Jacob Bensen Email & Phone Number

Bel Air, Maryland, United States

Baltimore, Maryland Area

-Using GIS data, identify potential historic resources as part of infrastructure planning projects-Perform fieldwork to document potential historic architectural resources, including digital photography-Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places eligibility-Prepare Maryland Historic Trust Determination of Eligibility and Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties forms-Contribute to cultural resources technical reports as part of the Section 106 process

Bel Air, Maryland

-Oversee daily administrative operations of a non-profit organization-Engage in public outreach, events, and coordination with other non-profit organizations-Provide research assistance and instruction to the general public-Grant writing and administration-Archival preservation of historic documents and artifacts-Historic preservation planning and administration for a ca. 1788 historic house museum and 1937 form U.S. Post Office

Bel Air, Maryland, United States

A temporary position with the Hays-Heighe House Museum assisting in the development of the exhibit "APG as Catalyst: Harford County's Changing Landscape" (February-May 2017)-Research the history of Aberdeen Proving Ground and the effects it has had upon the people and landscape of Harford County-Prepare draft interpretive text, select photographs, and plan exhibit panel organization-Research the architectural history of the Hays-Heighe House-Prepare and present a public lecture on the architectural history of Aberdeen's canning families

Phoenix, Maryland

Provide academic support to elementary-age children in a classroom settingProvide assistance to the classroom teacher to support student learning goals

Fort Mchenry Nm&Hs And Hampton Nhs

Interned under the supervision of the Park Archivist, providing assistance for numerous archival projects. Assisted in the preservation and archiving of documents and photographs related to the missions of the two historic sites.

Philadelpia, Pa

Assist University faculty with the day-to-day operations of the campus Photo Lab. Duties include mixing chemistry, assisting students, cleaning/caring for equipment, and assisting students/faculty in the photo studio.

Philadelphia, Pa

Continued work on an existing project documenting the artifacts left in situ within the site. Surveyed for number of items and condition of items, documenting the items both in written and photographic form.

Baltimore And Towson, Maryland: Fort Mchenry Nm&Hs And Hampton Nhs

Created and implemented an organization system for the combined building files for both Fort McHenry and Hampton. Assisted the Park Archivist on tasks directly related to the preservation of historic documents and artifacts in the sites' collections.

Havre De Grace, Maryland

Created and implemented an organization system for the photocopies of the site's historic architectural drawing collection in order to facilitate easier access to the records. Also performed minor stabilization work on the original documents of the collection.

Master'S Degree, Public/Applied History

Thesis Title: "City Architect, Country Architect: An Investigation into the Relationship Between Professional and Self-Taught Architects.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Historic Preservation

Activities and Societies: PhilaU Singers; Honors Program; Philadelphia University Excellence in Photography AwardPublished Work: "Historic.