Samantha Nienow's Resume
Current & Recent Positions
Red Zest Design
July 2009–present
Owner, Designer
Bemidji, MN
LearningChange
January 2002–June 2009
Partner, Senior Designer
Bemidji, MN (2002–2006 in Chico, CA)
Roles: Minnesota Project Manager, Marketing Strategist, Graphic Designer, Creative Director
California State University, Chico
Theatre Department
September 2001–May 2002
Graphic Designer
Chico, CA
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
December 2002
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Communications with Multimedia Concentration
Graduated with Honors (Summa Cum Laude)
National Student Exchange:
California State University, Chico
(Fall 2000-Spring 2001)
Minnesota State Community and Technical Colleges, Fergus Falls
May 2002
Associate of Arts
Graduated with honors
Publications
From Conflict to Collaboration
December 2002
Meemken, S., Jessee, E., Knolle, J, Martin,
M. & Winter, S.W. (2005). Team Essentials
Series [Computer software]. Chico, CA:LearningChange
Conflict Resolution: Advanced Activities
Meemken, S., Jessee, E., Knolle, J, Martin, M. & Winter, S.W. (2005) The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Conflict Resolution: Initiating & Beginning Activities
Meemken, S., Jessee, E., Knolle, J, Martin, M. & Winter, S.W. (2005) The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Ice Breakers & Openers
Meemken, S., Jessee, E., Knolle, J, Martin, M. & Winter, S.W. (2003) The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Team Building & Group Development
Meemken, S., Jessee, E., Knolle, J, Martin, M. & Winter, S.W. (2003). The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Professional Memberships and Volunteer Activities
Presentations & Speaking
Pecha Kucha Night Presenter
Bemidji #1 Event (June 2010)
Bemidji, MN
Bemidji Toastmasters Member
February 2010–present
Bemidji, MN
Guest Lecturer/Speaker
Using Color in Design, CDES 323: Human Interface Design (Fall 2005)
Department of Communication Design, California State University, Chico
Leadership
Pecha Kucha Night Bemidji Coordinator
April 2010–present
Pecha Kucha (also called "PKN" and "20×20")
Bemidji, MN
BNI Ambassador
June 2010–present
Business Networking International (BNI): 1st City Chapter, Bemidji, MN
Secretary and Webmaster
July 2010–present
Toastmasters International,
Bemidji Area Toastmasters, Bemidji, MN
Event Coordinator
October 2008–October 2009
Business Networking International (BNI): 1st City Chapter, Bemidji, MN
President
October 2009–present
Business Networking International (BNI): 1st City Chapter, Bemidji, MN
Education Coordinator
April 2007–October 2008
Business Networking International (BNI): 1st City Chapter, Bemidji, MN
Secretary, Board Member
July 2005–January 2006
Turning Point Commons Cooperative Housing,
Chico, CA
Board Member
April 2004–January 2006
Turning Point Commons Cooperative Housing,
Chico, CA
Giving Back
Design Technology Advisory Board Member
Jan 2009–present
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Design Portfolio Review Judge
Fall 2005–present
IT/VSAR 4810: Portfolio Presentation Judge.
Design Technology Department, Bemidji State
University, Bemidji, MN
Graphic Design Mentor
Jan 2010–May 2010 and Fall 2006–May 2007
Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN
Chico High ACT Mentor Program
Fall 2003–May 2006
Academy of Communications and Technology, Chico High School, Chico, CA
Recognition
New Business of the Year Award 2010
May 2010
Awarded by Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce, Awards of Excellence Ceremony
Bemidji, MN
Excellence in Business Award: Web & Graphic Design
June 2006
Awarded by CEPCO, 21st Annual Dinner and Excellence in Business Awards Ceremony
Chico, CA
Honorable Mention for Professional/Services: Website Design
April 2004
Awarded by Chico Chamber of Commerce
Chico Business Expo
www.downtownchico.net
SMASH Award: Most Creative of Show
May 2002
Awarded by Department of Media Arts
California State University, Chico, CA