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Rita Nielsen

Rita Nielsen

Event Planner
Perryville,MD

Summary

Educated in Fine Arts and History, interned in Museum Studies. Opened and closed museum; prepared condition reports; monitored housing conditions. Researched and submitted report on proper methods of accession tagging and storage. Disciplines and strength lies in fundraising, marketing, promoting lines of jewelry at American Craft Council shows, events, workshops and classes through website and email. A passion for photography began in art school. Resume focus is on technique and continuing education with Maine Media College; on-line educational classes and interpersonal skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Versatile teacher and highly diverse teaching background. Excelled in elementary school classroom instruction, private adult tutoring practice and education delivery. Exceptional communications and adaptability skills enabled achievement of positive outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Services
01.2001 - Current
  • Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals to develop and implement new programs

CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
  • Offered excellent customer service to donors and sponsors to enhance relationships and increase funding.
  • Planned and implemented fundraising events.

ESL TEACHER

01.2008 - 01.2014

Photographer, Producer, Assistant Director,

QINGDAO EXPAT CHARITY
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Fundraiser coordinate
  • Facilitated communication between production staff and other departments to synchronize work

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, STORE MANAGER

Susquehanna Yoga & Meditation Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Assist Director with marketing and promoting various workshops and classes through website and email.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions

Manager's Assistant

Laura Preshong Gallery
01.1999 - 01.2007
  • Construction of stage and show cases at craft shows
  • Meeting with clients to discuss line; contacting museums and retail merchants to follow-up on sales leads; sending out information to prospective retail outlets
  • Achievements: New York American Craft Museum; Louvre Museum, Arts; San Francisco MOMA; Chicago Institute; and Baltimore Museum of FineArt.
  • Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
  • Communicated with and interfaced with business owners and community as confidential liaison.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Museum Studies

UNIVERSITY oF MAINE Orono
Orono, ME
05.1999

No Degree - Photography Editing

Maine Media College
Rockport, ME
2012

Skills

Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

  • Individual and group instruction
  • Extensive English grammar knowledge
  • Studied Abroad in China
  • Adult Education

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Additional Information

  • 2

Languages

Mandarin
Elementary

Timeline

CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY
01.2021 - 01.2023

ESL TEACHER

01.2008 - 01.2014

Photographer, Producer, Assistant Director,

QINGDAO EXPAT CHARITY
01.2008 - 01.2014

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, STORE MANAGER

Susquehanna Yoga & Meditation Center
01.2005 - 01.2007

Certified Yoga Instructor

Self Employed Services
01.2001 - Current

Manager's Assistant

Laura Preshong Gallery
01.1999 - 01.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Museum Studies

UNIVERSITY oF MAINE Orono

No Degree - Photography Editing

Maine Media College
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