Kelsey Stiles Email & Phone Number

When museums closed due to the global pandemic, I sought out alternative industries that utilize the same skill sets I gained in my work at museums and found myself in the travel industry. As a Vacation Travel Planner, I use my event planning, community building, and logistical organization talents in a completely new field by assisting families plan stress-free vacations to magical destinations.

When museums closed due to the global pandemic, I found myself in need of new employment like countless other museum professionals. As a Travel Planner I use my event planning, community building, and logistical organization talents in a completely new field by assisting families plan stress-free vacations to magical destinations.

• Developed annual strategic plan, established project timelines, and maintained operational budget • Hired, trained, and supervised staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure appropriate staffing levels and evaluate individual and team performance• Implemented and managed all onsite, outreach, and ongoing programs for museum visitors including program development, scheduling and recruitment of contractors• Tracked attendance and managed enrollment for all tours, classes, camps, and… Show more • Developed annual strategic plan, established project timelines, and maintained operational budget • Hired, trained, and supervised staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure appropriate staffing levels and evaluate individual and team performance• Implemented and managed all onsite, outreach, and ongoing programs for museum visitors including program development, scheduling and recruitment of contractors• Tracked attendance and managed enrollment for all tours, classes, camps, and education events• Built positive relationships with community partners and be a proactive collaborator in the development and implementation of new and existing programs and events • Oversaw all education and exhibition programing to ensure museum guests have meaningful experiences that align with the Museum's mission • Orchestrated, curated, and installed the annual Young Artist Show exhibitions for the High School and Youth Divisions to showcase the artwork of local students and art programs Show less

• Developed, evaluated, and facilitated ongoing training and professional development sessions focused on program content and facilitation best practices• Maintained accurate volunteer records using Volgistics management software and coordinated reward and recognition events for over 150 volunteers• Recruited, trained, and scheduled Public Learning Experiences volunteers and provided regular feedback through coaching, modeling, and daily supervision • Collaborated with internal… Show more • Developed, evaluated, and facilitated ongoing training and professional development sessions focused on program content and facilitation best practices• Maintained accurate volunteer records using Volgistics management software and coordinated reward and recognition events for over 150 volunteers• Recruited, trained, and scheduled Public Learning Experiences volunteers and provided regular feedback through coaching, modeling, and daily supervision • Collaborated with internal departments and external partners to coordinate program logistics and content• Assisted in ongoing development and implementation of educational programs in the Grainger Science Hub that inspire curiosity through the lens of museum collections and research• Communicated Museum research and mission to diverse learners through programing and informal conversation in the Grainger Science Hub Show less

• Facilitated object and inquiry-based School Programs for students in grades 5-12• Mentored 30 Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) interns in the development of activities centered on collections-based research conducted during their internships• Created teacher resources for field trip and classroom experiences and developed facilitation materials to support onsite program participants and volunteers during school program events• Assisted in the planning and implementation of… Show more • Facilitated object and inquiry-based School Programs for students in grades 5-12• Mentored 30 Youth Engagement through Science (YES!) interns in the development of activities centered on collections-based research conducted during their internships• Created teacher resources for field trip and classroom experiences and developed facilitation materials to support onsite program participants and volunteers during school program events• Assisted in the planning and implementation of onsite special events for families, student groups and volunteers • Collaborated with educators and scientists in the development, prototyping, and testing of a new Deep Time paleontology school program Show less

• Developed a collection management system for over 6,000 education specimens and implemented standard procedures for collection care and inventory• Provided management support and ongoing development training to staff working with Q?rius volunteers • Coordinated public hours activities and staffing to ensure visitor engagement and exploration of the interactive activities throughout the Q?rius exhibit• Evaluated educational programming, assisted in the training and coordination of… Show more • Developed a collection management system for over 6,000 education specimens and implemented standard procedures for collection care and inventory• Provided management support and ongoing development training to staff working with Q?rius volunteers • Coordinated public hours activities and staffing to ensure visitor engagement and exploration of the interactive activities throughout the Q?rius exhibit• Evaluated educational programming, assisted in the training and coordination of adult and teen volunteers and oversaw events during public hours• Maintaining scientific equipment operations and storage throughout Q?rius exhibition space Show less

• Strengthened and sustained trust-based relationships with participants, caretakers, and programmatic partners• Collaboratively designed and implemented volunteer evaluations and developed a volunteer database for Q?Crew participants • Prepared educational and promotional materials and reports, and coordinated program communications • Facilitated educational programs, trainings, and workshops through a variety of teaching methods for youth participants, ages 15 to 19

• Participated in the refinement and evaluation of existing school programs, the development of new school programs, and development of activities for temporary exhibits• Processed over 200 applications for teen internship and volunteer programs• Aligned school programs with current educational standards• Created written school programs curriculum and supplemental materials for staff, volunteers and program participants • Supported the operation of Youth Programs events and… Show more • Participated in the refinement and evaluation of existing school programs, the development of new school programs, and development of activities for temporary exhibits• Processed over 200 applications for teen internship and volunteer programs• Aligned school programs with current educational standards• Created written school programs curriculum and supplemental materials for staff, volunteers and program participants • Supported the operation of Youth Programs events and daily school programs in Q?rius Show less

• Delivered weekly hands-on and inquiry-based lessons for children and their caregivers• Created developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans that help learners practice and achieve developmental learning targets through child-directed play• Designed lessons that introduced families to their role in environmental conservation and promoted personal connections between the learner, the animals at the Zoo, and their wild or urban counterparts

•Worked with executive board to organize networking, professional development, and team-building events for Museum Education Program students•Developed and managed social media presence for the association

Arlington, Va

• Fostered good relationships with program participants• Oversaw and implemented meaningful activities appropriate to the needs and interests of program participants and community members • Created supplemental educational materials for pre-existing “art kits” to add an age appropriate educational component to existing art making activities• Developed and facilitated art focused programing for seniors ages 55 to 98

Denver

• Developed and facilitated summer camps and classes for children ages 3-15 in various arts mediums that connected activities to the museum collections• Developed sustainable interactive programming for community events• Co-developed a “Painting to Performance” camp where participants created and performed a play in a gallery while using the works of art as inspiration

University Of Missouri- Columbia

•Member of the executive board •Representative on the panhellenic council, an organization of over 3,500 women

Master Of Arts In Teaching, Museum Education

Activities and Societies: Museum Education Student Association

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, Art History & Archaeology, And Minor In Geology

Activities and Societies: Anthropology Student Association, Alpha Delta Pi, Panhellenic Delegate, Panhellenic Association, Ella's Hope.

Anthropology

While studying abroad, I completed four courses that provided me with an experience in the education system of the United Kingdom..

Education record

Activities and Societies: Key Club, Art Club (founding member), French Club, Student Council, Senior Service Team, Tennis, and Cheerleading.