Mary Watson Email & Phone Number

Dufferin, Ontario, Canada

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Tasked with co-developing an exhibition from start to finish that will engage diverse audiences and share local experiences and memories. It will be displayed onsite in the Bradley Museum and focus on parks and green spaces.- Contributed to the development of an interpretive plan to guide exhibition planning and development. - Contributed to the creation of a community outreach plan that involves engagement with local Indigenous Elders and knowledge holders, subject matter experts, and Mississauga residents including children. Strategy involves physical and digital questionnaires, consultation and interviews, partnering with local artist and city programs. Completion of outreach has contributed to the Bradley Museum’s institutional mission of robust public engagement. - Adapted project management tools to develop project schedule (8 month duration), ensuring team members are adhering to all deadlines in order to deliver a successful exhibition.- Conceptualized and implemented educational interactives to be included in the exhibit that will engage broad demographics. They are multi-sensory and meet all four learning types.- Researched, selected, and interpreted historic materials from the museum collection and municipal archive to be included in the exhibition, connecting present communities with past events and people.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Prepped test/exam space to accommodate student accessibility needs, including the preparation of physical spaces and digital resources (Dragon, Kurzweil) to ensure an equitable test/exam experience. - Adhered to UofT test/exam policies and procedures by identifying students and completing necessary paper work before bringing student to test space while ensuring confidentiality.

Sharon, Ontario, Canada

- Accessioned, photo-documented, catalogued, stored, and condition reported a range of historical materials primarily from the 1800s to early 1900s into the collection. I updated Past Perfect to ensure collection materials are cared for and readily identifiable.- Undertook preventative conservation tasks including monitoring temperature and RH of historic buildings, managing pests, cleaning dust from artifacts, and assessing artifact stability for storage needs.- Completed onsite rehousing project of archival materials with the purpose of improving long term storage condition and ensuring longevity of materials. This project included identifying, transferring, storing, and updating digital catalogues of 100+ materials.- Researched, designed, and assembled three mini-exhibits on Canadian social history displayed off-site and on-site at the East Gwillimbury Public Library. This task contributed to the museums public outreach and education and furthered positive relationships with the local library.- Provided tours to diverse audiences and responded to visitor questions. I ensured each visitor left with a memorable experience through a positive and informative interaction. - Contributed the success of site events ranging from 10-500 people. I worked alongside co-workers and volunteers, taking on a variety of responsibilities to facilitate safe, enjoyable, and educational experiences including concerts, celebrations, car shows, and more.- Created social media content for the museum’s collection, sparking curiosity of unique historical materials and contributing to public outreach and education.

Sharon, Ontario, Canada

Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

- Fulfilled the role of a supply teacher within a range of high school courses, from all departments. I followed lesson plans to deliver consistent and coherent instructions and responded to student inquiries.- Effectively managed the classroom to maintain a productive learning environment and encouraged students participation in both group and independent work.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked under company principals Nadia Galati and Sara Udow to contribute to the development of cultural and strategic plans for cities and institutions- Conducted case study research for the ArtworxTO project and MOCA strategic plan- Proof-read and formatted professional documents for the Milton Cultural Plan project- Sat in on, and took notes at meetings conducted with clients and public audiences for the ArtworxTO and Milton Cultural Plan projects- Aided in the facilitation of a community engagement project for the Keele – St.Claire Local Area Study- Analyzed and coded data collected from client and public responses for the Keele– St. Claire Local Area Study- Prepared a survey used to inform the Blue Mountains Attainable HousingCorporation Gateway project policies

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

- Performed multi-stage assessments, surveying for Indigenous and historical materials to determine eligibility for development/re-zoning.- Completed excavations with care to preserve historic pottery, tools, jewelry, and other materials for future review.

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Master'S Degree, Information, Concentrated In Archiving And Record Management

Master'S Degree, Museology/Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Socio-Cultural Anthropology And Human Geography