Sam Howes Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Manages all aspects of career pathways and professional development at SAM-Develops trainings and programs to support KSA development for staff at all levels of organization-Conducts organizational assessments and feedback evaluations to identify trends and effectiveness of OD efforts-Implemented a new, organization-wide mentorships program to connect staff across museum departments, enhance manager and leadership skills, and promote a culture of mutual support and belonging within the museum-Manages all aspects of SAM internships programs, including administration & budgeting, grant support, report outs to key stakeholders, full cycle recruitment and hiring, engagement, and alumni relations.-Partners with local community organizations to recruit a skilled and diverse candidate pool for internships, and trains hiring committees and managers on best practices for equitable hiring.-Supports HR functions as needed including hiring and onboarding, payroll, employee relations, transportation benefits administration, and federal/state compliance reporting-Proficiency with HRIS and ATS applications, including ADP and JazzHR

Seattle, Wa, Us

-Supports hiring of internship candidates, including: strategic outreach to local and national networks beyond traditional museum outlets; reviewing job descriptions and applications using an equity lens; coordinating hiring committees; and developing interview rubrics to support equitable hiring practices.-Works with staff to develop position descriptions and develop recruitment strategies to involve a diverse community-Serves as mentor and primary point of contact for interns entering the larger museum field-Supports professional growth during weekly 1:1 meetings, informational interviews with museum staff, and regular intern enrichment programs-Engages internship alumni through organized social activities, assisting in connecting alumni with museum/arts field, writing recommendation or reference letters, and highlighting alumni stories post-internship for SAM audiences.-Tracks and reports internship progress and program data to support program funding opportunities with Development department.-Maintains accurate records and generates reports on employees and interns for budgeting, government compliance, and grant reporting purposes.-Provides support to the Human Resources Departments in creating and maintaining a forum for open communication, problem solving, and teamwork.-Keeps informed of DEAI and anti-racist trends in internships in the museum field and beyond, plans and organizes programs accordingly. Recognizes the institutional and structural barriers that are embedded within the museum field, and uses an equity lens to develop more inclusive and welcoming work spaces for everyone.

- Standardized descriptive catalog data and conservation information for 5000+ object records- Processed 3500+ backlog acquisition records using digitized financial documents and invoices- Coordinated handling and protection for artwork during offsite moves and onsite facilities work- Managed packing, inventory, and long-term storage of 1000+ manuscripts and books- Improved proficiency in descriptive cataloging standards and controlled vocabularies

Seattle, Wa, Us

- Processed over 2500 artifacts, photographs, magnetic tape media, textiles, and framed artwork related to the history of Amazon.com- Developed collections database in Access and standardized vocabulary to catalog objects, build capacity for information requests, and generate printable object records- Created detailed collections management plan and disaster plan based on NPS and AAM guidelines, as well as Amazon.com's corporate and building policies- Cleaned, packed, documented, and created gift receipts for incoming artwork and historic ephemera-Managed actual and estimated budgets for supplies orders

Seattle, Washington, Us

• Created Excel database and custom archival storage for 250+ artifacts related to the Space Needle and 1962 Seattle World’s Exposition• Developed project plan for collections development, including specific tasks, resources, and benefits for each project stage• Coordinated with chief of staff and former collections manager to determine scope of the planned 8-10 week project

Seattle, Wa , Us

• Deaccessioned over 200 CDs through TMS collections database• Updated images, locations, and condition reporting data through TMS modules• Coordinated with collections manager to get hands-on experience with museum loan procedures

Seattle, Wa , Us

• Created AirTable database to track all 300+ artifacts, casework, and decorations in the traveling exhibit Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds• Collaborated with collections and exhibits teams to record installation details• Deinstalled frames and casework from Jim Henson and David Bowie exhibits

Chicago, Il, Us

• Consolidated over 15,000 Excel records of malacology for migration into Arctos collections database• Created metadata for over 300 high resolution images of anthropological artifacts and malacology specimens using Adobe Lightroom and Bridge• Used DarwinCORE controlled vocabulary to create metadata and assist in record migration process• Trained volunteers in data management, rehousing, and collections photography• Developed and installed small exhibit about citizen science and biodiversity studies• Collected, mounted, and cataloged invasive plants to learn herbarium accessions practices• Performed monthly collections maintenance, IPM and environmental monitoring

Chicago, Il, Us

• Conducted provenance and background research on ~1500 culturally diverse objects in anthropology collection, many of which are from the Southwestern U.S., Midwest, and Northwest Coast• Rehoused anthropology collection using appropriate archival materials and conservation techniques for each object (includes ceramic, bone, cloth and leather).• Use best practices in museum collections photography and metadata management to image anthropology collection

• Sailed and taught adult students on J22’s and J30’s, US Sailing Basic Keelboat Certified.• Established strong oral communication skills through development of creative, hands-on lesson plans for groups of young adults and adults• Managed schedule, delegated maintenance tasks, and trained a small team of instructors and dock hands in preventative maintenance to keep dock safe, clean, and operational for our clients and instructors. • Trained new employees in J22 rigging and repairs, as well as some outboard engine repair and maintenance.

North Barrington, Illinois, Us

-Managed day-to-day facility safety, sanitation, and staff organization. -Predicted, prevented and treated injuries which occur in and around outdoor facilities.-Experience educating and coaching groups of children aged 6-16 in swimming.

-Handled, researched, and sorted hundreds of objects during a four-week stratigraphic excavation of the Villa San Marco in Castellammare di Stabia-Developed and executed a multi-site research project-Completed an undergraduate academic research grant to fund participation-Experience working with a small team in all outdoor conditions

Master Of Arts - Ma, Museology/Museum Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Classical, Ancient Mediterranean And Near Eastern Studies And Archaeology

Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics