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Sturbridge, Massachusetts, United States

Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, Ma

Historic Deerfield, Deerfield, Ma

• Completed transcription of Lemuel Adams's ledger, including shop records from his partnership with Samuel Kneeland (1792-1795) detailing customers, and expenses• Research furniture purchased from Kneeland and Adams through archival records to locate examples in institutional and private collections• Organize and maintain project records and resources

Greater Boston Area

• Thoroughly analyzed selected pieces of furniture at three institutions in the Greater Boston area to determine their style, construction, materials, and relative age; recorded this information for the Boston Furniture Archive and the participating institutions• Carefully transcribed records for inclusion on the Archive’s online research database• Photographed each piece of furniture and edited photos for inclusion in the Archive’s online research database

Teaching Assistant: Early American History to 1867, History of Indigenous Peoples of North America, Western Thought Since 1600- Led weekly discussions for three sections of twenty students, drawing on lectures and assigned readings to engage students and solidify their understanding of course materials- Monitored students' comprehension of weekly material and reported questions to the instructing faculty- Met with students during office hours to discuss questions and offer feedback on assignments and examsGraduate History Association Officer- Served as one of four representatives of the History Department's graduate students- Collaborated in organizing the annual GHA conference: chose the conference theme, drafted the callfor papers, accepted paper proposals, created presentation panels, recruited panel speakers, welcomed, oriented, and monitored participants the day of the conference- Scheduled and mediated monthly meetings for graduate students to discuss ongoing business and upcoming events

Deerfield, Massachustts

• Searched probate and archival records to determine the provenance of a newly acquired table-desk• Assisted with research on Federal Era Connecticut River Valley furniture craftsmen• Assisted with assembling a catalog of Historic Deerfield’s eighteenth century textiles• Transcribed Epaphras Hoyt’s 1831 diary• Assisted with transporting furniture and artifacts between the museum and the various historic houses• Digitized a large collection of Historic Deerfield postcards• Cleaned ceramics in preparation for numbering and cataloging

Cambridge, Massachusetts

• Greet gym members as they enter the facility to ensure that they feel welcome• Answer phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate manager• Respond to members’ questions regarding club policies, schedules, and promotions

Portland, Maine Area

• Greeted customers as soon as they entered to ensure that they felt welcome in the store• Provided a positive customer experience by establishing a rapport with customers and serving as a company ambassador• Listened to customer concerns and took proper action to resolve the issues• Trained new baristas to operate the equipment and provide exceptional customer service• Carefully inventoried and thoroughly stocked the store to ensure that workers and customers are supplied with all necessary items• Professionally prepared customers’ unique beverages quickly and accurately

Waterville, Maine

• Reviewed Colby students’ writing assignments, working patiently with them one-on-one to improve their writing skills • Personalized every appointment according to the student's concerns and objectives• Served as an approachable peer resource to help students improve their grammar, mechanics, and argument development

Waterville, Me

• Answered office phone calls for the Director, Assistant Directors, Associate Director, and Secretary of Campus Life • Answered student and parent questions on regarding outdoor programs, residential living, orientation, student clubs, and other subjects• Completed office tasks such as sending e-mails, issuing temporary keys, making photocopies, and sending mailings as directed by the various Campus Life staff members

Norfolk, Virginia Area

• Excavated three sites within James Fort• Analyzed soil samples from past James Fort excavations through a flotation process• Sorted and processed minute artifacts from cellar fill• Co-led three sessions of Jamestown Rediscovery summer camp• Instructed summer campers in the basics of excavation

Master’S Degree, American History (United States)

Studying American Revolutionary War women's history; completing the Public History certificate program

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology

Archaeology

• Excavated three sites within James Fort • Cleaned, identified, and catalogued artifacts in the lab • Gained an understanding of basic.