Susie Zimmer
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cell: 530-***-**** email: ad2dhm@r.postjobfree.com
Education:
Northwest Nazarene University
B.A. - Education; A.A. -Community Service
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy - Indiana University Certificate of Fundraising Management
Additional Training:
Basic First Aid and CPR- Chico Unified School District Basic Training for Interpreters - California State Parks
Visitor Services and Public Education-
California Association of Museums
Environmental Interpretation and Education-
National Association of Interpretation
Museum Collections Management - Balboa Institute
Advanced Collections Management -
California State Parks
Work Experience
Chico Unified School District
Covid Liaison/Senior Office Assistant: 9/2/2021- 6/2/2022
● Lead for Covid Command Protocol
● Conduct daily screening of students and staff exposed or infected by Covid.
● Research, develop and safety strategies for school students and staff and other community partners.
● Greet and assist the public with current Covid findings and protocols.
● Conduct Covid testing weekly on multiple campuses.
● Collect data and produce monthly reports
● Contact parents/staff of positive test results and inform returning to campus procedures and protocols.
● Serve as Health Aid to cover staff vacancies. Certificate in basic first aid and CPR.
● Collect and produce material for reports, publications and displays Butte County Library
Senior Library Assistant: 6/8/19 - 4/1/20
● Lead for Youth and Children’s Services
● Conduct weekly programming for targeted age groups
● Research, develop and present programs to school children and other community organizations including storytime and school field trips
● Greet and assist the public with library and computer usage
● Develop interpretive programs and displays to promote literacy
● Collect data and produce monthly reports
● Recruit, train and supervise volunteer and intern staff
● Analize e-resources, develop educational plan for optimizing usage
● Collect and produce material for reports, publications and displays Abbey of New Clairvaux
Director of Operations: 9/15/2012 - 6/3/2016
● Assist in all development activities: fundraising, events and campaigns
● Assist with prospect research
● Assist in the development and implementation of in-home presentations
● Manage the database tracking all constituents and donations
● Collect data and produce all monthly reports
● Recruit, train and supervise volunteer staff
● Daily communication with donors, via mail, phone, email and social media Susie Zimmer, Page 1
● Write and publish quarterly newsletter
● Website and social media manager
● Develop recognition events, including all logistics from budgeting to staffing
● Develop exhibits and historical information for the Interpretive Center
● Presentations to community groups
● Conduct visitor tours of the abbey grounds
● Educate the public on the mission of the monks and on the development of the master site building plan
● Liaison with community business partners
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
California State Parks
Guide l: 9/26/2003 - 2/28/2012
● Conduct visitor tours of all ages presenting the historical significance of the park
● Research, develop and present programs to school children and other community organizations including storytime and school field trips
● Managed the gift shop and served as payroll custodian
● Collect data and produce all monthly reports
● Recruit, train and supervise volunteer and intern staff
● Assist in hiring and training new staff
● Develop themed events, including all logistics from budgeting to staffing
● Greet and assist the public in the Visitor Center, staff the sales counter
● Care for all artifacts and giving documents
● Provide verifiable research information on a variety of Bidwell related topics
● Assist parks in developing interpretive programs in the Northern Buttes District
● Compile data and prepare written material for reports, publications and displays
● Assist with the collection and acquisition, identification, accessioning and cataloging of specimens and historic objects and artifacts
● Assist the Regional Interpretive Specialist with planning, developing and maintaining exhibits and interpretive panels.
Champion Christian High School - Chico
Teacher- Junior High and Senior High School: 8/4/2007 - 5/24/2010
● Lesson planning and instruction
● Communication with students and parents on their progress, grading
● Subjects: English, Pre-Algebra, Student Leadership, Library Science and Physical Education
● Website development
● Librarian-assist students in utilizing resources and equipment
● Liaison for all student fundraisers and events
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Kentview Elementary School - Kent, WA
Classroom Teache: 9/28/2000 - 5/24/2002
● Lesson planning and instruction. Development and instruction of classroom procedures
● Duties include grading assignments, administering standardized tests, and communication with students and parents on their progress.
● Help students learn in core educational subjects such as math, science, reading/vocabulary, social studies, and the arts.
● Establishing and enforcing behavioral expectations, conducting parent conferences, and collaborating with other teachers.
● Librarian-assist students in utilizing resources and equipment
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References:
Michelle Bunch
Chico Unified Schools
Grant Writer
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Arlene Herrick
Abbey of New Clairvaux
Director of Development (retired)
Susan Hearne
California State Parks Supervising Ranger
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