Resumé

S T E F A N J O H N S O N

530 N. Jenison Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
Telephone: 612-385-1044
Email: john3106@msu.edu

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Fifteen years experience curating exhibitions, communicating with artists and gallery owners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, working with and managing others in results driven environments.
• Exceptional communication skills in human relations exhibiting sensitivity in negotiation, listening, and developing rapport with external benefactors.
• Development of projects and events promoting community arts.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
-Adobe CS5 Master Suite
-Mac Operating System
-ANGEL course management software
-Atlas.ti
-Transcription

WORK EXPERIENCE
2011-present Director of Curation, Art Alley
-Organize exhibitions
-Hang art for exhibitions
-Direct public relations
-Web content development

2011-present Graphic Design Consulting, Potter Park Zoo
-Research and Development
-Sign content development
-Graphic Design

2010-2011 Teaching Assistant, Michigan State University
-Assist students during office hours and via email
-Create and administer exams
-Grade final essays, exams, and formulation of grading rubrics
-Write and administer lectures to 200+ students/class

2009-2011 Archeological Illustration, Michigan State University Department of Anthropology
-Detailed illustrated reproduction of artifacts for publication

2007-2009 Archaeological Illustration, University of Minnesota Department of Anthropology
-Detailed illustrated reproduction of artifacts and historical life scenes for publication

1998-2009 Curator, Independent Artists Collective of Minneapolis
-Management of twenty artists’ art in preparation for large exhibitions
-Meeting deadlines, cooperating.
-Press release composition and distribution

1997-2009 Professional Artist
-2011: Capitol City Creative Productions Exhibition/curator/artist
-2009: Senior Thesis Exhibition Presenter/curator/artist
-2005: Artura Gallery: Curator/artist/event coordinator
-2000: De Stillo Gallery: Curator/artist/event coordinator/public relations
-1999: Salon 500: Curator/artist/event coordinator/public relations
(Further references available upon request)

EDUCATION
2009-2011 Master of Arts, Michigan State University
Field: Anthropology
Concentration: Indigenous Studies, Visual Communication, Cultural
Heritage Management

2006-2009 Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota
Majors: Anthropology, American Indian Studies Concentration: Native American Policy and Law, Cultural Heritage
Management

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES and ACHIEVEMENTS
2010 Published Works, Indigenous Policy Journal
-Cree Autonomy: A Re-examination of Domestic Dependence

2009-2010 Event Coordinator, Graduate Students in Anthropology
-Organization and execution of graduate student educational seminars and fundraising events

2007 Educational Workshop Coordinator, Park Elementary School
-Promote life-long literacy interest in elementary setting
-Organize and conduct large educational seminars

2006-2009 Officer, University of Minnesota Anthropology Club
-Organize club meetings, activities, and annual conferences
-Manage guest speakers for bi-weekly meetings
-Organize and assist with fundraising and outreach

INTERESTS Community arts development, Native American cultures in current and historical contexts, activity-based learning, curriculum development, community outreach and development, cultural heritage preservation, archeological illustration, urban agriculture, and archival research.

Projects by Stefan Johnson