Madeline Smith Email & Phone Number

New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

• Point person for NAGPRA compliance, collaborating with Bernstein & Associates• Managed an inventory of NAGPRA items in storage• Advises museum leadership on issues relating to NAGPRA compliance• Writes and fabricates cultural sensitivity labels for NAGPRA items removed from exhibition• Determined if cultural belongings needed to be added to or removed from reports generated by Bernstein & Associates• Cataloged found in collections cultural belongings using TMS• Respond by phone and email to research requests• Assists with installation and deinstallation of exhibits• Houses and shelves collections materials safely and in line with best practices• Maintain safe handling and care of objects, using best practices in collections care• Retrieves objects from storage for research visits, classes, photography, and exhibitions• Participates in ongoing maintenance of collection records: including database records, object and source files, conservation records, appraisals, exhibition files, and loan records

Medford, Massachusetts, United States

• Research and write content posts for the blog• Research and compile job listings for weekly “job roundup”• Manage administrative tasks and communications for blog• Edit submissions from guest writers

Castine, Maine, United States

- Identified artifacts in the Native North American Collections- Conducted provenance research on Native North American Collections - Compiled a report on the provenance of objects in the Native North American Collections to assist with later NAGPRA compliance efforts- Communicated with curatorial and collections staff at other institutions in the course of provenance research- Handled and photographed objects according to best practices and cultural protocol - Researched repatriation outcomes for similar collections- Researched, wrote, and fabricated exhibit and interpretive text- Developed naming conventions with the goal of cultural or geographic affiliation under NAGPRA in mind- Assisted with collections care and preventive conservation tasks, such as pest management and rehousing- Created visitor experience survey

Castine, Maine, United States

- Un-alarm and re-alarm necessary buildings at start and end of shifts- Campus supervisor on weekends and as needed- Oversee Volunteers- Welcome and orient demonstrators to campus- Photograph visitor experiences, especially regarding program offerings- Maintain a friendly environment for welcoming diverse audiences- Oversee the exhibits and uphold museum policies and procedures- Authentically share information about the museum and the town of Castine- Collaborate with teammates and the Wilson Museum staff- Prepare and maintain the facilities for visitors with light cleaning- Assist with tours, activities for young visitors, and special events

Round Rock, Texas, United States

- Created educational activities and lesson plans- Lectured on United States Civil War history- Engaged students with living history, such as dressing as a Civil War soldier and encouraging students to explore replica artifacts- Graded student work according to IB standards and recorded grades in the software, Ascender- Managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment- Implemented and followed lesson plans provided by the absent Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students

Georgetown, Texas, United States

- Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling- Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.- Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records, i.e. referral documentation, previous medical history received, etc.- Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispense prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, and schedule all future appointments- Utilize Avimark and other software to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates- Manage the financial needs of the hospital by maintaining accurate balances through collection of client transactions, following all cash and credit card handling procedures, and following proper opening and closing procedures- Provide excellent customer service skills and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner

San Antonio, Texas

• Created and formatted content for the Archives LibGuide• Process and rehouse material in preservation quality folders and boxes• Assist in data entry and the upkeep of the physical stacks• Processed, arranged, described, and created a finding aid for an archival collection

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Preventative conservation and collections care of objects• Created records using the collection management database, Re:discovery Proficio• Rehoused small collections by creating storage mounts or solutions• Completed requests for object information by researching artifacts using accessions, object, and donor records • Worked on a team to deinstall an exhibit.

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Created a grant calendar based on potential funders provided by my supervisor as well as my own research.• Co-hosted the Fiesta Especial Royal Court Zoom Hangout program, brainstormed and researched activities. • Assisted in donor database cleanup and maintenance using QuickBooks Nonprofit Premier• Researched and wrote content for the disABILITYsa website and newsletter• Designed and formatted content for the website and newsletter using Weebly Website Builder and ReachMail• Assisted in the maintenance of a viable and effective social media campaign through Facebook.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Researched objects within the institute's collection and synthesized the research into blog posts for the ITC's Collections Blog• Learned integrated pest management strategies.• Photographed special events such as American Indian Cultures Family Day for the Institute's social media accounts.

• Researched local history using primary and secondary sources.• Created an annotated bibliography to guide future research.• Served as cashier and provided customer service in museum gift shop.

Georgetown, Texas

● Identified and catalogued over 200 artifacts and archival materials including fossils, minerals, official documents, letters, and various other materials.● Entered artifact and archival information into PastPerfect Museum Software database for easily searchable documentation of artifacts and their locations.● Researched using primary and secondary sources to create educational tools such as play scripts for historical reenactments and cemetery tours.

Austin, Texas Area

● Worked the cash register for purchases and returns using a POS system.● Assisted in quality inspection and prepared new merchandise for sale by assembling and labeling items.

Elburn, Illinois

Geneva, Illinois

Master Of Arts - Ma, History & Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Activities and Societies: Trinity University Sociology & Anthropology Society; Trinity University Cat Alliance