• Welcomed visitors and served as the first point of contact for visitor information.• Informed visitors about ways to engage with the museum through programs, communications and membership.• Provided day-of staffing and support for family days, receptions, and other events.

• Fostered a friendly and welcoming environment for visitors through exceptional customer service.• Assisted museum visitors with inquiries regarding the museum and other Smithsonian institutions.• Provided support with vital tasks to store operation, such as maintenance, merchandise replenishment, and loss prevention.

• Assisted Exhibits Curators with research and artifact selection in support of two future special exhibits for display in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.• Performed exhibition design related tasks, such as the preparation of design and request for quote (RFQ) documents and the selection of colors for future use in exhibition casework.• Executed additional research as necessary for use by U.S. Capitol Visitor Center staff.

• Helped answer museum visitors queries, either in English or in Spanish, regarding the exhibit and/or the museum.• Ensured the safety of display work by informing patrons, either in English or in Spanish, of proper etiquette and rules regarding the exhibit.• Oversaw gallery with as many as 15 visitors, ensuring an adherence to proper museum etiquette and rule by patrons.

• Aided in the research, development, and execution of 5 museum exhibitions (All Stars; Masters that Changed the City; A True Artist; Vizcaya 1917; Steven Brooke Visits Phineas Paist).• Helped manage the acquisition, and later return, of historical items and artworks for museum exhibitions.• Performed proofreading, both in English and in Spanish, and editorial work in relation to 2 exhibit catalogs.• Executed general curatorial and clerical support around the museum.