Max Stevenson

Experience

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  Popelka Trenchard Glass

  Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

  Studio/Gallery Assistant (Internship)

  —Assisted artists with the production of blown and cast glass for shows, galleries, and commissions.—Created glass for galleries and independent projects.—Educated customers about the glass making process. Used in-depth product knowledge to increase interest and the potential for a sale.

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  St. Olaf College

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Senior Giving Campaign Volunteer

  —Helped organize and assist at a variety of events designed to acquire pledges from the senior class.—Engaged with a selected group of seniors on a personal level to educate about and encourage pledges.

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  CIRCA Gallery

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Assistant Gallery Director/ Consultant

  —Increased sales 50% to an average $20k/month.—Curated the “Emerging Artist” show.—Represented CIRCA at the world-renowned Art Basel/Aqua Art Miami fair in South Beach, FL.

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  Dolly Fiterman Fine Arts

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2018

  Art Consultant

  —Managed collection archives for over 250 works of Contemporary, Modern, African, and Asian art.—Assisted in appraising two collections for a major donation to a local university.—Created presentations and acted as a liaison for donation requests to local institutions.

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  Blue Plate Restaurant Company

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2017

  Corporate Hospitality Trainer

  —Educate staff in the company's mission of passionate hospitality and train staff in brand standards.—Network with the community through creative methods designed to engage new guests with our restaurants.—Nominated twice as passionate hospitality brand ambassador and as manager of the year.

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  Norway House

  Aug 2016 - now

  —Collaborate with the CEO/Executive Director on key planning and implementation of Norway House initiatives and projects—Assist the CEO/Executive Director with Board engagement and support—Initiate and facilitate team leadership and planning meetings—Manage the gallery exhibition schedule and install relevant exhibitions that align with Norway House's mission—Assist with organizing and providing support for meetings and receptions for Norway House's BARN (Business Accelerator Resource Network) program that seeks to help Nordic companies enter the U.S. market —Oversee the café, event management, and FOH (front-of-house) teams in the development and training of Norway House's hospitality standards Show less

  • Chief of Staff

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Director of Exhibitions

    Mar 2017 - Jun 2023

  • Community Outreach Consultant

    Aug 2016 - Feb 2017