1. Silas Fred Counts
3124 Harriet Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(423) 502-8994
scounts89@gmail.com
Education:
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
• Expected Graduation May 2016.
• Master of Science in Architecture,
Heritage Conservation & Preservation.
Experience:
Communications Committee
• Member, U of M School of Architecture.
• January - May 2015.
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN
• Graduated in 2012.
• Bachelor of Arts in History, Urban & Regional Studies.
Northeast State Technical Community College
Blountville, TN
• Graduated in 2009.
• Associate of Science, University Parallel.
Saint Paul Heritage Preservation Commission
• Historic Preservation Intern, May 2015 - July 2016.
• Responsible for design review of proposed exterior changes within Saint Paul’s Heritage Preservation
Districts & Sites.
• Expected to make legal findings for HPC decisions and maintain communication with applicants at all
times.
• Assisted in writing staff reports for HPC public hearings, letter writing, and applicant notifications.
• Supervisor(s): Amy Spong, (651) 266-6714; Christine Boulware, (651) 266-6715.
University of Minnesota
• Teachng Assistant, August 2014 - May 2015.
• Responsible for teaching two recitation sections per week and crafting class-specific lesson plans.
• Expeected to maintain daily communication with students and instructors alike.
• Supervising Professors: Fall 2014 Dr. Leon Satkowski, School of Architecture, (612) 624-1308.
Spring 2015 Dr. Kate Solomonson, School of Architecture, (612) 624-5565.
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
• Volunteer Historian, February - December 2013.
• Responsible for archival research both on site and around Northeast Tennessee.
• Research focus: John Tipton, Jr., representative & state senator for Washington County, TN, 1803 - 1831.
• Supervisor: Penny McLaughlin, Director, (423) 926-3631.
Minnesota Streetcar Museum
• Volunteer, July 2014 - Present.
• Assist in restoration and continuous maintenance of electric streetcars during off-season of January-April.
• Conductor/Motorman during operating season of May-December.
• Supervisor: Jim Vaitkunas, Assistant Operations Chief, (952) 688-7255.
Achievements:
Students for Political Action (SPA)
• President, East Tennessee State University,
• November 2011 - December 2012.
President’s Pride
• Member, East Tennessee State University.
• March 2010 - December 2012.