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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Provide acquisitions, curatorial support, exhibits, and historical research assistance for a curatorial team.• Assessed and photographed 2,347+ historic pharmaceuticals, prepared 1,446+ for deaccession.• Researched numerous object histories, stewarded 26+ acquisitions through collections committee.• Transcribed 24,924 brief object records, assisted with thousands more from other sites.• Responded to two high water events impacting 54+ buildings; artifacts evacuated – no damages.• Performed sites collections care during opening and closing, assessments, training staff, etc.• Exhibits research, object/image selection, and installation.• Prepared reports and presentations on breadth and depth of Society collections.

Cassville, Wisconsin, United States

Provided care, management, and interpretation of agricultural collection estimated at 75,000 artifacts. • Performed collection assessments of 54+ buildings. Tackled extensive artifact pest and mold issues.• Developed and implemented collection inventory plan. Entered 4,575 artifacts into database. • Created two new research-based interpretive tour scripts and refreshed two school programs.• Trained seasonal staff in interpretive methodologies. Mentored collections and exhibits intern.• Researched and crafted room furnishing plan for historic house; wrote visitors guide. • Wrote salvage agreement compliant with state property regulations to dispose of 60’ railroad car.

Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, United States

Responsible for daily operation of a photography museum and retail store with about 30,000 annual visitors. • Led team of six seasonal staff at two locations to deliver quality museum experiences.• Increased earned revenue 23% over 3 year tenure; served as acting store manager 2 ½ years.• Guided successful formation of a 501c3 friends group. • Orchestrated volunteer supported collections inventory of about 4,000 artifacts.• Facilitated return of abandoned loan of 825+ Native American dolls to lender’s estate.• Organized statewide photography contest with over 800 submissions.• Oversaw project management and content development of two exhibit upgrades.• Coordinated school and adult tour programs and special events.

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

• Researched exhibit content for an ice themed exhibit proposed for the Wisconsin Historical Museum.• Tested new museum exhibition development and intersecting storyline methodologies.

Portage, Wisconsin, United States

Researched and interpreted 1.2 mile nature trail. Published interpretive booklet and trail signage exploring layers of cultural and natural history.

Charleston, Illinois, United States

Assisted Dr. Martin Hardeman conduct historical research using microfilmed newspapers, as well as proctor and grade exams.

Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin, United States

Ripon, Wisconsin

Ripon, Wisconsin

Ripon, Wisconsin, United States

Student curator of summer kitchen exhibit.

Ripon, Wisconsin, United States

Shadowed medical records professionals, digitized medical records, and performed various office tasks. Internship sponsored through grant I received from Sam Walton Foundation.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Historical Administration

Thesis: "The A. D. German Warehouse and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Approach to Commercial Properties"

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History, Politics And Government

Minors: Museum Studies, Studio Art cum laude; dual departmental honors