Volunteer Coodinator

• Dec 2021 - Present

Curator of Collections and Exhibits

• Sep 2009 - Nov 2021

I oversee all aspects of exhibit, collection and registration work including budgeting, policy and procedure creation and maintenance, PastPerfect administration, publications and project management over all four WCHS museum sites. I act as the face of the museum during public programs, tours, research inquiries and by serving on community committees. I assist in education program development and fundraising activities. I oversee a team of volunteers and work with contract workers on a project by project basis. Assist with museum public relations by writing press releases, website upkeep, Facebook posts and media interviews. Our small staff works closely with one another on a variety of projects to ensure a positive visitor experience and keep things running smoothly.

Research Center Supervisor

• Sep 2006 - Sep 2009

My main duty as the Research Center Supervisor was to provide outstanding assistance to patrons researching Washington County and family history. I oversaw up to 20 volunteers working on individual projects such as data entry and collection management and created several departmental policies to increase professionalism. I also worked in conjunction Curator of Collections and Exhibits to create exhibits, managed the department budget, supported all WCHS fundraising activities, and acted as administrator for PastPerfect. I served on several program committees as well as creating photographic exhibits for several of the programs. I oversaw the implementation of a separate research archives as a second WCHS site including creating all policies, procedures and systems related to the archives. Outreach activities included speaking at WCHS programs, judging National History Day projects, planning the May program and Old Settlers' Banquet, tours and special instruction for school groups as needed.

Curator

• Mar 2003 - Jun 2006

Created exhibits, conducted inventory and created a database to house collection information at this privately owned museum. Created a collection plan and implemented the first level of proper collections housing. Created exhibits, conducted inventory and created a database to house collection information at this privately owned museum. Created a collection plan and implemented the first level of proper collections housing.

College For Kids Instructor

• Jul 2003 - Aug 2003

I instructed and supervised eight budding middle school age archaeologist to dig an archaeological unit. Duties included instruction, paperwork completion and general supervision. I instructed and supervised eight budding middle school age archaeologist to dig an archaeological unit. Duties included instruction, paperwork completion and general supervision.

Research Assistant

• Feb 2003 - May 2003

Assisted in gathering evaluation information regarding arts grant programming in Milwaukee Public Schools. Assisted in gathering evaluation information regarding arts grant programming in Milwaukee Public Schools.

Field and Laboratory Technician

• Jun 2001 - Mar 2003

I participated in several phase I, II and III archeological investigations throughout Wisconsin. During winter months I processed found materials, digitally drew site maps using Canvas and worked on background research for the next seasons investigations. I participated in several phase I, II and III archeological investigations throughout Wisconsin. During winter months I processed found materials, digitally drew site maps using Canvas and worked on background research for the next seasons investigations.

Tutor, English and Biology

• Jan 1999 - Jun 1999

Tutored Milwaukee Public School high school students in the Upward Bound Program in the areas of English and Biology. Mentored disadvantaged students who had aspirations to attend college. Tutored Milwaukee Public School high school students in the Upward Bound Program in the areas of English and Biology. Mentored disadvantaged students who had aspirations to attend college.