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Landover

-Creates conservation grade mounts for Smithsonian artefacts -Works closely with field experts to make accurate and realistic models-Creates and designs models and exhibit components for patrons with disabilities -Mentor and consultant for Exhibits Internship Program-Creates panels and displays for museum exhibits-Utilizes and marries multiple disciplines to create successful replicas and new designs for exhibit components-Uses photogrammetry, white light scanning and… Show more -Creates conservation grade mounts for Smithsonian artefacts -Works closely with field experts to make accurate and realistic models-Creates and designs models and exhibit components for patrons with disabilities -Mentor and consultant for Exhibits Internship Program-Creates panels and displays for museum exhibits-Utilizes and marries multiple disciplines to create successful replicas and new designs for exhibit components-Uses photogrammetry, white light scanning and digital modeling to create models for all Smithsonian museums-Installs and strikes exhibits- 3D printer technician for SLA, FDM, gypsum and Mimaki inkjet-Advises on best choice for materials-Gives presentations at various institution wide events to raise awareness about SIE -Uses a variety of traditional and digital techniques to design bookmounts-Creates estimates for projects-Performs pre-production materials sourcing Show less

Lorton, Virginia

Receives medical billing claims from various clients and correctly assigns them to patient accounts. Duties include:-Correcting information provided by clients (hospitals and doctors' offices)-Assigning charges to patients and insurance companies-Digitizing documents and forms for Collection Specialists-Created database for Collectors' resources and documents-Developing scripts to streamline account processing system-Assistant to Accounts Receivable Manager

2 Compton Dr, Asheville Nc

This part-time job requires the constant surveillance and care for children age 4-5. Daily responsibilities include helping the children with homework, leading various activities, giving the children snacks, and engaging them in intellectual, playful, creative conversation. This can range from playing pretend all the way to serious conversations about gender and sociology.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Responsibilities include preparing food for the entire campus, making sure food served is kept within government regulations, cooking food, and making sure dietary needs are met for children with food allergies/restrictions.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

This job includes all of the regular tasks of front of house for Honeybaked Ham, except with the added volume of customers associated with the holidays. My tasks include assisting customers find the products they desire, showcasing our products, Preparing food to be served, washing dishes, and cleaning the space

Asheville, North Carolina Area

I was put in charge of various activities, mainly operating the tractor ride. My responsibilities included making sure guests behaved in a safe manner, correctly and safely operating the tractor, and taking tickets.

Asheville, North Carolina

As an animal care technician, it was my responsibility to maintain the general health and upkeep of the animals at the Buncombe County Animal Shelter. This included walking dogs, cleaning cages, administering medication, and monitoring the behavior of the animals. On any given day I was in charge of between 20 and 40 animals. This was a very physical and fast paced job that also required detail-oriented thinking.

Swannanoa, North Carolina

*Constructed various projects around campus,including three season porch, composting system, and flooring repairs*Read build plans and attended planning meetings*renovated various campus buildings including, crawl spaces, down spouts, plumbing, flooring,fine carpentry,house flipping, drainage, cabinetry

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Responsibilities include managing the needs of the buildings, filling out work orders, supervising a resident assistant, acting as a mediator for residents, ensuring the safety of students, and helping organize communal activities. I also had to collaborate with many departments within the college, including facilities management, other residential life staff, and students.

Swannanoa, Nc

This undergraduate research was aimed at looking at the artistic possibilities of the plastination process-- the scientific process of replacing the water in a specimen with a cured plastic. This included a comprehensive breakdown of the plastination process, a visual analysis of plastinates as a an art form, and a comparison with a Damien Hirst wet mount.

*Created database for extensive construction blueprint archive,unsupervised in under two weeks*created and updated floor plans of campus buildings in autoCAD*Evaluated digital archive for redundant information*Took measurements of campus buildings to ensure that the floor plans were accurate*Maintained emergency evac plans around campusin autoCAD*Scheduled and attended digging and mold evaluations*created elevations for basic building projects in autoCAD… Show more *Created database for extensive construction blueprint archive,unsupervised in under two weeks*created and updated floor plans of campus buildings in autoCAD*Evaluated digital archive for redundant information*Took measurements of campus buildings to ensure that the floor plans were accurate*Maintained emergency evac plans around campusin autoCAD*Scheduled and attended digging and mold evaluations*created elevations for basic building projects in autoCAD *communicated with other Facilities management divisions about various projects on campus.*maintained historical build plans from physical and digital collection*acted as secretary and assistant for head drafter*Sourced materials for LEED certification, resulting in an additional 10 points towards overall score Show less

Fairfax, Virginia

The Howard Gardner School is a small private school devoted to Howard gardner's theory of multple intelligences. Because of this, the pedagogy is very progressive. Students have a weekly obligation to service, field trips, and an internship. Many of our students are at-risk, learning disabled, or otherwise in need of a different teaching system outside of the public education program. This required interpersonal skills and mediation skills, as well as flexibility and patience. I set up… Show more The Howard Gardner School is a small private school devoted to Howard gardner's theory of multple intelligences. Because of this, the pedagogy is very progressive. Students have a weekly obligation to service, field trips, and an internship. Many of our students are at-risk, learning disabled, or otherwise in need of a different teaching system outside of the public education program. This required interpersonal skills and mediation skills, as well as flexibility and patience. I set up a semester-long visual art course. Students were broken up into two terms, which is why there were only a few projects. This was completely self-directed. Projects included:-Doll making~ Sewing and sculpture-Found Jewelry~ Making jewelry out of found objects-Self-portraits~ drawingMy responsibilities also included creating artistically-minded field trips, helping my colleagues to integrate art into their curriculum, helping host after-school events, and giving directed art lessons that fit into other areas of study, including empirical drawing, visual representations of math, and creative writing visualization. Show less

Bar Harbor, Maine

*Maintained the natural history collection*accessioned new donations*Evaluated and de-accessioned materials deemed too damaged*created study skins to be added to the collection*Lent out and documented collection loans*Assisted researchers in finding appropriate materials*evaluated ornithological specimens, repairing those in need*Educated Museum patrons and gave tours*cleaned and maintained living tide pool touch tank*Wrote and event and grant… Show more *Maintained the natural history collection*accessioned new donations*Evaluated and de-accessioned materials deemed too damaged*created study skins to be added to the collection*Lent out and documented collection loans*Assisted researchers in finding appropriate materials*evaluated ornithological specimens, repairing those in need*Educated Museum patrons and gave tours*cleaned and maintained living tide pool touch tank*Wrote and event and grant proposals*Hosted a variety of events Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Educated groups in the interactive lab facility, led programming for the interactive lab, which included having a working knowledge of the human anatomy, the nature of decomposition, and the forensic features of different genders, ages, and races. I had to correctly identify and convey this information to visitors.

Arlington, Virginia

Worked the cash register, demonstrated use of make up and special effects products, restocked inventory, and helped customers try on costumes.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Sculpture And Exhibit Fabrication, Senior

Activities and Societies: Puppet Club, Figure Drawing, Resident Director, Figure Model Focused on learning a broad array of artistic.

Human Ecology, Museology/Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: taxidermy club