Kara Zelasko, Ma Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Supports the development of historical and contemporary art traveling exhibitions through research, curation, writing, licensing, and editing
• Collaborates with stakeholders such as U.S. Embassies, scholars, lenders, and graphic designers to meet exhibition project goals
• Researches and creates written materials for grant opportunities, such as federal and foreign governments in addition to private sector grant proposals
• Arranges program logistics, including domestic flights, accommodations, ground transportation, and cultural events while staying within budget limits
• Works closely with other divisions and organizational leadership to cultivate and retain Meridian Council members
• Sits on task forces dedicated to equity, inclusion, and diversity and historic preservation of the campus

Remote

• Performed research using digital references, secondary source materials, expert contacts, and other resources.
• Crafted hundreds of written descriptions for auction items.
• Stayed current on values and trends for antique and vintage items.
• Organized, lotted, and monitored auction items for multiple sellers within a project management system.

Greater Boston Area

- Installed the panels and digital components for the States of Incarceration traveling exhibition - Supervised the installation and de-installation of the exhibition- Planned the opening event and the "Mass Incarceration" conference to coincide with the exhibition opening

Boston, MA

- Cataloged records for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) using PBCore metadata standards- Curated audio, video, and photographs and performed research to explore the intersection of historic preservation and public broadcasting - Created and uploaded the script, records, and photographs using Github for the final exhibition- Contributed a.

Boston, MA

- Reviewed submissions for the conference and contacted chosen presenters - Created the schedule for the two-day conference- Organized and budgeted for conference supplies, catering, and additional fees- Advocated for inclusion of public history and digital history presentations at the conference

Greater Boston Area

- Performed research on the history of African American experience in the Massachusetts Court System- Edited the pre-existing exhibition script before final fabrication of the exhibition at the Edward W. Brooke Courthouse

Cambridge, MA

- Organized the digitization events, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities- Recorded oral histories from members of Boston communities- Aided in the digitization and preservation of two-dimensional objects- Educated attendees about preservation techniques for personal archives- Wrote a blog post for Mount Auburn about the experience

Chicago, IL

- Organized, researched, photographed, and handled the costume and textile collection- Updated The Museum System records to reflect the current state of the collection- Prepared and executed the de-installation of the Making Mainbocher exhibition

Chicago, IL

- Established and maintained relationships with clients- Responsible for knowledge of multiple brands and technical aspects of outdoor apparel and equipment- Created and organized merchandise displays- Worked as an individual and team member to achieve sale goals and win contests

Evanston, IL

- Reviewed, edited, tagged, and proofed database of transcripts for online archive of Willard’s journals- Researched Frances Willard and Evanston local history using primary and secondary sources - Created a Twitter feed highlighting Evanston community events and Frances Willard history- Responsible for the social media content in the Twitter feed

Chicago, IL

- Generated potential ideas for the museum’s blog - Conducted and transcribed interviews with members of different Chicago communities- Wrote and collaborated with team members to create blog posts

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Public/Applied History

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean's List, Outstanding Achievement in History Department, London Study Abroad Program