Resume

Shaina M. Sieh

PROFILE:
Talented visual arts professional, writer, and communicator seeking diverse opportunities in the communications and business industry to increase and strengthen a diverse collection of work experiences. Long term goals include a commitment to advancing the vision and viability of the arts to nurture healthier, more caring and equitable communities. Offer broad experience guiding the operations of successful arts organizations with hands on administration, contributing to strong creative team and stakeholder relationships, performance bookings, event logistics and marketing, facilities and performer/artist management, record keeping and more. Technical proficiency: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Final Cut, and Microsoft Office.
Arts Affiliations:
McIntyre Library, Art Collection                              Mankato Symphony Orchestra
Foster Gallery, University of Wisconsin Univ.        Orchestra / Music Depart., MSU, Mankato
Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra            Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra

PROFESSIONAL:
Freelance Photographer, 09 – present
Sought after commercial and publicity photographer specializing in portraits, senior pictures, small weddings and event photos for clients including Mankato Symphony Orchestra, Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, Mankato Children’s Chorus and local musicians.

Western Wisconsin Inspirational Broadcast, 2396 Hallie Road Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Sale Representative 14 -15
Pursue prospective local advertisers, negotiate sales, create advertising campaigns, write ad copy with businesses, service accounts, building rapport and maintaining relationships with all clients.

Perkins Restaurant, 2025 Highland Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Hostess, 12 - present / 04 - 11 (1727 S Broadway St, New Ulm, MN 56073)
Welcome and help customers feel at home, with responsibility for maximizing overall hospitality and service quality, exceeding expectations and nurturing repeat business.

Minnesota Valley Testing Laboratories,1126 North Front St, New Ulm, MN 56073
Microbiology Laboratory Technician, 06 - 11
Oversaw lab preparation and testing involving the growth of microorganisms. Completed related
documentation and filed related worklist and billing information.

 

ARTS ADMINISTRATION:

• Social Media Intern / Exhibition Installation Assistant / Artwork Photographic Documenting, Foster Gallery,University of Wisconsin, 12 - 13
• Project Assistant, Art Collection Documentation and Cataloging, McIntyre Library, 12-13
• Intern, Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra, 10 -11
• Intern, Mankato Symphony Orchestra, 07 - 11
• General Manager, University Orchestra, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 08 - 11 
• Project Coordinator Orchestral Library Catalog & Restoration, Minnesota State University, Mankato 10 - 11
• Events and Publicity Intern, Music Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 10

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts, Comprehensive Photography, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 13 
• Certificate of Fine Arts Administration, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, 13 
•  Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Journalism, Music Minor, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 11
  

SERVICE:
Counselor, Royal Family Kids Camp for abused and neglected children, 07 - present