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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Research, write, and publish social media posts across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, and LinkedIn while adhering to strict historical and editorial guidelines—contributing to a 52% increase in engagements in.
• Advise senior staff in rapid response situations by drafting and revising content and providing audience insight
• Initiated the overhaul of our moderation strategy by seeking out and onboarding external moderation assistance for the Museum’s 300K+ yearly comments,… Show more
• Initiated the overhaul of our moderation strategy by seeking out and onboarding external moderation assistance for the Museum’s 300K+ yearly comments, cultivating a safe and respectful forum for our 2.4 million followers
• Oversaw paid and organic promotional content and audience engagement for 19 virtual programs featuring Holocaust survivors, resulting in a 35% increase in impressions
• Established a tagging and automated alert system within Sprout Social to better track, analyze, and communicate audience trends in our weekly analytics reports

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Generated marketing leads and acquired new members, raising $25K for the Museum’s unrestricted funds
• Assisted, informed, and oriented the Museum’s 1.6M annual visitors in accordance with the Museum’s mission and docent training course guidelines in order to foster a productive learning environment
• Researched and contributed 800 newspaper articles in addition to reviewing 250 user submissions for USHMM’s citizen history project, History Unfolded
• Interviewed, oriented, trained… Show more
• Interviewed, oriented, trained, and advised an average of 15 interns per internship session, equipping young professionals with an ideal introduction to the museum field
• Worked closely with our 60 Holocaust survivor-volunteers, including accompanying a survivor on an out-of-state speaking engagement to provide travel assistance and serve as a museum liaison and representative Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Led engaging tours of the Cottage that incorporated active observation and discussion so that the 30K yearly visitors would better understand and appreciate the site within historical and contemporary contexts
• Facilitated K-12 educational programming that used primary sources and engaging activities to foster conversations about the impact of Lincoln’s ideas on students’ lives today
• Provided exemplary customer service when checking in and assisting visitors, group tours, and school… Show more
• Provided exemplary customer service when checking in and assisting visitors, group tours, and school groups Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed and facilitated a lesson plan on sustainable technologies that incorporated discovery learning tactics, encouraging students to search for sustainable solutions to design problems
• Planned, developed, and facilitated—alongside the project team—CityVision curricula and logistics for 20 middle school students
• Coordinated program logistics, including attendance, grading, supplies, and transportation

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Organized the citywide NHD competition by coordinating teachers, students, and volunteers; collating registration data; and preparing competition materials for 330 students, 25 teachers, and 120 judges
• Judged student projects for historical accuracy, effective analysis, and constructive use of primary sources
• Engaged with diverse audiences in the Archives’ educational space, the ReSource Room, by welcoming guests, inviting them to take part in educational activities, and providing… Show more
• Engaged with diverse audiences in the Archives’ educational space, the ReSource Room, by welcoming guests, inviting them to take part in educational activities, and providing content knowledge about the Archives’.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Developed and implemented a museum field trip to the National Archives and accompanying classroom lesson plans for 120 eighth-grade students using primary sources to view independence from the Founders’ perspective
• Conducted short object facilitations in the classroom, thus improving the students' museum literacy
• Assisted with the day-to-day tasks in the classroom by helping students on an individual basis and leading short lessons

Williamsburg, Virginia

• Compiled secondary research on nineteenth-century history textbooks for Dr. Sheriff’s book tentatively entitled “‘Not a Brother’s War’: America’s Embattled Textbooks”
• Wrote an annotated bibliography and research notes, which provided detailed analysis of the source material and suggestions for further research

Williamsburg, Virginia

Facilitated tours of the historic Sir Christopher Wren Building, the oldest academic building in the nation

Williamsburg, Virginia

• Mobilized student and alumni teams, mapped out a feasible route, drafted an itinerary, and secured venues and accommodations for the Choir’s week-long concert tour in 5 cities across the East Coast
• Publicized 10 concerts as Vice President resulting in 57% increase in Facebook reach over yearly average
• Led the construction of the Choir’s homecoming float, resulting in a $1500 Grand Prize for the organization

Williamsburg, Virginia

• IRC Cares is a service organization affiliated with the William & Mary International Relations Club. As publicity coordinator for IRC Cares, I...
• Planned fundraising events which earned a record-breaking $10K for Kiva, a microlending charity
• Designed fliers and maintained a social media presence to publicize events and spread global awareness

Denver, Colorado

• Researched and wrote articles and blog posts about museum exhibits and historic sites, including “This Week in Colorado History” segments for Denver’s 9NEWS to educate its 100K viewers in promotion of History Colorado
• Wrote press releases publicizing the $3M preservation grants awarded in 2015
• Assisted in developing Claire’s Clues, an educational program designed to engage families in Colorado’s history

San Antonio, Texas

• Secured a venue, solicited donations, and designed invitations for an event honoring SAYL’s 527 volunteers
• Tutored children below reading level for the Reading Buddy program, SAYL’s program designed to bring second graders up to reading level
• Collated the successful results of the Reading Buddy program to be presented to SAYL Board of Directors
• Solicited a corporate donation to produce volunteer manuals, resulting in $1000 of savings

Master Of Arts In Teaching (M.A.T.), Museum Education, 4.0

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Double Major In History And American Studies, 3.74

Activities and Societies: President of the William & Mary Choir, Publicity Coordinator for the International Relations Club's service.