Mary Beth Soya Email & Phone Number

Fayetteville, Ar, Us

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

New York, United States

Assisted with various Morgan Library exhibitions, publications, and other projects, including: "Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy" (exhibition and publication); Centennial social media posts; "Crafting the Ballets Russes: The Robert Owen Lehman Collection" (exhibition and publication); "Far and Away: Drawings from the Clement C. Moore Collection" (exhibition and publication); and "Seen Together: Acquisitions in Photography" (exhibition).Edited and reviewed photograph metadata in Adobe Bridge for consistency and correctness. Compiled both Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets spreadsheets of images used in exhibitions and other museum projects, and reviewed them for accuracy and consistency. Conducted research on copyright holders of images and objects, and contacted art galleries and artist estates via phone and email to request copyright and use permission. Ensured photograph file-names in Microsoft Access matched those requested for Work Orders. Downloaded, re-named, and cropped full-resolution TIFF and high- and low-resolution JPEG images for both publishing and website use. Utilized TMS to pinpoint objects’ location in storage, handled and viewed microfilm rolls, and listened to artist's private audio tapes to determine contents. Attended department, exhibition, and project meetings, and assisted with color-proofing photographs.

Florence, Italy

Guestbook Assistant - Transcribed signatures from digitized Family Guestbook and created profiles for each recognizable name in the Airtable database. Conducted historical research to include basic biographical information in the profiles. Handled original Family Guestbook and talked about it with visitors.Collections Assistant - Created a package of all the collection's ancient objects in TMS. Edited entries for accuracy and consistently, and uploaded (updated) photographs of objects. Conducted research on the attitudes of collecting ancient objects in the 20th-century. Wrote a shared document detailing thought process, term definitions, flagged objects for review or to take updated photographs, and notes regarding research of collecting ancient objects in the 20th-century. Other Roles - Gave weekly guided tours through the Vill and its collection. Edited exhibition booklet for clarity and format consistency.

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Catskill, New York, United States

Maintained a comprehensive level of knowledge to accurately inform visitors of Thomas Cole’s life and art, the Cedar Grove property, and related historical interests.Professionally interacted with visitors by answering questions and enforcing the Site’s policies in a positive and engaging manner.Acted as the “Go-To” person on a rotating basis to ensure tour and day-to-day operations ran smoothly, which included recording issues to discuss at meetings and managing unforeseen events.Led guided tours and assisted with opening and closing the Site. Checked in visitors with ticket reservations, sold tickets to walk-on visitors, managed gift shop transactions, and kept informed of activities to do in Catskill.

Provided research assistance in creating art history-related podcast seasons and episodes. Helped with (current) Season 11, Episodes 93-95.

Wrote short and long visual descriptions of pieces in the MIA's online collection to increase accessibility and understanding to visitors who are blind or have low vision.

Master'S Degree, Museology/Museum Studies, 3.9 / 4.0

Activities and Societies: Second Year: Administrative Chair for Museum Studies Student Organization (MSSO) First Year: Academic Committee.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Art History & English, Art History Gpa 3.8 / 4.0

Activities and Societies: Division I Swimming & Diving Team Member (Fall 2016 - Spring 2018) • Working 4 Worcester Site Manager (Fall 2017.

Study Abroad Program, Art History, English

Activities and Societies: Trampoline ClubVisited world-renowned museums throughout Dublin, London, Belfast, and Saint Petersburg. Earned.

Language Immersion Experience, German Language

Activities and Societies: Lived in Berlin, Germany, and attended a language immersion program for three months to increase proficiency.