Amanda Wells Email & Phone Number

Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Provide support to NASA Langley Research Center by digitizing center records (including paper and visual multimedia)
• Assist with scanning of paper records for convenience of center staff
• Assist with consultations of record keeping in accordance with federal records retention schedules

Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Revamped and modernized museum registration documents, encompassing temporary custody receipts, condition forms, and others
• Managed all interactions with the museum's collections management system, PastPerfect, including the management of object and donor data for the extensive Hampton University Museum collection, exceeding 10,000 objects
• Led a comprehensive inventory of the museum's extensive collection, consisting of over 10,000 objects, while overseeing two staff members recruited specifically for the inventory project
• Digitized various multimedia formats, including VHS tapes, cassette tapes, slides, and photographs, as part of the institutional records management initiative I spearheaded
• Contributed to the planning and execution of diverse programs, including Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to Hampton University, the launch of art prints by Preston Sampson, and numerous other initiatives
• Initiated a redesign project for the Hampton University Museum website

Hampton, Virginia, United States

• Tasked with digitizing card catalog accession records in PastPerfect, revolutionizing record accessibility and reducing search times from over two weeks to mere minutes, marking a significant milestone in the.
• Authored a comprehensive manual outlining procedures for digitizing records within the institution
• Designed training programs and documentation to facilitate current and future staff members' comprehension of PastPerfect and digital records management
• Redesigned the Hampton University Museum logo
• Initiated and crafted the inaugural virtual exhibits for the Hampton University Museum
• Contributed to the salvage and recovery efforts of objects affected by the Administration Building fire in March 2023

• Engaged with visitors to provide educational insights on diverse marine subjects
• Supported management in developing emergency operations plans, specifically a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for pandemic response

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

• Organized and coordinated training programs encompassing site interpretation, continuing education lectures, and customer service for delivery to both staff and volunteers
• Oversaw curatorial operations including the creation of new exhibits and organization of temporary traveling exhibits; daily operational care for historic houses; preservation and restoration efforts at the.
• Acted as a liaison for the Virginia Beach History Museums, facilitating meetings and fostering program/partnership developments among City of Virginia Beach departments, Virginia Beach Public Schools, potential donors.
• Established and sustained a thriving internship program at the Virginia Beach History Museums, dedicated to mentoring and cultivating aspiring museum professionals
• Led multiple successful marketing campaigns, notably orchestrating the Virginia Beach History Museums' campaign for the 18th-century "Princess Anne Folk Art Jugs," recognized among the Virginia Association of Museum's.
• Ensured the safety and security of three historic houses, one museum, the museum's collections, and all related documentation and confidential information