ERIN A.

PILARSKI
EA-Pilarski@wiu.edu

Skills Profile
- Knowledge in Event Planning, Museum Education, Development, and Administrative work
- Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to multi-task with different projects

Education
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Moline, IL/ Davenport IA
- Master of Arts: Museum Studies

2015

Lake Superior State University

Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Bachelor of Science: History / Minor: Geography

2013

Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI
- Associate of Arts: Concentration in History

2011

Professional Development
Copyright: The Archivist and the Law Workshop; Campbell Center
Mt. Carroll, IL

2014

Relevant Experience
Chairman of G.E.M.S. Fundraising Committee; Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
Moline, IL
- Planned, organized, and provided leadership for G.E.M.S. silent auction fundraiser
- Developed marketing techniques to advertising event
- Earned $800; exceeding organizations $500 goal
Museum Education Assistant; Figge Art Museum
Davenport, IA
- Helped plan, organize, and implement special events
- Recorded book information in a computer database
- Created hands-on activities focusing on art pieces

2015

Aug. 2014 Dec. 2014

Executive Director Assistant; Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan

May 2014- Aug. 2014
Alpena, MI
- Took on Event Coordinator duties
- Planned summer event (Log Cabin Day) and created exhibit interactive activities
- Became familiar with marketing techniques

- Assisted with daily activities; copying, filing, addressing envelopes

Employment History
Graduate Assistant; Western Illinois University-QC
Jan. 2014 - Present
Moline, IL
-Worked and completed projects for Curriculum and Instruction Department
- Made copies, organized files, and researched student recruitment techniques
-Assisted with the development and marketing of graduate program events
Secretary Assistant; LSSU Social Science Department
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Filed, organized documents and filing cabinets; created permanent files
- Delivered mail to and from department, run errands
- Assisted in projects created by Department Secretary

2011 2013

Decorator Assistant; Amanda Stewart Floral Designs

Alpena, MI
- Created floral centerpieces for weddings and other events
- Part of set-up crew: chairs, tables, back-drops, lighting, decorations

2011 2013

Extra-Curricular Activities
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Member

2015

- G.E.M.S. (Graduate Experience in Museum Studies) Secretary

2015

- Volunteer; TBNMS Thunder Bay Island Life-Saving Station/Middle Island

Life Saving Station Wreck Report Transcription Project [Alpena, MI]

2013 - 2015

- Special Events Volunteer [Figge Art Museum, Davenport, IA]

2013 - 2015

- Volunteer; Note Taker for LSSU Disability Services

[LSSU, Sault Ste. Marie, MI]

2011 - 2013

- Volunteer; Besser Elementary School Classroom Aid

[Besser Elementary, Alpena, MI]

2009 - 2011