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Lexington, Virginia

Assist with transportation, installation and removal of exhibit artifacts, displays and didactics. Copyedit and draft didactics, press releases and articles. Appraise donated used books, write detailed descriptive bibliographies for each, and catalog acquisitions for online sales. Film and edit lectures for YouTube channel. Design custom line of products for museum store. Edit library of over 1,500 archival photos for social media accounts and custom products. Execute customer service duties, including acting as primary contact for individual visitors and larger tour groups, restocking and organizing gift shop, and answering questions about the Museum and its collections.

Columbia, Maryland

Led employees and oversaw art, history, photography, philosophy, and religion sections. Controlled inventory flow, placement, and resupply efforts. Redesigned displays to accommodate new materials, seasonal themes, and special interest items. Trained new hires in daily operations, standards of practice, and customer service.Key Accomplishments:• Managed 1,000 rotational stock items valued at $50K consisting of books, publisher’s samples, and specialized inventory.• Created innovative, themed exhibits and dynamic displays to showcase niche inventory which produced $200K in seasonal and special event sales.• Optimized section’s minimized footprint. Maximized use of 400 square foot space by devising thematic groupings of art, historical books, and specialty items to spotlight products and generate specific revenue increases.

Laramie, Wy

Delivered supplemental lectures and facilitated course progression. Graded assignments, exams, and quizzes. Provided critical analysis of students' research project processes and outcomes.Key Accomplishments:• Instructed and mentored 90 students in three classes; guided classes through course requirements, provided supportive feedback, and cultivated active learning through engaging lectures and group discussions.

Laramie, Wy

Created and edited metadata for 500+ audiovisual files filmed between 2007 and 2014 and prepared for cataloging. Helped produce feature-length documentary which investigated and captured interdisciplinary collaborations between science and fine arts professors at the University of Wyoming for broadcast on Wyoming Public Television. Edited draft and final versions of shorter videos relating to university activities, including commencement, lectures, and exhibitions, some surpassing 100K hits on Youtube.

Baltimore, Md

Researched artists and scripted biographies for use in docent packages, didactic panels, and press releases. Compiled references and contact information for featured artists, media outlets, and nonprofit organizations.Key Accomplishments:• Fused undergraduate thesis research with museum outreach initiatives to source rare audio/visual material for Frank Zappa Day programming.• Wrote and published museum materials for formal exhibits, didactic panels, guest assistance, and tourism activities.• Evaluated institution’s computer specs, software platforms, and multimedia needs to deliver best-purchase options that enabled the solicitation and acquisition of a centralized system for sales and marketing.

Washington D.C.

Designed and edited two animated educational videos for the Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative and Be a Friend to Pollinators campaigns.

Master’S Degree, American/United States Studies/Civilization, 3.9

Work included grant writing, American history, archival records research, historic preservation, consumer and material culture, museology.

Bachelor’S Degree, American Studies

Activities and Societies: President: American Studies Council of Majors, 2012-2013