Shannon Symonds
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Japanese Limited working proficiency
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Guy Welch
Shannon was a great partner to Microsoft and Xbox in her role as curator at The Strong musuem. She accepted hundreds of individual items from our company collection, representing more thnan twenty years of interactive entertainment and PC history. I always enjoyed our interactions both professionally and on social media, where she is a tireless advocate for the preservation of our industry and advancement of individuals and groups, including her work with Women in Games.
Jennifer DuBrava Hinton (she/her)
It has been my pleasure to work with Shannon for the last 5+ years. The MAGIC Center at RIT and The Strong are close collaborators and advocates for the games community here in Rochester and across New York State, and Shannon has been at the center of this relationship and work. Shannon has strong communication skills and is a valued collaborator and team member. Her passion for video games and specifically the preservation of games as digital artifacts is unparalleled. Shannon is a strong ally and advocate for diversity and inclusion and incorporates this value into her work to ensure that everyone has a voice and is represented. Working with her in support of the Women in Games exhibit at The Strong has been a career highlight. If you are looking for a new team member with great passion and a strong skill set who will contribute to the success of your team, look no further than Shannon!
Guy Welch
Shannon was a great partner to Microsoft and Xbox in her role as curator at The Strong musuem. She accepted hundreds of individual items from our company collection, representing more thnan twenty years of interactive entertainment and PC history. I always enjoyed our interactions both professionally and on social media, where she is a tireless advocate for the preservation of our industry and advancement of individuals and groups, including her work with Women in Games.
Jennifer DuBrava Hinton (she/her)
It has been my pleasure to work with Shannon for the last 5+ years. The MAGIC Center at RIT and The Strong are close collaborators and advocates for the games community here in Rochester and across New York State, and Shannon has been at the center of this relationship and work. Shannon has strong communication skills and is a valued collaborator and team member. Her passion for video games and specifically the preservation of games as digital artifacts is unparalleled. Shannon is a strong ally and advocate for diversity and inclusion and incorporates this value into her work to ensure that everyone has a voice and is represented. Working with her in support of the Women in Games exhibit at The Strong has been a career highlight. If you are looking for a new team member with great passion and a strong skill set who will contribute to the success of your team, look no further than Shannon!
Guy Welch
Shannon was a great partner to Microsoft and Xbox in her role as curator at The Strong musuem. She accepted hundreds of individual items from our company collection, representing more thnan twenty years of interactive entertainment and PC history. I always enjoyed our interactions both professionally and on social media, where she is a tireless advocate for the preservation of our industry and advancement of individuals and groups, including her work with Women in Games.
Jennifer DuBrava Hinton (she/her)
It has been my pleasure to work with Shannon for the last 5+ years. The MAGIC Center at RIT and The Strong are close collaborators and advocates for the games community here in Rochester and across New York State, and Shannon has been at the center of this relationship and work. Shannon has strong communication skills and is a valued collaborator and team member. Her passion for video games and specifically the preservation of games as digital artifacts is unparalleled. Shannon is a strong ally and advocate for diversity and inclusion and incorporates this value into her work to ensure that everyone has a voice and is represented. Working with her in support of the Women in Games exhibit at The Strong has been a career highlight. If you are looking for a new team member with great passion and a strong skill set who will contribute to the success of your team, look no further than Shannon!
Guy Welch
Shannon was a great partner to Microsoft and Xbox in her role as curator at The Strong musuem. She accepted hundreds of individual items from our company collection, representing more thnan twenty years of interactive entertainment and PC history. I always enjoyed our interactions both professionally and on social media, where she is a tireless advocate for the preservation of our industry and advancement of individuals and groups, including her work with Women in Games.
Jennifer DuBrava Hinton (she/her)
It has been my pleasure to work with Shannon for the last 5+ years. The MAGIC Center at RIT and The Strong are close collaborators and advocates for the games community here in Rochester and across New York State, and Shannon has been at the center of this relationship and work. Shannon has strong communication skills and is a valued collaborator and team member. Her passion for video games and specifically the preservation of games as digital artifacts is unparalleled. Shannon is a strong ally and advocate for diversity and inclusion and incorporates this value into her work to ensure that everyone has a voice and is represented. Working with her in support of the Women in Games exhibit at The Strong has been a career highlight. If you are looking for a new team member with great passion and a strong skill set who will contribute to the success of your team, look no further than Shannon!
Experience
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Calero
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Data Analyst
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Apr 2022 - Present
- Provide exceptional customer care to worldwide telecommunications clients- Analyze billing and invoice data to locate potential errors and savings- Serve as a primary liaison between clients and vendors- Assist in maintaining clients' online TEM databases, including invoice history and inventory- Founder and chairperson of Equal Grounds, an employee resource group dedicated to gender and equality in the workplace
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Data Analyst
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2022
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The Strong
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curator
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
- Primary curator for the International Center for the History of Electronic Games and World Video Game Hall of Fame.- Collect, preserve, and interpret the world's most comprehensive collection of artifacts related to the history of electronic games, which spans more than 60,000 artifacts.- Build relationships with donors and vendors to grow the collection.- Research, handle, organize and catalog incoming artifacts using best museum practices, with an emphasis on clear metadata organization and proper storage.- Serve as co-developer and co-chair of the Women in Games initiative, including the organization and planning of multi-day events, fundraising, exhibit design, and artifact collection.- Design onsite and online exhibits and craft interpretive exhibit labels.- Run the museum’s video game Facebook page and engage followers on Twitter, and contribute to the museum's Play Stuff Blog.- Direct interns and volunteers, and aid museum researchers.- Provide tours of both public museum spaces and restricted collections areas as educational opportunities for primary and university students, and participate in educational programs related to video game history and museum preservation.- Serve as a content specialist for interviews, documentaries, and publications, and represent the museum as a spokesperson on video, radio, television, and podcast programs. - Contribute scholarly articles on museum preservation, and speak about the museum's collection and preservation policies at schools and universities, conventions, and seminars. Show less
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Associate Curator
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May 2015 - Jun 2017
- Assisted in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of artifacts through The Strong’s International Center for the History of Electronic Games.- Contributed to exhibit design and development.- Directed interns and volunteers.- Maintained The Strong's video game Facebook.
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Acquisitions Cataloger
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Oct 2008 - May 2015
- Cataloged incoming artifacts for the Strong’s collections, including toys, dolls, and games, and performed location updates using the museum’s Argus database. - Learned proper object handling and storage techniques. - Researched information related to the artifacts, write web essays explaining their importance, and assist in numbering, photographing and storing them.- Participate in research related to the preservation of electronic games.
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Guest Relations Host
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Dec 2006 - Sep 2008
- Performed multiple guest-facing roles, including Gallery and Admissions host.- Maintained and cleaned exhibits.- Served as a youth group and birthday party coordinator.- Supervised the Dancing Wings Butterfly Garden on Sundays.- Participated in the education department’s public programs.
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Genesee Country Village & Museum
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Gallery Guide
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May 2006 - Oct 2007
-Cleaned and cared for artifacts in the John L. Wehle Art Gallery, specifically paintings, statues, housewares and clothing. - Assisted with exhibit preparation. - Gave informational school tours and provided artifact information for guests. -Cleaned and cared for artifacts in the John L. Wehle Art Gallery, specifically paintings, statues, housewares and clothing. - Assisted with exhibit preparation. - Gave informational school tours and provided artifact information for guests.
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SUNY Brockport
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct History Professor
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
Taught History 101: Ancient Civilizations. Lectured, assigned and graded papers, and prepared and graded exams.
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Research Assistant
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Aug 2004 - May 2007
Assisted Professor Owen S. Ireland in the history department. Research focused on modern American and European history, specifically gender roles.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
State University of New York College at Brockport
Master of Arts (M.A.), History -
1999 - 2003
Saint Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History -
1999 - 2003
St. Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communication
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