Tom Mittelstaedt

Retired

Washburn, Wisconsin, United States

About

Over 20 years experience in virtually all aspects of nonprofit operations and management. Proven skills in accounting, finance, database management, strategic planning, computer and network management, desktop publishing, and graphic design. [email protected]

Experience

  • Associate Director at Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
    Nov 1990 - Sep 2012 · 21 yrs 11 mos

    ADMINISTRATION: Served as chief financial officer, responsible for oversight and overall management and leadership of museum financial operations. Served as human resources officer. Created and updated employee handbooks and job descriptions. DEVELOPMENT: Worked with board, staff, and management on strategic planning. Worked with staff and management to coordinate overall promotion, marketing, and development plan, including development of stratregies to increase individual funder base and to seek large corporate donations. NETWORK & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Served as I/T officer, responsible for care, upkeep, security, and maintenance of museum computers and network. Responsible for developing upgrade strategy for museum computers and network, and for assessment, planning, and redesign of museum office space for maximum efficiency. OPERATIONS: Worked with staff to design, crreate, and publish museum newsletter and other publications, promotional materials, and graphics. Worked with staff to create overall strategy for automate4d self-guided museum tour. Assisted staff with tours, scheduling, visitor relations, sponsor relations, and educational programs.

  • Accounting Assistant at Nonprofit Accounting
    1991 - 1997 · 6 yrs

    Assistant to private accountant responsible for financial records for an individual client and for various nonprofit organizations. Handled a variety of day-to-day accounting tasks including payroll, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, deposits, and many clerical, data, and computer functions. Responsible for computer hardware and software selection, installation, testing, and training. Part-time position.

  • Computer Assistant at Midway Training Services
    1993 - 1994 · 1 yr

    Computer troubleshooter and resource person for organization working with the mentally disabled. Designed, adapted, and implemented procedures for using computers in various accounting and record-keeping activities. Trainerd staff in Microsoft Word and Excel. Part-time position.

  • Instructor, Department of Psychology at Gustavus Adolphus College
    1992 - 1993 · 1 yr

    Adjunct faculty instructor for undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology and psychology research methods. Led seminar for psychology honors students. Supervised original student research projects. Part-time position.

  • Shop Manager at Novus at Sears
    1989 - 1990 · 1 yr

    Local manager for national automobile windshield repair business. Responsible for all day-to-day business activities, including sales, customer service, inventory control, and repair of windshields.