Raina Melvin, Ma Email & Phone Number

Norman, OK, US

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

• Led project planning and execution for large-scale events, including the annual Gardeners' Fair, achieving a $10K revenue increase over previous years and meeting pre-pandemic benchmarks.
• Organized and implemented a Naturalization Ceremony during the 4th of July event in collaboration with multiple government agencies, enhancing community engagement.
• Partnered with the Marketing Coordinator to boost audience engagement by 30% through strategic marketing initiatives.
• Engaged… Show more
• Engaged Locust Grove Board Members to collaborate on programming, leveraging their expertise and networks to enhance event offerings and community outreach.
• Built new partnerships within the extended Louisville community to foster collaboration and support for Locust Grove's mission.

Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

• Collaborated and delivered departmental initiatives with the Director of Learning and Community Engagement.
• Designed and executed public programs such as TEK Fest, GEN Z: Vote the Future, and FAM After Hours.
• Developed and managed thematic quarterly Homeschool Days, designing hands-on activities and coordinating artist demonstrations that engaged 200+ families.
• Planned and executed day-long teacher professional development for 150+ Oklahoma science teachers, instructors, and… Show more
• Planned and executed day-long teacher professional development for 150+ Oklahoma science teachers, instructors, and informal educators on incorporating Traditional Ecological Knowledge into classrooms.
• Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives on Indigenous STEM-related topics.

• Professionally engaged with visitors and answered questions regarding programming, memberships, or admissions.
• Trained co-workers on Museum point-of-sale and reservations systems for Guest Relations Department.
• Registered school groups, birthday parties, and special events and ensured that information was up to date.
• Process payments and refunds for guests through multi-line phone system.
• Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution… Show more
• Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.

County Cork, Ireland

• Piloted “Take Over Day,”: teen-focused program that collaborated with local schools to allow students opportunities to gain experience working within museum settings and gain mentorship with museum professionals
• Developed long-term project guidelines for future “Take Over Days” that Nano Nagle Museum implements each year with new class of students
• Assigned relevant individual & group tasks and homework according to designated project timeline
• Developed & delivered presentations… Show more
• Developed & delivered presentations & educational workshops for 30 students on topics including object handling, social media marketing, & public speaking.
• Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

• Assisted in the excavation of archaeological dig conducted by museum curators.
• Aided the Senior Technical Assistant with organizing objects for academic researchers.
• Assisted in organizing museums objects that would be sent on loan for international exhibition.
• Catalogued new intake of objects into the museum collections database; including verifying entry object numbers & object condition reports, updating known information.
• Updated and edited three years of object… Show more
• Updated and edited three years of object information in the collection database.

Cork, Munster, Ireland

• Developed manual for interns; including object handling practices, safety procedures, cataloguing procedures.
• Established the organizational systems for the PSCA Collection; including installing and managing object locations & prepared collection equipment cabinet.
• Designed the Collection catalogue for PSCA to be used and updated for maintaining collection standards.
• Catalogued acquisitions in newly created collection catalogue; including assigning accession numbers, object… Show more
• Catalogued acquisitions in newly created collection catalogue; including assigning accession numbers, object locations & inputting object information.
• Designed forms for Integrated Pest Management & Object Condition Reports.

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Greeted incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
• Managed busy room reservation schedule, registered meeting room applications & prepared special room requests for community groups.
• Liaised with various staff members & maintained room schedule for library events.
• Regularly updated & maintained donor and room reservation databases.
• Prepared &… Show more

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Officiate at sporting events, games, or competitions, to maintain standards of play and ensure that game rules are observed.
• Fostered sportsmanship among players and coaches to minimize in-game conflict.
• Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
• Executed high-pressure decisions, including awarding of points and imposition of penalties under time constraints.
• Resolved claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary… Show more
• Resolved claims of rule infractions or complaints by participants and assess any necessary penalties.

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Conducted extensive research for exhibition material.
• Designed exhibition according to the available space.
• Delivered exhibition presentation to internship committee.
• Designed panels for exhibition; including writing & editing information and pictures.
• Submitted exhibition blueprints to supervisor.
• Liaised with University of Missouri archivists for procuring loans of objects used in exhibition.

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Provided Clerical Assistance to Area Coordinators and Residential Hall Coordinators.
• Helped organize events such as the Opening and Closing of Residential Halls.
• Managed and organized signage for each residential area for opening and closing events.
• Helped to organize the application process and training events for new professional and student staff.
• Designed Residential Life New Staff training material.
• Data entry for Residential Life student conduct… Show more

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Greeted and interacted with customers in a warm and friendly manner.
• Assisted customers in locating items including textbooks and other merchandise.
• Provided customers information on store policies, merchandise, and services.
• Helped organize Early Bird textbook event at the beginning of each semester.
• Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in multiple departments to drive product sales.
• Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or… Show more

Columbia, Missouri Area

• Upgraded the University of Missouri library cataloguing system.
• Operated and maintained the Merlin cataloguing system to update the library website

Master Of Arts - Ma, Museology/Museum Studies

Thesis: ‘The Lost Demographic': Bringing Teens into Museum Through Curatorial Programmes

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Classics, History And Archaeology

Activities and Societies: Museum Advisory Council of Students