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Garrison, New York, United States

Responsible for the administrative management of the Garden Conservancy's signature Open Days programEnsuring that the program is operated to a high professional standard reflecting the excellence of the Garden Conservancy and that the program functions efficientlyDevelops and coordinates administrative activities associated with garden recruitment of 200+ individual garden hosts, database management, customer service practices, and production/inventory management of collateral… Show more Responsible for the administrative management of the Garden Conservancy's signature Open Days programEnsuring that the program is operated to a high professional standard reflecting the excellence of the Garden Conservancy and that the program functions efficientlyDevelops and coordinates administrative activities associated with garden recruitment of 200+ individual garden hosts, database management, customer service practices, and production/inventory management of collateral materials Show less

Beacon, New York, United States

• Coordinated private rentals for events: Conducting site tours and event sales, preparing contracts, coordinating with renters to ensure compliance, preparing and disseminating information to contract facilitation staff.• Development and Membership: Maintained accurate membership rolls and donor databases for both Mount Gulian and Society of the Cincinnati. Ensured donations were appropriately recorded and acknowledged for multiple appeals each year.• Public relations: Front line… Show more • Coordinated private rentals for events: Conducting site tours and event sales, preparing contracts, coordinating with renters to ensure compliance, preparing and disseminating information to contract facilitation staff.• Development and Membership: Maintained accurate membership rolls and donor databases for both Mount Gulian and Society of the Cincinnati. Ensured donations were appropriately recorded and acknowledged for multiple appeals each year.• Public relations: Front line response for most calls, emails, and visitors to the museum; appropriately directing messages and responding appropriately within a timely manner. Also daily tour guide during the Spring, Summer, and Autumn seasons.• “Other Duties as Assigned”: Coordinating and overseeing museum events, assisting with yearly fundraiser, soliciting auction items, acting as committee member for museum events, maintaining media presence and other tasks as needed. Show less

Garrison, New York, United States

• Acted as first point of contact for visitors, managing day-to-day operations of museum’s front desk including scheduling tours, accepting payments, and coordinating with guides to maintain a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction.• Maintained gift shop inventory, presented museum merchandise in tidy, attractive display, and completed sales in a boutique-style museum gift shop.• Coordinated activities and talks for October 2018 Apple Fest.

Sturbridge, Massachusetts

• Maintained seven recreated historic gardens using historically appropriate (heirloom) vegetables, flowers, and herbs to create a holistic picture of early nineteenth-century life and culture.• Managed and mentored approximately 55 staff and volunteer gardeners of all ages and skill levels.• Coordinated and conducted a variety of events, programs, workshops, demonstrations, and symposia related to historic horticulture and gardening for a variety of interests, age groups, and… Show more • Maintained seven recreated historic gardens using historically appropriate (heirloom) vegetables, flowers, and herbs to create a holistic picture of early nineteenth-century life and culture.• Managed and mentored approximately 55 staff and volunteer gardeners of all ages and skill levels.• Coordinated and conducted a variety of events, programs, workshops, demonstrations, and symposia related to historic horticulture and gardening for a variety of interests, age groups, and demographics. Produced engaging content to make historic horticulture and gardening relevant to a modern audience. • Researched and produced interpretive information for staff, volunteers, and visitors about gardening history, historic plant use and importance, and horticultural practices in early nineteenth-century New England. • Established interpretive goals and standards for Village gardens and garden staff. Worked as a part of front-line costumed staff to train, lead, and assist garden team; ensured that programmatic goals were met and assisted gardeners with labor and interpretation.• Devised and maintained distinct interpretive scenarios for each garden to reflect the identity of the attached household occupants. Demonstrated how cultural and societal changes throughout the nineteenth century impacted material culture and shaped individual identities. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Coordinated all aspects of Museum’s educational programming: development, budgeting, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of at least three hands-on classes per month related to the Museum’s permanent collections and rotating exhibits.• Directed community and school outreach. Using the Museum’s collections and exhibits as a focus, developed activity loan kits and portable art projects. • Oversaw and increased participating in “Improbable Baubles,” a juried arts exhibit for… Show more • Coordinated all aspects of Museum’s educational programming: development, budgeting, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of at least three hands-on classes per month related to the Museum’s permanent collections and rotating exhibits.• Directed community and school outreach. Using the Museum’s collections and exhibits as a focus, developed activity loan kits and portable art projects. • Oversaw and increased participating in “Improbable Baubles,” a juried arts exhibit for middle school-aged students to create, perform, and respond to art. Ensured competition met the curriculum guidelines of the Kentucky Core Academic Standards in Arts and Humanities.• Worked with educators to develop educational events to fit state curricula (including public schools, home school programs, Montessori programs, summer camps, and family programs).• Managed Museum’s website and social media accounts, creating compelling content to promote museum and encourage visitor engagement. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Improved children’s educational offerings by developing an interactive tour of the house for young visitors. Worked with teachers to develop tours for school groups fitting Kentucky Core Standards.• Developed free, hands-on activities for annual President’s Day children’s event (2012-2013).• Researched and developed in-depth, interactive talks on specialized topics (“Death, Mourning, and Mrs. Lincoln” in October 2012).• Provided daily tours of the historic house detailing Mrs… Show more • Improved children’s educational offerings by developing an interactive tour of the house for young visitors. Worked with teachers to develop tours for school groups fitting Kentucky Core Standards.• Developed free, hands-on activities for annual President’s Day children’s event (2012-2013).• Researched and developed in-depth, interactive talks on specialized topics (“Death, Mourning, and Mrs. Lincoln” in October 2012).• Provided daily tours of the historic house detailing Mrs. Lincoln’s life, her marriage to Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and nineteenth-century culture and history. Show less

Lexington, Kentucky Area

• Coordinated and implemented daily hands-on educational activities about nature, science, local history, arts and crafts in an informal educational environment.• Worked with volunteers (for both daily and special events) and improved volunteer retention.• Expanded outreach opportunities to educational organizations and the general public.• Directed field trip activities throughout the spring and created age-appropriate activities for different groups.• Ensured health and safety… Show more • Coordinated and implemented daily hands-on educational activities about nature, science, local history, arts and crafts in an informal educational environment.• Worked with volunteers (for both daily and special events) and improved volunteer retention.• Expanded outreach opportunities to educational organizations and the general public.• Directed field trip activities throughout the spring and created age-appropriate activities for different groups.• Ensured health and safety of all visitors by identifying and rectifying potential hazards. Show less

Christiansburg, Virginia

Coordinated community educational outreach for an African American educational institution turned historical organization.

• Acted as teaching assistant for lower-level World History and upper-level Russian History.• Offered editorial support to students to improve writing and research abilities in addition to studying skills.• Maintained digital databases of historical content for easy access and quick recollection of historical pictures, files, and papers.• Conducted extensive independent research regarding diverse historical topics.

Master'S Degree, Early American History

Activities and Societies: Southern Historical Society, History Graduate Student Association.

Bachelor Of Arts, Early American History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta