Bethany Nishimoto Email & Phone Number

Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland

• Responsible for all written communication for the water sampling schedule.
• Scheduled and coordinated virtual and in-person meetings for a ten-person department.
• Organized and managed sensitive data, efficiently retrieving and delivering information.
• Created a more effective workspace by proactively anticipating departmental needs.

County Mayo, Ireland

• Worked effectively as a cohesive member of the team, supporting colleagues in the day-to-day running, advocating for training and procedural changes to adopt new ways of working more efficiently.
• Trained as a Designated Liaison Officer to better provide inclusive policies for visitors with additional needs, which fed into the current Master Vision and Strategic Plan.
• Actively sought opportunities for self and professional development by pursuing relevant training.
• Worked closely with the education department in delivering public programing, increasing visitor interaction by 33%.
• Advocated for training and procedural changes to adopt new ways of working more efficiently.
• Assisted in mounting and photographing objects from temporary exhibitions; National Treasures and the Nydam Model Boat.

Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland

• Created stimulating and challenging learning environments, correctly identifying individual student’s needs and modified assignments, exercises and tests for students with IEPs.
• Adhered to the National Síolta Quality Framework of Education and implemented a combination of Aistear and Emergent Curriculum closely following the National Standards by identifying areas of improvement to maximize.
• Acted as Team Coordinator in the organization’s attempt to become successfully Síolta Accredited in 2018.
• Developed the organization’s Numeracy and Literacy Strategy in line with national initiatives and government directives and best practice.
• Integrated mindfulness practices enhancing the students’ physical, spiritual and mental health and wellbeing.
• Maintained all paperwork and learning growth charts specific to the key group of students I was responsible for.

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

• Designed and implemented lessons following the Montessori philosophy, paying close attention to the cognitive growth and ability of students, adapting lessons and curriculum when necessary aligning with IEPs.
• Trained new staff members, as an Induction Leader, to implement specific framework guidelines, philosophies, best practice and procedures of the organization.
• Implemented the National Síolta Quality framework and incorporated Aistear Learning Aims in lessons and related paperwork, ensuring growth in all aspects for individual students.
• Managed classroom effectively in a high-paced organization by applying fair and consistent standards and routines with clear expectations.

Cromer, Norfolk, UK

• Secured the 2016 Accreditation for Cromer Museum (part of the Norfolk Museums Service) by writing the Care and Conservation Plan and the Collection Documentation Plan, co-writing the Forward Plan and updating the.
• Worked in cross-collaboration with multiple departments and managers across the three sites attempting Accreditation, creating an intranet resource and checklist accessible across the network.
• Researched and wrote a successful Arts Council England PRISM grant and co-wrote a Heritage Lottery Fund Grant, producing necessary documents; condition reports, interpretive material, diagrams, and associated appendices.
• Worked closely with the Curator, assisted in loans and insurance documents, maintenance of the Collections Stores and monitored movement of objects at all stages.
• Project Lead on exhibition redesign on an internationally significant object about the Norfolk region, enhancing my skills in project management skills.
• Supported the Curatorial Department of the wider NMS network during the rationalization process of the main stores.

Sainsbury Centre For Visual Arts

• Worked collaboratively in a team to develop and manage a photographic exhibit, co-writing the Exhibition Proposal for temporary exhibition, Global East Anglia: Sculpting Identity.
• Managed the marketing and financial resources, developing my skills in budget control and budget management.
• Contracted external companies for printing, graphic designs, and event support for the opening night.
• Liaised with stakeholders from the Sainsbury Centre, artists, high profile donors, locally elected members of the Norfolk County Council and the University board.
• Produced promotional flyers and social media marketing material.

Danvers, Massachusetts

• Developed the arts program focused on Andy Warhol, which provided a profitable end of year Art Show through raffles and merchandise purchases.
• Organized and delivered museum site visits to the Peabody Essex Museum to better facilitate the current arts curriculum by utilizing the local community’s cultural institution while aligning the aims of the trip to the.
• Undertook professional development through staff development days, meetings and training and maintained a high standard of Health and Safety, child protection and safeguarding.

Salem, Massachusetts, USA

• Linked with internationally acclaimed artist Nick Cave’s temporary exhibition SoundSuits to develop and deliver topic-relevant and appropriate public programming for the Drop­-In family program.
• Monitored how families interacted with displays and programming, utilizing information based on footfall and attendance at events to improve current and existing programming.
• Maintained exhibits, taught interactive programmes, family workshops and helped coordinate events.

Manchester, NH, USA

• Established the Society’s Collections Department by implementing the National Standards and Best Practices for Collections through policy documents and practice.
• Supervised a small team of volunteers and interns; responsible for their development and training of the collections management system, Museum Manager.
• Audited, reorganized the stores, and rehoused 40% of the diverse collection, honing my skills in preventative conservation, object handling, marking, labelling and implementation of National Conservation Standards.
• Accepted new acquisitions and began the accessioning process following the procedures laid out in the Collections Care policy document.
• Offered suggestions in relation to maximizing the capacity of the small size of the Stores in relation to the size of the collection.
• Networked with the local secondary school who utilized the site for a module in aviation by promoting intern-based research, accessibility to the collection, and site awareness throughout the community.

South Hadley, MA, USA

• Audited 85% of a newly donated collection of a high-profile donor to the College ca. 1900s.
• Handled and rehoused ephemera, books, artefacts, objects, photographs and paintings from this collection.
• Updated records using Archivists Tool, improving my ICT fluency and project management skills.

Lowell, MA, USA

• Enhanced my ICT skills and software adaptability by working with specialized cameras, equipment and collections management software by photographing the oversize prints collection.
• Manipulated backdrops, lens mounts, tripods, soft boxes and reflectors.
• Updated records with Mimsy XG and XG2, scanned and watermarks print collecting using PhotoshopCS4 and IrfanView.
• Supported students and researchers by promoting the organization’s online presence by enhancing and utilizing digital technologies and resources.

South Hadley, MA, USA

Responsibilities included the overall well being of my designated floor, offering resources and support when possible and planning monthly programs that had either educational or recreational value.

Mount Holyoke College

Assisted in the decision of hiring a tenured track professor for the Art History Department, attended lectures, interacted personally with each candidate, and then provided recommendations.

Mount Holyoke College

• Curated, designed and co-wrote an Exhibition Proposal for the temporary exhibition, Transported and Translated: Arts of the Ancient Americas.
• Wrote a Curatorial Research Report for an artefact in the exhibition for the Museum's archives, honing my research skills.
• Produced interpretive text for object labels, text panels and the exhibition leaflet.

Manchester, NH, USA

• Curated and managed a photographic exhibition Your Communities: Capturing the New Hampshire Spirit, displayed in conjunction and collaboration with artist Jerome Liebling’s exhibition Capturing the Human Spirit.
• Promoted the exhibition alongside local television and radio station, WMUR, and through radio interviews, advertisements, website management and Facebook activity.
• Contracted external businesses to print the photographs for display, and organized delivery and payment.
• Increased the Museum's online presence and impacted the visitor numbers in a positive manner by 14% in the second quarter.
• Utilized PastPerfect, the collections management system, to access object records and information, building my ICT skills.
• Networked with local historical societies, facilitating group tours, events and programming.

Concord, NH, USA

• Catalogued, documented, scanned and photographed artefacts working with Archivists Tool.
• Guided visitors through the exhibition and answered visitor queries.
• Supported the Education Team during school visits and lessons.

Souhegan High School

• Developed lesson plans for 9th -12th grade; Titian and his stylistic techniques, following the Arts curriculum and pairing it with the History curriculum on 17th century Venice; Pop Art and commercialization to.
• Tutored students in the advisory module on preparing students for Standardized Tests in order to attend college.

South Hadley

• Assisted in the afterschool program for 10 students by developing a variety of programs reflecting student’s interests and their learning needs.
• Supported the main teacher in administrative tasks, such as providing daily reports on key group of children.

Springfield, Massachusetts Area

Designed and implemented art lessons that supported the school's initiative to prepare students for higher education.

Moiser Elementary School

Supervised the after school program, ensuring school aged children had completed homework and participated in indoor and outdoor activities until collection.

Bachelor'S Degree, Early Years Education, High 2:1 Merit

Modules included: Pedagogical Approaches and Curriculum Frameworks, Reflective Practice and Professional Development, Leadership Skill for.

Ma Of Museum Studies, Museology/Museum Studies, High 2:1, Merit

Throughout the year, I wrote essays on the theoretical, problematic and speculative concerns of the museum sector. My modules included.

Bachelor'S Degree, Art History, Gpa:3.69, Cum Laude, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Cheerleading, Squash Team, Dance Team, Arts SocietyI focused on the analysis and understanding of Art History.