Ellen Dustman

Experience

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  SPERRY/UNISYS/PARAMAX/LOCKHEED MARTIN

  Apr 1984 - Nov 1994

  Software Engineer

  Lead Project Technologist:• Provided direct support to the S/W, Test & Integration Engineering Manager for Lockheed Martin MN• Performed project analysis in order to recommend and plan installation of a new software/hardware systems or modification of existing software/hardware systems• Coordinated installation of software/hardware systems for large-scale projects• Consulted with engineering staff to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems• Developed ISO 9000 quality management standards and training for Systems EngineeringLoaned Executive:• One of two employees selected through competitive process • Responsible for fundraising for 80 accounts totaling over $1MSoftware Engineer:• Developed software and technical documentation for large-scale international defense initiatives• Won three achievement awards for meeting tight deadlines and innovation Show less

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  O.L.E. Enterprises, LLC

  Jul 1998 - Jan 2017

  Commercial Property Manager

  Property manager/owner of The Chimneys at Energy Park, a 19,782 square foot commercial property.Built in 1885, this historic St. Paul property was the Blacksmith Shop of the Northern Pacific Railroad. First renovated as the former Children’s Museum in 1984, it is now head-quarters for high-tech and creative companies: ‣ Brick and timber construction on the National Register of Historic Places‣ Spacious, open floor plan‣ Natural light throughout entire interior space‣ Outdoor green space with gardens and gazebo‣ 3200 sq ft heated garage with 4 oversized bays and shop area‣ Abundant parking‣ Conveniently located with easy access to local shops, restaurants and public transportation Show less

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  Hopkins Public Schools

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2011

  School Board Director

  Performed all duties required by Minnesota State Statute, including accountability and oversight for the district, budget preparation and adoption, policy creation and adoption, employee negotiations and contract adoption, and district academic program development and curriculum adoption.As School Board Vice Chair, chaired the Policy Committee during a time of significant change including adoption of new board governance and operations policies, and new instruction policies. Introduced concept of education “Leading Indicators” to evaluate student progress. Institutionalized change with adoption of new “School District System Accountability” policy. Show less

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  Patty Acomb for City Council

  Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Campaign Manager

  Created Campaign Plan for winning 2012 Patty Acomb for Minnetonka City Council special election.

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  Yvonne Selcer for Representative

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  Campaign Manager

  Created Campaign Plan, Fundraising Plan, Communications Plan, Budget, and After Action Plan for 2012 Yvonne Selcer for Representative campaign.Secured election of Selcer in a highly targeted house seat against an incumbent legislator.Responsible for day-to-day management of campaign.Responsible for copy, artwork, and procurement of mailers, newspaper, online advertisements, and other advertising.Responsible for blog and social media presence.

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  Glyph Digital LLC

  Dec 2013 - now

  Co-Owner

  Partnering with a professional organizer, Spiffology Organizers was launched in December of 2013 with the mission of helping clients organize their physical and digital world.When my partner left to pursue other ventures, I changed both the focus and name of the company to Studio Frais and worked as a digital media consultant, creating websites and digital advertising for small businesses, nonprofits and political candidates.In 2015, I partnered with my son, whose design experience complemented my background in computer science. In 2017, we rebranded and added UX/UI to our scope of services following his graduation from Prime Digital Academy. Show less

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  Minneapolis Academy Charter School

  Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

  Interim Operations Director

  Following the resignations of the Founding Executive Director and acting Executive Director as well as the emergency leave of absence of the Chief Administrative Officer, I was hired as the Interim Operations Director for Minneapolis Academy Charter School.At a time of difficult transitions, I managed all building operations, student data systems, food service, and transportation. Responsibilities included:• Financial management oversight• State and federal programs compliance and oversight• Student information system management• Purchasing coordination• Stakeholder engagementDue to my efforts and the exemplary work of the faculty and staff, Minneapolis Academy was able to finish the year without any negative impact on its educational programs and was named a MDE Reward School for the third year in a row. Show less

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  Steve Simon for Secretary of State Campaign

  Jul 2014 - Nov 2014

  Director of Digital and Social Media

  Create & maintain WordPress campaign website (SteveSimonMN.com), Google+, Youtube, Mailchimp, & SoundCloud. Maintained Facebook and Twitter.Manage production of extended length videos.Create custom email templates for NGP VAN VoteBuilder & NGP VAN Fundraising database modulesPlan and implement digital marketing strategies for Google, Youtube & Facebook to meet campaign goals.

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  Minnesota Senate DFL Caucus

  Jun 2016 - Nov 2016

  Political Organizer

  • Created campaign plan including finance, field strategy, and paid media.• Created and maintained Wordpress website and social media - Facebook, Google+, YouTube, Instagram, Flickr• Planned and implemented digital media strategy - created Facebook, YouTube, and Google Adwords campaigns