Personal Information: 

· Name when in high school yearbook:   Ellen Kolemainen

· High school nickname:  

· Legal name today (if different):  

· What do people call you now? :   Ellen

· Address (please provide at least a city and state):   Boston, MA

· Email contact:    ejkolemainen@gmail.com

Current life situation (retired working, volunteering, etc.):   I officially retired June 1st.  and moved into a new abode in a new neighborhood.  It is taking me forever to settle in.  I have been working on lots of projects for friends which have kept me too busy.  I long for a stretch without obligations.

Family history (spouse, children, dogs, etc.) :   I never married.  Some close calls.

Current hobbies and interests:    decorating, cooking, reading mystery stories, traveling

Claims to fame (books, awards, etc):    Alas, none.

Anything else you want to share: I have been coming to EL at least 4 times annually for the last 10 years to help care for my mother and father.  Both have passed away, my mother in April.  I am on call to finalize clearing out 334 Wildwood when it sells.

Education, Military Service or Training  After ELHS:    

· Michigan State University, BA History and Education

Work History (dates, company name, location, title/job function):   

Project Manager The Friends of the Public Garden, Inc.   Boston (part time) 2009 -2012

Assist the president, executive director, board members, and fund raising consultant with the day-to-day activities of the organization.

Executive Assistant Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky & Popeo    Boston 2005-2009

Provide executive assistance to the retired Vice-Chairman of Time Warner, Mintz Levin Senior Counsel and former managing partner, in all aspects of his business ventures and personal life.

Executive Director   Light Boston, Inc.   Boston 2003-2005

Manage a non-profit organization seeking to light 25 architecturally significant sites

Administrative Manager Commonwealth of Massachusetts Boston 1996-2003

  Deputy Director for the Division of Professional Licensure

Responsible for operations, programs, and activities for 36 boards of registration affecting 520,000 licensees.

Director, Special Projects Kershaw and Associates Boston 1987-1996

Manage a wide range of local, state, and national political action activities supporting the ultimate candidacy of Thomas A. Kershaw, owner of the Hampshire House and Bull and Finch "Cheers" Pub, for the presidency of the National Restaurant Association. Facilitate visitations by Cheers TV program actors and staff. Lobby state and federal legislators regarding restaurant association interests.

Representative, Fleet Sales Bob Brest Autoworld Boston 1986-1987

Expand national fleet activities for the dealership.

Caterer Self Employed Boston 1980-1990

Augment knowledge of food and increase sophistication in entertaining while providing additional source of income.

Manager, Fleet Operations The Hertz Corporation Boston, Philadelphia 1979-1986

Responsible for procurement and disposition of 6000 vehicles annually through various lease, buyback, purchase, and transfer programs.

Restaurant Manager, Magic Pan Boston, New York, and Chicago 1976-1979

Store Manager, Kelley’s Homemade Ice Cream Boston 1974-1976

Establish and manage two retail locations in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. Develop recipes for delicious ice cream. Organize and teach a class for future homemade ice cream store owners.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts History/Education Michigan State University, East Lansing. MI                  1963-1967                                      Sailing Team, College Board, ZTA

INTERESTS

Self- proclaimed foodie, gourmet cook, interior decorator, and mystery reader.