Daniel Conner

Experience

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  James Conner Gallery

  Jun 2009 - May 2014

  Customer Associate

  • Answering phones/email inquiries for business matters, suppliers, customers, retail locations• Helped customers select framing and matting choices and answered questions about the gallery and framing practices• Conducted research on archival methods, artwork, and other issues relevant to gallery pieces• Preserved and framed customer and gallery artwork

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  University of Michigan-Flint / City of Grand Blanc

  Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Student Research

  Researched and Completed Historic Research Survey for City of Grand Blanc under direction and supervision of Dr. Thomas Henthorn, ProfessorUniversity of Michigan - Flint History Department

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  University of Michigan-Flint / Whaley Historic House Museum

  Sept 2012 - Dec 2012

  Student Research

  Researched and Completed Historic Preservation Survey for Whaley Historic House Museum under direction and supervision of Dr. Thomas Henthorn, Professor University of Michigan - Flint History Department

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  University of Michigan-Flint / Stockton Center at Spring Grove

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2013

  Student Research

  Researched and Completed a Historical Themed Tour for Stockton Center at Spring Grove under direction and supervision of Dr. Thomas Henthorn, ProfessorUniversity of Michigan - Flint History Department

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  Grand Blanc Heritage Association and Museum

  Oct 2013 - May 2014

  Assistant Curator of Collections

  Help oversee new accessions into the museum's collections. Help decide deaccesions from collection with museum board. Help in data entry of items, as well as organization within archives.

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  Crossroads Village

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2015

  Village Attendent

  Greet and interact with guests providing directions, historical information, and details about special events, otherProvide knowledge of theater, train, and boat times as well as ticket prices Entertain guests in the Village Toy Barn, Barber Shop, as well as other areas in the recreated townServe as a historical interpreter providing guests a look at 19th century life in Genesee County, Michigan

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  Ruth Mott Foundation

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Collections and Archives Intern

  • Worked in PastPerfect Museum Database Software archiving collection photos• Worked to stage various rooms of the house for photography, filming, as well as for events• Gave historical tours of the various rooms of the house for events• Worked at various events in set-up, take-down, as well as during for the Collections department and Ruth Mott Foundation• Worked in finding needed photos from collections and archive for upcoming published 2016 books• Researched for information at various area depositories and internally within collection for internal and external research requests• 2015 Zingerman’s Customer Service Trainee (ZingTrain) Show less

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  Vehicle City Heritage

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Owner / Historian

  Started and manage a social network page of 6K people spreading patronage and history of Flint, MichiganResearch on various topics that involve Flint's past and presentDesign, develop, and create products that celebrate the Vehicle City

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  Whaley Historic House Museum

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2019

  Executive Director

  Duties and Responsibilities• Managed the daily business of the Museum including: correspondence, newsletters, finances, exhibits, collections, etc.• Oversaw and managed work-study/interns from local universities• Designed tours for the museum as well managed docent volunteers• Acted as public relations manager for the media, area groups and organizations, and the management of social media pages• Worked closely with the President to maintain a healthy working relationship with the Museum Director and the board• Research and design engaging exhibits for the general public• Formed partnerships with other community organizations•Public speaking for numerous organizations, including Genesee County Historical Society, Flushing Area Historical Society, Grand Blanc Heritage Assoc., Flint Genealogical Society, Kiwanis Club of Flint, and Rotary Club of Flint• Featured in and interviewed by Delta Broadcasting, FOX66, NBC25, ABC12, WNEM Saginaw/Flint, MLIVE, View Newspapers, My City Magazine, and East Village MagazineSignificant Accomplishments• Supervised restoration contractors and managed renovation of the house museum• Oversaw the return and placement of all museum collection pieces from storage• Reopened the house museum after a 2 and a half year restoration• Doubled the number of regular attendance in admission• Applied for and secured over $220,000 in grants• Received over $21,000 in contributions/donations from individuals and the community Show less

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  Michigan Emerging Museum Professionals

  Oct 2017 - Dec 2021

  Events Coordinator

  State wide events coordinator working with the MEMP general board, regional liaisons, and state cultural institutions around Michigan and the Mid-West on networking, educational events, and public awareness.

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  Huntington National Bank

  Oct 2020 - now

  Onboarding ATSM supporting our CSC within Ohio, Michigan, and Minnesota.

  • Disputes Resolution Specialist Team Sales Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Onboarding Associate Team Sales Manager

    Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • CSC Dispute Resolution Specialist Supervisor (DRS2)

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2022

  • CSC Dispute Resolution Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Customer Service Specialist

    May 2019 - May 2021

  • Associate Team Sales Manager

    Feb 2021 - Apr 2021

  • Skills Coach and Point of Contact

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021