Donald Philip Shuler

3101 12th Avenue South #7 * Minneapolis, MN 55407 * 612/501-6941 * Donald.shuler@mnhs.org

Summary
Interpretive experience at a history museum
Professional and amateur acting experience
Years of experience introducing children to historical riverfront archaeology
Years of experience in interpretive presentation
Strong communication skills from customer service
Visitor Service experience at a history museum
Sales skills from a retail environment
Ability to educate diverse groups of visitors

Education
Hamline University
St. Paul, Minnesota
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) May 2015-Present
GPA: ?

University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology & Theater Arts September 2001-May 2006
GPA: 3.90

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Interpreter III Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mill City Museum April 2008-
Present
Team-teaching a dozen schools with the National Park Service for the Journey to the Falls
program introducing 4-6th graders to historical archaeology and analysis
Translate dozens of museum exhibit spaces to audiences of all ages and all levels of familiarity
Instruct grade school students in five museum classes focusing on baking and milling history.
Reenact three historic characters in a museum theater atmosphere to entertain and instruct.
Engage an average of 100 visitors daily in detailed history-related conversation.

Visitors Services Assistant II Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mill City Museum July 2006- Present
Sell tickets to an average of 300 historic site visitors daily.
Sell hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from a historic-site gift shop daily.
Sell an average of 50 MHS Memberships annually
Answer questions related to basic history, current events, transit, and tourism.

OTHER EXPERIENCE
House Supervisor
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Guthrie Theater December 1999- August 2008
Described in detail a newly opened architectural marvel: Jean Nouvels New Guthrie Theater.
Resolved ticketing problems for an average of five customers daily.
 Provided excellent theater access for patrons who have disabilities and financial hardships.
Interacted with a diverse group of hundreds of visitors daily, tailoring service to their needs.
Managed a culturally diverse ushering staff, guiding them through the tasks of theater operation.

Assistant Director
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Brazil! School of the Arts July 2002 & July 2005
Directed 30 inner-city grade school students through multiple-person scenes.
Assisted students in shaping their performances around their written characters.

Activities
Elliot Park Community Archaeology Dig. August 2006
Swede Hollow Public Archaeology Dig August 2015

Acting: The Guthrie Theater: A Midsummer Nights Dream. Character: Guard. April 2008
Theatre de la Jeune Lune: The Miser. Character: Servant September 2006
Tartuffe. Characters: Servant and Policeman October 2006

Places Ive Lived

304 9th St SE., Minneapolis, MN 55414.
119 Cecil St Se. Mpls, MN 55414