Kirsten Bisson

• Developed training materials for staff and volunteers.
• Implemented process improvements to streamline staff and volunteer training within the foundation.
• Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
• Maintained up-to-date records of employee training.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, including those of OSHA, EPA, and Fire Marshals.
• Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
• Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
• Managed risk by developing and implementing effective risk management strategies.

• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Supervised the restoration of historic aircraft from both civilian and military backgrounds.
• Coordinated work schedules and distributed tasks to 5 employees in the restoration department, as well as 11 volunteers.
• Procure a variety of restoration supplies for various projects, including paint, sheet metal, power tools and plexiglass.
• Coordinated with the Exhibitions Department for movement and display of finished restoration projects.
• Established contacts worldwide in order to procure the most accurate and authentic parts for each restoration project.

• Selected exhibition themes and designs while developing exhibit materials.
• Tracked attendance, supervised volunteers and greeted guests at museum events.
• Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of Anishinabae collections and related materials.
• Conducted promotions via social media, email and other communication methods to encourage museum attendance.
• Attended networking and creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local community.
• Performed basic cleaning and conservation of lithic and black ash artifacts.
• Wrote and displayed information panels for exhibits with a wide range of focuses.
• Scheduled and conducted museum tours and school group visits.

• Established clear and consistent administrative procedures to minimize errors and avoidable delays.
• Coordinated communications, including taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
• Performed data entry and cataloging.

Supervised and planned activities for kindergarten though fourth grade student's in Grant Public School's "After School Program".