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Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Oversee preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects occurring at Minnesota Historical Society sites to ensure the conservation of each property.

Minnesota, United States

Provide conservation services for a variety of decorative glass including leaded panels, stained glass, and dalle de verre. Working with both museum collections and private clients to ensure the long-term preservation of windows across the U.S. Specializes in turn-of-the-century art glass.

New York, New York, United States

Austin, Texas

Under the direction of conservator Betsy Burr, documented, developed treatment proposals and reports, and carried out treatments on a number of objects from the National Park Service collections.

Under the direction of conservator Megan Narvey, assisted with the cleaning and stabilization of historic lanterns from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Tucson, Arizona

Developed skills in conservation practices for museum collections including the documentation, treatment, and the rehousing of objects, under the direction of conservator Nancy Odegaard and lab manager Gina Watkins.

Tucson, Arizona

Contributed to collection inventory project involving cataloging, research, and data-entry. Gained experience using QGIS and ICMS.

Fairfield, Ia

Assisted the Director with the care of permanent museum collection. Began inventory of collection using PastPerfect. Also attended monthly board meetings to discuss the current progress of the Museum and future projects to further the Museum's presence in the Fairfield community.

Fairfield, Ia

Restoration technician and member of the production team responsible for the restoration and conservation of stained glass windows. Helped guide coworkers’ restoration process. Assisted preproduction with documenting and photographing incoming pieces.

Roseville, Mn

In charge of receiving product into inventory, reporting any discrepancies, and handling communication with vendors and corporate regarding any issues.

Chicago, Il

Assisted with the production of exhibitions. Support included: filing loan documents, compiling overall list of artwork using PowerPoint and excel, photographing, researching labels, and installation. Also worked various events at the museum, helped with marketing projects, and performed other general office duties.Major shows worked on include: Heaven + Hell (2012) and Stories in Cloth (2011).

Chicago, Il

Responsible for the construction of sets for both main stage and black box productions, as well as supervising practicum students. Skills gained include: introductory drafting, rigging, and welding.

Master Of Science In Historic Preservation, Materials Conservation

Graduate Certificate In Heritage Conservation, Historic Preservation And Conservation

Post-Baccalaureate Degree, Certificate In Fine Art Conservation

Activities and Societies: Conservation volunteer at the Pisa Wet Wood Restoration Centre, conserving waterlogged, wooden objects.

Bachelor’S Degree, Art History And Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Japanese Culture Society, Figure Skating Club, and Quidditch Team.Graduated with a BA in Art History and BS.

Non-Degree Seeking Graduate Student, Chemistry

Courses in General and Organic Chemistry, with lab components, in preparation for conservation work.