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Everglades National Park

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coordinated and implemented all activities necessary to the effective development, maintenance, and use of the collections database and related physical and digital files● Developed and implemented object cataloging, collection classification, and data entry standards and served as coordinator for all data entry to ensure consistency and correctness of data● Managed and maintained collection information in the database and spreadsheets to ensure reliable retrieval of, as well as consistency and compatibility of, collection data● Served as the point person for all internal and external collection inquiries and participated in Museum outreach programs including tours, presentations, and press and community events ● Managed exhibition checklists for all of the galleries in the Museum’s inaugural core exhibition, incorporating data from curatorial, registration, exhibition, conservation, and prep departments● Cataloged, condition reported, photographed, moved, packed, and coordinated shipments of Museum objects & loans● Contributed to the creation of the Museum’s institutional archive by coordinating with department heads to establish a retention schedule, records management policy, and plan for storage, maintenance, preservation, and access● Developed and maintained the Department of Collection Management’s budget● Hired and supervised department contractors and interns

Los Angeles, Ca

Managed the digital and physical records for all of the Museum’s acquisitions and research loans● Accessioned all objects/specimens brought into the museum as gifts, purchases, bequests, and field trips● Processed all incoming and outgoing research loans and temporary specimen relocations● Created and updated accession lots, transactions, parties, and multimedia records in the EMu database and generated the Museum’s biannual report of all accessions, deaccessions, and transactions● Created data language standards to ensure consistency of data entered into the EMu database

Los Angeles, Ca

Assisted the permanent collection and exhibition registrars with accessioning and data cleanup, exhibition planning, exhibition installation and de-installation, processing of loans, and object packing, crating, and shipping● Assisted in the accessioning of over 900 objects, and completed multiple data cleanup projects by updating and creating object, loan, exhibition, shipping, constituent, and insurance records in the TMS database● Oversaw and documented exhibition and permanent gallery installations, de-installations, and object packing and crating, and aided in condition reporting and coordinating object shipping ● Drafted installation and deinstallation schedules, updated exhibition budgets, processed approved loans, and updated all related records in the TMS database● Created data language standards for loan fee data entered into the TMS database● Aided with documentation and tracking of objects for the Getty Villa permanent gallery reinstallation, and proofread gallery labels to ensure accuracy of object information and consistency with TMS database

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Collaborated with collections managers, curators, and conservators to research and rehouse collection objects from the Division of Work and Industry● Rehoused a variety of objects that varied in size and materials, including bee smokers, shoes, and brewing equipment● Performed research utilizing primary and secondary sources to write an extensive report on the history, provenance, and ideal care for of the bee smokers in the Museum’s collection

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted the collections program with the processing of Education and Outreach collections and data ● Performed inventories and provided data updates, including provenance research, in tandem with performing a large collection move and reorganization● Performed IPM related tasks including regular monitoring and replacement of pest traps and scheduled vacuuming● Prepared and photographed botanical specimens from the collection

College Park, Maryland

Processed records from record group 220, records of temporary committees, commissions, and boards ● Completed the processing of 95 cubic feet of records, including conducting holdings maintenance, writing series level descriptions, and creating folder lists and finding aids

Washington D.C.

Rehoused and prepared for shipment and long-term storage the museum’s small object collections● Contributed as part of a six person team to rehouse 50% of the museum’s Aero Space models and Department of Space History collections ● Utilized the TMS database to track and update object locations, create new records, and add object condition assessments and updates

Tallahassee, Florida

Participated as part of a team to catalog 121,329 artifacts recovered from a multi-year project at the Canaveral National Seashore and Everglades National Park● Numbered cataloged objects of various mediums and sizes● Photographed collection objects● Created photo logs for current and past projects● Conducted research on collection items and drafted reports● Utilized the Re:discovery database to record object and site data

Master’S Degree, Museology/Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: Member Golden Key Honor Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology