Janet Goldner explores culture, identity and social justice in various media: sculpture, photography, video, installation, social projects. Her work consistently bridges diverse cultures, celebrating the unique beauty and genius of each as well as what we have in common. Cultural preservation is important to Janet's work. Her research takes the form of immersive field work and annual visits to Mali provide inspiration. Janet's social consciousness and her deep and continuing interest in African art and culture also fuel her work.
Social projects internationally and in the US include participation with diverse groups of artists and non-artists. Janet engages in long-term collaborations, particularly with Malian artists. They are all, at the same time, researcher and object of research producing dialogues and concrete works of art.
Ms. Goldner's life experiences play an integral part in the development of her work. A master welder, she works in three dimensions as well as on paper, on the floor, on walls, and suspended from the ceiling, indoors and outdoors. her installations include steel sculptures, video, photography and sound. Janet's work combines poetry, patterns, forms and African themes that engage in social discourse.
Goldner's work in the US and internationally includes cultural, educational and women's empowerment projects as well as commissions, exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, community art projects, public art projects. She has been working in Mali for more than two decades.
Janet Goldner explores culture, identity and social justice in various media: sculpture, photography, video, installation, social projects. Her work consistently bridges diverse cultures, celebrating the unique beauty and genius of each as well as what we have in common. Cultural preservation is important to Janet's work. Her research takes the form of immersive field work and annual visits to Mali provide inspiration. Janet's social consciousness and her deep and continuing interest in African art and culture also fuel her work.
Social projects internationally and in the US include participation with diverse groups of artists and non-artists. Janet engages in long-term collaborations, particularly with Malian artists. They are all, at the same time, researcher and object of research producing dialogues and concrete works of art.
Ms. Goldner's life experiences play an integral part in the development of her work. A master welder, she works in three dimensions as well as on paper, on the floor, on walls, and suspended from the ceiling, indoors and outdoors. her installations include steel sculptures, video, photography and sound. Janet's work combines poetry, patterns, forms and African themes that engage in social discourse.
Goldner's work in the US and internationally includes cultural, educational and women's empowerment projects as well as commissions, exhibitions, collaborations, residencies, community art projects, public art projects. She has been working in Mali for more than two decades.
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Takuya Nishimura
CURRICULUM VITAE
(Revisedon September 24, 2016)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Home Address: 1505 West Tharpe Street APT 3124B
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Cell Phone: (850)-322-1625
Email: takuya.nishimura.15@gmail.com
tn15@my.fsu.edu
Academic History
2015- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL.
Degree of Master of Science in Sport Management.
G.P.A: 3.75 | Completed 34 credits hours
Expected Graduation Date: Spring 2017
2014-2015 Tallahassee Community College, Tallahassee, FL.
Major: Associate in Arts, Sport Management
G.P.A: 4.00 | Completed 28 credits hours
2013 The Center for Intensive English Studies at Florida State University.
2009-2013 Biwako Seikei Sport College, Otsu, Shiga, Japan.
Degree of Bachelor of Science in Sport Science. Major: Sport Management
Thesis: spectators’ attitude formation toward a stadium’s naming right.
Thesis supervisor: Masayuki Yoshida
Research the relationship that fans’ disposition has on a team’s facility
name.
G.P.A.: 3.60 | Graduation Date: March, 2013
Professional Experience
Teaching Assistant (August 2015 – Present)
Department of Modern Language, College of Education, Florida State University. Having
being responsible for grading assignments and exams, and teaching the elementary and
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intermediate Japanese language of undergraduate’s level class for 161 undergraduate
students at Florida State University.
Honors and Awards
The Best Undergraduate Students Award – Sport Management Program, Department of
Athletic Sport, Biwako Seikei Sport College (April, 2012). The Performance Award of 50,000
yen ($500) to the outstanding performance in the undergraduate program, Biwako Seikei
Sport College, Otsu, Shiga.
The Florida- Japan Institute Tuition Exemption Program (2014-2016) – The Florida-Japan
Institute has established an award in order to exempt student responsibility of out-of-state
tuition. I have received out-of-state tuition exemption for 26 undergraduate credits at
Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Florida and 34 graduate credits at Florida
State University in Tallahassee, Florida from The Florida-Japan Institute, University of West
Florida in Pensacola, Florida.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Fluent in Japanese and well-versed in English
Work History
Operations Internship with FSU Women’s Soccer Team, Florida State University, FL
(Fall, 2016)
Translator and Manager for a Japanese Professional Soccer Coach, Florida State
University, Orlando City Club, and Orlando Pride, FL (Summer, 2016)
Translated interviews and daily conversations with 10 coaches, 5 players, and 12
team staff on FSU Women’s Soccer, Orlando City Club, and Orlando Pride
Arranged the observations of training sessions and official games on Orlando City
Club and Orlando Pride
Internship with FSU Mark Krikorian Women’s Soccer Camp, Florida State University,
FL (Summer, 2016)
Organized and executed recruiting soccer camps with 300+ kids attending
Prepared camper information, schedule, and coaching handbooks
Assisted check-in and check-out responsibilities for 50+ staff
Organized check-in and check-out with facilities, dorm, and staff
Created detailed check lists for each activity that leads up to the camp
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Restaurant manager, Hanahana, Kyoto, Japan (2009 to 2013)
Prepared and fulfilled all customers’ orders as an authorized chef
Provided hospitality and customer service
Managed customer transactions and restaurant finances
Assisted in training potential employees in cooking and customer service
Attended and participated in career building seminars for restaurant staff
Internship with Chiba Lotte Marines, Chiba, Japan (Summer 2012)
Coordinated and organized events for the general public (calibrate audio, set up the
stage area)
Managed 30,000+ seated-stadium audio for the professional baseball games
Advertised and promoted events for the general public
Worked for long time hours (14 hours a day)
Volunteer Experience
FSU Men’s Basketball Leonard Hamilton Camp, Florida State University,
Tallahassee, FL (2016)
Organized and assisted daily training sessions
Managed and assisted the university’s dormitory for 200+ kids
Refereed ten basketball games for 9th-12th grade kids
Spring Time Tallahassee 41stAnnual Springtime 10K, 5K & 1 Mile, Tallahassee,
FL (2016)
Managed the intersection for the 500+ runners’ safety
Member of International Student Organization, Tallahassee Community College,
Tallahassee, FL(2014-2015)
The representative of Japan in the International College Educational Week
(2014)
NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament, The Tucker Civic
Center, Tallahassee, FL (2015)
Florida State University High School, Tallahassee, FL (2015)
Managed the kid area for the official football game
Volunteer basketball Coach, Biwako Seikei Sport College, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
(2011 to 2013)
Guest Relation Event Staff, Shiga Lake Stars, Otsu, Shiga, Japan (2012)
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Other
Student athlete in basketball for Biwako Seikei Sport College (2009-2013)
Filled the role of the vice-captain during the senior year
Coached 50+ kids in a community as a volunteer basketball coach for three years
Acquired the championship in the third strongest division as a starting member
Managed the daily practice and the trip for practice and official games