Patrick Hotard Email & Phone Number

Terrell, Texas, United States

• Administer non-profit World War II aviation museum; led tours• Coordinated educational programs and events such as Free & the Brave Blow-out• Supervised admin. Assistant and contract employees; created docent tour booklet• Coordinated expansion planning and related development program• Assisted with annual budget preparation; liaison with elected officials/Chamber

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Working as an independent scholar and author with the goal of publishing a book on the War Between the States. The book will be based on my Master's thesis.

Guest Educator with Irving ISD Aug. 2017 - May 2018; Dec. 2019- April 2021) Acted as substitute teacher in Irving ISD schools. Took roll, gave exams, administered class lessons, assisted with class assignments. Worked with ISD faculty and staff.

Assisted customers with product questions, new orders, and shipping issues. Utilized various types of software to search order and shipping status. Submitted orders and handled both phone and email inquiries. Explained ordering process and terms/conditions.

Denton County, Texas

• Acted as contract registrar/collections technician • Handled historic textiles, weapons, manuscripts, maps, documents, art, framed items, and other materials. Devised shelf and map case numbering system. Re-housed and re-shelved collections due to fire recovery operation. Arranged and inventoried large portion of collection housed off-site.• Worked on permanent firearms exhibit; Created exhibit theme/outline and composed text. Researched and selected firearms for display. Assisted with overall layout/design of exhibit. * Researched and recommended collections storage options for various parts of the collection. Reassembled and shelved research library collection. Created collections reference binder.

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Lake Charles, Louisiana Area

Managed non-profit organization, coordinated development events; Initiated free house repair forum related to August 2016 Louisiana floods.

El Dorado, Ar

• Taught Introduction to Western Civilization • Lectured and administered exams, advised students • Utilized PowerPoint to augment lectures • Collaborated with academic colleagues to reach institutional goals

El Dorado Ar

Administered non-profit historical society and historic house museum• Established a wide range of educational programming • Created and executed speakers’ series with local Community College • Created a History on Film seminar & summer programs for high school students and a Downtown Walking tour for junior high school students.* Arkansas South Tourism Award (2011, Institutional), SAHPS/Newton House Museum

Philadelphia, Pa

• Administered National Register historic mansion and grounds. • Served as liaison with city park officials and contracted caterer as well as media and civic organizations. • Created new educational programs including annual Bird Walk, Saturday morning lectures, and annual summer art camp for children. • Created speakers’ series in partnership with Holy Family University. Conceived, planned, and conducted successful bus tour at Gettysburg.• Wrote grants for educational initiatives

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Administered National Historic Landmark site with annual operating budget of over $900,000, 30+ employees, a contract grant writer, and volunteers. • Supervised curator, research library, group & school tours, fundraising, and special events • Founded and executed Beauvoir Speakers Series; Supervised annual living history reenactment & youth summer camp; Initiated expansion of research library.• Coordinated staff preparations for and response to Hurricane Katrina, worked with FEMA, coordinated pursuit of restoration grants, worked with disaster response teams, worked with conservators, acted as liaison with media and government officials.* Civil War Discovery Trail Site of the Year Award, Beauvoir (2006, awarded by Civil War Preservation Trust)* Mississippi Gulf Coast Preservation Hero, National Trust for Historic Preservation (2006)* AIA 2010 Institute Honor Award for Architecture (in conjunction with Albert & Associates Architects)

Biloxi, Mississippi Area

Responsible for curation of two museums and furnished historic home. Acted as collections registrar, maintained collection and exhibits, instituted special exhibits and assisted research library patrons. Spoke to various associations and tour groups. Coordinated with archaeologist during annual school group visits.

Morgan City, La

Supervised archives and initiated research library expansion. Planned and executed symposia & bus tours.

Thibodaux, La

Administered historic home; led school tours and performed curatorial duties.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Master Of Arts - Ma, History