Morris Goodwin III

15465 Frost Path

Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
(612) 859-3545 mg6362d2@westpost.net
EMPLOYMENT
AmeriCorps VISTA August 2009 - present
Saint Paul Public School Foundation - Tutor Coordinator
o Design & implement Volunteer Tutor Program in the Saint Paul Public Schools
o Recruit, hire, train & coordinate all volunteer tutors
o Build & Retain business/organizational partnerships
o Evaluate & Sustainable best practices development & implementation
o Personal ongoing training & professional development
DLG Creative Management, Minneapolis, MN June 1995 - July 2009
Partner & Design Specialist
o Implementation of design work for special events, graphics design
& website development
o Marketing & fundraising strategy
o Management & oversight of special event volunteers
o General office duties: client contact & support, data input, clerical work.
Sears & Roebuck, Minnetonka, MN May 2006 - December 2008
Full-time Sales Consultant/ Visual Merchandiser
o Implementation of resetting floor merchandise & planning,
o Ongoing training of new employees, personal ongoing training,
managing floor sales,
o Customer service at point of sale, quarterly & monthly coaching reports
Eagle's Flight Property Mgmt., LLC, Minneapolis, MN January 2004 - July 2006
Property Mgr. & Interior Designer
o Interior & exterior design for renovation projects
o Hire & oversee all contractors
o Review of construction documents, site visits, general maintenance
& office duties
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN August 2002 - March 2003
P.L.E.D.G.E Graduate Assistant: Co-founder & administrator.
o Designed & facilitated training seminars on leadership & diversity.
o Facilitation of: group retreats, conferences, meetings, events & programs
o Liaison to: Dean of Student Life staff, advisor to members, committee member.
Summer Orientation Coordinator March 2002 - September 2002
o Administration of the freshmen orientation program
o Selection, training & management of 20 Summer & 40 Fall Orientation Leaders,
o Creation and implementation of the Orientation & Registration schedule,
office duties
o Liaison to: faculty, staff and administration.
Commuter Student Coordinator May, 2000 to March 2002
o Creation & implementation of commuter students' programs;
o Hiring, management & supervision of 15 desk hosts;
o Advocating commuter issues to administration departments,
overseeing all off-campus housing.
Morris Goodwin III
15465 Frost Path
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
(612) 859-3545 mg6362d2@westpost.net
Curricula Vitae
EDUCATION
Vesper College, Minneapolis, MN
Master in Fine Arts, Eco-Architecture - 2008
The Arts Institute International Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Associate of Applied Science, Interior Design - 2006
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - 2002 Minor in Theology

VOLUNTEER/ACHIEVEMENTS
Extreme Makeover Home Edition 100th Episode - Minnetonka, MN
KFAI 90.3 FM Radio Station - "Write On Radio" Book Critic & Interviewer
American Cancer Society - "Relay For Life"
East Side Arts Council - Arts for All Conference 2010
MN Dept. of Ed. - 34th Annual Parent Professional Development Conference 2010

PUBLISHED WORKS
"The Many Faces of Green Design"
Llewellyn's 2008 Moon Sign Book: A Gardening Almanac & Guide to Conscious Living
ISNB 0-7387-0551-9
"Strap Up Your Sails: A Tempest Blows"
St. Paul MN West End: The Community Reporter - December 2009
HONORS/AWARDS
The Arts Institute International MN
Deans List 2004-2006
University of St. Thomas
Heart of St. Thomas Award
Commuter Student Award
Greg Marzolf JR Award
National Dean's List, 2001-2002

ART GALLERY SHOWS

Vesper Trough Gallery
201 South 6th St. SE, Minneapolis, MN
Sonorous Dwelling - December 2006
5 Well Worn Steps - February 2007
Weight Contemplation - December 2007
Wynowwyn - February 2008
Community Funding Symposium - April 2008
Eco Art Show - September 2009