Mosaic Research and Project Management

Below is a classic resume for MosaicRPM Owner/Proprietor Diane L Richard.  For details about current activities, check out the Home, Services and Experience pages.

MOSAIC RESEARCH AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT (aka MosaicRPM) 

Raleigh, NC (July 2003 – present) – Owner, sole-proprietorship

Current Activities:

• Genealogy and Family History Research Services (2003-present)
• Genealogy Author (2006 - present)
• Genealogy Lecturer/Presenter (2006 - present)
• Editor, North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal (2016 - present)
• Co-leader Tar Heel Discoveries (2018 - present)
• Board Member, North Carolina Historical Records Online (NCHRO) (2020 - present)

Past Activities:

• Editor, Upfront with NGS Blog (2010 - 2017)
• Writer & Co-Editor, Global Universal Design Educators Online Newsletter (October 2003 - 2012), bi-monthly publication
• Faculty, Axia College of University of Phoenix-- Introduction to World Cultures and Social Environments (2005-2006)
• Center for Universal Design (aka CUD) (NCSU)
• Project Management Services (2003 - 2005),
• Writer & In-house Editor for CUD Insert to Universal Design Newsletter, 2004 (select Volume 7 issues)
• Website Support Services (2005 - 2008)
• Grant Research and Writing Support (2003-2005)
• Established and Operated “Cards by Alysia” subsidiary (2005-2008)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Genealogical Speakers Guild
• Association of Professional Genealogists (National)
• Listed by the NC State Archives & NC State Library (met North Carolina Administrative Code
  provisions) as a researcher available to perform genealogical research; also listed at UNC-CH Wilson Library & Duke as a researcher.

GENEALOGICAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

• National Genealogical Society -- Local chair - Vendor Area, 2017 NGS Conference
• National Genealogical Society – Editor, 2009 NGS Conference in the States and Family History Fair blog + Local chair - Vendor Area (same conference)
• Wake County Genealogical Society -- various positions including President, 2011-present, currently Editor, Wake Treasures

EDUCATION   

• Attended The National Institute on Genealogical Research (NIGR) (2010)
• Master of Business Administration, Human Resources (1987), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Troy, NY
• Certificate in Management Practice for Engineering and Technical Professionals (1986), University of California at Irvine, Irvine, CA
• Master of Engineering (1982), Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Summa Cum Laude (1981), RPI, Troy, NY
• Short Course on Power Plant Risk and Availability Management, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles,CA

PAST EMPLOYMENT    

• Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, (October 2002 – August 2003) -- Temporary Administrative Position -- General Office Duties, Internet Researching, Director Search Coordination,  Project Management
• Snugglebundle Enterprises, Allen, TX & Raleigh, NC (1992-1996) -- Sole-proprietor, mail-order natural products catalog for infants & small children -- Researched, designed & produced catalog, maintained inventory, fulfilled orders, marketing and more
• Kelly Education and Training Center, AT&T Bell Laboratories, Middletown, NJ (1989-1990) -- Senior Specialist Consultant, Professional and Career Development
• The Communication Link Co., Inc.,New York, NY (1988-1989) -- Management Consultant
• Pickard, Lowe and Garrick, Inc., Newport Beach, CA (1982-1986) -- Engineering Consultant
• United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC(Summers 1979 & 1980) -- Research/Licensing Engineering Aid

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP (NON-Genealogical)   

• Girl Scouts/Cub Scouts (1997-2009)
• Cadette Girl Scout Troop #106, Co-Leader (2003-2009)
• Kids Voting Precinct Captain (1999-2002)
• PTA Directory Chair (2001-2002) & PTA Presidency (1999-2001) & Liaison to regional school board advisory council (2000-2002) & PTA Cultural Arts Chair (1997-1999) & Tutor (1999-2002), Charles R.Bugg Elementary School (Creative Arts & Science Magnet), Raleigh, NC

Have been fortunate to provide research services in support of the show Who Do You Think You Are?

• Reba McEntire Episode
• Season 4, un-aired research