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Jourdain S. Ramlau Kinnander

Oakdale

Summary

Hardworking and detail-oriented Museum and Administrative professional offering excellent communication, project management, strategic marketing, planning, and prioritization skills demonstrated through years of performance. A skilled researcher with expertise in and museum registration, event coordination, education, and collections care, as well as scheduling, data entry, financial planning, and clerical support. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Historian

Heritage & Legacy Works LLC
08.2023 - Current

• Investigate news, government, and church archives to locate important information for clients.

• Locate and document historical records, manuscripts, and photographs

• Research and record origins, provenance, and historical significance of archival materials.

• Arrange and analyze historical information to evaluate significance while highlighting findings.

• Keep up-to-date records of materials, client projects and reports.

• Process customer invoices and payments within establish timelines.

Museum Registrar & Event Coordinator

Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University
06.2022 - 08.2023

• Maintained the schedules of the museum's director, volunteers, interns, and student workers.

• Scheduled site and guided museum tours.

• Planned and coordinated events and programs.

• Maintained a database of museum collections, contacts, memberships, and volunteers.

• Communicated information and directives between museum and university departments.

• Processed financial data and prepared financial reports.

• Engaged in community outreach including managing the museum's social media presence, answering public inquires via phone and email.

• Produced marketing materials, and managed social media campaigns to increase public engagement.

• Scheduled and facilitating the transfer of objects for the museum collection

• Managed confidential volunteer information

• Assisted in training volunteer staff and student interns in new technologies, applications, and policies.

Graduate Intern, Archives and Collections Specialist

Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutz
05.2021 - 11.2021

• Cataloged the museum’s collection; designed and handcrafted item-specific archival enclosure.

• Developed classification systems to facilitate public access to archived materials.

• Planned a public exhibition

• Translated and transcribed historical documents

• Digitally restored damaged historical documents

• Accompanied the museum’s director on historical site surveys

• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.


Events Associate and Community Educator

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
06.2017 - 12.2019

• Served as a diversity liaison.

• Educated the public on historical topics at events.

• Assisted in ensuring accuracy in depicting historical themes heritage events through comprehensive research.

• Delivered presentations on historical themes.

• Taught children to play historical games at an event youth program.

• Developed engaging and informative scripts, guiding tour members through attractions.

• Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.

Marketing Manager

FutureDude Entertainment
10.2013 - 12.2015
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
  • Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
  • Collected data and developed detailed spreadsheets to identify trends and create revenue, profitability, and expense forecasts.

Events Coordinator

FutureDude Entertainment
06.2011 - 10.2013
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Developed post-event reports to determine effectiveness of each event.
  • Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
  • Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
  • Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and formed new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.

Associate Librarian

College of Visual Arts
09.2011 - 05.2013
  • Organized library equipment and collections
  • Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions
  • Cleaned and repaired damaged books and library resource materials
  • Researched questions and concerns from customers
  • Coached students, faculty, and staff in the use of electronic, print, and internet resources
  • Managed and maintained library's collection.
  • Collaborated with teachers and school administrators to develop library resources for students.
  • Researched and acquired new library materials to maintain updated library collection.
  • Supported digital library collections containing e-books, audiobooks and digital media.

Education

Master of Arts - Global & Comparative History, Public History

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ.
2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Arts

College of Visual Arts
Saint Paul, MN.
2013

Bachelor of Arts - Art & Anthropology

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN.
2010

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Office Administration
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Event Planning & Management
  • Community Outreach & Engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Entry & Analysis
  • Scheduling
  • Marketing & Social Media Marketing
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Curation
  • Museum Collections Management
  • Museum Registration
  • Museum Education
  • Historic Preservation
  • Historical Research
  • Library Circulation
  • Cataloging
  • Advanced Computer Skills

Accomplishments

    • Featured in Arizona State University News, January 2022

    • Emma Goldman History Travel Grant Recipient, August 2021

    • The Noel J. Stowe Public History Fellowship Recipient, August 2021

    • TopLine Fellowship Scholarship Recipient, May 2021

    • Golden Key Graduate International Honor Student, January 2021–Present

    • Frank Cheney Memorial Scholarship Recipient, August 2011

    • Golden Key International Honor Student, January 2008–Present

Certification

CPR, AED & First-Aid

Additional Information

  • AWARDS & HONORS , Featured in Arizona State University News, January 2022 Emma Goldman History Travel Grant Recipient, August 2021 The Noel J. Stowe Public History Fellowship Recipient, August 2021 TopLine Fellowship Scholarship Recipient, May 2021 Golden Key Graduate International Honor Student, January 2021–Present Frank Cheney Memorial Scholarship Recipient, August 2011 Golden Key International Honor Student, January 2008–Present

Publications

  

• “Heilige Maria.” Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA, October 2022.

• “Geist von Maria.” Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA, November 2021.

• “Mountain Mary.” Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown, PA, November 2021.

Environmental Health History: A Historical Overview of Topics, Methodologies, and Perspectives, Academia.edu, March 2022.

Oral History Essay: Assessing Robert Penn Warren's Interview with Malcolm X, Academia.edu, August 2021.

Monumental Controversies: Reframing Representations of Our History in Public Places, Academia.edu, November 2020.

Place and Preservation: Lessons and Examples from The Power of Place, Academia.edu, October 2020.

Beings of Yggdrasil, Ancient Creatures from Germany and Scandinavia, Published by Cloud & Waters Publishing Company, Hugo, MN, January 2018.

Languages

German
Full Professional

Timeline

Research Historian

Heritage & Legacy Works LLC
08.2023 - Current

Museum Registrar & Event Coordinator

Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University
06.2022 - 08.2023

Graduate Intern, Archives and Collections Specialist

Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutz
05.2021 - 11.2021

Events Associate and Community Educator

Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
06.2017 - 12.2019

Marketing Manager

FutureDude Entertainment
10.2013 - 12.2015

Associate Librarian

College of Visual Arts
09.2011 - 05.2013

Events Coordinator

FutureDude Entertainment
06.2011 - 10.2013

Master of Arts - Global & Comparative History, Public History

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Arts

College of Visual Arts

Bachelor of Arts - Art & Anthropology

University of Minnesota
Jourdain S. Ramlau Kinnander