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Biography

University of Pittsburgh - English

Writer. Photographer. MFA candidate in Poetry (April 2020). Quantum poetics researcher. Physics enthusiast.
Higher Education
Heather
Kresge
Greater Pittsburgh Area
Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Social Media, Research, Portrait Photography, Digital Photography, and Photography. Strong arts and design professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Poetry from University of Pittsburgh.

Experience

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Graduate Instructor

    MFA candidate in Poetry. Teaching assistant. Graduate Student Assistant. Currently teaching: ENGLIT 0315: Reading Poetry. Courses taught: ENGLIT 0315: Reading Poetry--Summer 2018 & Summer 2019. ENGCMP 0200: Seminar in Composition--Fall 2017 & Spring 2018.

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Graduate Student Assistant

    Graduate student assistant to:
    Dr. Jonathan Arac, Ph.D. (2018-2020)
    Dr. Colin MacCabe, Ph.D. (2019-2020)
    Dr. Don Bialostosky, Ph.D. (2018-2019)

    http://www.writing.pitt.edu/people/mfa-students/heather-kresge

  • Mattress Factory

    Visitor Experience Associate

    The Visitor Experience Associate serves as part of a team, to provide a welcoming,
    personalized experience for all visitors and members.

    Reports to the Visitor Services Manager, but interacts regularly with museum personnel including the co-directors, Shop Manager, Café Manager, Weekend Coordinator, Visitor Services Assistant and volunteers.

    The Visitor Experience Associate is primarily responsible for the museums admission
    desk, shop, café and annex galleries. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
    following:
    • Interest in art / contemporary art and actively engaging visitors through
    discussion
    • Monitoring galleries and museum annex buildings, making note of any exhibitions
    maintenance needed and ensure visitors have a safe experience
    • Knowledgeable about art on view to help answer questions and direct them to
    resources
    • Ensuring buildings are ready to receive visitors; during times of inclement
    weather this includes snow removal and shoveling as necessary; maintaining clean
    and stocked bathrooms in all buildings; trash removal from all buildings
    • Staying attune to visitor experience; actively engaging with visitors to answer
    questions and provide additional information about museum history, events and
    education programming
    • Troubleshooting; includes addressing emergency situations and following
    protocol and procedures
    • Providing lunch breaks to front of house staff, and providing support to staff,
    including café manager

  • Creative Nonfiction

    Reader

    Heather worked at Creative Nonfiction as a Reader

  • Vela Magazine

    Editorial Assistant

    Heather worked at Vela Magazine as a Editorial Assistant

  • Heather Kresge Photography

    Owner and Principal Photographer

    http://www.heatherkresge.photo

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Master’s Degree

    Poetry
    Teaching assistant and graduate student

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Graduate Instructor


    MFA candidate in Poetry. Teaching assistant. Graduate Student Assistant. Currently teaching: ENGLIT 0315: Reading Poetry. Courses taught: ENGLIT 0315: Reading Poetry--Summer 2018 & Summer 2019. ENGCMP 0200: Seminar in Composition--Fall 2017 & Spring 2018.

  • University of Pittsburgh

    Graduate Student Assistant


    Graduate student assistant to: Dr. Jonathan Arac, Ph.D. (2018-2020) Dr. Colin MacCabe, Ph.D. (2019-2020) Dr. Don Bialostosky, Ph.D. (2018-2019) http://www.writing.pitt.edu/people/mfa-students/heather-kresge

  • The University of Pittsburgh

    Bachelor’s Degree

    English Writing: Creative Nonfiction

Positions

  • Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

    Member

  • Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

    Member

  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

    Member

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  • Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

    Member

  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

    Member

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  • Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

    Member

  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

    Member

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  • Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

    Member

  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

    Member

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAoAP9IB3IC31Ofz-FLS7xKuXKd9-GrAnlg,409078001)

  • Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP)

    Member

  • Professional Photographers of America (PPA)

    Member

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