● Responsible for creating, planning, executing and managing all major and minor events both on and off the property ● Consulted with the Director of Programs and Education, the Director of Development and the President and CEO about event logistics and execution ● Responsible for the management and orchestration of set-up and breakdown procedures with all staff and the core of volunteers for all events (examples available upon request)● Created and maintained a detailed input list of all events, performers, vendors, guest reservations, and event attendees and ticket purchases; including names, phone numbers, and addresses, as well as detailed notes and requests as needed● Oversaw the reservations and coordination of all adult tour groups and private event rentals on the property such as weddings, graduations, and retirement parties.● Reserved space and rented tents and equipment and booked vendors for all major events. Worked with Academy Center for the Arts staff to host public events. Rented hotels and coordinated travel for all performers as needed. ● Managed and scheduled all performances, catered events, and vendors for all events.● Assisted with or was directly in charge of updates to marketing materials and educational resources for use on social media or for public and internal distribution● Worked closely with the Director of Programs and Education to develop new programming that attracts fresh audiences and to provided sustainable revenue streams for Poplar Forest● Developed new and innovative curriculum for the Hands-on-History Center that correlated with appropriate VA Standards of Learning practices.● Created google forms for event feedback from vendors and educators as well as created and implemented a list of post-event notes to ensure the next event would run smoother than the last

• In costume interpretation, tours, and opening/closing procedures• Assisted with special events as needed

● Applied museum collections management practices, including evaluation, registration, cataloging, preserving, packing, storage, and retrieval of artifacts● Maintained museum collections including historical objects pertaining to the establishment of the College and a variety of nineteenth century artifacts belonging to the College’s founders and enslaved population of the original Sweet Briar Plantation● Recommended and assisted in development of new and improved methods and techniques of artifacts preservation and storage● Reviewed museum collection inventory records for consistency and accuracy with existing records● Preparing written reports and educational programs to communicate information to a wide range of audiences including leading walking tours of the museum to current and prospective students, local visitors, alumni, donors, and special guests● Coordinated with the Sweet Briar Alumni Department and Admissions Department to host tours and other events of the Museum during special event weekends● Coordinated with the Sweet Briar Communications Department to update marketing materials for the Museum● Oversaw cleaning, refurbishing, re-equipping, and organization of museum and collections● Key-holder, opening and closing procedures