BRIAN L. KNIGHT
585 Nichols Hill Road, Dorset, Vermont 05251
(H) (802) 867 -7036, (C)(201) 919-3416
Talented professional offering compelling blend of technical, management, and teaching capabilites, coupled with superb relationship building, presentation, and public relations skills
Summary of Qualifications
● Impressive expertise and recognized credibility as historical preservation consultant, and advocate, designing and executing historical planning and architectural survey projects.
● Skilled teacher, researcher, and presenter with impressive abilities in curriculum development, lecturing, fundraising, and museum management. Published author with proficiency in community outreach.
EXPERIENCE
BRIAN KNIGHT RESEARCH
Historic Preservation Consultant, 1997-Present
Architectural Historian, Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards in Architectural History in accordance with 36 CFR Part 61.
· National Register Nomination: Goodrich Four Corners District, Norwich, Vermont (In Process).
· Section 106/Act 250 Review: Commons Building, Bennington College(In Process).
· Historic Preservation Management Plan (Section 106): Gilman Hydroelectric Facility, Lunenburg, Vermont (In Process).
· National Register Nomination: Advent Meeting Grounds, Hartford, Vermont (In Process).
· Historic Structure Report, Equinox Clubhouse: Equinox Resort, Manchester, Vermont (2015)
· Visual Impact Study, Northern Pass: Statewide, New Hampshire. Conducted a review of proposed electric transmission line running approximately 140 miles through 31 New Hampshire towns. Assisted indeveloping a methodology for the review of impact on historic resources for compliance with federal regulations (2012-2014).
· National Register Nomination: Philip Livingston School, Albany, New York (2013); West Dover Historic District, West Dover Vermont (2010); A.H. Rice Silk Mill, Pittsfield, Massachusetts (2012); Camp Billings, Thetford, Vermont (2004); Dog Team Tavern, New Haven, Vermont and Brooksville Adventist Church, New Haven, Vermont (1998).
Federal Tax Credit Applications, HPCA Part 1 & 2: Waban Fire House, Newton, Massachusetts; 191 Pine Street, Portland, Maine; Cortes Street, Boston, Massachusetts.(2009-2012)
· Architectural and Historical Survey: “Modernist Architecture of Burlington, Vermont.”(2008)
· Central Business District Architectural Survey: Boston, Massachusetts. (2009)
· Shelburne Oral History Project: Shelburne, Vermont. (2003)
· Historic Neighborhood Assessment: Bennington, Vermont.
THE TUTORIAL CENTER, Manchester, Vermont
History/Humanities/English/Science Tutor, 2015-Present
20 Hours/Week.
Tutored elementary to high school-age students in History, English, Humanities and Science to help them better comprehend school lectures and learning objectives. Conducted assessments to identify educational needs, and developed individualized instructional and tutoring plans integrating curriculum objectives and aligning with state and Common Core learning standards. Coached students to strengthen grammar, spelling, paragraph writing, creative writing, and essay writing skills.
STRATTON MOUNTAIN SCHOOL, Stratton, Vermont
American History Teacher, 2010-2015
40+ Hours/Week.
Provided an academically rigorous American and European history curriculum aligning with specific standards for freshmen and juniors. Developed and implemented curriculum based on historical events and their impact. Delivered lectures on the core topics of history. Initiated and facilitated classroom discussions to develop student interest.
· Stratton Mountain School, Reading Like a Historian Curriculum. Implemented the Reading Like a Historian curriculum, a departure from traditional textbook-driven instruction. Students follow an activity structure known as the “Document-Based Lesson.” Students use background knowledge and disciplined reading strategies to interrogate, assess and reconcile, historic events. Through historical reading strategies, such as sourcing, contextualization, corroboration, and close reading, students discover that historical accounts are open to interpretation.
· Stratton Mountain School Oral History Project, 2011. Implemented oral history program into sophomore and junior curriculum. Organized and guided students through research, question creation and interview process.
HILDENE, THE LINCOLN FAMILY HOME, Manchester, Vermont
Curator, 2003-2009
40+ Hours/Week.
Led museum management, collections care, and archival work. Developed policies, standards, and programs pertaining to preservation, stewardship, development, use, and interpretation of a 412-acre historic site. The collection consisted of Abraham Lincoln family art, furniture, textiles, books and documents. Acted as collection manager, registrar, archivist, librarian, exhibit designer, educator and historian. Managed staff, interns and volunteers. Oversaw daily operations within historic home. Ensured guest satisfaction and safety.
· Book: “No Braver Deeds: The Story of the Equinox Guards,” 2004. Researched and wrote book detailing the lives of Manchester, Vermont soldiers, the Equinox Guards, during the Civil War.
· Thematic Lectures, 2004-2008: Organized lectures and symposia focused on American presidency. Prepared yearly series titled “Winter History Series.” Organized two symposiums: “In the Shadow of Greatness” symposium, focusing on lives of presidential progeny, and “Why It Matters: The Ten Most Important Elections in U.S. History” symposium, featuring nationally acclaimed professors and authors.
· Museum Exhibits: “The Personal Abraham Lincoln”, “The North Shire and the Civil War: The Common Experience of Uncommon Valor”, and “The American Ideal: Abraham Lincoln and the Second Inaugural,” 2003-2009. Researched context for exhibit, oversaw incoming/outgoing loans associated with exhibit, and provided proper storage for loaned items. Served in design and installation of exhibit. Developed interpretative program for adults and children.
· Archives and Library: “Hildene Lincoln Family Library and Research Center,” 2003-2009. Formulated, directed, and administered collection development policy and program for archival and manuscript collections. Oversaw the conversion of five rooms into museum archives without affecting historic integrity.
PRESERVATION BURLINGTON, Burlington, Vermont
Executive Director, 2001-2003
20 Hours Week
Held responsibility for day-to-day management, public planning, grant writing, administration, public relations, marketing, board support, and project coordination. Led volunteer management and development. Oversaw fundraising through membership development, annual appeals and grant writing. Managed revolving loan fund, historic marker program, historic home tour and annual preservation award program. Served as liaison to city government. Created several partnerships with local, state and regional preservation organizations. Conducted historic preservation outreach and built/maintained organization website.
SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE, Winooski, Vermont
Assistant Director for Donor Relations, 2001-2003
40+ Hours/Week.
Oversaw event management, student-alumni relations, data management and volunteer staffing. Identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded prospects and donors. Managed alumni events on and off campus, including regional and local events. Created content for print/digital alumni communications. Managed alumni relations database, data updates, directories, and email communications. Worked closely with staff to identify student and alumni relation strategies. Created donor stewardship plans as well as researched potential donors and foundations. Compiled, synthesized, and analyzed detailed financial and biographical information of potential donors.
MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL COMMISSION, Boston, Massachusetts
Preservation Planner, Grant Coordinator, 1998-2000.
40+ Hours/Week.
Managed federal/statewide historic preservation grant programs. Evaluated applications, determined successful grantees, prepared budgets/scopes of work, provided preservation/technical advice throughout project duration. Closed out financial documentation aspects of grant. Reviewed preservation easements, provided information to public regarding historic preservation programs and conducted site visits.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT, Burlington, Vermont
M.S., Historic Preservation, 1996
B.A., Political Science, 1993
WESTMINSTER SCHOOL, Simsbury, Connecticut
High School Diploma, 1989
Brian Knight Resume
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