Brad Jacobson

Minneapolis, MN

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What kind of job are you looking for?

I am interested in working in a creative environment where I have the opportunity to work independently as a directed multi-tasker who accepts responsibility for initiatives.

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Work history

Minneapolis Institute of Arts August 2002 to July 2008
Event & Programs Coordinator

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How would you describe your time at Minneapolis Institute of Arts?

Plan, design, coordinate and manage the logistics and operations of both internal and external events for a premier art institution. Duties include: Multi-tasking the necessary logistics and operations to design and coordinate various events and programs, including numerous external events, Art in Bloom, Rock the Cradle, Print & Drawing Fair and exhibition openings. Communication with both internal departments and external clients regarding event and program specifics, which may include catering, equipment, audiovisual, entertainment and d??cor needs. Conduct site inspections. Prepare preliminary and final budgets for all clients, including invoicing and billing. Research and implement current and fresh trends in the event industry. Create solid working relationships with area vendors. Provide exemplary customer service.... read more
David Heide Design September 2000 to January 2002
Office Manager & Personal Assistant

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How would you describe your time at David Heide Design?

Directly responsible to owner and primary designer of award-winning restoration architecture firm. Duties include: daily management and support of office environment, including maintenance of designers' calendars and project schedules; project management of up to a dozen construction projects at a time, requiring strict organization of communication between designers, clients and contractors. Writing duties include: edit and proof employee handbook, production of client proposals, creation of company brochure and promotional materials. Conduct studies on various historic restoration projects, as well as the research and acquisition of current product samples and literature. Maintenance of company-wide filing system. Management of company computer network. Creation and maintenance of company web site. Heavy bookkeeping and administration of company funds and budget.... read more
Border's Books & Music September 1999 to September 2001
Bookseller

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How would you describe your time at Border's Books & Music?

Assigned to Children's book department, requiring encyclopedic knowledge of genre. Assist customers at information stations, shelving, register work. Heavily involved in the merchandising of the front of store, including high impact register displays and the children's section. Assist in organization of various children's book events. Provide excellent customer service.... read more
William Mitchell College of Law July 1998 to September 2000
Faculty Administrative Assistant

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How would you describe your time at William Mitchell College of...?

Attended to various demands and concerns of five faculty members. Duties included: aiding in class and lecture preparation, organizing faculty programs and committee meetings, acting as a mediator between students and faculty members, maintaining faculty schedules. Assisted in and maintained the creation and implementation of the college's virtual classrooms, including technical troubleshooting and maintenance of the classroom sites. Performed copyediting and proof reading of faculty members' writing projects, including a 40 chapter legal text on Minnesota real estate law and computer law. Supervised and managed the distribution of said writing projects to research assistants and outside authors. Utilized Internet research skills to provide faculty with up-to-date information on the state of the legal and the academic communities. Heavy filing and PC work. Light accounting work. Provided excellent service to both faculty and students.... read more
The Minnesota Daily July 1996 to May 1998
Contributing Staff Writer

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How would you describe your time at The Minnesota Daily?

Wrote for the "Arts and Entertainment" section of the University of Minnesota's newspaper. Reviewed the arts, books, current cultural events, film and theater. Contracted to write and edit approximately 150 column inches every three months.
University of Minnesota Libraries January 1995 to June 1998
Senior Office Assistant

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How would you describe your time at University of Minnesota Lib...?

Maintained reserve and periodical collection. Light filing and PC work. Required to respond to patron requests for assistance in research with both efficiency and patience. Provided excellent customer service.
Scribner's Bookstore July 1993 to December 1994
Assistant Manager

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How would you describe your time at Scribner's Bookstore?

Created and maintained a profitable book-selling team and store. Assisted manager in operation of business by upholding high standards of customer service and executing company policies and procedures. Helped to hire, train and supervise store staff to ensure smoothness of store operations. Provided exemplary customer service. Managed operating expenses by maximizing sales with strict attention to stock control and merchandise presentation.... read more

Education

Graphic Design and Visual Communications

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How would you describe your time at Minneapolis Community and T...?

Coursework towards A.A.S degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communications.
University of Minnesota January 1995 to June 1998
Sociology

How would you describe your time at University of Minnesota?

Phi Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude
Deans List & CLA Scholar
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University of Minnesota January 1995 to June 1998
English Literature - Honors

How would you describe your time at University of Minnesota?

Phi Beta Kappa
Summa Cum Laude
Deans List & CLA Scholar
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brown university September 1989 to December 1990
English Literature

How would you describe your time at brown university?

Coursework towards Bachelor of Arts in English Literature.

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