Felicia Abrams Email & Phone Number

Bedford, Va

Creating and implementing new programming that meets various SOL standardsManaging education internsDesigning, organizing, implementing, and troubleshooting various annual programs such as Family Day (700-1000+ visitation), Day Camp (25-30 children), Prelude to Invasion/Scout Day, etcWorking with other staff members on a daily basis or special events such as June 6 commemoration, Memorial Day Ceremony, Veterans Day Ceremony, etc. Research on 4,413 D-Day Fatalities, various topics concerning both homefront and frontlines of WWIIMaintaining Memorial's education blog (http://www.ddaymemorial.blogspot.com)Creating new monthly programming and educational tools designed for multi-generational families

Resurvey and condition report on the headstones in the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery (listed on the National Register of Historic Places)Research on the University of Chapel Hill, cemeteries in the town, and people who shaped and developed the communityDay to day assignments at the Horace Williams HouseAssisting with special educational events and programs Assisting with the development and implementation of new educational programming surrounding the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery

Dallas, North Carolina

As an curatorial intern, my primary concern involved accessioning artifacts. I was on an exhibit design team where I was responsible for research, development, design, and installation of the exhibit. Other responsibilities included writing artifact of the week pages for the website, maintaining institutional archives, re-designing the hands-on exhibit area for the permanent exhibit, and assisting on educational programs and creating a new day camp program.

Managed 15+ employees in a multi-million dollar retail setting at the University of North Carolina at Chapel HillDeveloped better ways to display merchandiseCoordinated with warehouse location to streamline internal processesHeld financial responsibilities for the store on daily basisMaintained 25-40+ hr work week throughout undergraduate and graduate career

Completed archival research and oral interviews with community membersDesigned exhibit Planned and executed public event

Researched new exhibits for museumLed tours of homestead and answered questions about North Carolina tobacco cultureFacilitated visitor interaction during special community events

Masters, History With Concentration In Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, American Studies