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Frederick, MD, US

Monocacy National Battlefield

Antietam And Monocacy National Battlefield

As the Assistant Unit Manager at both the Antietam and Monocacy National Battlefield Museum Stores, I assisted battlefield guests with getting the best materials available about these important National Park Service sites. In addition to helping run the day to day functions of the store, including running the warehouse and seeing to the needs of staff, I.

Western Maryland

For most of 2014 and half of 2015 I was a manager and historian for the Western Maryland Interpretive Association (WMIA). As such I helped with the day to day running of the Monocacy and Antietam museum stores, dealing with merchandise, warehouse organization, money handling and general guest interaction / retail.On top of this I was also working with WMIA.

Warrenton, VA

As the site manager for the John S. Mosby Historic House Museum in Warrenton, VA I dealt with the day to day running of the Mosby Museum, including maintenance, tour group scheduling, as well as guiding guests through the exhibits and researching / designing new exhibits for the museum.I also worked with contractors for work on the museum and its.

Reviewed grant applications and was chosen to be a member of the review panel of professionals both within the program and through partners in the greater National Park Service for the selection of grants to receive Federal preservation funding.Assisted chosen grantees with organization of quarterly reports, retrieval of grant funds and the day-to-day.

Wrote extensive updates to the Civil War Sites Advisory Commissions report for Congress to advise them on the current condition of 383 battlefields involved in the conflict, and steps being taken to preserve them.Overhauled the original battle and campaign summaries for the 383 sites provided by the Commission to Congress in 1990 due to historical.

Taught both Western Civilization and American History courses at a 100 and 200 Level with an average class size of 35 students. Prepared and delivered text based lectures in addition to Power Point presentations, guest lectures and related in-class demonstrations. Developed course specific quizzes and exams to ensure students’ broader experience and.

Hired as a full seasonal Park Ranger after spending a summer as an intern, and a second summer in the capacity of a Visitor Use AssistantWorked at the visitor’s center front desk; answering phones, collecting fees, assisting and directing volunteers, providing interpretation of park rules and regulations.Designed, prepared and presented programs dealing.

Oversaw an average of 8 children between the ages of 7 and 16 per week throughout the summer. Taught outdoors skills as well as nature and conservation education for inner city youth.Acted as team leader, coordinating other volunteers and activities for assigned cabin.Trained to provide additional first aid assistance at the camp.

Battle Creek, MI

Served as a Day Camp Counselor for children aged 8-12 years after five years in the Binder Park Zoo’s teen volunteer program, Zoologists in Training.Taught environmental education and conservation through games, projects and live animal presentations.

Bachelor’S Degree, History

Highlights: Internship at Antietam National Battlefield, Summer 2002; National Association of Interpreters Certification, 2004.

Master’S Degree, Historic Preservation

Introduction to Curatorship, Historic Preservation and Tourism, Community Interpretation and Appropriate Tourism, Heritage Interpretation.