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Richmond, Va, Us

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Manage part time museum educators • Oversee execution of school and public tours • Coordinate the statewide Virginia History Day (VHD) educational program, with over8,000 annual K-12 student participants• Develop and lead public museum programs, including “Becoming Citizens” citizenship classes and “Collections Up Close” museum highlight experiences•… Show more • Manage part time museum educators • Oversee execution of school and public tours • Coordinate the statewide Virginia History Day (VHD) educational program, with over8,000 annual K-12 student participants• Develop and lead public museum programs, including “Becoming Citizens” citizenship classes and “Collections Up Close” museum highlight experiences• Develop and lead professional development sessions for public, private, homeschool, and pre-service teachers Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Coordinate the statewide Virginia History Day (VHD) educational program, with over8,000 annual K-12 student participants• Create and lead professional development sessions for public, private, homeschool, andpre-service teachers• Collaborate with museum, higher education, and other education professionals onteacher workshops and resource development• Organize and schedule the state level VHD contest, with apx. 300 student participants,80 judges, and dozens of… Show more • Coordinate the statewide Virginia History Day (VHD) educational program, with over8,000 annual K-12 student participants• Create and lead professional development sessions for public, private, homeschool, andpre-service teachers• Collaborate with museum, higher education, and other education professionals onteacher workshops and resource development• Organize and schedule the state level VHD contest, with apx. 300 student participants,80 judges, and dozens of volunteers Show less

Richmond, Virginia, United States

• Design, research, and present tours on a variety of historical subjects, including Civil War battlefields and the city of Richmond • Contracted by institutions (including the American Civil War Museum) and private groups

Williamsburg, Virginia, United States

• Wrote a special focus essay entitled "Working the Land" as a contributor to "The Material World of Eyre Hall: Four Centuries of Chesapeake History" book project (expected 2021)• Researched in databases and library manuscript collections • Analyzed primary and secondary sources

Williamsburg, Virginia

• Researched the cultural and social conditions of 17th, 18th, and 19th century Virginia• Sorted through multiple archival databases using finding aids, internet searches, reference books, and published materials’ citations to locate original primary source material • Analyzed and interpreted over 100 historical documents, identifying the most relevant information and summarizing their contents in reports • Managed project’s database of documents

Williamsburg, Va

• Independently presented educational programs to diverse audiences, focusing on 18th century Virginia and American history • Provided exceptional customer service to Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s guests • Collaborated with co-workers to develop new programming

Richmond, Virginia

• Supervised part-time staff • Independently researched and developed new educational programs• Led public museum tours explaining the significance of Civil War artifacts and events to diverse audiences• Independently created, researched, and led three member exclusive Battlefield Tours, each tour sold out and members inquired about wanting to add additional tours• Independently created, researched, and presented specialized History Happy Hour programs• Independently… Show more • Supervised part-time staff • Independently researched and developed new educational programs• Led public museum tours explaining the significance of Civil War artifacts and events to diverse audiences• Independently created, researched, and led three member exclusive Battlefield Tours, each tour sold out and members inquired about wanting to add additional tours• Independently created, researched, and presented specialized History Happy Hour programs• Independently researched and published blog posts for the museum’s website and Facebook page• Developed and learned new interpretive techniques with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction • Coordinated and collaborated with members of the education department and with other museum departments• Collaborated on a seminar proposal for the Virginia Association of Museums’ annual conference• Answered visitors’ questions regarding Civil War era subject matter and local historical areas of interest Show less

Richmond, Virginia

• Led tours of the White House of the Confederacy and Historic Tredegar Iron Works, explaining the significance of Civil War artifacts and events • Independently presented educational programs regarding specific Civil War topics, including medical practices, life at the home front, and the African American experience • Answered visitors’ questions regarding Civil War era subject matter and the city of Richmond, including both modern day attractions/directions, as well as historical… Show more • Led tours of the White House of the Confederacy and Historic Tredegar Iron Works, explaining the significance of Civil War artifacts and events • Independently presented educational programs regarding specific Civil War topics, including medical practices, life at the home front, and the African American experience • Answered visitors’ questions regarding Civil War era subject matter and the city of Richmond, including both modern day attractions/directions, as well as historical sites and events• Coordinated and collaborated with other members of the education department Show less

Williamsburg, Virginia

• Independently led tours of the Sir Christopher Wren Building, President’s House, and Brafferton Building on the campus of William and Mary• Educated visitors and students about the history of the College and specific historic buildings • Acted as an historical liaison between the public and college community• Provided customer service support to visitors

Washington D.C.

• Catalogued artifacts, including uniforms, equipment, medals, artwork, and currency, utilizing museum’s computer system• Transferred artifacts to new storage facilities while practicing proper artifact handling• Researched artifact history to answer donor inquiries• Identified and researched Civil War photographs for cataloguing purposes• Organized numismatics collection in preparation for Rapid Capture project, completing work two weeks ahead of schedule • Assisted… Show more • Catalogued artifacts, including uniforms, equipment, medals, artwork, and currency, utilizing museum’s computer system• Transferred artifacts to new storage facilities while practicing proper artifact handling• Researched artifact history to answer donor inquiries• Identified and researched Civil War photographs for cataloguing purposes• Organized numismatics collection in preparation for Rapid Capture project, completing work two weeks ahead of schedule • Assisted museum staff with guided tours of the collection • Composed a blog post about the history of a hand cannon in the museum’s collection Show less

Williamsburg, Va

• Researched historical information for use by costumed interpreters • Maintained upkeep of reproduction weaponry • Participated in public programs as costumed interpreter

Newport News, Va

• Catalogued military artifacts, including uniforms, weaponry, and documents utilizing museum’s computer system• Digitized approximately 300 of the museum’s library records, streamlining the research process for staff• Assisted curator with building of museum displays, such as constructing an Italian military during WWII display and updating various existing displays • Restored several large caliber weapons • Assisted museum staff with the operation of annual children’s summer… Show more • Catalogued military artifacts, including uniforms, weaponry, and documents utilizing museum’s computer system• Digitized approximately 300 of the museum’s library records, streamlining the research process for staff• Assisted curator with building of museum displays, such as constructing an Italian military during WWII display and updating various existing displays • Restored several large caliber weapons • Assisted museum staff with the operation of annual children’s summer day camp Show less

Master Of Arts - Ma, American History (United States)

Thesis- Memories in Stone: The Confederate Catawba Monument/Reconstructing the Street: Confrontations Over Norfolk's Public Sphere.

Bachelor'S Degree, History

Activities and Societies: National Institute of American History and Democracy, Spotswood Society, Ludwell Hall Council, Studied Abroad.

High School