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I work part time in the museum store as well. Come by and see our awesome selection of Native American and Western wares - from the contemporary to the traditional.

Assisting in documentation photography of recently acquired Helen Cox Kersting Collection of Southwestern Cultural Arts.Handling of 2-D and 3-D art works, antiquities and objects.Using The Museum System (TMS) in order to document condition survey forms and link hand-written surveys to TMS.Working within photography department to examine and photograph Edward S. Curtis photogravure images and linking them to appropriate records in TMS.Assisted Registrar Kelly Rushing in the de-installation and packaging of Quest for the West, one of the nation's most respected Western fine art exhibitions. Working with White Wolf James (Pomo/Cherokee), Assistant Curator of Native American Art, History and Culture, to update and assist in the curating of the Native American culture and art galleries, including a rotating exhibit of Edward S. Curtis photogravures. Providing exhibition design and collection management for Native American Heritage Month exhibit at Indiana University-Purdue University on behalf of the Eiteljorg and Indiana University. Under the supervision of collections manager Amy McKune.

Recipient of 2009 Summer Internship Stipend and Housing award. Worked under curator Cecile Gantaume and under the guidance of curatorial research assistant Maria Galban at the museums Cultural Resource Center. Used transcribed interviews with scholars to obtain pertinent information for over 700 objects that will be featured in the 2010 exhibition Infinity of Nations (IoN). Performed extensive, successful research regarding provenance of objects in the museums collection. Researched within the archives of NMAI and the National Anthropological Archives for information and photographs regarding IoN objects. Worked extensively within the museums collection to replace over 500 labels with appropriate cultural group names. Assisted the collections staff in the housing of 50+ quilts recently acquired by the museum. Received training and certification of the KE-eMU system.

Interned at the American Indian Initiative, working directly with Program Manager Buck Woodard (Southeastern Lower Muscogee Creek) to expand and enliven the Native American experience at historical Williamsburg. Performed research obtaining information regarding Native American experiences and life in 18th century Williamsburg, using primary sources obtained from the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library. Analyzed information alongside public history staff to see what historical events could be executable into a public history experience at Colonial Williamsburg. Worked with visiting American Indian delegations to share information and objects about life ways and historical interactions with their communities and Williamsburg in the 18th century, and the potential for having these stories and objects shared with the public through Native actors performing these historic moments and experiences. Worked with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, bringing a selection of artisans and cultural representatives to form the Cherokee Camp, where Eastern Band members dressed in period regalia and shared their talents, history and culture with Colonial Williamsburg visitors for a weekend. Planned "Pamunkey Basketmaking," the first in a series of Native American arts programs which are being shared with regional Indian communities to revive traditional arts.Assisted in the execution and hosting of guests for the American Indian Lecture Series hosted at the De-Witt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.

Head curator of over a dozen solo and group contemporary art shows.First hand assistant to artist and owner of gallery, handling personal and artistic needs.Primarily handler of 2-D and 3-D art works.Managed promotion and planning of all events and shows, involving writing and distribution of press releases, interviews, advertising design, patron invitations and other needs. Main contact for public and private sales. Assists clients in planning commissions, pricing, payment handling, delivery and hanging. Managed copyright development, inventory and documentation of 2000+ fine art collection of the gallery. Managed two part-time employees within a very active atmosphere.

Make-Up ArtistProvided make-up artistry skills to clients. Handled opening and closing of counter and register. Planned public and private events through promotion, appointment making and clientele outreach. Top fundraiser for the MAC AIDS Fund in 2006 for Indiana.Macys, Indianapolis, IN 2003-2004Make-Up ArtistRepresented Chanel Cosmetics to clients in the form of make-up artistry. Managed opening and closing of retail counter. Coordinated special events for clients involving visiting make-up artists and skincare experts.