Lawrence E. Miller
3016 Lynn Ave S. # 1C
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-929-2732
Mixed@ix.netcom.com
OBJECTIVE:
To support the arts and culture with my work.
QUALIFICATIONS
Versatile employee with management skills and experience. A focus on people skills, communication and customer service is apparent. Strong organizational skills balanced by an ability to deal with timely concerns. A long standing interest and participation in the arts. Experience using both Macintosh and PC based computers for database management, word processing and web design.EDUCATION
1997-1998
BA Arts & Administration, Metropolitan State University, MN
1988-1992
Completed Sociology Major & Studio Arts Minor,
University of Minnesota
EMPLOYMENT
1998-2001
Supervisor/Attendant, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins, MN
Security of center, light maintenance, sign making and art hanging.
6/00-9/00
Interim Arts Coordinator, Hopkins Center for the Arts (HCA), Hopkins,
MN
Responsible for visual arts programming at HCA including:
Curatorial- researched and designed “6 Senses” and “8 Honorees”
art shows with educational
components, aided in selection and hanging of work and filled gaps in galleries‘
schedule.
Correspondence- database management of patrons and art shows,
supplemental “call for
artists”, press releases, and arts information and drafted newsletter.
Governance- reported to and worked with Visual Arts Committee,
Hopkins Area Arts
Association, Hopkins School District 270, artists, arts groups and HCA
staff and volunteers.
4/00-5/00
Acting Scheduling Coordinator, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hopkins,
MN
Used EMS scheduling program to manage bookings and payments for various
rooms at HCA.
Collaborated with Stages Theater Company and Hopkins School District to
work on 2000-2001
season.
1997-2000
Sales, Art Materials Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Sales & customer service, creation of window and sales displays.
1999-1999
Freelance Web Design, Resources & Counseling for the Arts, St.
Paul, MN
Redesigned and promoted web page.
1995-1996
Retail Manager, The Book Market Inc. St. Louis Park, MN (NY headquarter)
Hired, trained, managed and scheduled employees.
Seasonal store reached #1 in sales in top 5 for three weeks.
INTERNSHIPS
1997
Web Design/Marketing Intern, Minnesota Alliance for the Arts
1997
Production Assistant/ Marketing Internship, Bright Star Images
TEACHING
1990
Directed Instruction/Teaching Assistant- Studio Arts 1401
University of Minnesota
AWARDS
1988
Deans List, General College, University of Minnesota
1986
Employee of the Month, Norrell Services
1985
Scholarship/Work Study, Minnesota Jazz Dance
V0LUNTEERISM
2000-2001
Curator, Eight Honorees- Hopkins Center for the Arts
1992
Curator, Art BECAUSE- BECAUSE Conference, University of Minnesota
1990-1991
Vice President/ Board Member, Student’s Co-op.
INTERESTS
Photography
Mixed Media Arts
Performance
Web Design
CULTURAL &
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKED OR INTERNED FOR
1984-1996
Walker Art Center, Northrop Auditorium, Campus Outreach Opportunity League, Aliveness Project, Minnesota Society for the Blind, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Music Box Theater, World/Fitzgerald Theater, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Science Museum of Minnesota