Heather Doyle Email & Phone Number

Helena, Montana, United States

As the Museum Conservation Specialist I examine, treat and documents object conservation treatments and collaborates on preventive collections care for a broad range of objects at the Montana Historical Society (MHS), the Original Governor's Mansion (OGM), and the Scriver Center. I establish conservation and preventive conservation priorities. Maintain the conservation laboratory and ensures compliance with current industry standards and best practices. I work with Exhibit team and discuss requirements for sound exhibit and storage mounts for objects. I oversee the Museum's Integrated Pest Management program by updating the IPM manual, monitoring exhibit and storage areas and documenting any evidence of insects, other pests, or mould; determines and initiates the appropriate procedures to reduce/eliminate problems when evidence of infestation is found. IPM is monitored in three different buildings. I maintain emergency response and recovery procedures for Museum art and artifacts.Assists with creating access to objects and providing public programs on conservation and the work of a conservator. Serves as an information resource for the public and other cultural heritage institutionsI created a Health and Safety Plan for the Museum Program, which includes, work shop safety, lab safety, Hazards found in the Museum collection. I created a housekeeping manual for the house museum which includes, cleaning methods, cleaning chemicals and produces.

Helena, Montana, United States

● Checking objects for catalogue numbers, assigning temporary numbers, and affixing archival tags to objects if needed. ● Ensure basic information for each object is included in the PastPerfect database and enter if needed. This includes creating database records, taking digital photographs of objects, and uploading them into the database.● Carefully packing objects using archival materials and boxing them with other objects, placed on pallets to move within the building and ultimately into the new Montana Heritage Centre. ● Creating hand-written inventory lists and PastPerfect database lists to track all objects during the packing and moving process.

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Six-week voluntary conservation placement, involving treatment and documentation of various objects for [private and/or museum] custodians.● Analyzed and documented projects ● Created treatment plans of projects ● Dry cleaned and/or Solvent cleaned objects ● Consolidation of objects ● Objects worked on included: Archaeological shield Boss, two Posters, and a Lacquer box. ● Packaged objects for storage and/or transportation ● Created a treatment card for University and client records

Helena, Montana, United States

● Managed and oversaw seven custodial crew members,● Responsible for interviews and hiring new employees● Developed a safety program with a yearly update.● Identified best practices and led continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raised safety awareness, and improved safe work practices.● Assisted in investigating accidents and developed measures to prevent a recurrence.● Developed an online and hands-on training program to ensure safety and completion of work.● Developed Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the Custodial Team ● Researched chemicals and equipment.● Budgeted, oversaw inventory, purchased supplies. ● Oversaw marble restoration on a 200-year-old building and other restoration projects.● Managed problems and concerns from legislators and state employees.

Helena, Montana, United States

● Cleaned offices, and common areas, dusted, oiled wood, mixed chemicals properly,● Scheduled, reported to Supervisor, counted inventory, tracked chemical usage.● Trained new workers.● Marble floor restoration ● Experience as a Fill-in Supervisor● Was a Capitol Custodian from July 2017 – February 2018 before being Promoted to Lead Capitol Custodian

Ogden, Utah

My internship with the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum has been an extraordinary experience. I have had the experience to engage in many different situations and to associate with a wide variety of people.I started my internship experience with a special assignment in the books and research department of the museum. My job was to locate, organize, number, and update their catalog and researching information.Activities were a great part of museum life. It brought the community into the museum and enhanced the excitement of the public and museum staff. I learned a great deal from participating in the events and activities the museum orchestrated. I saw the museum come to life and learned what it took to organize, plan, and execute the successful activity. Other skills I enhanced but not limited too: catalog and researching information. Tour guide, helping visitors and answering questions. Created a Summer Education Program for Families. Helped write a Grant for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum - Ogden Branch. (including but not limited too: evacuation plans for staff, guest and collection, natural disaster plans, security plans for staff, guest, and collection, insurgence plan, for staff and volunteers, fire safety drills, plan for collection damage and prevention. pest control plan. updating the museums' mission statement, and creating a code of ethics.)

Master Of Arts - Ma, Conservation Of Cultural Heritage, Pass

Covered all areas of conservation theory and practice, including • Collections Management and Care • Conservation Practice • Conservation.

Graduate Degree In Conservastion, Conservation Studies, Ba

Covered all areas of conservation theory and practice, including • Applied Practical Skills • Conservation Processes • Conservation.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art History

As a students who major in art history I've develop skills that are highly valued. These skills include: critical and creative thinking.