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Oversee daily repair and maintenance of interactive exhibitsDevelop and execute budget and spending alongside Senior curatorSupervise Exhibit Technicians workloads and assign projects as directed by VP of Scientific EducationPlan and facilitate construction of new exhibits

Serve as A/V manager overseeing installation and maintenance of advanced audiovisual systems across two buildings.Oversee design and implementation of exhibit lighting Coordinate with outside contractors and local government employees on establishing energy saving measuresServe as principal electrical engineer on installation of changing exhibits and development of new interactive exhibitsWork closely with other Exhibit Technician IIs and VP of Scientific Education on purchasing and budgeting totally over $100,000 annuallyInterview and onboard new Exhibit Technician including: teaching basic start up procedure across two buildings, basic maintenance and repair techniques for exhibits. Oversee and evaluate work.

Served as Technical Director for promotional events. Managed a team ranging from 5-10 people to build and implement designs including: soundscapes, large construction projects, light designs, and interactive elements. Preformed daily maintenance on over 30 interactive exhibits including trouble shooting small electronic systems, a variety of computer programs, and utilizing advanced carpentry and painting skills to maintain façades. Worked closely with the VP of Scientific Education to develop and implement new interactive exhibits across two buildings alongside small research and development team. Created database of 450+ light fixtures to track and produced report on transition to LED lighting system. On an ongoing basis, maintain all 250+ light fixtures ensuring lighting protocols are met for light sensitive animals and exhibits.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Contractor for US Naval History and Heritage Command. Preformed artifact preservation and collections, developed online and in person educational programs, maintained gallery space, gave guided tours to guests, and served in security function

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Assisted professors in instruction of: Introduction to European history, Introduction to American history, Honors Introduction to American history, world history since 1500, and U.S. Women's history. Evaluated students course work including examinations and essays to students in both online an din person settings. Delivered lectures on topics including: Immigration, environmental history, voting rights, Native Americans, European state formation, imperialism, Civil Rights, and research methods.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Joined the Hampton Roads Naval Museum team as they constructed the "10,000 Day War at Sea: The Navy in Vietnam" exhibit. Worked alongside fabrication team in production of exhibit space before transitioning to preparing the exhibit itself.

Reston, Virginia, United States

Worked in several capacities including: stage management, scenic design, carpentry, lighting design, sound design and audio engineering, and costume design. Primary roles were carpentry and audio engineering. Fast-paced environment with demanding decision making skills.

Master Of Arts - Ma, History

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

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