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Entered newly accessioned objects into the museum’s collection database.Assisted with the handling and installation of museum objects.Assisted with the packing, unpacking, and documentation of objects loaned and donated to museum.

Canton, Ohio

Greet museum visitors and provide information about current exhibits.Responsible for admissions and gift shop purchases.Maintain the security and safety policies of the museum.

Canton, Ohio

Manage the packing, unpacking, and inventory of fine art exhibit shipments.Lead the handling, arrangement, and care of pedestals, vitrines, and objects within the galleries.Responsible for the maintenance, care, and arrangement of lighting in galleries. Process, load, and transport collection and loan objects to and from museum.

Massillon, Ohio

Organize and maintain company warehouse, grounds, tools and equipment.Pick-up and delivery of materials, machines, and equipment.Proficient in operating forklifts, telehandlers, and skid steer loaders.Photographed and edited photos of project sites for website and marketing materials.

Developed interactive exhibits that highlight the innovations that Paul Brown made to football.Used Adobe Creative Suite to create wall graphics for the exhibit.Authored all texts for the exhibits wall panels, and curated photos and objects installed.

Contracted to determine the storage needs for newly accessioned collection. Cataloged and assessed the collections to determine its size and storage requirements.Assisted in determining storage implements and methods that would be best for housing the collection of the future Paul Brown Museum expansion to the Massillon Museum.

Canton, Ohio

Accessioned and deaccessioned material from the collection.Organized and cataloged journals, advertisements, and photographs.Entered collection materials information into a computer database.Assisted in cleaning and properly storing materials potentially harmful to the collection.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, Museology/Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Museology/Museum Studies

Dean’s List: Fall 2010, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2015