Andrew Urch

Andrew Urch

Natural Resource Management Extension Agent

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager - Home Inspector

  • Education

    • Dunwoody College of Technology

      2012 - 2012
    • St. Olaf College

      1992 - 1996
      BA Philosophy

      Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa Concentration in Environmental Studies

  • Experience

    • Peace Corps

      Sept 1998 - Nov 2000
      Natural Resource Management Extension Agent

      Cultural exchange & coordination of sustainable agriculture training.

    • Andrew Urch Pottery

      Jan 2001 - Sept 2012
      Independent Artist

      Pottery for the table and the garden.

    • Common Hope

      Sept 2001 - Sept 2004
      Warehouse Manager

      Coordinated in-kind donations program and shipment of supplies to Guatemala. Managed volunteers to source, sort, organize and pack supplies.

    • Bloomington Theatre and Art Center

      Jan 2007 - Apr 2012
      Ceramics Instructor
    • VEE Production Services

      Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
      Overhire Fabricator

      Shape styrofoam with hotwire tools, blade, surform rasps and lathe to specification using both jigs and freehand forming techniques. Applying fabric , ribbon & cordage elements. Packaging.

    • Minnesota Children's Museum

      Mar 2012 - May 2012
      Exhibit Repair Technician Intern

      Assist Exhibit Production Staff in fabricating, maintaining and installing museum exhibits and their components.

    • Guthrie Theater

      May 2012 - Jun 2012
      Overhire Carpenter
    • Art-Tech Productions, Inc.

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Overhire Carpenter
    • Guthrie Theater

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
      Overhire Carpenter
    • Science Museum of Minnesota

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2021
      • Director of Exhibit Production

        May 2018 - Dec 2021
      • Exhibit Fabricator

        Sept 2012 - May 2018
    • Sustainable Resources Center

      Dec 2021 - May 2023
      Energy Conservation Specialist
    • Hennepin County

      Jun 2023 - now
      Project Manager - Home Inspector

      Serve residents of Hennepin County through lead abatement home inspections, client education, and health and safety home repairs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lead Risk Assessor

      Minnesota Department of Health
      Jul 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Lead-Safe Renovation (RRP)

      Midwest Environmental Consulting, LLC
      Feb 2022
    • Radon Measurement Professional

      Minnesota Department of Health
      Aug 2023
    • Certified Professional Project Manager (CPPM)

      University of St. Thomas
      Oct 2021
    • Energy Auditor

      Building Performance Institute, Inc.
      Oct 2022