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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Las Angeles, Ca

Denver, Co

Administrator of Qi (Collections Management System) and Luna (Digital Asset Management System). Responsible for multiple projects within the implementation and management of the systems as well as liaising with vendors. Creation of reports as requested by curatorial, conservation, and other users.Supervise the Archives team consisting of two full-time employees. Oversee department processes and procedures, planning, and goal setting. Management of departmental budgets.Development and… Show more Administrator of Qi (Collections Management System) and Luna (Digital Asset Management System). Responsible for multiple projects within the implementation and management of the systems as well as liaising with vendors. Creation of reports as requested by curatorial, conservation, and other users.Supervise the Archives team consisting of two full-time employees. Oversee department processes and procedures, planning, and goal setting. Management of departmental budgets.Development and implementation of project management structure at the museum. Training staff on project management expectations, procedures, and vocabulary. Selected and implemented project management software, Asana. Responsible for registrarial duties related to in-house and traveling exhibitions, including budget planning, insurance, loan agreements, and communication.Development and implementation of a Digital Preservation Plan for collections team and administrative teams. Management of contractors assisting with development and implementation of plan and infrastructure. Oversee inventory and cataloging of art and archival collections as well as processing new donations. This inventory includes systematic condition reporting of the art collection in conjunction with the conservation team. Liaison to City of Denver for collection insurance matters. Liaison to Security Operations for gallery security matters. Liaison with the Programming team for onsite programs.Lead and set agenda for collections committee meetings and represent collections interests at meetings with director, curatorial and conservation departments. Show less

Boulder, Co

Responsible for preparing documentation for incoming and outgoing loans, traveling exhibitions, and new acquisitions; this includes loan agreements, insurance documents, and Deeds of Gift.Extensive experience in the Argus.net database, including cataloging incoming loans and acquisitions, creating and organizing lexicon terms, database clean up, organizing records, splitting object records, and creating new records.Revamped the campus loan program including rewriting the loan policy and… Show more Responsible for preparing documentation for incoming and outgoing loans, traveling exhibitions, and new acquisitions; this includes loan agreements, insurance documents, and Deeds of Gift.Extensive experience in the Argus.net database, including cataloging incoming loans and acquisitions, creating and organizing lexicon terms, database clean up, organizing records, splitting object records, and creating new records.Revamped the campus loan program including rewriting the loan policy and agreement as well as handling all outgoing loans.Training and supervising students, interns, and volunteers on daily activities including using the Argus.net database, art handling, rehousing objects, cataloging, condition reporting, and general department needs and practices.Frequently work with scholars, professors, and staff to create checklists for classes, exhibitions, and Collections Committee meetings, as well as providing physical access to collection and supervising visits. Performing condition reports for both 2- and 3-dimensional art works and identifying objects’ unique storage needs to build appropriate storage mounts.Scheduling and supervising incoming and outgoing shipping as well as packing.Updated Emergency Response Plan, including training staff, and coordinating Continuity of Operations Plan. Show less

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Working with departments across the university to locate and identify the various art collections on campus.Collecting existing documentation to determine identification, ownership, copyright, and provenience as well as beginning a centralized file system with this documentation, including acquisition, donor, and artist files.Determined consistent collections numbering for departments on campus.Training staff on cataloguing objects, including assigning accession numbers, condition… Show more Working with departments across the university to locate and identify the various art collections on campus.Collecting existing documentation to determine identification, ownership, copyright, and provenience as well as beginning a centralized file system with this documentation, including acquisition, donor, and artist files.Determined consistent collections numbering for departments on campus.Training staff on cataloguing objects, including assigning accession numbers, condition reporting, and permanently numbering objects in accordance with museum best practices.Created user guides for PastPerfect database, as well as performing trainings, to ensure consistent data entry across campus.Performing thorough condition reports and permanently numbering objects. Show less

Denver, Co

Processed an orphan collection, including research, problem solving, object labeling, object rehousing, photography, and data entry into KE-EMu database.

Boulder, Co

Assisted the Collections Management and Registration Department in a variety of responsibilities related to loans, exhibitions, and acquisitions; this included: generating legal documents; taking and editing photographs; condition reports for a variety of media; artist and object research; and general art handling. Extensive experience in the Argus.net database, including cataloging incoming loans and acquisitions, creating and organizing lexicon terms, database clean up, organizing… Show more Assisted the Collections Management and Registration Department in a variety of responsibilities related to loans, exhibitions, and acquisitions; this included: generating legal documents; taking and editing photographs; condition reports for a variety of media; artist and object research; and general art handling. Extensive experience in the Argus.net database, including cataloging incoming loans and acquisitions, creating and organizing lexicon terms, database clean up, organizing records, splitting object records, and creating new records.Provided many legal documents related to incoming loans, exhibitions, and acquisitions.Rights and Reproductions for exhibitions; including direct contact with artists, artist foundations, and rights management firms.Worked with scholars, professors, and staff to create checklists for classes or exhibitions. Coordinating and overseeing a Fall 2013 course which takes place exclusively in the museum study center and works with objects in the collection.Performed research and prepared information for Collections Committee meetings as well as interacting with the board members.Trained and supervised interns, students, and volunteers on using the database, art handling, housing objects, cataloging, condition reporting, and general department needs and practices.Performed a reorganization as well as a full inventory of the works on paper collection. Coordinated with the Exhibitions department for exhibition related activities including packing, unpacking, cataloging, condition reporting, and generating certificates of insurance.Fully trained on shipping coordination including quote, scheduling, and receiving.Performed condition reports for both 2- and 3-dimensional art works. Identified objects with unique storage needs and built appropriate storage mounts. Show less

Pueblo, Colorado

Working as part of a team inventorying and rehousing historical objects in preparation for future move.Photographing objects for identification purposes.Updating records in Argus Open Edition Database.Problem solving issues and inconsistencies in collections.Trained, but not certified, on operating forklift.Position is a temporary IMLS grant funded position, running through March 2013, with no option for renewal.

Boulder, Co

Please see above position, Collections and Registration Assistant.Researched and rehoused a bequest of thirty Classical artifacts into the museum’s collections.Unpacked, condition reported, photographed, and inventoried 200 objects of an ancient Asian collection as part of a team. Gained experience in moving and unpacking ancient ceramics, figurines, and additional materials. Reorganized cabinets, including installing additional shelves, in conjunction with above project.Oversaw… Show more Please see above position, Collections and Registration Assistant.Researched and rehoused a bequest of thirty Classical artifacts into the museum’s collections.Unpacked, condition reported, photographed, and inventoried 200 objects of an ancient Asian collection as part of a team. Gained experience in moving and unpacking ancient ceramics, figurines, and additional materials. Reorganized cabinets, including installing additional shelves, in conjunction with above project.Oversaw and analyzed data from weekly generated HVAC reports and developed an annual report on metrics and identified areas for improvement.Assisted the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist from University Facilities Management with the museum’s monthly IPM program.Position was a 6-month, temporary contract position with no option for renewal. Show less

Denver, Co

Researched potential deaccessions for transfer in the World Archaeology section of the Anthropology Department.Updated records in Argus Open Edition database.Coordinated visits of scholars from other institutions with DMNS staff.Position ended because the institutions involved decided not to pursue project.

Please see description above for Collections and Registration Assistant, 6-month Temporary Position.Assisted Museum Director with the 2011 Pop Art Fundraising Gala, including general event planning and coordinating with guests.

Denver, Co

Assisted curators and collection managers with the Painting Reorganization Project to organize the new storage screens in an efficient manner.Responsible for moving and handling artworks, primarily paintings.Worked in Argus Open Edition—the object database—updating locations, running lists, and organizing records. Assisted in IPM and HVAC maintenance.

Boulder, Co

Performed excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment that required multi-tasking and the ability to work quickly and efficiently. Responsible for training incoming staff as well as being assigned the position of team leader at bi-annual companywide training sessions.

Golden, Co

Assisted the Collections Manager in moving the auxiliary collection consisting of several hundred objects from one storage location to another, providing object handling experience and organizational skills. Expanded the collections database primarily through uploading and editing photos and updating known information and inventorying loan accessions. Aided in researching, preparing, and assisting with installation of exhibits for the primary gallery of the museum.Organized time… Show more Assisted the Collections Manager in moving the auxiliary collection consisting of several hundred objects from one storage location to another, providing object handling experience and organizational skills. Expanded the collections database primarily through uploading and editing photos and updating known information and inventorying loan accessions. Aided in researching, preparing, and assisting with installation of exhibits for the primary gallery of the museum.Organized time between the Collections and Exhibitions demands. Show less

Professional Certificate, Project Management

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Classics

Focused on Ancient Greek and Roman art and architecture.

Professional Certificate, Museum Studies

Focused on Collections Management and Registration.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Humanities And Classics

Languages: Latin, Ancient Greek I double-majored in Humanities, with an emphasis in Political Science, and Classics.