Background

Michael Boudro wants to build cool things, with cool people, for cool people. Starting his professional career as a music instructor, Mike has since traded in his drum sticks for a career in museums, where he develops exhibitions and programming to creatively share stories with guests of all ages and generations. A relentless tinkerer, his desire to creatively solve problems is what drives him as a non-profit professional, and his many years as an educator gives him valuable insight in recruiting and developing young volunteers. His greatest joys as a museum professional have been mentoring and developing interns and learning new skills to create the next fun experience.

Job experience

• May 2021 - May 2022
  Executive Director
  Kids N Stuff Children's Museum
  

  Albion, MI

  Was responsible for the daily management and strategic planning of a small children’s museum and non-profit. Served as the public facing senior staff member on the museum floor at all times, including during events.
  
  Achievements include: Streamlined budget by reducing overhead and creative planning; Oversaw vital building infrastructural repairs to the Sewer System, HVAC System, Security System, and Fire Suppression System; Modernized the museum’s Computer and Networking Infrastructure; Redesigned and fabricated new exhibits; Restarted and oversaw vital Internship Program with students from Albion College; Assisted Board of Directors in writing 2022-2027 Strategic Plan.

• November 2011 - May 2021
  Museum Curator
  Michigan Railroad History Museum
  

  Durand, MI, USA

  Was responsible for the daily management of the museum gallery, its collection, and the interpretation of all historic materials within the organization. Was the primary writer of all materials meant for public use. Was the primary narrative grantwriter for all grants.
  
  Achievements include: Oversaw consistent growth in museum visitors, events, building rentals, and associated revenue; Reorganized Artifact and Archival Collections; Completely modernized the Museum, including creation of a regular exhibition schedule; Designed, and wrote museum Audio Tour for public use within the museum; Designed and programmed inexpensive audio-visual solutions for exhibits; Established an internship program for local high school students; Started comprehensive and ongoing archival photo digitization project; Established and modernized existing collections policies; Founding member of Historic Shiawassee, a collaborative group of county-wide historic non-profits, museums, and libraries.

Education

• University of Oklahoma
  M.A., Museum Studies
  

  2016 - 2017

  4.00 GPA
• University of Michigan - Flint
  B.A., History and Anthropology
  

  2010 - 2013

  3.77 GPA
  Member of Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society, Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honors Society.