The Strong

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The National Museum of Play, formerly Strong National Museum of Play, is part of The Strong in Rochester, New York, United States. Address: 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY 14607 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Tuesday10AM–5PMWednesday10AM–5PMThursday10AM–5PMFriday10AM–8PMSaturday10AM–8PMSunday12–5PMMonday10AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Founded: 1969 Phone: (585) 263-2700 Did you know: The Strong houses the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of historical materials related to play. sheratonatthefalls.comCategory: : : : : : Website: Place name: : Website: http://www.museumofplay.org/ Category: History museum Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.Stories from the collectionPinball in AmericaThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureHow We Ride: A History of Play on Two WheelsThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureThe Oregon Trail, MECC, and the Rise of Computer LearningThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureWorld of War Games: A History of WargamingThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureAliens and Monsters: Playing with Creatures from the DeepThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureA Brief History of Women in Gaming: The 1980sThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CulturePlaying with PoliticsThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureAmerican Board and Card Game HistoryThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & CultureThe Heart of the Matter: A History of Valentine CardsThe Strong MuseumGoogle Arts & Culture(function(){google.sc=google.sc||{};google.sc.init=function(b,e,n,f,p,q){if((b=document.getElementById(b))&&(0!=b.offsetWidth||0!=b.offsetHeight)){var h=b.querySelector("div"),k=h.querySelector("div"),c=0,g=h.scrollWidth-h.offsetWidth;if(0 Questions & answers Ask a question Q: Is this a great place for kids ages 7/8A: It is a great place for kids of all ages from two to 102. Niel(17 more answers)See all questions (100)

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Elizabeth Lathrop Elizabeth Lathrop Rochester, New York Area Details
Elizabeth Lathrop's The Strong Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Director of Libraries at The Strong National Museum of Play
Industry Libraries
Experience
The Strong   January 2014 - Present
Geneva Reads   January 2012 - January 2014
Geneva Public Library  October 2011 - January 2014
Geneva Public Library  September 2009 - October 2011
Geneva Public Library  January 2011 - January 2011
Geneva Public Library  July 2009 - August 2009
North Springs United Methodist Church Preschool   August 2007 - June 2008
Beaufort County Library   July 2004 - December 2006
SWING: SouthWest Information Network Group   April 2003 - December 2006
Bridgewater College Library   April 2002 - May 2004

Skills
Library, Collection Development, Information Literacy, Library Science, Library Instruction, Public Libraries, Library Management, Community Outreach, Virtual Reference, Library 2.0, Electronic Resources, Grant Writing, Books, Editing, Library Reference, Archives, Circulation, Interlibrary Loan, Libraries

Education
University at Buffalo   1998 — 1999
MLS, Library & Information Science

James Madison University   1994 — 1998
BA, English

Fairport High School   1991 — 1994
Regents

Lisa Feinstein Lisa Feinstein Rochester, New York Area Details
Lisa Feinstein's The Strong Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Vice President for Institutional Advancement at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   October 2013 - Present
SUNY Geneseo  May 2012 - October 2013
SUNY Geneseo  July 2010 - October 2013
Landmark Society of Western New York  January 2010 - June 2011
SUNY Geneseo  September 2008 - September 2010
Bishop Kearney High School  September 2000 - October 2008
US Army Reserve  March 1990 - March 1996

Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Non-profits, Annual Giving, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Marketing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Photography, Volunteer Management, Editing, Community Outreach, Management, Project Management, Teaching, Social Networking, Research, Grant Writing, Grants, Non-profit...

Education
State University of New York College at Brockport   2001 — 2003
MA, English-Writing

State University of New York College at Brockport   1997 — 2000
BA, English, Theology Minor

Aquinas Institute

Evalyn Gleason Evalyn Gleason Rochester, New York Details
Evalyn Gleason's The Strong Experience September 2008 - November 2009
Job Grants Management Assistant at B. Thomas Golisano Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
B. Thomas Golisano Foundation   August 2015 - Present
AmeriCorps VISTA  July 2014 - July 2015
VISTA 50th Anniversary Community Solutions Summit   September 2014 - June 2015
Self Employed  June 2009 - July 2014
Beechwood Neighborhood Coalition   January 2006 - July 2013
Art Awake   October 2012 - May 2013
City of Rochester  September 2012 - December 2012
University of Rochester  December 2010 - January 2012
University of Rochester  April 2010 - November 2011
The Strong   September 2008 - November 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Program Development, Social Networking, Project Management, Fundraising, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Advocacy, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Facebook, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X, Excel, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Microsoft Word, Editing, Writing, Press Releases, Teaching, Program Management, Volunteer Management, Spanish, Media Relations, Qualitative Research, Higher Education, Event Management, Community Development, Time Management, Grants, Networking, Marketing, Twitter

Education
University of Rochester   2009 — 2013
BA, Political Science

University of Roehampton   2012 — 2012
Human Rights

Kaleena Parisi Kaleena Parisi Rochester, New York Details
Kaleena Parisi's The Strong Experience February 2012 - May 2012
Job XPS Asset Tag Production
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
CTG/Xerox Corporation   June 2014 - Present
The Children's Center of Brighton   June 2013 - May 2014
L & O Mechanical Contractors   September 2009 - August 2013
Pistachio Press   May 2012 - August 2012
The Strong   February 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Certified Payroll, Graphic Design, Event Planning, Interdisciplinary..., Interdisciplinary..., Arts Integration, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word

Education
SUNY Brockport   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, Minor in Studio Art, Minor in Business Administration

Lindsey Marolt Lindsey Marolt Florissant, Missouri Details
Lindsey Marolt's The Strong Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Weekend Manager at Campbell House Museum
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Campbell House Museum  July 2015 - Present
Missouri Historical Society  March 2015 - Present
WyzAnt Tutoring  August 2014 - Present
Fenimore Art Museum   March 2014 - May 2014
Cooperstown Graduate Program  August 2012 - May 2014
The Strong   June 2013 - August 2013
Saint Louis Art Museum  June 2012 - August 2012
Adair County Historical Society   August 2011 - May 2012
Truman State University  September 2009 - December 2010
NGA  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
History, Museums, Social Media, Twitter, Tumblr, Computer Proficiency, Blogging, American History, Museum Collections, Historical Research, Newsletters, Museum Education, Oral History, Cataloging, Research, Editing, Art History, PastPerfect, Archival Research, Community Outreach, Cultural Heritage, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office

Education
Cooperstown Graduate Program   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), History Museum Studies

Truman State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Mindy Lewis Mindy Lewis Parkersburg, West Virginia Details
Mindy Lewis's The Strong Experience July 2010 - July 2011
Job Landman
Industry Oil & Energy
Experience
Nexxus of WV, LLC   April 2012 - Present
Top Notch Land Service, Inc.   January 2012 - May 2014
The College at Brockport State University Of New York  August 2010 - August 2011
The Strong   July 2010 - July 2011
Arc Of Schuyler County   March 2005 - October 2007

Skills
Mineral Ownership, Title Opinions, Title Searches, Mineral Rights, Abstracting, Childhood Education, Childhood Inclusive..., Arts Integration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Visual Arts, Research, Energy, Microsoft Word, Natural Gas, Oil, Contract Negotiation, Petroleum

Education
State University of New York College at Brockport   2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) & Initial New York State Teacher Certification, Interdisciplinary Arts for Children, Childhood Education 1-6, Students with Disabilities 1-6

Corning Community College   2007 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Communication

Shane Rhinewald Shane Rhinewald Rochester, New York Area Details
Shane Rhinewald's The Strong Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Director of Public Relations at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   January 2014 - Present
The Strong   July 2010 - December 2013
The Strong   October 2008 - July 2010
Finger Lakes Times  September 2007 - October 2008
Finger Lakes Times  October 2006 - September 2007

Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Marketing, Blogging, Social Media, Facebook, Journalism, Nonprofits, Research, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Photoshop, Museums, History, Press Releases, Volunteer Management, Copy Editing

Education
Syracuse University
Master of Arts (MA), Magazine, Newspaper, and Online Journalism

State University of New York College at Geneseo   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, Magna Cum Laude

Corrie Kraai Corrie Kraai Rochester, New York Area Details
Corrie Kraai's The Strong Experience September 2004 - Present
Job Director, Public Programs at the Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   September 2004 - Present

Skills
Grant Writing, Community Engagement, History, Museum Education, Museums, Museum Collections, Exhibit Design, Volunteer Management, Curating, Fundraising, Non-profits, Archives, Nonprofits, Cataloging, Art History, American History, Public Speaking

Education
State University of New York College at Brockport   2004 — 2007
MPA, Public Administration

State University of New York College at Geneseo   1990 — 1994
BA, Fine Art

Michael Droel Michael Droel Rochester, New York Details
Michael Droel's The Strong Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Assistant Manager at The Strong
Industry
Experience
The Strong   May 2011 - Present

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Facebook, Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Management, Blogging, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Creative Writing

Education
Saint John Fisher College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communication/Journalism and Sociology

Emily Pellicano Emily Pellicano Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area Details
Emily Pellicano's The Strong Experience August 2014 - December 2014
Job Summer Youth Programming Coordinator at The Kenan Center
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The Kenan Center   July 2015 - Present
DeSales Catholic School  May 2015 - June 2015
SUNY Geneseo  January 2015 - May 2015
SUNY Geneseo  August 2014 - May 2015
The Strong   August 2014 - December 2014
The Kenan Center   May 2014 - August 2014
SUNY Geneseo  January 2014 - May 2014
SUNY Geneseo  August 2013 - April 2014
The Kenan Center   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Hootsuite, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, Custom Facebook Pages, Blogging, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Blogger, Photography, Research, Design, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Time Management, Customer Service, Social Networking, Newsletters

Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Communication, Senior

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart   2007 — 2011
High School

Erica Cymerman Erica Cymerman Rochester, New York Area Details
Erica Cymerman's The Strong Experience October 2008 - June 2010
Job Compensation Analyst at Rochester Institute of Technology
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Rochester Institute of Technology  January 2015 - Present
Pittsford Dance Studio   November 2010 - March 2015
Rochester Institute of Technology  October 2011 - January 2015
Rochester Institute of Technology  May 2010 - October 2011
The Strong   October 2008 - June 2010
Rochester Institute of Technology  August 2008 - August 2009

Skills
HRIS, Customer Service, Human Resources, Recruiting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Project Management, Oracle HR, Process Improvement, Social Media, Outlook, Visio, Compensation Structures, Job Evaluation, Leadership, Leadership Development, Training

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2007 — 2011
BBA, Management. HR, Finance

Sarah Ridder Sarah Ridder Rochester, New York Area Details
Sarah Ridder's The Strong Experience September 2009 - July 2012
Job Human Resources Generalist
Industry Banking
Experience
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust  September 2015 - Present
YMCA of Greater Rochester  December 2013 - Present
Nothnagle Realtors  June 2012 - Present
The Strong   September 2009 - July 2012
M&T Bank  November 2008 - September 2009
M&T Bank  August 2005 - November 2008
Paychex  December 2004 - August 2005

Skills
College Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Payroll Administration, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Payroll, Onboarding, Performance Management, Real Estate License, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Management, New Hire Orientations, Time Management, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Sales, Customer Service, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Real Estate, Applicant Tracking..., Interviews, Training

Education
State University of New York College at Geneseo   1997 — 2001
BA, Communication

Allison McGrath Allison McGrath Rochester, New York Area Details
Allison McGrath's The Strong Experience October 2009 - Present
Job Director of Online & Graphic Media Services at the Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   October 2009 - Present
Strong National Museum of Play  April 2008 - October 2009
Strong National Museum of Play  February 1997 - February 2008

Skills
Website strategy, environmental graphic..., Social Media, Exhibit Design, Exhibition Management, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Social Networking Sites, Photoshop, Museums, Art Exhibitions, Museum Education, Illustrator, Web Strategy, Environmental Graphics, Nonprofits, InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Multimedia, Photography, Graphics, Facebook, Email Marketing

Education
State University of New York College at Brockport   2006 — 2009
MPA, Public Administration

State University of New York College at Geneseo   1991 — 1995
BA, Studio Art-graphic design

Caitlin Irwin Caitlin Irwin Rochester, New York Area Details
Caitlin Irwin's The Strong Experience January 2008 - November 2011
Job Museums and Institutions Professional
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Seneca Park Zoo Society  April 2015 - Present
The Strong   January 2008 - November 2011
Philadelphia Museum of Art  September 2006 - May 2007
The Bakken Museum  2007 - 2007

Skills
Art History, History, Museum Collections, Museums, Program Management, Editing, Curating, Museum Education, Research

Education
University of The Arts
Masters, Museum Education

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelors, Art History, French Minor

Nicolas Ricketts Nicolas Ricketts Rochester, New York Area Details
Nicolas Ricketts's The Strong Experience 1998 - Present
Job Collections curator and board game specialist, American history, popular culture, and play studies.
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   1998 - Present
The Ephemera Society of America   2003 - 2006
Cooperstown Graduate Program  1994 - 1995
Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester  1981 - 1988

Skills
Exhibit Design, Museum Collections, Fundraising, Lecturing, Museums, Donor Development, Museum Education, Grant Writing, Art History, History, Non-profits, Archival Research, Preventive Conservation, Curating, Research, Oral History, Art Handling, Public Speaking, Interpretive Planning

Education
Cooperstown Graduate Program   1995 — 1996
MA, museum studies

Nazareth College   1978 — 1981
BS, Art History

Jarrett McBride Jarrett McBride Rochester, New York Details
Jarrett McBride's The Strong Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Mentorship for troubled youth/Security Services
Industry Mental Health Care
Experience
The Strong   October 2013 - Present
Hillside Family of Agencies  October 2013 - Present
Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center   July 2010 - Present
Fusion Mixed Martial Arts   2012 - 2013
World Gym Rochester   August 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Skills in Research, Cooperative team member, Superior communication..., Law enforcement..., CCTV surveillance, Shift work experience, Report writing, Interior and exterior..., First Aid, Outstanding..., DSM-IV knowledge, High level of integrity, Computer Proficiency, Integrity, Cooperative, CCTV, Report Writing, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Security, Patience, Enforcement, Conflict Resolution, Photography, Ethics, Social Skills, Teaching, Customer Service, Communication

Education
St. John Fisher College   2009 — 2012
Bachelor in Psychology and B.A Philosophy, Psychology/Philosophy/Religion

Monroe Community College   2007 — 2009
Associate of Liberal Arts/Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies

Audrey Brett Audrey Brett Rochester, New York Details
Audrey Brett's The Strong Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Teaching Host & Assistant for Public Programs at The Strong
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
The Strong   September 2014 - Present
Gates Chili Central School district  2009 - Present
Rochester area public school districts   September 2007 - Present
Genesee Country Village & Museum  July 2012 - July 2014
Strategic Measurement and Evaluation, Inc.   April 2014 - May 2014
Heritage Christian Services  August 2010 - February 2014
Neil Armstrong Elementary School-Gates Chili School District   September 2013 - November 2013
Gates Chili Central School District; Walt Disney Elementary School   October 2012 - March 2013
City Stamp Works   April 1988 - May 1991

Skills
Smartboard, Math in Motion, CPR/First Aid, SCIP, Special Education, Elementary Education, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Early Childhood..., Creative Writing, Interventions, IEP, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Lesson Planning, Language Arts, Literacy

Education
Roberts Wesleyan College   2006 — 2007
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary & Special Education

Rochester Institute of Technology   1983 — 1986
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

Bethany College   1981 — 1983
Communications & Art

Yuwen (Elinor) Shao Yuwen (Elinor) Shao Rochester, New York Details
Yuwen (Elinor) Shao's The Strong Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job B2B Sales Consultant at Sutherland Global Services
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Sutherland Global Services  March 2015 - Present
The Strong   June 2014 - August 2014
International Graduate Competition (IGC)   April 2014 - May 2014
Simon Business School, University of Rochester  2013 - 2014
CHANEL  June 2012 - November 2012
Edelman  March 2012 - June 2012
L'Oréal Brainstorm Marketing Competition   April 2012 - May 2012
Unilever Marketing Training Camp   April 2012 - April 2012
Shanghai International Studies University  2010 - 2012
The Fifth ZhongGuoCe National Undergraduate Marketing Competition   October 2011 - November 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Facebook, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Research, Teamwork

Education
University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration   2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Shanghai International Studies University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, 3.74/4.0

Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade   2010 — 2012
Certificate of Business Administration - Financial Management

Ryan Erbe Ryan Erbe Rochester, New York Details
Ryan Erbe's The Strong Experience October 2013 - December 2013
Job Product Designer at Fieldtex Products
Industry Design
Experience
Fieldtex Products  October 2015 - Present
Harmco Fastener Company   June 2014 - Present
Loris Natural Foods  June 2013 - Present
The Strong   October 2013 - December 2013
The Bike Zone   August 2012 - May 2013
Performance Bicycles  May 2012 - August 2012
Bert's Bikes and Fitness  March 2011 - April 2012
Performance Bicycles  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Industrial Design, Product Design, Sketching, Solidworks, Model Making, Sketchbook Pro, Clay Modelling, Art Direction, Human Factors, 3D Prototyping, MIG/TIG Welding, Trend Analysis, Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Industrial and Product Design

West Springfield High School   2005 — 2009

Kariana Todesco Kariana Todesco Rochester, New York Details
Kariana Todesco's The Strong Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Sign Language Interpreter
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Department of Access Services   January 2014 - Present
The Strong   January 2011 - Present
The Strong   June 2009 - Present
The Strong   June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Music, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Museum Collections, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Access, Editing, Facebook, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Project Management, Phone Etiquette, Data Entry

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2011 — 2013
Bachelors of Science, ASL-English Interpretation and Translation

Monroe Community College   2009 — 2011
ASL-English Interpretation, ASL-English Interpretation

Arizona State University   2008 — 2008
Criminal Justice

Joy Ryen Plotnik Joy Ryen Plotnik Rochester, New York Area Details
Joy Ryen Plotnik's The Strong Experience 1998 - Present
Job
Industry Investment Management
Experience
Genesee Valley Trust Company  October 2014 - Present
WXXI Public Broadcasting Council  February 2014 - Present
The Strong   1998 - Present

Skills
Non-profits, Estate Administration, Estate Law, Estate Planning, Trusts, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Retirement Planning, Legal Research, Elder Law, Legal Writing, Philanthropy, Tax Law, Public Speaking, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Mediation, Corporate Governance

Education
Boston University School of Law   1985 — 1988
JD, Law

Brandeis University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American/United States Studies/Civilization

Brighton High School   1978 — 1981

Kari Swenson Kari Swenson Rochester, New York Area Details
Kari Swenson's The Strong Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Box Office Representative at Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Strong   September 2015 - Present
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra  August 2015 - Present
Rockland Center for the Arts  October 2014 - August 2015
Starbucks  May 2014 - August 2015
UConn Dining Services  September 2012 - April 2014
Dave & Buster's Inc.   May 2012 - August 2012
DePiero's Country Farm   May 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Music, Event Planning, Leadership, Art History, Digital Photography, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Mac, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Time Management, Teaching, Communication, Event Management, Writing, Public Speaking, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Facebook, Critical Thinking, Editing, Research

Education
Drexel University   2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Arts Administration

The University of Connecticut   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music and Art History

Melissa Sagen Melissa Sagen Rochester, New York Area Details
Melissa Sagen's The Strong Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Student Archivist at RIT Archives
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
RIT Archive Collections   May 2014 - Present
The Children's Place  September 2013 - February 2014
Ultra Diamonds  June 2009 - June 2013
Ultra Diamonds  June 2009 - June 2013
Ultra Diamonds  June 2009 - June 2013
Reeds Jewelers  2007 - 2009
The Strong   2006 - 2007

Skills
Outlook, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Merchandising, Loss Prevention, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Microsoft Word, Inventory Control, PowerPoint, Jewelry, Teamwork, Photography, Customer Satisfaction, Fashion, Management, Sales

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2013 — 2015
Museum Studies

Columbia College Chicago   2011 — 2013
Arts and Material Conservation

Nazareth College of Rochester   2005 — 2007
Fine and Studio Arts

Kathleen Dengler Kathleen Dengler Rochester, New York Area Details
Kathleen Dengler's The Strong Experience April 1986 - Present
Job Senior Vice President for Guest & Institutional Services at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   April 1986 - Present
Strong National Museum of Play  April 1986 - Present

Skills
Museums, Program Development, Event Planning, Non-profits, Social Media, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, History, Event Management, Research, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Leadership, Coaching, Volunteer Management, Training

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
BA, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Jeremy Saucier Jeremy Saucier Rochester, New York Details
Jeremy Saucier's The Strong Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Assistant Director, International Center for the History of Electronic Games at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   July 2012 - Present
Hobart and William Smith Colleges  2011 - 2011
St. Bonaventure University  2010 - 2011
Reviews in American History   2008 - 2009
Rochester Museum & Science Center  2004 - 2006

Skills
History, American History, Cultural History, Education, Museums, Teaching, Writing, Editing, Historical Research, Historical..., Digital Preservation, New Media Studies, Film Studies, Museum Collections, Archival Research

Education
University of Rochester   2003 — 2010
Ph.D., History

Wesleyan University   2000 — 2003
BA, American Studies

Matt Handy Matt Handy Rochester, New York Area Details
Matt Handy's The Strong Experience September 2000 - Present
Job Exhibit Designer at The Strong
Industry Design
Experience
The Strong   September 2000 - Present
Show Offs Exhibits   1994 - 2001
Giltspur Exhibit Group   1990 - 1991
Rochester Museum & Science Center  1985 - 1989

Skills
Exhibit Design, Museums, Illustration, Concept Development, InDesign, Art, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Environmental Graphics, Drawing, Art Direction, Trade Shows, Model Making, Graphics, Fine Art, Logo Design, Rendering, Curating, Concept Design, Experience Design, QuarkXPress, Industrial Design, Web Design, Typography, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Sketchup Pro, SketchUp

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Design

Rochester Institute of Technology   1977 — 1982
BFA, Art and Design

Jon-Paul Dyson Jon-Paul Dyson Rochester, New York Area Details
Jon-Paul Dyson's The Strong Experience 2009 - Present
Job Director, International Center for the History of Electronic Games and VP for Exhibits, The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   2009 - Present
The Strong   2007 - Present
The Strong   2006 - 2012
The Strong   November 2006 - January 2010
The Strong   2005 - 2007
The Strong   2000 - 2005
The Strong   1998 - 2000

Skills
Museums, History, Editing, Research, Exhibit Design, American History, Editorial, Grant Writing, Museum Collections, Public Speaking, Social Media, Non-profits, Video Games, Teaching, Creative Writing, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Museum Education, Archives, Curating, Historic Preservation, Public Relations, Publishing, Historical Research, Proofreading, Press Releases, Art, Fundraising, Books, Library, Copy Editing, Digital Preservation, Archival Research, Journalism, Program Development, Blogging

Education
University at Buffalo   1992 — 2001
Ph.D., American History

Oberlin College   1987 — 1991
B.A., History

Megan Bednarczyk Megan Bednarczyk Syracuse, New York Details
Megan Bednarczyk's The Strong Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Experience Design Intern at DigitasLBI
Industry Design
Experience
DigitasLBi_US  June 2015 - August 2015
Twin Crows Brewing Company   August 2014 - January 2015
Digitas Health  May 2014 - January 2015
Jerk Magazine  June 2014 - September 2014
Syracuse University College of Law  August 2012 - May 2014
The Strong   May 2013 - August 2013
JCPenney’s  January 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphics, Mac, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Dreamweaver, Web Design, Adobe Acrobat, Flash, PowerPoint, Branding & Identity, OS X, Customer Service, Typography, Art Direction, HTML

Education
Syracuse University   2012 — 2016
Communication Design

Bethany Mosher Bethany Mosher Rochester, New York Area Details
Bethany Mosher's The Strong Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Collections Researcher at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   March 2015 - Present
Geva Theatre Center  August 2013 - March 2015
Geva Theatre Center  August 2012 - March 2015
The Strong   May 2013 - July 2013
Syracuse University Art Galleries  August 2012 - May 2013
Geva Theatre Center  February 2011 - July 2012
Visual Studies Workshop  August 2010 - May 2011
Memorial Art Gallery  August 2008 - December 2010
University of Rochester  June 2009 - June 2010
LaBella Associates, P.C.   June 2007 - June 2009

Skills
Collections, Art Handling, Exhibit Preparation, Database Management, Digital Archiving, Technologically Savvy, Procedure Manuals, Proofing, Organizing, Problem Solving, Multitasker, Intuitive, Attention To Detail, Microsoft Office 2007, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Curating, Database Admin, Organization, Microsoft Office

Education
Syracuse University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Museum Studies

State University of New York College at Brockport   2009 — 2011
Graduate Certificates, Arts Administration & Nonprofit Management

State University of New York College at Geneseo   2004 — 2007
BS, Business & Communications

Rochester Institute of Technology   2003 — 2004
N/A, Computer Engineering

Michelle Parnett Michelle Parnett Rochester, New York Area Details
Michelle Parnett's The Strong Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations at The Strong
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Strong   August 2015 - Present
Brian Sutton Smith Library and Archives of Play   October 2014 - August 2015
The Strong   2009 - August 2015
Danforth Development   June 2008 - March 2009
Monroe Community College  August 2007 - August 2008
Rochester Institute of Technology  August 2007 - August 2008
Finger Lakes Community College  August 2007 - August 2008

Education
University at Buffalo   2012 — 2014
MLS, Library and Information Science

Lesley University   2005 — 2007
Masters of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

SUNY Fredonia
BA, English and American Studies

Nicholas Buonarota Nicholas Buonarota Greater New York City Area Details
Nicholas Buonarota's The Strong Experience March 2013 - May 2013
Job Game Developer and Level Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
MAGIC Spell Studios   June 2014 - August 2014
MAGIC Spell Studios   June 2013 - August 2013
The Strong   March 2013 - May 2013
The Strong   September 2012 - February 2013

Skills
Game Design, Level Design, Video Games, Game Development, Unity3D, First Person Shooters, Hammer and Source Engine, GtkRadiant, HTML, C++, Maya, Programming, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, Grey Boxing, 3D Modeling Software, JavaScript, Multiplayer Design, Project Management, Game Prototyping, C#, Prototyping, Visual Studio, Unreal Engine 3, CSS, UE4, Unreal Engine, Valve Hammer Editor, BSP Geometry, Adobe Creative Suite, Team Management, Github, Source Tree, JSON, 3DS Max, Python, DirectX, Web Design

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2013 — 2015
Masters of Science (MS), Game Design and Development

Rochester Institute of Technology   2009 — 2013
Game Design and Development (BS), Psychology Minor

Bethany Dakin Bethany Dakin Rochester, New York Area Details
Bethany Dakin's The Strong Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job University of Rochester, Nursing Student
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
The Strong   June 2014 - August 2014
University of Rochester  May 2013 - May 2014
University of Rochester  August 2012 - May 2013
Geisinger Health System  December 2011 - May 2012
Wegmans Food Markets  August 2007 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Elan, Clinical Research, Medical Research, Public Speaking, Neuroscience, Enthusiasm to learn, Customer Service, Data Analysis, Research, FileMaker, Statistics, PowerPoint, Community Outreach

Education
University of Rochester School of Nursing   2014 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree

University of Rochester   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Bucknell University   2010 — 2012

Ella Wan Ella Wan Rochester, New York Details
Ella Wan's The Strong Experience January 2015 - Present
Job ESL/Bilingual Instructor and Instructional Designer
Industry Education Management
Experience
The Strong   January 2015 - Present
Chinese School of Rochester   May 2014 - Present
ABVI-Goodwill  June 2014 - August 2014
Allendale Columbia School  June 2014 - July 2014
SHiSHI High School-International Department   June 2012 - June 2013
SIchuan College of Media and Communications   March 2013 - May 2013
DaiShi English training School   December 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Research, Training, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Teamwork, English, Curriculum Development, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Language Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Social Media, HTML, Event Planning, Prezi, Teaching English as a..., Promotions, Team Leadership, Academic Writing, E-Learning, Curriculum Design, ESL

Education
University of Rochester   2013 — 2015
Master's Degree, Teaching and Curriculum

University of Electronic Science and Technology   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

Lindsay Kroboth Lindsay Kroboth Fairfax, Virginia Details
Lindsay Kroboth's The Strong Experience October 2011 - January 2012
Job Public Relations Student
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Office of Student Media, George Mason University   January 2014 - Present
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts  May 2015 - August 2015
The Royal Anthropological Institute   August 2014 - December 2014
Office of Student Media, George Mason University   August 2013 - December 2013
The Salvation Army  September 2012 - July 2013
Old Navy  August 2010 - July 2013
DHL Drawback Services   January 2012 - September 2012
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film  June 2011 - May 2012
The Strong   October 2011 - January 2012
Arlene's Costumes   September 2008 - November 2011

Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Retail, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Management, InDesign, Facebook, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Press Releases, Social Networking, Blogging, Non-profits, Writing, Fundraising, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Nonprofits

Education
George Mason University   2013 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Major: Communications: Public Relations Minor: Nonprofit Studies, 3.97

Monroe Community College   2009 — 2012
Liberal Arts: General Studies, Communications and Media Arts

Crisandra Harrison, MBA Crisandra Harrison, MBA Rochester, New York Details
Crisandra Harrison, MBA's The Strong Experience April 2015 - Present
Job Dynamic community fundraiser who engages donors well beyond their philanthropic gifts
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
The Strong   April 2015 - Present
University of Rochester  July 2014 - March 2015
University of Rochester  July 2011 - June 2014
University of Rochester  March 2010 - July 2011
University of Rochester  January 2008 - March 2010
Girl Scouts of Genesee Valley  August 2007 - December 2007
UMBC Training Centers  March 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Program Management, Community Outreach, Market Research, Social Media, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Recruiting

Education
University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration   2008 — 2011
MBA, Competitive & Organizational Strategy, Marketing, Brand Management

University of Maryland Baltimore County   2001 — 2005
BA, English Listerature, Magna Cum Laude

University of Quebec at Chicoutimi   2003 — 2003
French Language Immersion

University of Wollongong   2003 — 2003

Hannah Shea Hannah Shea Rochester, New York Area Details
Hannah Shea's The Strong Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Guest Relations Host at The Strong National Museum of Play
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   June 2015 - Present
National Park Service  June 2014 - Present
Hobart and William Smith Colleges  March 2013 - May 2015
JCC of Schenectady   June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
History, Historical Research, Social Media, Tutoring, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Blogging, Online Research, Volunteering, Lesson Planning, Teaching, Museums, Public Speaking

Education
Hobart and William Smith Colleges   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

University of Wales Trinity Saint David   2014 — 2014
History

Noelle McElrath-Hart Noelle McElrath-Hart Rochester, New York Details
Noelle McElrath-Hart's The Strong Experience May 2012 - April 2015
Job Administrative Assistant at Draper Center for Dance Education
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Draper Center for Dance Education   August 2015 - Present
Nazareth College  October 2011 - May 2015
The Strong   May 2012 - April 2015
Eric Mower + Associates  September 2014 - November 2014
The Strong   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Facebook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Press Releases, Outlook, Fashion Writing, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP Pro, Gmail, Pinterest, Media Writing, Twitter, Tumblr, Copy Editing, WordPress, HTML5

Education
Nazareth College of Rochester   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Communication and Rhetoric; Dance Studies, Senior

Universite Rennes 2   2013 — 2013
English Language and Literature, General

Aquinas Institute   2007 — 2011
High School

Rebecca Patton Rebecca Patton Rochester, New York Details
Rebecca Patton's The Strong Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Museum Docent, Living Historian, and Etsy Seller
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   March 2015 - Present
Etsy  March 2014 - Present
Sutherland Global Services  February 2013 - August 2014
Sutherland Global Services  November 2012 - February 2013
Blockbuster  July 2012 - November 2012
ETS Staffing  September 2010 - October 2011
Buckpitt & Company   March 2011 - August 2011
Fisher Associates  May 2010 - July 2010
DialAmerica  May 2010 - June 2010
The College at Brockport State University Of New York  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Administrative..., Office Administration, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Phone Etiquette, Anthropology, American History, Community Outreach, Historical Research, E-commerce, Event Planning, Fundraising, History, Non-profits, Museums, Nonprofits, Research, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Time Management, Management, Sales, Leadership, Customer Service, American Politics, Fashion History, Social Sciences, Vintage Clothing, Theatre, Dance, Dolls, Costumes, Computer Proficiency, Personal Shopping, Gifts, Gift Baskets, Business Writing, Academic Writing, Academic Research, Musical Theatre, Music History, Art History, Artifacts, Historical Archaeology, Library Research, Material Culture, Email, Profiles, Visual Merchandising

Education
State University of New York College at Brockport   2010 — 2011
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

State University of New York College at Brockport   2008 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Anthropology

Monroe Community College   2007 — 2008
A.A. Degree, Liberal Arts; Humanities and Social Sciences

Coastal Carolina Community College   2006 — 2006
Completed general education coursework

Hope College   2001 — 2004
Studied Theatre, Dance, and Music

Nazareth Hall/Academy   1997 — 2001
NYS Regents

Lauren Sodano Lauren Sodano Rochester, New York Area Details
Lauren Sodano's The Strong Experience July 2008 - March 2015
Job Registrar and Director of Preservation Services at DeBergerac Productions, Inc.
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
DeBergerac Productions, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Loopy Cat Studio   February 2014 - Present
Freelance Voice Artist   January 2010 - Present
The Museum Association of New York   January 2013 - April 2015
The Strong   July 2008 - March 2015
Museumwise   January 2012 - December 2012
The Ephemera Society of America   October 2009 - September 2012
University of Rochester  August 2008 - December 2008
Syracuse University  August 2007 - June 2008
Syracuse University  August 2007 - May 2008

Skills
Museums, Museum Collections, Art History, History, Cataloging, Research, Archival Research, Editing, American History, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Blogging, Volunteer Management, Special Collections, Social Media, Art Exhibitions, Film, Art Handling, Teaching, Digitization, Cultural Heritage, Nonprofits, Books, Library

Education
Syracuse University   2005 — 2008
MA, Art History

Syracuse University   2005 — 2007
MA, Museum Studies

Syracuse University   2000 — 2004
BA, Art History

Emily Zimmerman Emily Zimmerman Rochester, New York Area Details
Emily Zimmerman's The Strong Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Art Director at Partners + Napier
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Partners + Napier  August 2015 - Present
Partners + Napier  July 2013 - July 2015
IC9design   September 2012 - July 2013
Clark CSM  February 2013 - March 2013
Big Kid Productions   December 2012 - February 2013
Fredonia Publication Services   January 2012 - May 2012
The Strong   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Typography, InDesign, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Posters, Logo Design, Illustration, Layout, Web Design, Photoshop, Photography, Mac, Packaging, Book Design, Visual Communication, Image Manipulation, Corporate Identity, Art Direction, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Copy Editing, Photo Retouching, Events Coordination

Education
SUNY Fredonia   2009 — 2012
BFA, Graphic Design

Jeffry Flynn Jeffry Flynn Rochester, New York Area Details
Jeffry Flynn's The Strong Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Vice President for Finance and Facilities at The Strong
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
The Strong   May 2011 - Present
FEI Rochester   2011 - 2014
Freelance  January 2011 - May 2011
Zayo/American Fiber Systems   June 2009 - December 2010
American Fiber Systems  July 2006 - June 2009
Global Crossing  1998 - 2006
Catalyst Direct, Inc  1992 - 1998

Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Managerial Finance, Accounting, Mergers, Analysis, Auditing, Finance, Cash Flow, Accounts Payable, Telecommunications, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Business Technology..., Long Term Business..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Negotiations, Financial Negotiations, Contract Negotiation, Nonprofits, Personnel Development, Team Building, Lifecycle Costs, Financial Modeling, Strategic Financial..., Internal Controls, Negotiation, Business Process, Project Planning, Integration, Due Diligence, Banking, Executive Management, Human Resources, Start-ups, Business Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Financial Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Cash Management, Business Process..., Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Finance, GAAP, Access

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   1988 — 1992
MBA, Finance

Rochester Institute of Technology   1977 — 1981
BA, Business Administration

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Anain Roibal Anain Roibal Rochester, New York Details
Anain Roibal's The Strong Experience November 2009 - October 2011
Job Graphic & Web Designer at 5LINX Enterprises Inc.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
5LINX Enterprises Inc.  February 2012 - Present
Raland Technologies, LLC  June 2007 - May 2015
Raland Technologies, LLC  November 2011 - February 2012
The Strong   November 2009 - October 2011
Geneva Worldwide  2009 - 2010
Strong National Museum of Play  February 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Pre-press, Print Production, Studio Lighting, Studio Photography, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Exhibit Design, HTML + CSS, Illustration, HTML, Advertising, Typography, Photography, Web Design, Posters, Graphic Design, Brochures, Adobe Fireworks, Graphics, Packaging, Layout, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Newsletters, Social Media, Branding, Multimedia

Education
Roberts Wesleyan College   2007 — 2009
Graphic Design B.S, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography

Monroe Community College   2005 — 2007
A.A.S., Communications/Graphic Arts and Printing

Alison MacKenzie Alison MacKenzie Greater New York City Area Details
Alison MacKenzie's The Strong Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job School Programs Intern at The Morgan Library & Museum
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Morgan Library & Museum  November 2014 - Present
Binghamton University  November 2013 - May 2014
Binghamton University  August 2013 - May 2014
Binghamton University  August 2012 - May 2014
The Strong   June 2013 - August 2013
Binghamton University  September 2012 - May 2013
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES  July 2010 - January 2013
The Garden Factory  June 2009 - August 2012

Education
New York University   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.)

SUNY Binghamton   2008 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

SUNY Brockport   2009 — 2010

Syracuse University   2008 — 2009

Suzanne Seldes Suzanne Seldes Rochester, New York Area Details
Suzanne Seldes's The Strong Experience June 2008 - Present
Job Vice President for Marketing at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   June 2008 - Present
Rochester Business Journal  May 1991 - June 2008
Democrat and Chronicle  1990 - 1991

Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Project Planning, Social Media, Fundraising, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Advertising, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Research, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Online Marketing, Market Research, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Media Planning, Blogging, Facebook, Newsletters, Customer Service, Press Releases

Education
Stony Brook University   1983 — 1987
B.A., Economics

Catherine Bement Catherine Bement Rochester, New York Details
Catherine Bement's The Strong Experience October 2014 - December 2014
Job Member Relations Coordinator at Monroe Golf Club
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Monroe Golf Club  March 2015 - Present
The Strong   October 2014 - December 2014
Rove Design Group   June 2013 - February 2014
Rochester Institute of Technology  2006 - 2011
Rochester Institute of Technology  2001 - 2006
Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA)   1997 - 2000
Renaissance Hotels  1992 - 1997
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC  1991 - 1992

Skills
Fundraising, Event Management, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing, Program Development, Strategic Planning, International Business, Adobe Creative Suite, Sungard/Advance CRM..., LinkedIn, Twitter, HTML 5, CSS3, Visual Basic, Adobe Fireworks, Mac & PC platforms, Volunteer Engagement, Budget Management, Trade Show & Convention..., Digital Photography

Education
Genesee Community College   2013 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Web Design & Development, 3.77 GPA

Rochester Institute of Technology   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality & Service Management

Avon Central School
Regents Diploma

G. Rollie Adams G. Rollie Adams Rochester, New York Area Details
G. Rollie Adams's The Strong Experience September 1987 - Present
Job President and CEO at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   September 1987 - Present
Louisana State Museum   January 1986 - September 1987
Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society  January 1984 - December 1985
American Association for State and Local History  September 1973 - December 1983

Skills
Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Library, Fundraising, Program Development, Art Exhibitions, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Editing, Museums, Cultural Heritage, Budgets, Museum Education, Nonprofits, Game Development, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Museum Collections, Grants, History, Strategic Partnerships, Arts Administration, Event Management, Research, Board Development, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Archives, Art History, Curating, Proposal Writing, American History, Exhibit Design, Facebook, Higher Education, Marketing Communications, Game Design, Project Planning, Non-profit..., Oral History, Community Development, Board Relations, Licensing, Leadership Development, Interpretive Planning, Archival Research, Media Relations, Graphic Design, Foundations, Event Planning

Education
Louisiana Tech University
BA, Social Science Education and English; MA, Social Science Education

University of Arizona
PhD, American History

Christopher Bensch Christopher Bensch Rochester, New York Area Details
Christopher Bensch's The Strong Experience 2004 - Present
Job Vice President for Collections at the Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   2004 - Present
Strong Museum   1989 - 2004
Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute  1983 - 1989

Skills
Public Speaking, Museums, Research, History, Editing, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Museum Collections, Cultural Heritage, Oral History, Public Relations, Digitization, Museum Education, Press Releases, Publications, Art Exhibitions, Art Handling, Archival Research, Special Collections, Fundraising, Preventive Conservation, American History, Curating, Exhibit Design, Interpretive Planning, Interviews, Library, Non-profit..., Historical Research, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Grants, Archives, Cataloging, Media interviews, Exhibit Development, Writing and editing, Donor relations, Writing, Curatorial, Collections Management

Education
University of Delaware   1979 — 1981
M.A., American Material Culture

William & Mary   1978 — 1979
English

Capital University   1974 — 1978
B.A., History, English

Catherine Duffy Catherine Duffy Savannah, Georgia Area Details
Catherine Duffy's The Strong Experience October 2009 - March 2010
Job Membership I Development at Coastal Heritage Society
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The History Center In Tompkins County  2012 - May 2015
The History Center in Tompkins County  July 2012 - October 2014
The History Center Tompkins County   August 2011 - July 2012
Georgia Historical Society  March 2011 - August 2011
Telfair Museum of Art  March 2010 - July 2011
The Strong   October 2009 - March 2010
The Strong   October 2009 - March 2010
The Strong   May 2009 - October 2009

Skills
Museums, Exhibit Design, Collections Management, Photoshop, Research, Writing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Event Management, Web Design, Public Relations, Grant Writing, Customer Relations, Excel, Art, History, Volunteer Management, Museum Collections, Art History, Museum Education, Art Handling, Archives, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Curating

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor's in Fine Arts

Monroe Community College
Associate's in Applied Science

Syracuse University

Patrick Velyk Patrick Velyk United States Details
Patrick Velyk's The Strong Experience June 2008 - Present
Job Systems Analyst at Strong National Museum of Play
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Strong   June 2008 - Present
First American Title  2003 - 2008
Bergmann Associates  1997 - 2003

Education
Monroe Community College   1989 — 1993
AAS Computer Technology, IT

Laura J. Sadowski Laura J. Sadowski Rochester, New York Area Details
Laura J. Sadowski's The Strong Experience January 1992 - February 2013
Job Vice President, Community Engagement at George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film  March 2015 - Present
Al Sigl Foundation, Al Sigl Community of Agencies   September 2013 - March 2015
The Strong   January 1992 - February 2013
HSBC  November 1987 - January 1992

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Museums, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Program Development, Marketing Communications, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Non-profits, Event Management, Social Networking, Press Releases, Advertising, Public Speaking, Community Development, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Research, Leadership, Facebook, Volunteer Management, Museum Collections, Media Relations, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Blogging, Marketing, Editing, Creative Writing

Education
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh   1977 — 1982
B.A., Communications & Marketing

Jonathan Groff Jonathan Groff Rochester, New York Details
Jonathan Groff's The Strong Experience July 2009 - Present
Job Director of Membership at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   July 2009 - Present
Strong National Museum of Play  January 2009 - July 2009
Strong National Museum of Play  January 2007 - January 2009
Strong National Museum of Play  March 2006 - January 2007
The Aquinas Institute of Rochester  January 2006 - March 2006
Penfield School District   September 2005 - March 2006
Churchville-Chili School District  May 2002 - March 2006
Gates Chili Central School district  May 2002 - May 2005

Skills
Problem Solving, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Relations, Planning, Event Planning, Museums, Event Management, Writing, Social Media, Fundraising, Non-profits, Customer Relations, Nonprofits, Project Planning

Education
St. John Fisher College   2003 — 2005
MS, International Studies

SUNY Brockport   1998 — 2002
BA, Histroy

Derek Kellogg Derek Kellogg Roanoke, Virginia Area Details
Derek Kellogg's The Strong Experience March 2008 - December 2012
Job Lead Animal Care Specialist at Science Museum of Western Virginia
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Science Museum of Western Virginia  November 2012 - Present
The Strong   March 2008 - December 2012

Skills
Entomology, Insect, Biology, Scientific Writing, Museums, Research, Horticulture

Education
University of Kansas   2003 — 2006
Master of Science, Entomology

University of Kansas   1998 — 2003
Bachelor's, Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolutionary Biology

Mary Burke Mary Burke Abilene, Texas Area Details
Mary Burke's The Strong Experience July 2012 - August 2012
Job Outreach Coordinator at The Old Jail Art Center
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Old Jail Art Center   June 2013 - Present
Syracuse University  August 2011 - May 2013
The Strong   July 2012 - August 2012
National Park Service  June 2012 - July 2012
St. Bonaventure University  August 2009 - May 2011
National Archives II College Park MD  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Editing, Customer Service, InDesign, Photography, Illustrator, Museums, Argus Database, Google SketchUp, Historic Preservation, Archaeology, 3D Modeling, Framing, Matting, Make Things Happen, Curating, Education, College Teaching, Graphics, Community Outreach, Historical Research, SketchUp, Archives, Museum Education

Education
Syracuse University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Museology/Museum Studies

Saint Bonaventure University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Lorenzo de Medici   2010 — 2010
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology

Claire Hallancia Claire Hallancia Rochester, New York Details
Claire Hallancia's The Strong Experience October 2010 - April 2014
Job Teaching Assistant at Brighton Central Schools
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Brighton Central Schools  September 2014 - Present
The Strong   October 2010 - April 2014

Education
Keuka College   1991 — 1995
BS in Education, Elementary Education and Teaching

Mus'Aib Baiyina Mus'Aib Baiyina Rochester, New York Details
Mus'Aib Baiyina's The Strong Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Admissions Associate at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   June 2010 - Present

Skills
Work Very Well with..., Communication, Sales, Sales Operations

Education
Monroe Community College

Jeffrey Bellucco Jeffrey Bellucco Rochester, New York Details
Jeffrey Bellucco's The Strong Experience September 2013 - September 2014
Job Payroll Specialist at CPA Payroll, Inc
Industry Higher Education
Experience
CPA Payroll, Inc   July 2015 - September 2015
Paychex  January 2015 - May 2015
Paychex  September 2014 - November 2014
The Strong   September 2013 - September 2014
The College at Brockport State University Of New York  2012 - 2013
Marshalls  November 2007 - September 2008

Skills
Accounting, Payroll, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, HRIS, Access, Microsoft Word, Peachtree, Salesforce.com, Oracle

Education
The College at Brockport State University Of New York   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, GPA: 3.46

Monroe Community College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Accounting, GPA: 3.89

Anna Vitale Anna Vitale Rochester, New York Details
Anna Vitale's The Strong Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Business Administration & Econ Major; Aspiring Economist
Industry
Experience
The Strong   June 2014 - Present
Nazareth College  September 2013 - Present
Staples  July 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Economics, Solid computer skills, Social Media

Education
Nazareth College of Rochester   2013 — 2016
Economics and Business Administration

Melissa Cobo Melissa Cobo Spencerport, New York Details
Melissa Cobo's The Strong Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Collections Intern at The Strong
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
The Strong   August 2015 - Present
Genesee Country Village & Museum  May 2015 - August 2015
Entropix, LLC   July 2014 - December 2014

Skills
Historical Research, PastPerfect, Microsoft Word, Museum Collections

Education
Rochester Institute of Technology   2014 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Museology/Museum Studies, 3.4

Rochester Institute of Technology   2008 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, 3.4