Experience

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Museum Curator

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  • Manage the exhibition development, installation, and maintenance of temporary and semi-permanent exhibitions • Serve as the curatorial department contact to the Collections and Exhibits Committee and Board of Trustees • Research and write exhibit text including panels and labels • Design exhibition wall elevations, case layouts, graphics, and interactives • Create and maintain general and special exhibits annual budget • Produce marketing materials associated with exhibitions, including exhibit handouts, catalogs, and website content • Develop long-range exhibition and gallery plans • Respond to media and public inquiries about the exhibitions and permanent collections • Provide support to the collections manager with collection, acquisitions, and conservation Show less



Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University

• Interim Registrar for Collections and Loans (Remote Position)

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  • Oversee new acquisitions, billing, purchasing, shipping, and documentation • Coordinate and manage incoming and outgoing loans • Manage the collections database (EmbARK) and other collections digital archiving • Handle and approve all rights and reproductions inquiries. • Provide support of exhibition installation and deinstallation • Serve as the primary contact for general inquiry museum accounts related to research and collections • Oversee new acquisitions, billing, purchasing, shipping, and documentation • Coordinate and manage incoming and outgoing loans • Manage the collections database (EmbARK) and other collections digital archiving • Handle and approve all rights and reproductions inquiries. • Provide support of exhibition installation and deinstallation • Serve as the primary contact for general inquiry museum accounts related to research and collections



George Bush Presidential Library & Museum, National Archives and Records Administration

• College Station, Texas

• Registrar

  • May 2021 - Aug 2022

  • Performed collections management including all aspects of registration and collection documentation, proper object and archival care, handling and storage, and preventive conservation • Collected data and produced quarterly reports and summaries about collections activities • Oversaw the accessioning and cataloging of the collections and maintain collections inventories and file systems • Served as Team Leader for all FTE in the collections department • Supervised student, volunteer and intern projects • Managed the proper conservation and preservation of collections • Developed and supervised all physical inventory projects for the Library and produce progress and accountability reports • Reviewed loan requests from outside sources and made recommendations regarding issues of the request and the safety of the objects, and oversee logistics • Responded to public inquiries and academic research requests regarding the collections • Served as site administrator for the museum collections management database The Museum System (TMS) • Supervised the photography, digitization, and organization of photographic records and other related reference files • Documented and prepared artifacts for formal deaccession from the museum collection • Participated in a select photography and media working groups for the presidential libraries developing standards and processes • Coordinated incoming loan agreements and shipments • Managed the acquisition process by consulting with the acquisitions committee, corresponding directly with donors, and completing all agency-wide established procedures and documentation • Performed research related to any of the museum's collections for exhibits, labels, scripts, catalogues, and object records Show less



University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art

• Iowa City, Iowa

• Assistant Registrar

  • Nov 2020 - May 2021

  • Planned and coordinated the safe and efficient move of approximately 6,000 works of art to a newly constructed off-site storage facility • Tracked, recorded, and updated locations and movement of objects in the collections management database (EmbARK) • Supervised the proper handling, care, and packing of objects by a team of preparators • Created movement reports, inventory lists, and object tracking labels using EmbARK reports • Reviewed critical collection data to ensure for accuracy and enter information according to local data standards and standard operating procedures • Managed the physical movement of art between storage facilities and advised about the layout of storage spaces Show less



Rose Art Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Registrar

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  • Independently managed all aspects of the new acquisitions process including tracking proposed gifts, purchases, and bequests using the project management software Asana, communicating with prospective donors, leading museum acquisitions meetings, drafting and executing acquisitions paperwork (e.g. deeds of gift, acknowledgement letters, and communications regarding declined gifts), and coordinating packing and shipping arrangements • Negotiated loan terms and executed paperwork such as loan agreements, receipts, and addendums on behalf of the museum as well as coordinated courier and shipping arrangements • Collaborated with the Associate Director of Admin and Operations in the renewal of the Fine Arts Insurance Policy and answered insurance related concerns at the Rose Art Museum’s Board of Advisor’s meeting • Managed the collections database (EmbARK) for the museum, maintaining and updating collection, exhibition, and loan information, writing and editing reports, and training new staff, and created a manual for staff called the Guide to Embark at the Rose Art Museum • Supervised a six-month major collections website (Web Kiosk) upgrade in coordination with Gallery Systems and Brandeis Information Technology Services • Oversaw rights and reproduction requests for images of the permanent collection and non-exclusive license agreements • Produced a Guide to Image Credits for Rose Art Museum to ensure proper image captions in museum programming, social media, press releases, website text, exhibition labels, and other curatorial initiatives Show less



Brucemore, Inc.

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Collections Assistant

  • Jan 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Collaborated with the Community Engagement team to identify collections priorities for a grant funded preservation and collection access project • Photographed, cataloged, and researched objects and updated textual and database (Re:discovery Proficio) records • Improved online access of collections records (increased web access by 75%) • Prepared web-based exhibits by performing collections research, writing exhibition text, and determining best images • Assisted with the collections storage move during the Mansion Envelope Restoration Project • Helped assess damage and oversee outdoor sculpture protection efforts after a natural disaster Show less



Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University

• Waltham, MA

• Associate Registrar

  • Jul 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Managed the collections database (EmbARK), wrote and edited reports, trained staff, and acted as a liaison between technology services and the museum • Assisted in a collections move of over 1,100 large works of art located at the museum’s offsite storage facility, supervising the packing of artworks and directing art handlers how to safely and efficiently pack tractor trailers while keeping accurate and detailed records • Supervised the inventory, selection, framing, and re-launch of the Student Art Lending Program in 2019 • Implemented collection digitization and online initiatives, with the goal of making the museums’ collection more accessible to faculty, students, researchers, and the wider public • Oversaw rights and reproduction activities for permanent collection, exhibitions, and loans • Proactively negotiated with artist and licensing organizations for imaging and non-exclusive licenses • Supervised contract professional art handlers, packers, and conservators • Managed integrated pest management and environmental monitoring in storage and exhibition spaces • Facilitated the logistics of professional digital photography including space and equipment needs, staffing, and contracts • Planned and executed gallery maintenance and housekeeping schedules • Performed digital photography using a copy stand, Speedtron 1205CX Power Pack, flash heads with umbrellas, Cannon EDS camera, and Adobe Light Studio, and edited metadata using the VRA extension in Adobe Bridge • Served as liaison to classes and visiting scholars accessing art in the collection for study and research purposes • Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised student interns in the collections management office • Acted as a courier for domestic loans, overseeing the packing, shipment, unpacking, condition reporting, and installation of artworks • Edited exhibition text and obtained copyright permissions for press releases Show less



Harvard Art Museums

• Cambridge, MA

• Curricular Registrar

  • Jan 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Independently managed all aspects of curricular gallery exhibitions and the student print rental program • Performed registration functions including executing and maintaining incoming and outgoing loan agreements, temporary art receipts, condition reports, OFAC importation licenses, chain of custody letters, and immunity from judicial seizure applications as well as coordinating domestic and international shipments and courier arrangements • Served as the registrar for temporary exhibitions, managing incoming loans and budgets, object lists, and timelines • Maintained exhibition, shipping, and loan records for the curricular exhibitions in The Museum System (TMS) • Gained control of the Student Print Rental collection by performing an inventory with conservation colleagues, researching accession documentation, correcting barcodes, organizing digital and analog records, and adding 128 object records to the database • Monitored class visits and researcher study appointments • Coordinated the receipt, unpacking, and crating or other appropriate packing of outgoing, returning, and incoming loans as well as new acquisitions • Assisted with the management of the University Loans and Portrait Collection program, including responding to inquiries, performing site visits to for new loans, coordinating the movement of artwork between campus borrowers, and overseeing fine art shippers to ensure museum standards were being followed • Organized and coordinated the schedule for all art rotations in the permanent galleries for a period of seven months • Packed over 450 Solander boxes containing works on paper during a major collections move • Supervised a summer inventory of University Loans and the Harvard University Portrait and Clock Collections • Served as a courier for domestic loans, overseeing the unpacking, handling, condition reporting, and installation of artworks Show less



George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives and Records Administration

• College Station, TX

• Assistant Registrar

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Accessioned, numbered, photographed, and cataloged collection objects and maintained the textual and electronic records in the iO database applying agency-wide and site-specific methods and standards • Served as a team leader for the inventory of the on deposit collection, ensuring that the information is accurately and correctly recorded in the collections management system • Prepared, packed, and shipped objects for loans to various institutions • Monitored data loggers and pest traps throughout collections storage and exhibition spaces • Performed spot checks, 100% mandatory five year, and annual inventories and resolved inventory anomalies • Completed extensive data cleanup and batch updates during the transition from iO to The Museum System (TMS) • Created reports to pull from specific collections data fields using iO and Crystal Reports • Directly supervised volunteers and interns on a daily basis, assigning tasks and projects • Exhibited and cared for the Barbara Bush state dinner gowns and day dresses collection • Assisted with the installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibitions Show less



Independence National Historical Park, National Park Service

• Park Guide

  • Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  • Developed and presented formal interpretive programs, tours and talks at the Portrait Gallery, Military Museum, Liberty Bell Center, Declaration House, Great Essentials Exhibit, Kosciuszko National Memorial and the President's House Site • Performed living history during the July 8th reading of the Declaration of Independence • Selected to present special programs for Women’s History, the 19th Amendment, and National Park Week • Authored The Declaration of Independence Through Time brochure Show less



Stony Kill Farm EEC, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

• New Paltz, NY

• AmeriCorps Environmental Educator

  • Jul 2009 - May 2010

  • Increased the audience of the After-School Conservation Club by 85% • Planned and facilitated onsite and outreach educational programs, including Earth Day, Butterfly, and Harvest Festivals • Developed interpretive materials, pamphlets, and interactive exhibits for the at the visitor center and traveling displays • Initiated and facilitated partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and foundations • Increased the audience of the After-School Conservation Club by 85% • Planned and facilitated onsite and outreach educational programs, including Earth Day, Butterfly, and Harvest Festivals • Developed interpretive materials, pamphlets, and interactive exhibits for the at the visitor center and traveling displays • Initiated and facilitated partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and foundations



American Network (Japan)

• English Teacher

  • Oct 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Taught English as a second language to students of all abilities in a private Japanese-owned school • Assisted in implementing modifications to school curriculum for enhanced learning experience • Developed new filing and classroom organization systems for educational materials • Taught English as a second language to students of all abilities in a private Japanese-owned school • Assisted in implementing modifications to school curriculum for enhanced learning experience • Developed new filing and classroom organization systems for educational materials