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Shannon Irene Lyons
716‐243‐9879 [email protected] Buffalo, New York
Core Competencies An Organized, Detail Oriented, Community Minded Collaborator and Creative Thinker, a
Self‐Motivated Professional with a Positive Outlook and Unique Skill Set. A Recognized Leader, and Exceptional Communicator with a Superior Customer Service Record.Experienced in Events Planning and Coordination, with Strong Office and Administrative Skills. A Multi‐Tasking Problem Solver with
Finely Honed Research Skills. Education
SUNY Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations Specialization April 2016 SUNY Buffalo State, Buffalo, NY Pursuing Master of Art in History with Museum Studies Concentration, currently writing Thesis on Museums and Community Engagement, with emphasis on the Museum as a public space Canisius College, Buffalo, NY Bachelor of Art, May 2007 cum laude with honors in history Major: History and Anthropology Overall GPA: 3.68/4.0
Employment History The Graycliff Conservancy Inc, Derby, NY March 2008 to present Membership and Development Coordinator: successful solicitation, maintenance and management membership and donations to the conservancy through oversight of periodic mailings,personal contact with visitors, current members, donors and community leaders and managing large internal database of contacts using PastPerfect Museum software, Online Carma, Square, and Vendini Box Office software as well as coordination of special, member and donor only, events in collaboration with Executive Director Group Tour Coordinator: booked and managed reservations for large tour groups, often creating or altering tour packages to suit a particular need. Continually worked to encourage visitation and initiated active recruitment campaign to local, national and international groups, and collaborated with other organizations, all the while staying up to date on the latest trends and tourism strategies. Resulting in increased group visitation in the 2014 to 2015 period Other Duties: acting site operations coordinator, overseeing and managing the daily operations of the site. Served as liaison for off‐site events,including the annual Gala and Solstice Parties. Created and managed invitation and attendee lists, via Google Drive applications, and Microsoft Office programs. Coordination with vendors, donors, sponsors, guests and venue to ensure a smooth and successful event, gathering, organizing and presentation of silent and live auction items into attractive displays as well as writing copy for programs and table signs
Other Experience Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, Jamestown, VA June to July 2007 Apprentice Archaeologist: Participated in a six week field school in historical archaeology, learning the methods and applications of archaeological fieldwork Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society Resource Center June 2005 Research Intern: Native American Collections, assisted in the research of Native American Collections, proper care and storage of select artifacts, accessioning of said artifacts into a PastPerfect Museum Database Lyons and Finch Stationers Etsy Shop, Self Employed, 4 years Contract Office, Telecommunications and Administrative Help, Praxair Technology Center, 5 years Day Camp Assistant Counselor, YWCA of the Tonawandas, Summers and School Breaks 4 years
Volunteerism Visit Buffalo Niagara, Buffalo Ambassador September 2012 to present Smithsonian Transcription Center, Digital Volunteer February 2016 to present
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon‐lyons‐92763867
Shannon Irene Lyons
716‐243‐9879 [email protected] Buffalo, New York
Westminster Economic Development Initiative, Committee Member February 2016 to present References
● Spencer D. Morgan, Director of Development & Marketing, Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 716‐689‐1440 ext. 7712
● Wayne Porterfield, Assistant Director Career Services, State University of New York at Buffalo, (716) 645‐2231, [email protected]
● Gerry Russell, Associate Director of Global Network Services, Praxair [email protected]
● Desiree Peacock, Michael Taylor Estate Sales, Nashville TN, 716‐570‐8749 ● Barbara Burke, Human Resources, Research Foundation at the University of Buffalo
716‐839‐0091
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon‐lyons‐92763867