Amberly M. Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

• Ensures that all acquisitions are processed, and that records and legal documents are initiated, completed, and maintained for the museum’s 47,000-piece collection; includes receiving, accessioning, marking artifacts.
• Processes documents and artifacts for incoming and outgoing loans, includes record keeping, condition reporting, packing and unpacking, storage, shipping, and insurance
• Serves on exhibit and project teams, participating in the research and planning phase of exhibitions and the installation of artifacts
• Coordinates activities relating to the entry of the Museum’s collections into the Museum’s File Maker Pro database
• Acts as Secretary on the Collections Committee, participating in the acquisition of artifacts for the collection and in making plans for their management and use
• Directs processes and procedures for the care and maintenance of artifacts and storage areas and maintains records on the location and movement of objects

Roswell, New Mexico

• Managed and updated PastPerfect database system, developing the PastPerfect Online record system
• Created and maintained object history documents, ensuring there is sufficient information for the identification and the sustainability of the historical perspective on object and events
• Implemented museum loan arrangements, updated records on all short- and long-term loans in the collection, and maintained records on objects on loan to other museums
• Managed insurance coverage for the museum’s collection
• Facilitated and directed the storage and movement of museum objects, whether for exhibition, loan, or general rehousing
• Proposed outside professional conservation work, and administered and participated in the approval of in-house and off-site conservation plans

Richmond, VA

• Managed and executed a large-scale inventory project of Naval History and Heritage Command’s museum collection by performing basic conservation, producing catalog records, conducting artifact photography, packing and.
• Developed SEARCH’s artifact processing procedure for the Naval History and Heritage Command’s ongoing Artifact Baseline Reset project
• Trained and supervised new staff in cataloging, cleaning and rehousing artifacts as to meet the standards of best practice and of the Naval History and Heritage Command
• Communicated with Naval History and Heritage Command staff on project’s progress and the needs of the collection at large, and served as a liaison between SEARCH and the Naval History and Heritage Command at their.
• Supervised all collections-related activities, working both independently to prioritize tasks and dependently as part of a larger collections team, while maintaining a consistent work pace and the high-quality of work

Springfield, VA

• Implemented proper handling, tracking, storage, and general care of Naval History and Heritage Command’s museum collection while participating in a large-scale inventory of the collection
• Cataloged artifacts, which incorporated composing descriptions of objects and documenting provenance, location, measurements, and condition reports
• Conducted artifact photography, setting up and positioning objects for database- and publication-friendly photographs and using Adobe Photoshop CS5 for editing
• Rehoused objects by determining proper use of archival materials to support the long-term preservation of artifacts and building custom housing and support for artifacts as necessary
• Updated and maintained SEARCH’s Microsoft Access database to facilitate the inventorying and tracking of artifacts
• Provided basic facility housekeeping as necessary, including Integrated Pest Management and environmental monitoring

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided and promoted engaging courteous customer service by offering assistance as necessary and responding to inquiries regarding products and merchandise
• Worked within the General Merchandise department to maintain and straighten merchandise sales floor, stock shelves, provide price changes, and assists in setting up displays
• Processed online web orders and prepared orders for shipping
• Operated cash register running JDA software to conduct transactions and accept payments; further providing customer assistance by giving change and bagging purchases.
• Provided customer service and sales management for special events, including various sporting and book events
• Worked flexibly within several departments, including General Merchandise, Computers, Trade, and Customer Service

Alexandria, VA

• Participated in large-scale inventory of 2500 objects in museum collection by updating location files and digital photograph records
• Reconciled objects with museum records to distinguish between objects in the permanent collection, Found in Collections objects, and props
• Researched the provenance of artifacts to differentiate between objects with an authentic relationship to the story of the site and objects superfluous to Woodlawn’s mission and Scope of Collection
• Rehoused collections objects for increased safety and preservation of the objects

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed the storage, documentation, and conservation of 8,000-piece collection made up of artwork, textiles, books, archival materials, and complex objects
• Maintained the paper and digital museum records, including catalog, accession, loan, and rights and reproduction records, to ensure that all records were complete and up-to-date
• Utilized the museum's PastPerfect database system to maintain and enhance catalog records for collections objects to ensure that information about each object is accurate and up-to-date
• Received and organized requests for the reproduction of images from the collection
• Conducted research pertaining to the history and significance of collections pieces and of themes related to the collection for use in the collections management systems and in future exhibitions
• Coordinated researcher visits and responded to outside inquiries pertaining to the history and scope of the collection

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversaw curatorial housekeeping and maintenance to museum exhibition and collections storage areas, including cleaning and stabilizing sensitive museum objects and maintaining facilities implements such as the boiler.
• Provided support to Curator, including assisting with the condition reports and providing maintenance to existing exhibitions
• Aided in the staging of special exhibitions, programs, and tours

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Inventoried and cataloged 4000 textiles in ongoing survey of 19,000-piece collection by photographing, measuring, and updating catalog records
• Collaborated in institutional rehousing project, including assessing object storage needs and constructing storage mounts
• Digitized and edited 200 color transparencies for supplementing existing catalog records in Argus collections management system

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Prepared, reviewed, and revised existing item-level catalog records for 100+ objects in the collection using Mimsy XG collections management system, including recording object condition and updating photographs
• Utilized historical records and research to establish the significance of museum objects
• Completed accession of 26-piece midwifery kit, including performing condition reports, updating catalog records, researching history of collection, marking, photography, and drafting letters to donors

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Requested and filed 1000+ visual samples for potential acquisitions
• Assisted with planning and organization of 2 exhibits for private organizations
• Created and updated 200+ catalog records using ArtSystems Pro database
• Provided administrative support, including tracking expense accounts and drafting letters to artists and potential clients

Newark, NJ

- Participated in the development and ongoing maintenance of Discovery Garden exhibit, including building a catalog of information on 100 plant variants in exhibit and provided horticultural conservation assistance- Created and printed informative plaques for plant variants in Discovery Garden exhibition

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Museum Studies

Master'S Degree, Intellectual Property Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology And Art History

Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)-Graduated Magna cum laude -Deans List 2010-2011