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Arlington, Va

o Manage overall Oral History Program production and processes in accordance with best practices and archival standardso Ensure selected interviewees represent the diverse roles and backgrounds of foreign affairs practitionerso Spearheading the development of a Volunteer Program and directing volunteerso Liaising with other organizations, scheduling interviews, assisting researchers, creating educational materials, managing donations, and intermittent management of social media and newslettero Management of audio quality, file conversion, transcribing, editing, and posting of oral histories to ADST website and other outlets; reduced backlogs by 80% within a yearo Physical and digital collections management for a collection of 2,500 plus o Managed and resolved old loan issues to prepare for donation to National Museum of American Diplomacyo Collaborated with Dean Rusk Chair at Davidson College on undergraduate diplomacy courseo Overseeing creation of teacher resources and lesson plans based on ADST's collectiono Grant acquisition and management; including contracts with USAID, United States Institute for Peace, and Library of Congress o Assisted with updating exhibit panels, digital booklet, and presentation for “A Brief History of U.S. Diplomacy”

Animal caretaking includes barn management, house sitting, and the feeding of various domesticated animals including cats, dogs, horses, and fowl.Experience handling, feeding, and cleaning for over 8 horses at a boarding facility in addition to care at smaller private barns. Available to exercise and provide basic schooling for horses with a focus in dressage (I have competed up to second level). Aware of the specific needs of both young and old horses and have some experience with stallions.I also have experience with managing horse shows and other equine focused events. References specific to equine and general animal care and event management available upon request.

Ashburn, Va

o Maintained correspondence with future consigners as well as potential buyers and interest groupso Trained new staff members and coordinated staff roles; created office protocols and policieso Managed inventory, object housing, auction schedules, and the cataloguing workflowo Performed collections management and accounting tasks utilizing purpose built software and Excelo Conducted research and assessments of antiques and artworks to uncover provenance, write accurate object descriptions, provide dimensions, condition reports, and estimates for catalogs and auctionso Managed social media presence and assisted with designing promotional materials; proofread for published material and checked quality of imageso Staged gallery prior to auction, ran events, managed multiple online platforms, assisted with packaging and shipping of objects, and performed administrative dutieso Object handling experience and ability to lift over 50 lbs.

In this role I greeted customers, assisted staff members with projects, and set up the gallery. I also processed invoices and assisted with incoming and outgoing inventory.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

o Updated inventory records on object locationso Confirmed accuracy of object labels on objects, in excel, and in EMu databaseo Safely handled collections objects such as radiographs, photographs, and paper materials o Rehoused film-based objects for cold storage

Lorton, Va

o Planned and coordinated an event memorializing the “Night of Terror” experienced by suffragists at the Occoquan Workhouse; event had over 200 attendeeso Wrote and revised scripts for exhibits on the prison history, the suffragists, and prisoner art with a focus on providing appropriate interpretation for a contemporary audienceo Developed and edited educational materials for both docents and visitors; removed culturally insensitive and outdated material and highlighted stories of individuals imprisoned at Lorton and the problematic evolution of the U.S. prison systemo Performed development outreach including volunteer, fundraising, and promotional supporto Created a finding aid for prison related archives held at the District of Columbia Office of Public Recordso Recommended best practices for collections care and storage to museum volunteerso Assisted docents in enhancing visitor experiences and managed volunteer roles

In my internship I aided in the reopening and redesigning of the historical Hotchkiss House of Prospect, Connecticut. I planned out a new usage for the town's old one room school house to be redecorated to display its original purpose and as a location for the town's historical archives. This plan was proposed to the Prospect Town Library and the Historical Society and was then implemented. I also began revamping the collections management which included cataloguing the items owned by the Historical Society as well as verifying their origins and validity. In addition to this, I sorted through the items on display and redesigned each of the rooms on the ground floor of the Hotchkiss House in order to make them more tour friendly. Since these initial efforts I have been assisting in various other tasks including developing the Society's social media, secretarial duties, and touring visitors. I have also recently served as a member of the Prospect Historical Society's Board.

Created proposals, managed email correspondences, data entry, and filingUtilized Quickbooks for accounting purposesComfortable with machineryLandscape design and bed installation

I was part of the bartending and serving staff at Carmen Anthony Fishhouse. I was knowledgeable in the complete menu as well as the required steps of service and I excel in customer service. I was able to educate customers on our extensive wine list and create a variety of cocktails. My job here ended due to business closure.

This position included stocking, aiding customers, and cashier duties. I developed an extensive knowledge of liquors, liqueurs, and different wine varietals from around the world. My position at Purdy's also aided in the development of my sales skills.

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Coordinated after school children’s programs focusing on interpretations of artworks and stimulating interest in local history

Museology/Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Animal Alliance CommitteeI majored in History and minored in Art History. This included historical research.

High School

Activities and Societies: Alumni of the Ellis Clark Regional Agriscience and Technology CenterActive FFA member and National Honor Society.