Robin D Sysler
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated community leader and fundraiser with a passion for Jewish philanthropy and educating about the Holocaust. Personable volunteer docent skilled at retaining and presenting information on exhibits and creating interactive and engaging tour atmosphere for visitors of all ages. Offering 17 years of positive performance in museum environments and knowledge of Holocaust including extensive travel experiences to infamous sites of the Holocaust.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Docent
The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
ATLANTA, GA
07.2017 - Current
- Memorized museum history and layouts to provide comprehensive and authentic experience.
- Developed tour strategies to highlight museum's permanent collection and increase visitor knowledge and understanding.
- Study new artifacts and resources to continually improve tours.
- Interface with students of all ages to teach about the Holocaust and lessons of the Holocaust
- Share first hand testimony of survivors
- Highlight the dangers of silence and importance of being an upstander
President
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA
06.2019 - 06.2022
*Women's Philanthropy Leadership position overseeing an annual campaign of $4.5 million
* Coordinate fundraising events
* solicit donors and identify prospects
* provide stewardship and follow up for donors
* Enhanced communication among constituent groups and improved leadership development practices
Moderator and Docent
Holocaust Council Of Greater Metrowest
Whippany, New Jersey
10.2005 - 05.2017
- Organized museum entryways and walkways to maintain inviting and educational atmospheres.
- Moderated school assemblies to provide historical context of the Holocaust and help survivors effectively share their experiences.
- Lead school groups through "From Memory to History Exhibit", installed exhibit annually and created content and training materials for special exhibitions including Women and the Holocaust and Children and the Holocaust.
- Chaperoned trips to United Nations, Newark commemorations and school visits.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
New York, NY08.1994
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY08.1991
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
Union College
Schenectady, NY06.1990
Skills
- Effective communication
- Exhibit expertise
- Interactive tours
- Training and Development
- Historical Research
- Relationship Building
- Community Events and Activities
- Interpersonal Communication
- Donor development
- Letters of thanks
- Annual giving campaigns
- Donor research
- Recruitment
Affiliations
Board of Directors, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Board of Directors, Anti Defamation League of South East Region
Board and Executive Committee, Holocaust Council of Greater Metrowest
Timeline
President
Jewish Federation Of Greater Atlanta
06.2019 - 06.2022
Docent
The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum
07.2017 - Current
Moderator and Docent
Holocaust Council Of Greater Metrowest
10.2005 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
Yeshiva University
Master of Science - Secondary Education
Hofstra University
Bachelor of Arts - History And Sociology
Union College