April Moon C. Email & Phone Number

United States

Sapelo Island, Georgia

Greater Atlanta Area

• Provides historical research, development, and project management of interpretive history for public engagement. Produces extensive collections and archival surveys and indexes, along with guiding collections care and.
• Southern Research, Historic Preservation Consultants, Inc.
• Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.
• City of Columbus, Georgia
• Harris County, Georgia
• Newnan-Coweta Historical Society, Inc.

Conyers, Georgia, United States

• Guides families and coordinates with funeral homes to lead funeral services
• Works in coordination with a small team on land restoration and management
• Assists with grave digging and burials

Rutledge, Georgia, United States

• Developed and conducted interpretive programs, educational materials, and recreational activities for park visitors.
• Assisted in leading interpretive programs for state park visitors, including hikes, a Junior Ranger DayCamp, kayaking classes and tours, and conducting nature and campfire programs
• Researched and wrote grants for facilities and programming; obtained a grant for an ADA-accessible kayak launch ramp for Adaptive Athletes
• Assisted in groundskeeping and trail maintenance

Decatur, Georgia, United States

• Promoted clients to target audiences through press releases, email blasts, and social media activity. Client accounts included:
• GaXtracts, LLC
• Athens Classic, Inc.

Carrollton, Georgia

Researched and developed open learning resources for online students under the guidance of the Affordable Learning Georgia Library Coordinator in conjunction with the Instructional Services Division of the Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library at the University of West Georgia.

Rome, Georgia

• Assisted Berry College Administration in developing the internal structure of the museum.
• Developed job descriptions for professional and student staff
• Identified the need for standard operating procedures. Developed an employee handbook, including policies and procedures
• Developed organizational strategies for obtaining industry standards

Milledgeville, GA

• Assistant DirectorOctober 2015 - July 2017Directed day-to-day operations of the organization.
• Created and managed the implementation of policies and procedures
• Served as custodian of official records and documents of the Foundation, and ensured compliancewith federal, state, and local regulations
• Developed orientation and handbooks for both employees and Directors of the Board
• Managed website and Board of Director’s online portal
• Managed contact and donor database

Greater Atlanta Area

Developed a National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form (MPDF) to provide historic context for Visionary Art Environments in the Southeast United States and created a comprehensive resource list of visionary art environments located in the National Park’s southeast region.

306 Bradley Street, Carrollton, GA 30117

• Served as the inaugural Executive Director of the non-profit start-up museum.
• Served as point-of-contact for all patrons and media
• Tended to all daily administrative tasks of the museum
• Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures
• Collaborated with stakeholders, including city and county officials, schoolteachers, and publishers
• Worked with volunteers to develop programs and outreach that meet Georgia Performance Standards

Carrollton, GA

• Lead assistant to the Technical Director and Safety Officer.
• Assisted in theatrical set design and construction
• Oversaw set and drop painting
• Responsible for the flying of scenery
• Responsible for the operation of audio-visual equipment, light board, and follow spots
• Assisted with the hanging, maintenance, and wiring of stage lighting instruments

University Of West Georgia

• Digitized and processed archival collections for the Georgia Political Heritage Program.
• Developed a method to input and catalog archival material, streamlining the project
• Created an extensive topic index and summarized each interview in the collection

Carrollton, GA

• Assisted the Associate Director of Development to the University of West Georgia’s College of Arts and Sciences.
• Researched, coordinated, and implemented comprehensive fundraising programs to identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts for the College of Arts and Sciences
• Helped to research organize, and plan a campus-wide public art program which began in 2010

Carrollton, GA

Managed all visual art submissions and selected the artwork included in the 2010 edition of the publication.

Carrollton, GA

Provided online, telephone and email technical support to faculty and students engaged in distance learning/teaching.

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

• Worked alongside the Director of DIPAC to assist with the management of Darpana’s study-abroad program.
• Facilitated, planned, and organized meal plans, travel, and workshop itineraries for international student groups; acting as their guide to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
• Catalog and maintain the Academy’s library
• Research and create three annual reports (2004-2006)
• Aided in the creation of puppets for television production
• Worked with UNICEF, and the Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) to research and develop content and scripts for television productions created by and at Darpana for broadcast on local television

Greater Atlanta Area

• Worked in both the Museum and Development departments of the organization.
• Served as docent and greeter, led museum tours, and worked in the museum gift shop
• Coordinated volunteer docents
• Assisted with the daily maintenance, care, and oversight of the museum and collection
• Assisted in the installation and deinstallation of traveling exhibits
• Worked with patrons to plan events and birthdays and acted as an event hostess

Greater Atlanta Area

• Served as a front-line representative of the radio station.
• Provided daily office management, administrative support, and event and shift scheduling

Greater Atlanta Area

Ma, Public History, Certificate In Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Theta

Bfa, Cum Laude, Painting, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Art Student Advisory Board (2009-11), Honors College (2008-11)