Experience

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum

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

• Museum Exhibit Technician / AV Specialist

  • Apr 2017 - Present

  Responsible for all permanent exhibit maintenance and technical repairs, including the ongoing refurbishment of older exhibits and galleries. Responsible for unpacking, handling, examining, photographing, and preparing condition reports in accordance with established curatorial and conservation guidelines for all incoming artwork, artifacts, and specimens. Assist in the installation and mounting of all new exhibits and galleries, including augmenting millwork and configuring of lighting systems. Media design integrator for all exhibit AV installations. Develop new media pieces for augmented exhibits; design, compile, and deploy digital interactive exhibits using Unity™ and Visual Studio Code™ development software. Create and implement schedules, inventories, and processes for the ongoing maintenance of all AV equipment and exhibit consumables; responsible for purchasing consumables within the maintenance budget. Configure and deploy all desktop and portable workstations for new hires. Maintain, analyze, troubleshoot, and repair computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals; document, maintain, and upgrade or replace hardware and software systems. Show less



Waterdog Records

• Chicago, Illinois

• Recording Engineer & Videographer

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  Confer with producers, performers, and other stakeholders to determine and achieve the best sound for a production. Direct musicians through their performances to obtain optimal sound recordings. Collate and record session hours into the studio scheduling system and maintain detailed work logs. Set up, test, and adjust audio equipment for recording sessions and live performances; tear down equipment after event completion. Perform preventive maintenance on audio and video equipment. Plan, coordinate, and implement production prep and strike for all video shoots, including concept development, scripting, operating video and lighting equipment, and participating as on-camera talent when needed. Complete post-production activities such as video editing, color correction, graphic design, visual effects design and integration, dialogue editing, media conversion, and final delivery. Produce audio for radio and television advertisements. Show less



Adler Planetarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Museum Exhibit Technician

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2017

  Performed daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance of all exhibits, including electronics-based, computer-based, and mechanical interactives. Responded to daily calls from the exhibit floor regarding assistance with exhibit related maintenance issues. Made immediate repairs as necessary. Prepared gallery space for exhibition, including patching and painting walls and cases, installing carpet and baseboard molding, and installing and configuring lighting fixtures. Installed and de-installed artwork and signage for permanent and temporary exhibitions and ensured the proper handling, display, and lighting of these objects. Coordinated with Graphic Design staff to fulfill their graphic/signage/exhibit design requests. Was responsible for setup and tear-down of tables, chairs, modular dance floors, pipe-and-drapes systems, fabricating and deploying pull-up signs and banners, and fulfilling any other setup needs for special events. Performed basic carpentry-related projects; performed painting duties as required. Aided in installation and configuration of secure wireless access points throughout the museum. Configured and implemented BrightSign™ digital signage devices for Education and Exhibits departments. Maintained local phone connectivity and hookups. Designed, deployed, and monitored staff directory database for use by Information Systems, Human Resources, and Operations departments. Provided training to new hires. Show less



General Nutrition Centers, Inc

• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Store Manager

  • May 2006 - Nov 2008

  Oversaw the day-to-day operations of a retail store with a total staff of seven, including the opening and closing of the store and the reconciliation of sales and receipts. Reviewed and reported the sales and profits of the store. Implemented evaluations and improvement strategies for employee performance. Performed register audits throughout the day. Prepared work schedules based on assessments of staffing needs. Managed the revenue of the store which included handling cash, delivery of deposits to the bank, and deposit reconciliation; ensured all staff adhered to cash handling procedures. Hired and trained new sales associates and conducted on-the-spot coaching on matters of standards and conduct. Show less