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Resume:
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Robert B Rutherford - Resume
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Denver, CO 80223
EducationUniversity of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
M.S. in Museum and Field Studies (Anticipated May 2013)
Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado
B.S. in Biology (May 2006)
Museum ExperienceGraduate Assistant - Museum Educator
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History August 2011 - Present
Lead school tours and workshops
Coordinate scheduling of outreach materials, tours and workshops
Research and develop curriculum for outreach material such as Discovery Kits that are loaned to schools
Adapt educational programming to reflect statewide curriculum standards
Social Media Intern
Experience Music Project June 2012 - August 2012
Developed online content representing the work of the education department and posted to social media websites
Acted as a liaison between the education department and the marketing department
Drafted a set of best practices for the education department to ensure an online presence for the education department
Exhibits Intern
Denver Botanic Gardens October 2010 - June 2011
Researched and wrote interpretive signage for York Street Gardens and Chatfield Community Supported Agriculture Farm
Interviewed gardeners for audio tour prompts
Researched and wrote audio tour narration scripts
Relevant ExperienceEnvironmental Scientist
Jacobs Engineering March 2007 - May 2011
Conducted biological investigations to support transportation project permitting, including wetland delineations, wildlife surveys, and vegetation mapping
Researched and wrote Clean Water Act Section 404 permits
Coordinated permitting efforts with US Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and state and municipal agencies
Freelance Writer
The Onion AV Club January 2011 - Present
Pop Culture journalist for local office of national publication
Produced original reviews, interviews, and editorial pieces, both in print and online
An example of format and style can be found at http://www.avclub.com/articles/paul-f-tompkins,56199/
Freelance Writer
One Track Mind December 2010 - August 20111
Wrote single song, weekly reviews for national music/social media website
An example of format and style can be found at http://one-track-mind.com/david-kilgour-diamond-mine-free-mp3/
Freelance Writer
Gigbot March 2009 - February 2010
Wrote music journalism for live music/social media website
Collaborated with photographer for print and video interviews of local and touring bands
An example of format and style can be found at http://gigbot.com/downlowds/fruit-bats
Freelance Writer
The Donnybrook Writing Academy June 2008 - February 2011
Wrote album reviews, interviews, concert previews, and a bi-weekly column on underappreciated music for pop culture website
Writing archives can be found at http://godonnybrook.com/v3/author/rbt-b-rutherford/
SkillsMicrosoft Office SuiteGPS Pathfinder SoftwareArcGIS Mapping SoftwareBasic HTMLBasic PhotoshopAffiliationsAmerican Association of Museums
Colorado/Wyoming Association of Museums
Museum Education RoundtableThe contents of this Web site are the sole responsibility of Robert Rutherford and do not necessarily represent the opinions or policies of the University of Colorado at Boulder.
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