Thomas (Tom) Runge-D'Amore Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Volunteer staff at Spieda Games, responsible for inventorying product into store system, communicating with vendors and distributors and organizing physical inventory.

Burke Centre, Virginia, United States

Decided to go a different direction for now. Working on a novel and short stories. Short stories are presented on my podcast, Tom's Atypical Tales of Terror.

Mason Neck, Va

• Scanning and cataloging Mason family archival collection to allow them to be accessible online. 8hrs per week.

Suitland, Maryland

• Prepare collections for and assist in movement and relocation during refurbishment of galleries on the National Mall and move of collections storage from Suitland to Udvar-Hazy in Dulles, Virginia. Moved several dozen artifacts in the course of this work, coordinating with other departments and teammates as needed.

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

• Duties performed at the Center of Military History Museum Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia• Cataloged 1,000 artifacts to reduce backlog of uncataloged collections, including firearms, tents, furnishings, uniforms and military equipment

Fort Belvoir, Virginia

• Duties performed at the Center of Military History Museum Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Virginia• Cataloged 1,000 artifacts to reduce backlog of uncataloged collections, including firearms, tents, furnishings, uniforms and military equipment

Springfield, Virginia

• Overhauled declassification records database; authored instruction manual to promulgate changes• Reviewed and analyzed documents, 1,000 pages a week (five Federal record boxes) Processed archival records upon intake, including physical transportation, validation of accompanying documentation, and preparation for retirement

Suitland, Md

• Digitized and scanned hundreds of paper and photographic records into Ke Emu database system• Selected by Registrar to perform data entry for cataloging and inventory of 100 artifact collection

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Standardized collections documentation as per U.S. Air Force Regulations• Reorganized storage facility of 30,000 artifacts and modernized storage solutions• Placed artifacts and props in newly built diorama exhibits after complete gallery redesign• Checked condition of static aircraft on base and monitored installation of a new static aircraft• Manned display booths containing artifacts and uniformed mannequins at Air Shows and other events

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Made mounts for, wrapped, and packed in tubs over 1,000 glass and ceramic artifacts

Little Rock, Arkansas Area

• Inventoried 80,000 objects, artwork, and other media, including 20,000 found-in-collection items • Cataloged and rehoused objects from shipping containers to appropriate archival storage solutions• Re-engineered nesting mounts, resulting in more stable and secure handling of artifacts• Taught museum staff proper maintenance and storage of modern firearms

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Cleaned and monitored exhibits • Inventoried galleries• Created exhibit on U.S. Air Force law enforcement shield badges, modern and historical• Designed new brochure for the museum

Lackland Air Force Base, Tx

• Standardized collections documentation as per U.S. Air Force Regulations• Reorganized storage facility of 30,000 artifacts and modernized storage solutions• Placed artifacts and props in newly built diorama exhibits after complete gallery redesign• Checked condition of static aircraft on base and monitored installation of a new static aircraft• Manned display booths containing artifacts and uniformed mannequins at Air Shows and other events• Sandbagged doors and covered artifacts in exhibits and processing area with plastic sheeting in expectation of Hurricane Ike striking area

Hillsboro, Texas Area

• Modernized storage room of 30,000 artifacts including uniforms, equipment, firearms, and artworks • Redesigned cases in two galleries, the Weapons Gallery (World War I) and the Civil War gallery• Created a new exhibit on the history of the Texas Revolution and Republic period• Created portable informational display about the museum

Lubbock, Texas Area

• Conducted inventories of hundreds of artifacts• Digitized catalog cards and other information pertaining to artifacts into database

Lubbock, Texas Area

• Developed new forms for collections documentation, policy guidance, and other needs• Created and updated brochures and presentation materials • Inventoried permanent Buddy Holly Gallery, installed and de-installed temporary art exhibits

Lubbock, Texas Area

• Redesigned an exhibit, sent final designs to firm for fabrication• Cataloged and inventoried artifacts

Master Of Arts, Museum Science

Learned all facets of museum work plus a history minor.

Bachelor Of Arts, History

Activities and Societies: Theatre, Club Volleyball team, various intramural sports teams.Took various courses in history, especially.