VANESSA GILLMAN

GILLM059@UMN.EDU 2906 ZENITH AVE N M INNEAPOLIS, MN 55422 320.309.5406

RELEVANT EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Classroom Volunteer

Monticello Middle School

Sept. 2015-Present

This fall Ms. Samantha Redepenning welcomed me into her 7 th grade mathematics classroom as a
weekly classroom volunteer. Though I spend most of my time as an observer, I do get to assist
regularlyanswering student questions, suggesting problem-solving strategies, checking over
work or solutions, and generally helping out as needed.

GEM Classroom Assistant

University of Minnesota, MathCEP
Nov. 2015-Present

Girls Excel in Math (GEM) is an enrichment program for mathematically enthused girls in grades
4-7 run from the University of Minnesotas School of Mathematics Center for Educational
Programs (MathCEP). As a GEM classroom assistant I get to spend two Saturdays a semester
working with an awesome and inspiring group of girls and teachers who are so excited about
math that they gladly get up early on a weekend to come to the U and get their math face on.
Speech Judge & Helper
Kimball Area High School Speech Team
Jan. 2007-Present

I joined Kimball Speech Team in seventh grade and have been involved with the program ever
since. My senior year I was team Captain and took 5th place at State in Creative Expression. Over
the years Ive assisted in various ways: judging MSHSL tournaments, helping organize and run
home-meets, mentoring and providing constructive feedback to Speechers.
Art in the Park Instructor
Paynesville Community Education
Summer 2008

The Art in the Park series was a bi-weekly summer activity program for elementary-age students
organized by Paynesville Community Education and led by myself. Each session we met at a
different community park, with the days art activity and lesson designed to highlight a bit of local
history, natural wonder, or opportunity for community engagement.
Summer Helper
Paynesville Bulldog Kids Club
Summer 2008

As a summer helper for the Bulldog Kids Club school-age summer day-care program, I assisted
in supervising 10-35 kids of a variety of ages on a semi-daily basis, leading games and group
activities, coordinating and chaperoning field-trips, and communicating with parents as needed.
EDUCATION REFERENCES

Samantha Redepenning, in whose classroom I currently volunteer weekly.

7th Grade Math Teacher at Monticello Middle School 612.369.0589 (cell) sarede14@smumn.edu
Jody Markgraf, my long-time mentor and coach.
Head Speech Coach for Kimball Area High School 320.237.0418 (cell) Jodilynyaya@aol.com
Annie Hansen-Burke, in whose class, Multiculturalism in Education, I was a student last fall.
Senior Lecturer, University of Minnesota School Psychology Program 612.624.5547 hans1498@umn.edu

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Minion in Chief
Mill City Roasters, LLC
Jan. 2014-Present

Responsible for maintaining financial records and transactions as bookkeeper. Developed and
implemented systems to track inventory, customer order status, and shipments. Assist in the
coordination of freight shipments, create BOLs, file paperwork and maintain records of imports
and customer deliveries. Update customers on order, invoice, and shipping statuses.
Event Coordinator
The Chip Shoppe
Sept. 2011--2013

Responsible for managing daily operations of Big Event Limo and Marlis, Inc. Established longterm customer relationships as primary contact for event scheduling. Investigated and resolved
customer complaints through prompt and courteous service. Devised metrics to analyze key
aspects of operations to evaluate the factors driving results and translated business needs and
priorities into actionable logistics strategies. Recommended investments in technology and
equipment to improve service quality and efficiency. Developed and implemented operating and training
policies and procedures. Made managerial decisions about staffing and employee scheduling.
Barista
Tillies Bean
Sept. 2008-2010

Multi-tasked in a busy food-service environment to assist customers and prepare orders. Opened
and closed the store as a key-carrier; supervised other employees as shift lead.
Student Office Assistant
Mount Holyoke College Department of Sociology
Jan. 2007-2008

Aided department professors on various projects as a research assistant and occasional child-sitter.
Developed presentations, proof-read and edited papers prior to publication, updated syllabi and
maintained course pages, assisted with data collection, disaggregation, and analysis. Greeted visitors,
answered phones, and responded to email requests as after-hours receptionist.
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION

Spring 2013Spring 2016

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Multidisciplinary Studies B.S. from the College of Continuing Education. Expected Spring 2016.
Spring 2010Spring 2011
University of Minnesota, Morris

Studies in Mathematics and Studio Art

Fall 2006Spring 2008
Mount Holyoke College

Studies in Critical Social Thought and Studio Art

Morris, MN
South Hadley, MA

PROFESSIONAL REFEREN CES

Steve Green
Owner, Mill City Roasters LLC
Current Employer
612.886.2089 (office) 612.298.0394 (cell) steve@millcityroasters.com
Niki Koshiol
Account Executive, UPS Freight
320.293.5313 (cell) Nicole.koshiol@gmail.com

Former Supervisor
(the Chip Shoppe)

Mark Dieltz
Owner, The Chip Shoppe
Former Employer
320.227.1135 (office) 507.269.9527 (cell) Mark@thechipshoppe.com

VANESSA GILLMAN GILLM059@UMN.EDU

2906 ZENITH AVE N MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55422 320.309.5406