Heidi J. Rempel
hrempel at gmail dot com
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EDUCATION
anticipated 2011 -M.S., Library & Information Science, Syracuse University
2003 - M.A., Art History, University of Texas at Austin
Thesis: Divine Succor and Secret Subversion: The St. Catherine of Alexandria Fresco Cycle from Sant’Agnese fuori le mura. Advisor: Joan Holladay
1999 - B.A., Art History & French Studies, Smith College, Northampton, MA
Study Abroad, 1997-1998, University of Geneva, Switzerland
Honors: Departmental High Honors in Art History; Dean’s List 1995-99; Josephine Ott Prize 1998
Languages:
Read/Speak: French; Read: German, Italian
Computer Skills:
MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Access
PRESENTATIONS
Spring 2003 – “Doorway to the Future: Maximilian’s Triumphal Arch as Genealogical Propaganda” – Eleanor Greenhill Symposium, University of Texas at Austin
GRANTS
2009 – 2011 – Leadership Scholar, Syracuse University
2002 – M.K. Hage Endowed Scholarship in Fine Arts, University of Texas at Austin
2001 – Dr. Ralph and Marie B. Hanna Centennial Endowed Scholarship in Art, UT Austin
2001 – Marshall F. Wells Scholarship and Fellowship Endowment in the College of Fine Arts, UT Austin
EXPERIENCE
Office & Administrative Coordinator, Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 9/2008 – present
- Maintain and update membership directory and files of over 2,300 Chamber members
- Coordinate registrations, respond to information requests, and process event payments
- Gather, log, and distribute employment applications; respond to applicants
- Assist Events team in preparing for Chamber events and monthly Chamber Board of Trustees meetings
- Provide administrative support to membership sales team, including preparing correspondence, activating new memberships, and maintaining sales calendar
- Oversee office equipment; schedule routine maintenance and arrange for periodic maintenance; restock kitchen, office, and first aid supplies
Office Manager, International Society, 4/2004 – 6/2008
- Provided administrative and clerical support for not-for-profit organization offering wide range of events, activities, trips, and classes to diverse student population
- Assisted Director with duties including minute-taking and arrangements for fundraising activities, hospitality events, and meetings
- Supervised student reception workers
- Coordinated assembly and distribution of information packs to Greater Manchester universities, community colleges, and educational institutions
- Maintained and updated member database; organize new event and activity program mailings each term
Audio Typist & Secretary, Forrest Recruitment, 10/2003 – 3/2004
- Composed letters and managed files for assignments in the legal, housing, and financial fields
Student Assistant, Visual Resources Collection, UT Austin, 9/2001-7/2003
- Accessioned slides into database for large collection of over 500,000 slides
- Researched and catalogued new slides
Medical Receptionist, eai Healthcare Staffing Solutions 3/2001 – 7/2001
- Greeted patients for large radiology department; rescheduled appointments
- Managed radiology film requests from outside facilities
Secretary/Receptionist, Community Psychiatric Clinic 6/2000 – 2/2001
- Supported multi-site mental health clinic’s administrative office; ordered and maintained first aid and office supplies for eight sites
- Coordinated consultations with in-house clinicians and outside consultants
- Organized and maintained new patient files
Assistant to the Associate Deans, College of Arts & Sciences, Seattle University 10/1999-2/2000
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems; coordinated front desk functions; supervised work-study students
- Organized mass-mailings; maintained Friends of the College of Arts & Sciences mailing list, membership list and activity mailings; created alumni brochure and membership materials
- Processed confidential documents and student records
Print Room Assistant, Smith College Museum of Art 1998-1999
- Updated computer database of museum inventory; organized and maintained collection through labeling, filing and researching
- Prepared art objects for special exhibitions and faculty lectures
Gallery Assistant, Smith College Museum of Art, 1996-1999
- Assisted in coordination of family/education programs, including symposia
- Successfully completed extensive training for certification as gallery docent
Lab Consultant, Center for Foreign Languages and Cultures, Smith College, 1998-1999
- Solved computer- and video-related problems; trained students and faculty in use of equipment and software
- Managed and maintained audio tape library
Research Assistant, STRIDE (Student Research in Departments) Scholar Program, Department of French Studies, Smith College, 1995-1997: Program places top incoming first year students with research professor of their choice
- Conducted original source research on published and unpublished work, including letters and original manuscripts by British novelist Elizabeth von Arnim
- Compiled and presented research findings to advisor’s class
