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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managed loans for "Guillermo Gómez-Peña’s Casa Museo: The Living Museum and Archive" exhibition, part of "Toward Common Cause: Art, Social Change, and the MacArthur Fellows Program at 40."• Updated catalog records in PastPerfect for accuracy and consistency.• Coordinated the transferal of the database records from the PastPerfect software into the Web Edition.• Wrote an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant to request funding for long-term collections care and improving the accessibility of the collections.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Maintained the confidentiality of personal employee information, company information, records, and related issues in accordance with all the applicable laws.• Collected new hire information for payroll, entering information into ADP.• Organized documents pertaining to employee personnel files, medical files, and work compensation files.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Confirmed eligibility status for insurance programs by comparing information in internal databases (Galaxy and Metabase) and Excel spreadsheets.• Resolved eligibility inquiries and communicate outcomes to Member Quality Support in a timely manner.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Assisted the Member Quality Support team of a healthcare technology company.• Processed backlogged complaint tickets to ensure compliance with FDA regulations.• Analyzed and reviewed confidential information in Salesforce regarding the accuracy of medical devices.

Chicago, Illinois

• Conducted extensive archival research on Hull-House founder Ellen Gates Starr for grant proposals and exhibition texts.• Prepared sections of a Terra Foundation grant, partner contracts, loan agreements, checklists, and labels for "Participatory Arts at Hull-House."• Installed artifacts and supported public programming for "Participatory Arts at Hull-House" and "The Art and Soul of Jackie Hetherington."• Developed comprehensive guidelines for condition reporting during museum-wide collections inventory; supervised student workers and taught them proper artifact handling methods.• Updated the museum’s website, event pages, and PastPerfect database.

Chicago, Illinois

• Researched peer institutions and updated over 1,300 corresponding Salesforce profiles to assist with future traveling exhibition pitches and partnerships.• Prepared information about traveling exhibitions for conferences and partnership meetings.

Chicago, Illinois

• Initiated the transition from Drupal submissions and Access database to SlideRoom, an online application management software.• Developed a comprehensive Research and Academic Programs department manual for future employees.

Chicago, Illinois

• Provided feedback and recommendations on behalf of colleagues to Newberry’s President, Human Resources Director, and Senior Staff. • Collaborated with other representatives to develop tangible improvements for staff, including professional development opportunities and salary improvement.

Chicago, Illinois

• Continued database maintenance, on-site support, and administering the Fellowships Programs, resulting in a 36% increase in applications over four years.• Coordinated academic programming, including orientations, building tours, weekly colloquia, fellows’ seminars, quarterly staff events, and the Newberry Seminar–Associated Colleges of the Midwest 50th Reunion.• Assisted the Director of Exhibitions with installation and de-installation, research, label writing and proofreading, conservation, exhibition maintenance, loan agreements, and gallery tours; prepared Omeka exhibitions for online publication (for more information, please see "Projects").• Managed confidential databases, budgets, contracts, schedules, and statistics for the department. • Wrote grant proposals and reports to independent donors, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.• Revised the fellowship website, applications, and paperwork for clarity.

Chicago, Illinois

• Administered and marketed all aspects of the Newberry’s highly competitive Long- and Short-Term Fellowship Programs, which receive over 300 applications annually.• Maintained multiple databases related to fellowships, grant cycles, and review panels.• Provided on-site support for over 100 scholars each year.• Assisted the exhibitions team with installation, maintenance, and deinstallation as needed.

Galesburg, Illinois

• Updated information regarding multiple campus art collections in a FileMaker Database.• Resolved paperwork errors and matched unmarked artworks to the correct documentation.• Organized artworks in storage facilities and wrapped fragile pieces for further preservation.• Responded to information requests from independent researchers.

Galesburg, Illinois

• Created a collections database for the permanent art collections using Microsoft Access.• Produced a catalog of artworks available for loans to local businesses.• Aided artists-in-residence during community programs, art classes, and installation.• Installed artwork and sculptures for the annual "Members and Friends" exhibition.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Museum And Exhibition Studies, 4.0 Gpa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Anthropology/Sociology; Art History; Gender & Women'S Studies, 3.55 Gpa

Associated Colleges Of The Midwest Study Abroad Program, Art History, Italian

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.95 Gpa

High School Diploma