Board Report February 2023

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Rachel Neisler

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P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E

MUSEUM DIRECTOR | ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND MUSEUM, ATLANTA, IL 2013-2020 • Implemented programming and policies in accordance with the organization’s mission statement • Coordinated programs with other area organizations to increase community participation and engagement • Researched and designed highly curated exhibits depicting aspects of community history • Designed and administered the organization’s website and soci al media pages • In-house event planner for all events and programming • Managed and operated Circulation desk in friendly and service-driven manner • Produced monthly reports detailing project progress and challenges STAFFING & TRAINING MANAGER | OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANTS, SPRINGFIELD, IL 2011-2013 • Oversaw all interviewing, hiring, and training of kitchen and serving staff. • Supervised employee work in front and back of house to ensure compliance with company policies, regulations and food safety guidelines • Developed ability to efficiently task-switch and prioritize • Consistently met weekly and monthly sales goals while managing costs and food/beverage waste • Started as server with company in 2008

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Bachelor of Ar ts in Hi story University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2008

P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T Ba lancing Nature and Commerce – Communi ty and Economi c Development The Conservancy Fund, Shepherdstown, WV 2016

References available upon request