1. R. Elena Tabachnick
506 E. Dean Ave., Madison, Wisconsin 53716
(608) 354-5216 r.elena@icloud.com
CAREER GOAL
A position where I can utilize my wide-ranging analytical, marketing, and communications skills
to increase company profitability.
SKILLS
 Broad communication experience including writing newsletters, grants, and research
reports; creating marketing materials; developing curriculum and instruction
 Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis including financial,
demographic, operations, survey, and interview data
 Program administration including budgeting, database management, event organization,
community outreach, and program evaluation
 Social media marketing including analyzing websites, designing online marketing plans,
creating written and visual online content, and maintaining a social media presence
 Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and statistical software
EDUCATION
Madison Area Technical College: Adobe Creative Suite, 2013; Social Media Certificate, 2014
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Entrepreneurial Training Program, 2009
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ph.D. Paleontology, 1988
University of California, Los Angeles, M.S. Paleontology, 1981
University of Wisconsin, Madison, B.S. Geology, 1978
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
2000-Present. Communications Specialist
Self-Employed Consultant, Madison, Wisconsin
 Handled clients such as CAPW Inc., DNV-GL, and First Unitarian Society
 Wrote business by-laws, 501c applications, grants, and social media content
 Created marketing materials
 Planned and facilitated retreats and workshops
 Produced works for radio, theatre, and press publication
2000-Present. Instructor
Madison School Community Recreation, Madison, Wisconsin
 Designed curriculum and taught classes for all ages from toddler through adult
2014-2016 College Club Tutor
Allied Family Center, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, Fitchburg, Wisconsin
 Tutored students in grades 2-8 in math, science, reading, and social studies

2. PROFESSIONAL HISTORY, cont.
2014-2015 Fine Arts Coordinator
University of Wisconsin, Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity Program for
Learning Excellence, Madison, Wisconsin
 Planned an arts program on the UW campus involving over 400 high school
students, 26 instructors, and 55 staff
 Administered the arts program including creating budgets, scheduling students
and classes, managing supplies, and providing logistical support
 Hired, trained, and supervised program instructors
 Planned and directed the student fine arts performance and art show
2013. Development Assistant
Madison Children’s Museum Madison, Wisconsin
 Collected and analyzed program and donor data
 Created infographics for staff and board reports
 Wrote social media content, research reports, and grant reports
2000-2004. Assistant Researcher
University of Wisconsin Center on Education and Work, Madison, Wisconsin
 Designed sampling, survey, and interview protocols for an evaluation of
charter high schools funded by the U.S. Department of Education
 Analyzed demographic, survey, and interview data
 Wrote grants and research reports
1993-1999. Assistant Professor
DePaul University School for New Learning, Chicago, Illinois
 Developed an interdisciplinary curriculum for adult students
 Taught classes in natural science, writing, life-long learning skills and art
 Published academic reports and creative non-fiction
1991-1993. Museum School Liaison
Buffalo Museum of Science and Charles R. Drew School, Buffalo, New York
 Administered a program linking the science museum and school that included
budgeting, hiring instructors, event organization, and program evaluation
 Created an innovative science curriculum and taught at all grade levels
 Developed and taught in-service teacher training workshops
 Supervised 20 volunteers and paid assistants
REFERENCES: Available upon Request