MICHAEL J. KOSIROWSKI

SUMMARY

Strategic detail-oriented professional skilled in developing original programming for exhibitions, museums and educational institutions. Experienced in leading in-depth project research and analysis, and delivering exceptional and interactive educational experiences. Well-versed and deeply knowledgeable about history and political science, with expertise in U.S. history, Western philosophy and art history. Team player with strong organization and communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

Student/Academic Affairs Rep Academy of Art University 2018 – 2020

● Engaged prospective students by leading tours through university facilities, including student library and materials library, providing exceptional knowledge about undergraduate and graduate resources. These included program materials, helpful techniques, and online resources.

● Assisted with event preparation, planning and execution for small and large-scale University events, including commencement ceremonies, open houses, studio events and gallery exhibitions.

● Performed administrative duties including managing internal and external communications, creating social media content, providing staff and training support, and managing scheduling logistics and last-minute adjustments for campus tours.

Museum Educator Naper Settlement 2017 – 2018

● Developed interactive and comprehensive curriculum and educational programming for public, private and student groups. Collaborated with education team to meet program specifications and deadlines.

● Led in-person presentations on specific trades, time periods and historical experiences. Facilitated positive learning environments to engage diverse audiences and learners.

● Managed and presented informational material for the training and supervising of museum volunteers.

Assistant to Museum Director Barrington Historical Society 2016 – 2018

● Curated and maintained current museum exhibits. Led project development, including conducting extensive archival research, creating multimedia presentations and tour transcripts, and designing visually- pleasing exhibits.

● Assisted director with all aspects of museum operations, including staff management, research and development, and content creation. Prepared and delivered presentations to Board of Directors. Conducted public and private tours for individuals and groups.

● Developed and launched a successful exhibition on Frank Willmarth, featuring original sketches of celebrities, politicians and artists from the 1930’s. Created archival video, sorted and organized collection, and led grand opening event.

CONTACT

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, History

Minor in Political Science

Illinois State University

Normal, Illinois / 2016

EXPERTISE IN

Museum Curation

Program Development

Archival Research

Data Management

History Education

Project Management

Presentation Design

Critical Thinking

Schedule Coordination

Training/Mentoring

Public Speaking

Event Planning

Cultural Awareness

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Salesforce

Workday

Mac/Windows OS

JSTOR/EBSCO

LANGUAGES

English/German

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