create habitat management plans. Created literature for public education thereby engaging public in conservation efforts. Collected and analyzed data, and assisted with reconstruction of study procedures which informed management decision-making.