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John Martinson 5575 North Tumbleweed Place Boise, ID 83713 E-mail: jpmart47@msn.com QUALIFICATION SUMMARY: A seasoned professional experienced in nonprofit, museum and collection management including budget, membership cultivation, administration, exhibit development and implementation, event planning and coordination, and staff and volunteer management. My knowledge of sound fiscal management, public relations and marketing, fund-raising and visitor/tourism studies offers an invaluable combination of management expertise for the corporate as well as non-profit sector. I am energetic with distinguished interpersonal and leadership abilities, as well as an innovative team player. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills. Computer literate with proficiency in business applications such as Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Past Perfect and programming skills. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Museum Specialist, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Boise, ID, 2004-Present * Prepare collection management plans for documentation, preservation, conservation and protection of museum property. * Implement collection management plans, cataloging historic objects, documents and other museum property. * Develop and implement historic preservation, public interpretation and educational programs. * Provide for the long term protection and curation of rare, fragile and historical working documents. Substitute Teacher, Jordan School District, Sandy, UT, 2001-2004 * Taught K-12 grade students in the public schools. * Worked with students to ensure curriculum is followed, that they understand the material and learn from the activities and assignments. Curator of Collections, This Is The Place Heritage Park, Salt Lake City, UT, 1998-2001 * Responsible for collection management, acquisitions, donor relationships, preservation of artifacts, exhibit planning and development, and coordination and presentation of 37 historic homes and cabins. * Successfully developed furnishing plans for new structures while completing a major exhibit area with more than 300,000 annual visitors. Assistant Director, Wooden Boat Foundation, Port Townsend, WA, 1997-1998 * Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the foundation including staff and volunteer management, budget, membership, special event coordination, fundraising and development of the annual Wooden Boat Festival with more than 28,000 visitors attending. Executive Director, Fort Walla Walla Museum, Walla Walla, WA, 1995-1997 * Responsible for a $2.1 million capital campaign program. Wrote grants and funding proposals with a positive success rate for a small, rural museum. * Supervised seven full and part-time employees and more than 180 volunteers. * Conceptualized and led a direct-mail membership drive resulting in a new members and increase operating revenue. * Initiated, planned and organized exhibits, special events, education and outreach programs. * Served on strategic planning committees and boards developing and coordinating long-range operating plans. * Made public presentations to small and large groups, public schools and private organizations. Data Specialists, Budget, USWEST Communications, Inc., Portland, OR, 1977-1995 * Responsible for estimate preparation, dollar tracking and data/record management for the department's $180 million annual budget. * Implemented meetings and directed successful programs surpassing corporate objectives. * Directed events resulting in profits of more than $60,000 donated to needy community organizations. Radio Watch Supervisor, Marine Safety Station, U. S. Coast Guard, Portland, OR, 1974-1977 * Responsible for supervising a watch-section. Administrative duties including boat registration and providing public information on maritime and safety issues. * Managed communications equipment, made daily voice broadcasts, formated messages, record management and general equipment maintenance duties. * Served as the liaison with local, state and federal agencies during search and rescue operations, foreign vessel boardings and during major pollution spills. * Supervised and trained military active and reserve personnel. Secret Clearance. Honorable Discharge. EDUCATION: * MA, Museology/Museum Studies, Vermont College of Norwich University, Montpelier, VT, 1999 * BS, History, Portland State University, Portland, OR * Post-graduate work, Public Relations, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, OR |
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