Donald James Rodgers III352.812.1808

james.rodgers3@gmail.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrodgers3

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Assisted with the design, curation and installation of in-house exhibitions

and traveling shows. Proven record of collaboration with staff and volunteers for projects and

programming. Researched and documented the American Museum of Natural History’s

Ainu collection to identify needs and gaps for a proposed permanent exhibition.

Helped to develop a Japanese immersion outreach program for local high school students.

Set up and managed fundraiser dinners and special events for large or intimate groups.

ACADEMIC EDUCATIONM.A. in Museum Studies, New York University, New York, NY 2013

Thesis: “Soft Politics: The Development of The Japan Section of The American Museum of Natural History’s Hall of Asian Peoples”

M.A. in Asian Studies with Honors, Florida International University, Miami, FL 2009Thesis: “Western Influence on Taisho Period Art”

B.A., College of Fine Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 2000

Related Course Work Tea Ceremony I and II Museum Management Historical Sites, Cultural

Landscapes, and Politics Zen and the Arts

Museum Collections and Exhibitions

Museum Conservation and Contemporary Culture

INTERNSHIPSThe Explorers Club, New York, NY June 2013-September 2013

Assisted the Archivist with collection management, cataloging, organization, and record keeping.

Updated existing catalog records while researching artist and donor biographies.

Research Library at the American Museum of Natural History, New York, NYOct. 2012-June 2013

Researched and digitized material on the Ainu of Japan for permanent online collection.

Collaborated with different departments in the Library to build the collection using Omeka.

American Museum of Natural History, Asian Ethnographic Division, New York, NY Feb.-May 2012

Researched and reported on the state of the museum’s Japanese and Ainu collection.

Submitted recommendations for possible future exhibitions.The Wolfsonian Institute, ‘Japan and the Art of War Exhibition,’ Miami, FL Fall 2009

Researched and translated from Japanese to English select objects for exhibition.

Catalogued and documented newly acquisitioned items.The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Boca Raton, FL

Summer 2009 Designed and implemented components of the Summer 2009 Children’s

Tour Plus Program. Worked with docents and volunteers on best outreach practices for

underprivileged youth.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEOregon Nikkei Legacy Center, Portland, OR September 2014 to Present

Assist Director of Collections in the designing, organization, and installation of traveling exhibitions and community-based programs.

Collaborate with Education Manager for programming ideas and implementation.

Work with staff and volunteers on fundraisers, member appreciation socials, lectures, and special events.

Develop and cultivate programs geared towards students, visitors, and the general public.

Scan letters and ephemera from the archive using VueScan and catalog metadata in Excel.

WORK EXPERIENCEBoly:Welch Employment Agency, Portland, OR November 2013 to PresentConnecting the area’s top employers and exceptional talent since 1986.

Knowledge Universe June 2014 to Present

Processor I/File Clerk/Customer Care Representative Researched and compiled documentation for external audit purposes. Audited and reviewed documentation for attendance, meals, family

income information, and meal preparation.

Compiled and submitted claim and projection spreadsheets to calculate reimbursements.

Organized and cleaned up files and legal paperwork for the Real Estate Department.

Provide support to families in the Champions Program via phone, email, and online chat.

Morrison Counterpoint Outpatient, Portland, OR November 2013 to May 2014Office Administration Maintained and updated clientele files, assisted in records requests,

booked appointments, and saw to the day-to-day operation of the Counterpoint Outpatient office.

Provided support in the transition of records to a newer electronic filing system.

Worked with the therapist and staff at Morrison to ensure a safe and professional environment.

Portland Opera, Portland, OR January 2014 to June 2014Development Admin Ran daily reports and created thank you letters to acknowledge donors

and benefactors. Researched prospective donors, created event invitations and

announcements, and provided support to development staff.

Museum of the American Gangster, New York, NY June 2012-Sept. 2013Assistant and Tour Guide

Led tours of the Museum and spoke about the history of American organized crime and Prohibition.

Researched and posted updates for the Museum’s Tumblr blog.

SKILLSEnglish (Native), Japanese (Fair), Mac and Windows Proficient, Omeka Museum Management System, Densho Digital Repository, public speaking and engagement, and educational outreach.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSThe American Alliance of Museums REFERENCES

Reference #1Todd Mayberry Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator1-503-545-1702Todd.Mayberry@Oregon.gov

Reference #2Lea Nickless Collection Manager/Curator The Mitchell Wolfson, Jr. Study Centre 1-305-903-8988 leanickless@gmail.com 1001 Washington Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33139 

Reference #3Jennifer LindSr. Recruiter, Account Executive1-503-242-1300  Jennifer@bolywelch.com920 SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 100Portland, OR 97204