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Madison, Wisconsin, United States

St Michaels, Maryland, United States

•Cataloged and updated records and maintained paper and digital files for artifact accessions using collections management software Proficio.•Responsible for organizing donation offers, communicating with donors, researching and evaluating potential donations, and creating PowerPoint presentations for quarterly Curatorial Committee meetings.•Coordinated renewal of incoming/outgoing loans, prepared paperwork for borrowers, and monitored care of artifacts.•Developed and implemented protocols for environmental and pest monitoring in collections storage and exhibit spaces. Used Testo wifi and Hoboware devices to capture, track, and graph temperature and relative humidity. Used pest traps to monitor type and number of pests.•Supported and assisted with all aspects of installation/deinstallation of short term and major long term exhibitions including preparation of movement of large and delicate objects and installation of objects and graphics.•Managed, supervised, and trained volunteers in object handling and collections management projects such as inventory, cataloging, and rehousing artifacts.•Coordinated condition reporting, packing, and acceptance/return of artwork for the American Society of Marine Artists traveling exhibition and CBMM’s “The Changing Chesapeake” exhibition of more than 75 art pieces.•Collaborated with team to coordinate the move of over 30 watercraft from offsite to onsite storage as part of new welcome center exhibits and collections storage expansion project. Used pallet jacks, ratchet straps, come-alongs, and dollys to safely move the objects.•Led project to move Third Order Fresnel lens from second floor of a lighthouse to CBMM’s new welcome center. Communicated with U.S. Coast Guard and lampist, documented, and participated in the move and specialized cleaning of the lens. •Led project to expand, revise, and update CBMM’s Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness Plan as part of American Alliance of Museum Reaccreditation.

Portsmouth, Ohio, United States

•Created collections management policy for Shawnee State University’s Digital History Lab and Clark Memorial Library University Archives.•Advised local history institutions in applying best practices including governance, collections planning, and connecting them to resources. Utilized AASLH StEPs as a guide to help institutions develop strategic improvements that adhere to best practices.•Developed and presented webinars providing training on collections care and management for museums and the general public. Produced marketing materials, webinar content, and resource lists for webinar attendees. •Trained fellow Ohio History Service Corps members on collections management and historical interpretation.•Managed over 30 student volunteers, taught basic cataloging, how to handle archival materials, and how to do research in an archival setting. •Assisted in planning and implementing local history events and fundraising projects with groups such as the 14th Street Community Center’s Black History Month Expo. Attended planning meetings and assisted with running the event. •Completed training including Ohio Local History Alliance annual conferences, and webinars through the Association of Registrars and Collections Specialists, Texas Historical Commission, and Connecting to Collections Care.

Wilberforce, Ohio

•Processed four archival collections. Wrote finding aids for each collection for use by researchers to easily identify useful materials. Identified fragile items and used archival plastic to isolate and protect them. Removed metal staples and paperclips to prevent damage. •Wrote a series of blog posts for the museum about the content of the collections, their historical significance, and the importance of preserving archival information.

Wilberforce, Ohio

•Worked with a team to complete museum-wide inventory. Documented all artifact and archival collections, their locations, and condition for the purpose of improved intellectual control.•Cataloged, labeled, and rehoused approximately 300 objects in the museum’s jewelry collection.•Used Past Perfect software to identify and catalog artifacts and write condition reports.•Participated in exhibit openings and community events hosted by the museum. Signed in guests and monitored exhibit galleries during events.

Wilberforce, Ohio

•Worked with museum staff on the exhibit Color Outside the Lines: Celebrating Thirty Years at NAAMCC commemorating the 30th anniversary of the museum. Researched the history of the museum and its artifacts and chose objects that would best tell the story of the museum. •Wrote artifact labels and panel information. Used artifacts and information to create a timeline that told the story of the museum from first opening to present day. •Cleaned artifacts and assessed them for damage and deterioration. Updated catalog information in Past Perfect and determined if the artifact was stable enough for public display.•Packed artifacts for transport from storage to the exhibit gallery. Worked with a team to ensure safe handling.•Arranged displays and mounts for artifacts. Built custom mounts for delicate items.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Public History

Activities and Societies: Public History Professionals

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Creative Writing