Research Technician
Current- Project manager for the development and execution of curating entire dried and fluid preserved mammal specimen collections
- Enhancement, updating and organization for vertebrate zoology tissue collection -Documentation, space management, personnel collaboration, and budgeting requirements
- Collections assessment for data validity, maintenance level and preparation of long-term storage requirements -Coordination of affiliate collaborative work along with resource sharing
- Educational program development within and participation at public museum festivals -Collaboration for specimen involvement enhancing outreach educational tabletop discussions for visitors
- Integration of Master’s Thesis project to become a Virginia Governor’s School Educational Program
- Preparation of museum specimens including dry skin, skeletonization, and alcohol preservation -Specimen assessment, proper/precise preparation and collections documentation